Well, dagnabbit. Don't make me come out there and talk to these people.
Actually, on second thought, please do!
You might want to wait a bit on that. We've been getting a lot of rain. I even had a friend give up on a DISmeet yesterday because of rain. But I did get to meet with Ellen!
Poor Fran. That's just no fun.
Yeah, but at least she knows her limits. Sometimes.
Hey, good for you. You have to pick up the slack.
We wouldn't want a good FP to go to waste!
Thanks!
Wow, they must have seriously underestimated demand!
Evidently....
Ugh. There are a lot of sources of frustration here. I'm sure it must be uncomfortable for you and Fran to feel like all eyes are on you. And there's nothing you can do about it--if you need the
scooter, you need the scooter!
I always feel bad using it, especially because I *look* fine to anyone on the outside. Sure I could spend a day running around a park, but then I'd need to spend the next three or four days on pain meds and keeping my foot up. Even without doing a lot of walking, with all the rain that we have been getting I can feel the 5th metatarsal bone in my foot. It's kind of a dull ache, and makes me want to limp a bit, which then causes other parts of the body pain from walking poorly. Ya can't win.
I admit, like
@Flossbolna , that I used to be one of those who got annoyed with the ECV loading procedure, for the same reason--it used to be SO inefficient. If you'd already been waiting for 20 minutes, and then an ECV showed up, you knew it would be at least another 10 minutes before you got on, and if you were trying to make it to an ADR, then you get stressed, etc., etc
Heck I used to be annoyed at the process when they have those giant lifts. It did take a long time to get strapped in and load. I have a real fun ECV story coming up in a couple days.
I also saw people clearly abusing the scooters, back when they could get to the front of the lines, etc. They would openly brag about it. So that left a sour taste in my mouth.
Yeah, that was not at all cool. I remember hearing about that.
A couple of things changed my stance: 1. the procedure seems to have gotten much better! I don't know if the buses are more capable of handling scooters, or the drivers are more experienced, or what, but it doesn't feel like the delay is nearly as bad now.
The ramps are much more efficient than the old lifts that they used to have.
2. We toured
Disneyland with you! And I got to see firsthand how much it helped you to get around the park. That was an especially warm day when we were there, and you were able to spend most of the day with us only because you had the ride. So it just goes to show you, don't judge until you've experienced things from another perspective.
As I said above, I could have spent the day with you, without the scooter, but then I would have been laid up for the next few days. Even with spending about 5 hours with you having the scooter, I was still tired at the end of the day, but I could still walk!
We have a service like that in Delaware. The transit service that runs the bus system has a paratransit operation that does door-to-door rides for the disabled. The downside is that it's an expensive service to run. I think it could work at Disney, though, if it just used the same designated bus stops.
We have something similar here, but I'm not exactly sure how it works or how it is funded, whether it's a free to the public service or similar to a taxi.
Oh, yuck. Sounds like you got really dehydrated.
That's what I'm guessing...
She must have some great stories!
I'm not sure how great they are, but it's always scary when I wake up and she asks, "Do you remember what happened last night?"
Playing catch up before I run off to work... again... I've only had 5 days off this year, so far. I'm hoping I'll get my next set of three off. I know I won't work at least one of them since I'm moving MIL from her house to her new apartment then. Don't know if that actually qualifies as a day off
That sounds like cruel and inhuman punishment. Did you get your MIL moved?
Well, I do usually make them in pairs since English muffins get split in two before toasting. Maybe I should reward myself with some of those when I hit my next weight goal.
Yep. Although I've been fortunate enough not to see that yet.
True story. A friend, who has since passed, was borrowing my scooter since she was worse off than I am. We were preparing to leave the hotel room and her finger hit the wrong part of the tiller and she ran into Fran knocking her down. Fran was not hurt, but getting her up when she falls down is not pretty as she can't get up on her knees or pull herself up on her own. Just a fun fact for you. Don't call Disney if you have a minor mishap and want help, the only thing that they can do is call the Paramedics.
Interesting. I know a few Canadians that could use some Canadian blood.
Dang it!!! Well, don't I feel stupid.
You just don't have chocolate scenting skilz like
@Steppesister 's kids!
Oh, you can do that any time you like.
Okay then!
Stop reading what I write!
I don't know if it was gas or electric. That was 12 years ago.
Well ever since I became a landlord, I remember every bit of every property, well except which year they built the fence at La Pasada....
No.
I had two gals yesterday who seemed like a good fit and they were really excited, but no call back.
Can I chose to love you instead?
Awww....
So does that mean she always smiles?
Hardly, she's more grumpy than smiley.
The feeling is mutual!
Phoenix? Meh.
Capybaras? Meh.
Universal? Okay.
Disneyland? All right.
Meeting you guys? Yay!!
I enjoy Disneyland, but what I enjoy even more is sharing what I know/can offer to my good friends who also share a love of Disney. There is nothing I enjoy more than meeting up with folks whom I've met on the DIS at my favorite place on earth and just having an all around good time!
BTW have you researched the QS restaurants to have an idea where we may be having lunch?
I'm going to do something to try to make sure I drink more water when I go to DW in like 3 weeks!!! 
