Childfree (by choice) Disney Lovers!

[honugirl]

Hey, can I join in? No kids here. I'm heading to DLR next month on a solo trip, I can't wait!

 

[maddhatir]

Hey, can I join in? No kids here. I'm heading to DLR next month on a solo trip, I can't wait!

Heck yeah!

 

[Bunless]

Hey, can I join in? No kids here. I'm heading to DLR next month on a solo trip, I can't wait!

yay! another left-coaster.

At DLR as a solo, may I suggest the chef's counter at Napa Rose?

 

[book_junkie]

At DLR as a solo, may I suggest the chef's counter at Napa Rose?

OMG, yes, DO THIS!!!! My hubby and I had the opportunity to go to Disneyland as it was next door to a conference two summer ago, and was able to book the Chef's counter/table. ::: :

It was EXQUISITE!!! Best amount of money we blew in one night!!!!

 

[Bunless]

I've done it a couple of times by myself. I buy DH a massage and man-facial at the spa and while he's there, I get it on at the chef's counter.

Do the tasting menu with the wine pairing. You can't go wrong!

Will you be there during the Wine and Booze festival? um, and food

We went last year during that time, and the weather was just perfect. I hardly did any rides at all. Did a lot (lot) of wine tastings and hung out at the tapas bar that they stuck up above where the normal wine tasting area is. Soooo nice. Out in the sun with small plates and wine and a book.

 

[honugirl]

Heck yeah!

Thanks for the warm welcome!

yay! another left-coaster.

At DLR as a solo, may I suggest the chef's counter at Napa Rose?

Woohoo! Go left coasters!

Hmm, I'll have to look at that.. that sounds yummy!

OMG, yes, DO THIS!!!! My hubby and I had the opportunity to go to Disneyland as it was next door to a conference two summer ago, and was able to book the Chef's counter/table. ::: :

It was EXQUISITE!!! Best amount of money we blew in one night!!!!

Making me hungry... I may not have time to book it though because I'm going the first week in May and with Food and Wine, I'm sure it's probably booked, but I'll keep it in mind for next time if I can't get it.

I've done it a couple of times by myself. I buy DH a massage and man-facial at the spa and while he's there, I get it on at the chef's counter.

Do the tasting menu with the wine pairing. You can't go wrong!

Will you be there during the Wine and Booze festival? um, and food

We went last year during that time, and the weather was just perfect. I hardly did any rides at all. Did a lot (lot) of wine tastings and hung out at the tapas bar that they stuck up above where the normal wine tasting area is. Soooo nice. Out in the sun with small plates and wine and a book.

Oooh, spa... massages are good!

Yup, I'll be there for food an wine.

This is a big blow out bash before my upcoming surgery. My birthday will be when I'm still recovering and won't get to do anything fun, so I'm celebrating that and there's a chance I might loose my adrenaline rush afterward so I'm going to go on all the really big fun rides, just in case... Right now I have a ressie at the Plaza since I have to have a chat with the Fairy Godmother for good luck. I have Blue Bayou, but I might change to Cafe Orleans because I'm just going for the Monte Christo and it's about $6 cheaper there. Oh and I'm going to the BBB as well. I need my princess makeover!

 

[maddhatir]

This is a big blow out bash before my upcoming surgery. My birthday will be when I'm still recovering and won't get to do anything fun,

Hope everything goes well with your surgery- and Happy (early) B-day!

 

[Bunless]

Making me hungry... I may not have time to book it though because I'm going the first week in May and with Food and Wine, I'm sure it's probably booked, but I'll keep it in mind for next time if I can't get it.

During the week, Monday-Thursday, it's really easy to get a seat. Plus, they have seatings that start after the parks close at 8pm.

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Oooh, spa... massages are good!
I haven't had one at the Mandara in the Grand Californian, but DH says they're great... if a bit over priced.

This is a big blow out bash before my upcoming surgery. My birthday will be when I'm still recovering and won't get to do anything fun, Sounds way, way too familiar on my front. My sympathies. Though I'm jealous that you get to have a blow out bash before hand. I found out I had to have mine on Friday, had it on Saturday, got home from the hospital on Monday, birthday was Wednesday. Woohoo!so I'm celebrating that and there's a chance I might loose my adrenaline rush afterward so I'm going to go on all the really big fun rides, just in case... good plan, do it after a couple of glasses of wine

Good luck on the recovery!

 

[KRIS10420]

Hmmmm Kris- after agreeing with me on my wall that Jesse James is hot- and now Shar? Could this mean you like our (Tammy, Joey and I) odd taste in men- huh???

