Diser's for CMO!

Marshay · Feb 28, 2008

DISgeeksfromDC said:
SWEET! That is so very cool and so very generous!

Side Note: My husband thinks I'm nuts, because I just did a little "victory dance" through the house. I couldn't help myself! (The truly scary part: He may be growing accustomed to these little displays. I hope he at least finds them amusing... )

Thanks again!

That's great! My DH is asleep and I was thinking about waking him to tell him about how excited am I to get a new avatar ... but don't think he will appreciate it...so instead I get to share with all of you night owls! :rotfl:

Disneyfalcon · Feb 28, 2008

pose2pose said:
OK, after a lot of thought, tears, and calculationsOK, a little thought, no tears, and some basic math, I have determined (with consultation from my beloved wife, Amanda) to award avatars to the following individuals. This is the list I compiled:
The first five that mentioned my avatar deal AFTER Kennys announcement (I've heard something about the contest, but not at liberty to share at the moment!)

DISgeeksfromDC
Marshay
CalDisneyFamily
Beloved Michael
Disneyfalcon

Then there was one who thought she was #4 on the list, but was really #6 who will STILL get an avatar:

AnnDisneyFan

And the last avatar will go to the person who has been a HUGE help throughout the CMO contest (although that scalawag also inadvertently sparked this whole Does this count for the avatar contest? situation):

Kennythepirate!

OK, so heres the deal. You seven winners need to email or PM me with an idea/suggestion of what you want on your avatar. If you want a cartoon-like likeness of yourself you will need to send me a photo, blogsite, video (such as your CMO entry, if you did one) that shows you well enough for me to toon-ize you. Whatever your idea is, keep in mind that this is for a tiny little avatar, so keep it pretty simple. And I reserve the right to modify the idea to fit my time/talent capabilities, but Ill try my best to achieve your vision. If you have no ideas, at least let me know a favorite Disney movie, attraction, etc. and Ill try to come up with something on my own.

My goal is to do one avatar a day, so you should have them all within a week or so. The upcoming Top 10 announcement may delay that slightly (if Im one of the lucky ones!), but Ill do my best to get them all done within the next week!

Congrats to all of you!

Oh my goodness I just screamed out loud. My dh thought I'd just gotten the late call for CMO!! :rotfl2:

Thank you so much Andy!! I'll pm you!

CalDisneyFamily · Feb 28, 2008

pose2pose said:
OK, after a lot of thought, tears, and calculationsOK, a little thought, no tears, and some basic math, I have determined (with consultation from my beloved wife, Amanda) to award avatars to the following individuals. This is the list I compiled:
The first five that mentioned my avatar deal AFTER Kennys announcement (I've heard something about the contest, but not at liberty to share at the moment!)

DISgeeksfromDC
Marshay
CalDisneyFamily
Beloved Michael
Disneyfalcon

Then there was one who thought she was #4 on the list, but was really #6 who will STILL get an avatar:

AnnDisneyFan

And the last avatar will go to the person who has been a HUGE help throughout the CMO contest (although that scalawag also inadvertently sparked this whole Does this count for the avatar contest? situation):

Kennythepirate!

OK, so heres the deal. You seven winners need to email or PM me with an idea/suggestion of what you want on your avatar. If you want a cartoon-like likeness of yourself you will need to send me a photo, blogsite, video (such as your CMO entry, if you did one) that shows you well enough for me to toon-ize you. Whatever your idea is, keep in mind that this is for a tiny little avatar, so keep it pretty simple. And I reserve the right to modify the idea to fit my time/talent capabilities, but Ill try my best to achieve your vision. If you have no ideas, at least let me know a favorite Disney movie, attraction, etc. and Ill try to come up with something on my own.

My goal is to do one avatar a day, so you should have them all within a week or so. The upcoming Top 10 announcement may delay that slightly (if Im one of the lucky ones!), but Ill do my best to get them all done within the next week!

Congrats to all of you!

YIPEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

I have never been tooned before!!!

This is an honor that stands above any I have ever received...

This is a day I will never forget... :goodvibes

Thank you, Andimator ( and your lovely Amanda, too!) :love:

CalDisneyFamily · Feb 28, 2008

fleagle said:
[somber music]

TIMON: You have to... do I have to call HauntedMansionFan?

PACINO: Ok, ok... What's a motto?

TIMON: What's a motto with me is that we lost a dear friend this year.

PACINO: That is true. [choking up] Rhoda Dakota was a great friend to this board. She brought us all a sense of fun. When she announced her Top 20 position, we were thrilled, shocked, and maybe a little irritated. Nevertheless, her presence here will be missed.

