Childfree (by choice) Disney Lovers!

[maddhatir]

Did anyone see this clip on the news?
This drunk moron (female) at the tollbooth?
People make me want to just vomit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPXjE5Rfh0E

 

[maddhatir]

BTW- Good Morning

 

[TKDizneyluver]

Did anyone see this clip on the news?
This drunk moron (female) at the tollbooth?
People make me want to just vomit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPXjE5Rfh0E

O-M-G!!!!! I would have loved to have seen the other side of that toll booth to see what happened! Hopefully nobody was hurt.


Good Morning CF Peeps and Happy Friday!!!


Okay which one of you have been getting raunchy again??!!!

Madd, Off Kilter, metal? Hmmmm, where has that group come up before in that genre??!! LMFAO!!!

Well it's been a wicked busy week for me and even though it was only 4 days longs it feel like 6!!! Hope everyone else's week went quick & smooth!

Just a quick update, we booked a cruise!!!! We are leaving out of Tampa, FL on Monday, 6/28 stopping in Grand Caymen & Cozumel and then back to Tampa on 7/3. We arrive at our home airport at 3:50 in the afternoon and then we going to see RUSH at 7:30 that evening. We are thinking of just booking a hotel in the City instead of driving home and then back again. That will allow us to get sufficiently intoxicated without worry.

Hope you are all doing well!

 

[KRIS10420]

Just a quick update, we booked a cruise!!!! We are leaving out of Tampa, FL on Monday, 6/28 stopping in Grand Caymen & Cozumel and then back to Tampa on 7/3. We arrive at our home airport at 3:50 in the afternoon and then we going to see RUSH at 7:30 that evening. We are thinking of just booking a hotel in the City instead of driving home and then back again. That will allow us to get sufficiently intoxicated without worry.

That's awesome Tammy! and you don't really have that long to wait. Have you been on a cruise before?

 

[chloe4ever]

Hey, guys!! I am new to this forum.........but childfree by choice!!
I am actually going to Disney with my bf and *lump in throat* my two preschool nieces and their parents......I love my nieces but they are prone to the following: screaming, yelling, throwing, biting, spitting, peeing, knocking over really expensive objects, running through restaurants and basically acting like that girl from the Exorcist (minus the head twisting, but with the projectile vomiting).........so I am hoping and praying (that is if I actually prayed) that this trip will go well. My sister and brother in law are pretty aware of how annoying their kids are and promise that they will be kept in the hotel room past noon *just kidding*. I am really looking forward to this trip and my bf and myself keep practicing meditation and deep breathing.........

A game that my bf and myself like to play when there is an annoying and crying child around is, "Guess what sucky job that kid will get when they are older....."

It goes something like this:

Spot crying, screaming, snotting 4-year-old from miles away.......get closer.....closer......almost go deaf..........then say, "She will be a Walmart greeter!!" It makes us smile to know her destiny and lessens the pain from her screaming.

 

[zima-cheryl]

Hey, guys!! I am new to this forum.........but childfree by choice!!
I am actually going to Disney with my bf and *lump in throat* my two preschool nieces and their parents......I love my nieces but they are prone to the following: screaming, yelling, throwing, biting, spitting, peeing, knocking over really expensive objects, running through restaurants and basically acting like that girl from the Exorcist (minus the head twisting, but with the projectile vomiting).........so I am hoping and praying (that is if I actually prayed) that this trip will go well. My sister and brother in law are pretty aware of how annoying their kids are and promise that they will be kept in the hotel room past noon *just kidding*. I am really looking forward to this trip and my bf and myself keep practicing meditation and deep breathing.........

A game that my bf and myself like to play when there is an annoying and crying child around is, "Guess what sucky job that kid will get when they are older....."

It goes something like this:

Spot crying, screaming, snotting 4-year-old from miles away.......get closer.....closer......almost go deaf..........then say, "She will be a Walmart greeter!!" It makes us smile to know her destiny and lessens the pain from her screaming.

Welcome!! You will find we are an eclectic group. But are mostly harmless to ourselves & others.

The one piece of advice I have for your trip is plan together time with everyone (a special meal, a few hours in Fantasy Land, etc) and then go do your own thing. We went a few years ago w/my extended family (12 total including 5 kids) and it is much easier.
Logistically it is harder to keep a bigger group together; you find different interests so people don't all want to do the same thing or in your case the wee-ones won't be able to ride things you may want to; and it preserves your sanity & family bonds.
And it doesn't always have to be you & bf while the others go off. Maybe steal your sister for a few hours while he keeps the kids, or the 3 of you take the kids while he grabs a round of golf.