Yes, I find Jesse yummy and have for a long time. I used to watch him when he first started out. I have to say I am very disappointed in his behaviour, but he is still nice to look at....... But then I find Tommy Lee nice to look at too, maybe it's the tatts I seem to like an assortment of men. I have to admit though, Pete Steele doesn't really do anything for me, but that's ok cause he belongs to Tammy anyways Now Shar is a nice looking man, he would even be hot with short hair

Hey, can I join in? No kids here. I'm heading to DLR next month on a solo trip, I can't wait!

Welcome!! Yay, another leftcoaster Have a great time on your DLR trip, I did my first solo DLR trip in November and had a fantastic time.

 

[maddhatir]

Yes, I find Jesse yummy and have for a long time. I used to watch him when he first started out. I have to say I am very disappointed in his behaviour, but he is still nice to look at....... But then I find Tommy Lee nice to look at too, maybe it's the tatts I seem to like an assortment of men. I have to admit though, Pete Steele doesn't really do anything for me, but that's ok cause he belongs to Tammy anyways

Now Shar is a nice looking man, he would even be hot with short hair
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Watch it lady! I will rumble for Shar.............. And like you said, Pete is Tammy's. No one even wants to go near him just knowing what could happen to them

OUCH- Tommy Lee. I know this will probably surprise some of you, I don' like him. I think he is a "skank", he looks like a skanky, skinny, coke addict, meth head dripping with disease. I know that is SO harsh, but I can't help it. All that goes through my mind when I look at him. I used to be in love with Vince Neil- but now he is all chubby

Yup. DH and I used to watch Jesse before he became a sell out. Discovery started out just having specials about him. We thought he did amazing work, but then, everyone else started thinking the same thing.

You probably saw my post on Facebook about when I started to dislike him- it was during one of the shows when he let his dogs fight- and then a few days later he went to his shop only to find the one dog dead. Just made me sick to my stomach. I didn't have any respect for him after that. ..................

 

[KRIS10420]

Watch it lady! I will rumble for Shar.............. Oh, you can have him, I've been into the cleancut, nice body type guys lately, just a phase I'm sure
You probably saw my post on Facebook about when I started to dislike him- it was during one of the shows when he let his dogs fight- and then a few days later he went to his shop only to find the one dog dead. Just made me sick to my stomach. I didn't have any respect for him after that. ..................

OMG!! I actually only watched him on tv for his first couple years, I quit watching when he became big. I am so glad I didn't see that show such a waste.

 

[maddhatir]

OMG- I can't get a hold of Tammy anywhere-

it is all over the internet that Peter Steele DIED! Heart failure.

 

[maddhatir]

 

[lizandjason]

You know, I learned something today (cue cheesy 70's TV music...)
I posted a thread on the community boards, "Parents, stop giving in to picky eaters!" because it really is a subject I'm interested in and care about. And I got FA-LAMED by parents who think that I'm lecturing THEM and THEIR kids and asked me how I had any right to 'lecture' them, because I don't have kids of my own.

Now, in retrospect, my post was a bit argumentative. But parents take things SO personally. And so many of them seem to have so many challenges with their kids, which solidifies my 'better them than us' stance on child rearing. I have learned my lesson: DON'T MESS WITH PARENTS on a chat board.

Here's my original post:
"I've seen so many parents post questions on these boards like, 'my two year old only eats pancakes and cheese pizza, where can we find these at Disney?'
(Excuse me while I hoist myself on this soapbox...)
Parents who give in to their kids' 'picky' food habits are doing their kids an incredible disservice. Healthy eating habits are formed in the first few years of life, and when kids are only given 'kids foods' like fried chicken fingers and pizza, guess how they'll continue to eat as they age?
I'm sure many parents will come back at me saying, 'but my Johnny won't eat any vegetables, and I don't want him to STARVE'! Guess what, Johnny won't starve. He'll eat what you give him. And when he's older, he'll thank you for loving him enough to set standards for his well-being. You are the parent. Do your job, stay in control."

Can I get some love from my fellow 'Childfree by Choice' friends?

 

[HockeyKat]

You know, I learned something today (cue cheesy 70's TV music...)
I posted a thread on the community boards, "Parents, stop giving in to picky eaters!" because it really is a subject I'm interested in and care about. And I got FA-LAMED by parents who think that I'm lecturing THEM and THEIR kids and asked me how I had any right to 'lecture' them, because I don't have kids of my own.

Now, in retrospect, my post was a bit argumentative. But parents take things SO personally. And so many of them seem to have so many challenges with their kids, which solidifies my 'better them than us' stance on child rearing. I have learned my lesson: DON'T MESS WITH PARENTS on a chat board.