[dramatic pause]

[fade to black]

That was AWESOME, Fleag--You brought us all there...the drama, the dialog, the deceased....Well done!!!! :thumbsup2

AnnDisneyFan · Feb 28, 2008

pose2pose said:
OK, after a lot of thought, tears, and calculationsOK, a little thought, no tears, and some basic math, I have determined (with consultation from my beloved wife, Amanda) to award avatars to the following individuals. This is the list I compiled:
The first five that mentioned my avatar deal AFTER Kennys announcement (I've heard something about the contest, but not at liberty to share at the moment!)

DISgeeksfromDC
Marshay
CalDisneyFamily
Beloved Michael
Disneyfalcon

Then there was one who thought she was #4 on the list, but was really #6 who will STILL get an avatar:

AnnDisneyFan

And the last avatar will go to the person who has been a HUGE help throughout the CMO contest (although that scalawag also inadvertently sparked this whole Does this count for the avatar contest? situation):

Kennythepirate!

OK, so heres the deal. You seven winners need to email or PM me with an idea/suggestion of what you want on your avatar. If you want a cartoon-like likeness of yourself you will need to send me a photo, blogsite, video (such as your CMO entry, if you did one) that shows you well enough for me to toon-ize you. Whatever your idea is, keep in mind that this is for a tiny little avatar, so keep it pretty simple. And I reserve the right to modify the idea to fit my time/talent capabilities, but Ill try my best to achieve your vision. If you have no ideas, at least let me know a favorite Disney movie, attraction, etc. and Ill try to come up with something on my own.

My goal is to do one avatar a day, so you should have them all within a week or so. The upcoming Top 10 announcement may delay that slightly (if Im one of the lucky ones!), but Ill do my best to get them all done within the next week!

Congrats to all of you!

Thank you for throwing me in at my 'day late and a dollar short' status.....I am TOOOOO excited!!! As I was reading the first group of names, I was so bummed. THEN!!! YAY!!! :yay:

I had a dream last night that I worked for Disney. It was so very real. I woke up got the kids ready for school and signed on here as fast as I could....and won an avatar!!! :cool1:

Remembering a mere three weeks ago there was so much hope for all of us to become the CMO. Then as the day progressed, going through all of the disbelief and sadness as the calls were coming through but not for me.......and today realizing how attached I have become to this this site and to the top 20 I "know." :goodvibes

Andy, I really appreciate the avatar.....it truly means so much....this was an emotional roller coaster for me, I can only begin to imagine what it has been like for you!!!

Thanks again, as I am the biggest Broadway fan ever, it is clear that "Finding Nemo The Musical" in any way shape or form is my choice. :fish:

And again, most sincerely, thank you! :hug:

AnnDisneyFan :yay:

kennythepirate · Feb 28, 2008

Thanks for the toonup Andy!

Justin M · Feb 28, 2008

I NEED to find a way to be on here more in the evenings! I feel like I am missing out on all the fun! I just finally caught up on last evening's Chairman Award. Truly priceless comedy! I don't know where you come up with this stuff Fleagle! Your mind must be fascinating yet terrifying place to be!

kennythepirate · Feb 28, 2008

DISgeeksfromDC · Feb 28, 2008

Justin M said:
I don't know where you come up with this stuff Fleagle! Your mind must be fascinating yet terrifying place to be!

So true!

BelovedMichael · Feb 28, 2008

I just realized a moment ago that yesterday marked one month since all the CMO entries were due. Wow! What an amazing ride already!
:thanks:

______________________________________
Here's a more permanent Minnie Cat location:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQbZBUpFUCs
:cat:

DISgeeksfromDC · Feb 28, 2008

Wow! It's really quiet today - almost eerie. (People must have really worn themselves out with all of the DIScademy Awards preparations and hooplah.

... Either that, or somebody knows something and just can't say.) :confused3

BelovedMichael · Feb 28, 2008

Thanks Andy (and Andy's wife) for picking me for an avatar!
I am VERY excited! That will be magical!
I can send you a picture and you could probably just use a fun background like you did with yours, Andy. I'll send it to your email through DISboards. If I get another idea, I'll let you know then.
Thanks again and I'm looking forward to it!

______________________________________
Here's a more permanent Minnie Cat location:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQbZBUpFUCs
:cat:

kennythepirate · Feb 28, 2008

One year ago today we found out who the top 20 were.

BelovedMichael said:
I just realized a moment ago that yesterday marked one month since all the CMO entries were due. Wow! What an amazing ride already!