 

[maddhatir]

Hey, guys!! I am new to this forum.........but childfree by choice!!
I am actually going to Disney with my bf and *lump in throat* my two preschool nieces and their parents......I love my nieces but they are prone to the following: screaming, yelling, throwing, biting, spitting, peeing, knocking over really expensive objects, running through restaurants and basically acting like that girl from the Exorcist (minus the head twisting, but with the projectile vomiting).........so I am hoping and praying (that is if I actually prayed) that this trip will go well. My sister and brother in law are pretty aware of how annoying their kids are and promise that they will be kept in the hotel room past noon *just kidding*. I am really looking forward to this trip and my bf and myself keep practicing meditation and deep breathing.........

A game that my bf and myself like to play when there is an annoying and crying child around is, "Guess what sucky job that kid will get when they are older....."

It goes something like this:

Spot crying, screaming, snotting 4-year-old from miles away.......get closer.....closer......almost go deaf..........then say, "She will be a Walmart greeter!!" It makes us smile to know her destiny and lessens the pain from her screaming.

Welcome to the group!!!

ITA with Cheryl- plan some alone time to keep your sanity.

DH and I took our (then) 4yr old niece on her very first Disney trip in 2005, JUST us 3!!! It did not go bad. And then our next 3 trips after that were with the same niece, her younger brother, BIL and SIL. THIS IS HOW I KNOW I ENJOY DISNEY MUCH MORE WITH JUST DH AND I!! It's called, first hand experience.

I would not mind doing future trips here and there with my niece and nephew, but for the most part- I prefer the Disney experience I have when it is just DH and I.

Have fun!

Tammy- enjoy your cruise and the concert!

 

[book_junkie]

Did anyone see this clip on the news?
This drunk moron (female) at the tollbooth?
People make me want to just vomit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPXjE5Rfh0E

She's in my neck of the woods... Luckily the booth she jumped was closed, so there was no one inside, and crazy woman had only a fractured wrist. No fatalities. According to the police report she kept trying to go back INTO her burning wreck of a car. Photos of the wreck of her car are below.... According to the driver, she now says she was rear-ended, and only had one vodka and cranberry drink.....
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2010/06/for_those_who_think_that_dfw_c.php

 

[maddhatir]

She's in my neck of the woods... Luckily the booth she jumped was closed, so there was no one inside, and crazy woman had only a fractured wrist. No fatalities. According to the police report she kept trying to go back INTO her burning wreck of a car. Photos of the wreck of her car are below.... According to the driver, she now says she was rear-ended, and only had one vodka and cranberry drink.....
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2010/06/for_those_who_think_that_dfw_c.php

Thanks for the link! Interesting, huh? Why the heck was she trying get back into the BURNING car?!

What about witnesses? Imagine seeing that happen right in front of your eyes!?

 

[Bushmills]

Morning all, very sleepy - any coffee ready?

 

[maddhatir]

Morning all, very sleepy - any coffee ready?

Mernin'.

No more coffee in the pot I really need to get a 12 cupper.

Thanks Bush- I want more coffee, NOW I have to walk ALLLLL the way upstairs and make more

How is everyone. Been quiet around here. I am just work-work-working. Not much else.

Hey!? Anyone watch Nurse Jackie?

 

[Joyciemc]

Hi there-I just found this thread and have had a great time reading it!
DH and I just got married in April, and already near-strangers to me (extended family on his side) are asking if we're starting a family. My reaction was something like, "wa-huh? did she really just ask that?" but what I actually did was to smile and mumble some vague half-word noises. Haha.

I actually like children (though parents can be tough to handle!), but have no desire to raise my own. It is a lot of work, and DH and I like to spend our money on vacations.

We love Disney, and it's great to hear from other people that are 'like' us!

 

[maddhatir]

Hi there-I just found this thread and have had a great time reading it!
DH and I just got married in April, and already near-strangers to me (extended family on his side) are asking if we're starting a family. My reaction was something like, "wa-huh? did she really just ask that?" but what I actually did was to smile and mumble some vague half-word noises. Haha.

I actually like children (though parents can be tough to handle!), but have no desire to raise my own. It is a lot of work, and DH and I like to spend our money on vacations.

We love Disney, and it's great to hear from other people that are 'like' us!

Welcome! And congrats on the wedding!

Stay strong. I suggest you write down some of the funny "come backs" others have given when asked about having kids. Be prepared.