Here's my original post:
"I've seen so many parents post questions on these boards like, 'my two year old only eats pancakes and cheese pizza, where can we find these at Disney?'
(Excuse me while I hoist myself on this soapbox...)
Parents who give in to their kids' 'picky' food habits are doing their kids an incredible disservice. Healthy eating habits are formed in the first few years of life, and when kids are only given 'kids foods' like fried chicken fingers and pizza, guess how they'll continue to eat as they age?
I'm sure many parents will come back at me saying, 'but my Johnny won't eat any vegetables, and I don't want him to STARVE'! Guess what, Johnny won't starve. He'll eat what you give him. And when he's older, he'll thank you for loving him enough to set standards for his well-being. You are the parent. Do your job, stay in control."

Can I get some love from my fellow 'Childfree by Choice' friends?

I totally agree. We were served balanced meals every night, and my parents made us eat whatever they were eating, and if we didn't want it, we didn't eat. They also taught us TABLE MANNERS (which are about the way of the dodo by now). No hats at the table, napkin on lap, use your utensils, wait to eat until everyone is served, wait to leave the table until everyone is done eating, and no tv. We were surely NOT "starved".



On a completely different note, our DVC contract passed!! We now have more points than we need.

 

[AJ12345]

You know, I learned something today (cue cheesy 70's TV music...)
I posted a thread on the community boards, "Parents, stop giving in to picky eaters!" because it really is a subject I'm interested in and care about. And I got FA-LAMED by parents who think that I'm lecturing THEM and THEIR kids and asked me how I had any right to 'lecture' them, because I don't have kids of my own.

Now, in retrospect, my post was a bit argumentative. But parents take things SO personally. And so many of them seem to have so many challenges with their kids, which solidifies my 'better them than us' stance on child rearing. I have learned my lesson: DON'T MESS WITH PARENTS on a chat board.

Here's my original post:
"I've seen so many parents post questions on these boards like, 'my two year old only eats pancakes and cheese pizza, where can we find these at Disney?'
(Excuse me while I hoist myself on this soapbox...)
Parents who give in to their kids' 'picky' food habits are doing their kids an incredible disservice. Healthy eating habits are formed in the first few years of life, and when kids are only given 'kids foods' like fried chicken fingers and pizza, guess how they'll continue to eat as they age?
I'm sure many parents will come back at me saying, 'but my Johnny won't eat any vegetables, and I don't want him to STARVE'! Guess what, Johnny won't starve. He'll eat what you give him. And when he's older, he'll thank you for loving him enough to set standards for his well-being. You are the parent. Do your job, stay in control."

Can I get some love from my fellow 'Childfree by Choice' friends?

hi! never posted here before. but OH MY GOD!!! LoL i thought there was something wrong with me. i always think, "seriosuly, who's the child here?" i had to eat what my parents gave me or I didn't eat.

i mean really? your kid can't eat anything but chicken nuggets and pizza? come on now! ugh! i get so upset when i read those. LoL

 

[AJ12345]

They also taught us TABLE MANNERS (which are about the way of the dodo by now). No hats at the table, napkin on lap, use your utensils, wait to eat until everyone is served, wait to leave the table until everyone is done eating, and no tv.

now you got me on a roll. and what's with the, "my kid can't have dinner with us unless he brings his nintendo ds. is that ok?" hehe i had to listen to ALL of my parents boring conversations.

 

[maddhatir]

ITA- the child will NOT starve. Once their tummies rumble they will not mind the food that is on the table.

As a kid- I remember just sitting at the table and eating what my mother made us! She never made 3 different meals. I can't imagine!

You have 2 options- EAT IT- OR DON'T! And they are the only options you will get. Case closed.

 

[maddhatir]

On a completely different note, our DVC contract passed!! We now have more points than we need.

Congrats!!!!

Can one EVER have too many DVC points! You just have to take more trips is all!

 

[maddhatir]

And I got FA-LAMED by parents who think that I'm lecturing THEM and THEIR kids and asked me how I had any right to 'lecture' them, because I don't have kids of my own.

I have learned my lesson: DON'T MESS WITH PARENTS on a chat board.

BTW- It seems you can't "breathe" anymore on the Dis or you will get flamed! And I can bet most members ARE parents.........hey, you might be onto something!

ETA- ^%$#!!!! just got jumped on by a few TGMers on his site. GEEZ!! They were probably parents b/c they were b!tc#ing about how crowded July is and that is the only time they can take their vacations- oh well....... Not me.