Hi everyone! Justin, I LOVED your term "DISbate Hangover"(that was you, wasn't it...I just read several pages as fast as I could). What a fun, fun time last night! I've been having withdrawals (no pun intended) from the DISboards all day today!
Good Job last night everyone.
It was very enlightening.... I was impressed, excited, humored, and disappointed all at the same time. It was a great way to get to know some of you a bit better....Mr. Autopia made me laugh, who'd a thought? And some of you continued your push forward, and others have just peeked their heads out. Some, who did not show for whatever reason, made a huge statement to me too. (not including those who sent their answers ahead to Fleagle.)
While I won't disclose who I thought won (don't really know yet), I will say that it was sincerely nice to see you all participate and take it seriously. I think there might be a couple who entered on a whim and advanced on a whim and others who were serious from the beginning. Because of how emotionally invested I am (only speaking for myself here) I would hope that the final three are emotionally invested too. Heck, just be "invested" in it and actually "doing" something would be great!
On another note: I would like to give a shout out to my hubby, Eric (Fleagle) for being such an inspiration. Continuing to spread the magic, as a true CMO should do, he has continued to sincerely care about this contest and can't help but to spread that Pixie Dust. Those pin requests are still coming in...and now from those we've never heard of. No offense, you are still more than welcome to receive them. It's just amazing to me that even some 'lurkers' are asking to be a part of what could have been. Absolutely incredible! Maybe those pins will be worth something after all!
As sick as he's been this past week (I wonder where he got it?) he still managed to throw this event together and bring the funny at the drop of a pin. Anyway.....I know you all appreciate him as much as I do...but I just wanted to publicly mention it!
And again everyone, good job! We missed you HMF, it just wasn't the same without you!
Amy
...for last night, for the funky salmon images, for always bringing the funny...and for doing all of this when you were sick, Fleagle! Our family of five has passed around so much stuff this season, too. It has been a rough one for colds and flu. Hang in there! 
; mine was definitely a tie between "words of affirmation" and "public praise." Long story short...I personally believe a good ol' shoutout is one of the most loving things a person can do for another. You guys are such a neat couple. 
note, I had better get some rest. Goodnight all!
The pony express finally arrived in West Texas. Thanks to Mr & Mrs Fleagle for the pins.
That's ten more non-votes for Eric! Still can't get that "Can't Vote For Me" button to work
The pony express finally arrived in West Texas. Thanks to Mr & Mrs Fleagle for the pins.
That's ten more non-votes for Eric! Still can't get that "Can't Vote For Me" button to work
Never could get that silly button to work either! Oh bother! 
Well now thanks to David I'll have to try some Bacon wrapped asparagus in April! Sounds good.
But after listening to the next two contestants on the Inside the Magic podcast and reading through the very creative Disbate brought to us by Fleagle, does anyone else wonder what the sponsors are doing? There are only 11 voting days left and I haven't seen an update of the contestants web pages or anything else to pump up this contest. Or maybe they are just counting on the contestants to promote themselves? But I think the creative things that Fleagle has come up with are great!
Fleagle I think they should put you in charge of next year's contest, I think you and Kenny as a team would put on an amazing, interactive contest! (then you would both probably get that desired free trip and could share in the magic!).
Sponsors...are you reading this thread still
January is generally our Disney vacation time, so in theory it's the perfect month for us....but we're a bit 'spent' financially. So unless we can get rid of that "gianormorifical" black cloud that has become so fond of the Kidwell family the past couple of years, and unless a little luck can simply find it's way to us then we may have to send "Party In The Car" choreography notes to those who do make the trip. Don't worry though....perhaps we'll perform it for you on YouTube and everyone can learn at their own pace.
January is generally our Disney vacation time, so in theory it's the perfect month for us....but we're a bit 'spent' financially. So unless we can get rid of that "gianormorifical" black cloud that has become so fond of the Kidwell family the past couple of years, and unless a little luck can simply find it's way to us then we may have to send "Party In The Car" choreography notes to those who do make the trip. Don't worry though....perhaps we'll perform it for you on YouTube and everyone can learn at their own pace.
Mrs. Fleagle, I just really believe that something amazingly wonderful is going to happen for you guys--and sooner than you think! 
It has to, it's time--no more black clouds! 