 

[KRIS10420]

Happy Hump Day Everyone!

Chloe4ever & Joyciemc

Hope you all are doing well. Not much happening here, same stuff different day Looks like after a month of fall like weather we are finally heading into the sun I'll leave you with this cute cartoon

 

[maddhatir]

Happy Hump Day Everyone!

Chloe4ever & Joyciemc

Hope you all are doing well. Not much happening here, same stuff different day Looks like after a month of fall like weather we are finally heading into the sun I'll leave you with this cute cartoon

Cute Kris!

It has been cool here the past few days- only in the 60s today and cloudy! I like it. I hate the heat. I wish it could be 75 all summer here in NJ, but that might be your usual summer temps up there!

 

[WeRblam]

I would not mind doing future trips here and there with my niece and nephew, but for the most part- I prefer the Disney experience I have when it is just DH and I.
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Ok everyone, some advice. I am a frequent visitor to the world with our kids, however, this time it will be only me and my DH for our 25th! I have the segway tour planned and one of the kingdowm tours. I don't golf, but we do plan on hitting the spa/fitness center. We do like alcohol and nice dinners I am open to all suggestions. This will be the first time that we aren't doing Disney commando style! We are staying at the Contemporary and are on the dining plan (deluxe). Can't wait to hear some great suggestions from you all - thanks! Lisa

 

[fairygirl]

Ok everyone, some advice. I am a frequent visitor to the world with our kids, however, this time it will be only me and my DH for our 25th!

I have a dining suggestion! Marrakesh (Moroccan) in Epcot is great if you haven't been! Really fun and great food. I would recommend trying to get on one of the pontoon boats for Illuminations if you can get a reservation - I hear they are VERY romantic!

 

[Miriade]

Hello there! I guess you can count me in! I am engaged. Right now my fiancee and I are happily living with my 3 cats.Or rather they are happily living with us as they rule the house!!!
We are going to visit WDW in 10 September (09/06 till 09/20) with the free DP. We're having a so funny week plannning our ADR and days (with the angelic help of our TA Kim from DU!).
We do hope it'll be a fun and lovely adventure.
We're gonna stay in Port Orleans riverside, hopefully on Mansion section as I think their rooms are a little more romantic!
I do hope to meet fellow diser on solo/couple trips at the same time!

 

[maddhatir]

Ok everyone, some advice. I am a frequent visitor to the world with our kids, however, this time it will be only me and my DH for our 25th! I have the segway tour planned and one of the kingdowm tours. I don't golf, but we do plan on hitting the spa/fitness center. We do like alcohol and nice dinners I am open to all suggestions. This will be the first time that we aren't doing Disney commando style! We are staying at the Contemporary and are on the dining plan (deluxe). Can't wait to hear some great suggestions from you all - thanks! Lisa

Hi Lisa!

I can't say I have suggestions for rides/tours to do. I can suggest to take it easy! That is what I love about going to Disney. Relax, stroll and take in the sights that are usually a blurrrrr as you are running through the parks

* I am looking forward to stopping at the Tequila bar in Mexico and trying beers in different countries.

* Make sure to hang back in the parks at the end of the night as all the cattle are heading towards the exit. Stay back and take a stroll to the back of the parks- it is so peaceful! Don't rush for the bus. Where is everyone running to anyway? A bus line

* Walk along the path from the GF to the Poly at night. You might catch the Electrical Water Pagent!

* Go visit some of the deluxe resort bars and check out the hotel lobbies.

* Walk from Epcot to the BW and BC

* Sit on the beach at the Poly and the BC

-- do all the above at night- nothing like Disney at night!

 

[Shyvioletisme]

Hi Lisa!

I can't say I have suggestions for rides/tours to do. I can suggest to take it easy! That is what I love about going to Disney. Relax, stroll and take in the sights that are usually a blurrrrr as you are running through the parks

I guess I can't really help...we are definitely early morning people and get up early and make it to rope drop each day and stay late in each park each night. We do take a break during the day for pool and nap, but then back to the parks. I think maybe's its the fact that each trip I never know when we'll get to go back, so we want to do and see as much as possible to make up for it.

Also, I think I'm the only person who is completely turned off by the idea of free dining. 1. I don't want to make ADRs in advance..I have NO CLUE what I'm gonna want to eat that far in advance and 2) we eat 99% counter service and only a few table service and it's just not a good deal for us...plus I wouldn't want to deal with the crowds it brings out...yuck.