______________________________________
Here's a more permanent Minnie Cat location:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQbZBUpFUCs

HauntedMansionFan · Feb 28, 2008

DISgeeksfromDC said:
Wow! It's really quiet today - almost eerie. (People must have really worn themselves out with all of the DIScademy Awards preparations and hooplah. ... Either that, or somebody knows something and just can't say.)

I'm still pouring over potential nominees, but I'm pretty sure who my final 5 are..... unless I come across one that is a definite lock. Other then that, I'm just hanging around and waiting to see if fleagle is picking up anyone at the airport today. :lmao:

kennythepirate · Feb 28, 2008

DISgeeksfromDC said:
Wow! It's really quiet today - almost eerie. (People must have really worn themselves out with all of the DIScademy Awards preparations and hooplah. ... Either that, or somebody knows something and just can't say.)

I won't be back again today. Work, then I'm taking my youth group to Winter Jam in OKC. See you guys tomorrow.

AnnDisneyFan · Feb 28, 2008

kennythepirate said:
I won't be back again today. Work, then I'm taking my youth group to Winter Jam in OKC. See you guys tomorrow.

Have fun Kenny! They are lucky to have you!!!

Out of curiousity, since noone answered, if YOU were part of a "selected subset" of contacted for whatever reason people (to weed out or qualify bla bla bla), would you keep that to yourself forever? Only until the top 10 are announced?

I just have to believe that SOMEONE has gotten or made some sort of contact with the sponsors by now........maybe if you did get contacted, you weren't told to keep it quiet you just don't want to let anyone else down??? I am guessing that is how I would feel. I would be reading through every post for a hint but not really wanting to know, in case I hadn't been contacted....

AnnDisneyFan · Feb 28, 2008

Justin M said:
Now, on a slightly more curious/skeptical/plotting note . . . I'm glad we can see all of the top 20. What are the chances, though, that the ones who just recently "came foward" did so because they know something about the top 10? I'm not sure it would make sense to identify yourself this late in the game if you didn't already know you were moving on . . . hmmm . . . I'm thinking too much!

I sooooo thought the same thing Justin!

I found the timing a bit odd.....why now? Why ever? If you were quiet this long I mean.

And how do they know to contact Brady?

Why come "out" to him? Why not at another board or place first, this late in the game?

Thinking, thinking, thinking.............wishing you all the best.........if my mind is spinning yours must be on Mission Space! Orange Team!!

BelovedMichael · Feb 28, 2008

kennythepirate said:
One year ago today we found out who the top 20 were.

The planets are aligning... :magnify:

Did you have nearly 3 weeks of voting like this year's top 10 will? It seems Disney is putting the decision in voters' hands all the way to the end once they pick the Fantasmic 10.

By the way, Kenny, thanks for the link to the Dole whip recipe! I just may have to do that sometime soon... after you and I get our free ones in the mail from Doc, of course! :drinking1

fleagle · Feb 28, 2008

AnnDisneyFan said:
Out of curiousity, since noone answered, if YOU were part of a "selected subset" of contacted for whatever reason people (to weed out or qualify bla bla bla), would you keep that to yourself forever? Only until the top 10 are announced?

I just have to believe that SOMEONE has gotten or made some sort of contact with the sponsors by now........maybe if you did get contacted, you weren't told to keep it quiet you just don't want to let anyone else down??? I am guessing that is how I would feel. I would be reading through every post for a hint but not really wanting to know, in case I hadn't been contacted....

Well... AnnDisneyFan, you are a clever one.

I will tell anyone anything about everything the minute I can. (Including selected subsets, even though I probably wouldn't know if it was a subset, and whatever else...) That is... unless I can't, and then I won't! I'm sure that everyone in the Top 20 has had a similar experience... we know what we know... but we don't know what that means yet!

Ok... Rumsfeld is about the only way to explain this:

I know what I know.
I don't know if others know everything I know.
I don't know if others know more than I know.
I don't know what I know means.

So, my known unknowns outnumber my known knowns by a score of 3 to 1.

I am pretty sure that every contestant is in one of two boats right now:

1. They haven't heard anything definitive, but figure they'll know within 36 hours either way.
2. They have gotten some good news but can't say.

I'm in Boat #1. Boat #1 BLOWS, because for all I know, Boat #2 could have already sailed over the horizon with a passenger list of 10.

(Having fun through the pain though!)

FirstTimeCaller · Feb 28, 2008

kennythepirate said:
One year ago today we found out who the top 20 were.

Actually, we found out who the final 100 were. The final 20 came about a month later. Unless, you're only talking about pirates...

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