Disney Wonder Sept 3-7, 2006 Part 3

[Ker-Bear]

Here is one for that guy Kerry:

hahahaha. I LOVE that sign! I firmly believe people are entitled to their opinions (land of the free and all) I just think mean, rude, hurtful comments are not necessary. Like that mommy and me thread where the pre-school teacher got on her high horse. Um hello-no one asked for your opinion or credentials! The woman is telling a story and it's her story! Don't like it, then don't read it!

 

[Ker-Bear]

I know you have not been around much and neither have I. I'm so sorry that you are experiencing this. I hope this works itself out. My prayers to you and your family. Any updates for us?

I know I'm being selfish in including in my prayers that I want my "twin" on the cruise!!!!

 

[mom_of_2_princesses]

hahahaha. I LOVE that sign! I firmly believe people are entitled to their opinions (land of the free and all) I just think mean, rude, hurtful comments are not necessary. Like that mommy and me thread where the pre-school teacher got on her high horse. Um hello-no one asked for your opinion or credentials! The woman is telling a story and it's her story! Don't like it, then don't read it!

I have a couple for her too:

 

[LCTsMom]

I'm sorry! I wasn't trying to scare you. I think I'm just cynical by nature. In addition, I see poor customer service on a regular basis. I work in government.

Your situation is different since custody isn't stated. It's the words "joint custody" that could create an issue for me.

Plus(I hate to say this) my situation is a little different. Unfortunately, we do not live in a tolerant world and you never know what the person across from you believes in. Given the fact I am in an interracial relationship and my son is white, I cannot risk having someone's narrow viewpoint of the world ruin anything. Kevin didn't understand why I was worried after looking at my divorce stuff and I didn't have the heart to say "but what if the person at the counter is a racist?"

Although we do not have problems in day to day life generally, we do encounter ignorance (well, I do) At the wedding we were at (in upstate SC-can you say hickville?) there was a very overweight balding man in his mid-40's in a seersucker suit He kept turning around in the church glaring at us. Later, he made some nasty comments while I was in line for beer. (he was standing behind me) I let it slide since this was a work colleague's of Kevin's wedding.

You haven't scared me, Kerry. The down side of being a member of the DIS is reading all the horror stories about what COULD happen. That was enough to make me think twice. Although my papers don't say joint, they don't help my cause either. It's like you said, poor customer service and misunderstanding can make for a horrible situation.

I hope we all have an uneventful departure and an awesome trip! While we're having our celebretory drink, we can toast the intolerant racist idiots going straight to ... well you get the point!

 

[Ker-Bear]

You haven't scared me, Kerry. The down side of being a member of the DIS is reading all the horror stories about what COULD happen. That was enough to make me think twice. Although my papers don't say joint, they don't help my cause either. It's like you said, poor customer service and misunderstanding can make for a horrible situation.

I hope we all have an uneventful departure and an awesome trip! While we're having our celebretory drink, we can toast the intolerant racist idiots going straight to ... well you get the point!

Just so you know, when I spoke to a supervisor at DCL yesterday (yes, I'm one of those kinds of customers) she said the only way it would be a problem if the words "joint custody" were in there. I read what it said and she said it seemed fine and to ask for a supervisor if I had problems at the terminal. I would imagine if custody isn't addressed, how could there be an issue?

I have become very disappointed with the DIS forum as of late. By the way-I bumped your luggage label question up and TiggerKing gave a very helpful answer. Some of these people are very high and mighty and a bit dramatic, don't take everything they say to heart.

As for the drink-I think I'm going to try the BBC at sailaway. Not sure how strong it is but it sounds really, really yummy.

 

[Ker-Bear]

I have a couple for her too:

"What's your point?" was exactly what I was thinking!

I kind of blasted Jsme for her mean comments. I don't regret doing it but I probably shouldn't have fed the trolls. As a single mom I can just relate to the emotions that Kelly was feeling at times. You all will see me cry several times during this trip I promise. Especially the first time I meet you all and someone hugs me!

 

[zweihund]

We are hitting Parrot Cay. First I will go to Guest Services to drop off pillowcase and get tickets for the beer tasting and wine tasting. After lunch, the pool

Same here - we'll be at the adult pool with drinks in hands and smiles on our faces and not a care in the world

 

[zweihund]

My understanding is Guest Services

You are correct
(work computer won't let me post smileys)

Or so it SAID.....lol.

 

[zweihund]

After we cruise we have to post pictures here!

Absolutely!!!

 

[Blackunicorn]

Haha, I'm used to it. (Favorites in this family are OBVIOUS!)

I just look at my brother.. and look at me.. and can see who obviously has the better grasp on reality

This makes me happy and I feel better off, in the long run..
Just a bit at times..

**********************

Yay, I get to go on a cruise!
Yay, I went to Europe

*before anyone else in my family..*
(Not that I'm petty enough to point that out of course.. )

Good for you! I think in the long run you'll see that you're a happier person, too. You can't be responsible for other people's lives, just your own--so make sure that your life is what you want it to be.

 

[mom_of_2_princesses]

"What's your point?" was exactly what I was thinking!

I kind of blasted Jsme for her mean comments. I don't regret doing it but I probably shouldn't have fed the trolls. As a single mom I can just relate to the emotions that Kelly was feeling at times. You all will see me cry several times during this trip I promise. Especially the first time I meet you all and someone hugs me!

I saw what you posted and you were right on. I posted that these kids are being overstimulated lack of sleep and eating junk. They wonder why there are a couple of meltdowns. I am sure my little one will have some. We will have been at the parks for 5 days also. Can you say tired 4 year old? I am taking one day off at WDW just to relax and recoup the troops. I am going to cry also. I cried during her trip report. This has been a dream of mine for years. So we can cry and hug together.

 

[Blackunicorn]

Can't get too upset, they did raise me..
and i don't think I turned out too bad


... why do my dancing bananas never dance?


lets try again..

They don't dance all the time...they get tired!

 

[zweihund]

"What's your point?" was exactly what I was thinking!

I kind of blasted Jsme for her mean comments. I don't regret doing it but I probably shouldn't have fed the trolls. As a single mom I can just relate to the emotions that Kelly was feeling at times. You all will see me cry several times during this trip I promise. Especially the first time I meet you all and someone hugs me!

I think some people just have to cause drama no matter how innocent the thread. They can find something to argue about in any situation, and try to make you feel tiny just because they can, or because it makes them feel better, or something stupid like that.

I always want to ask, doesn't it take MORE energy to type a nasty comment than it does just to *click* close out the window? Plus - come on.....it's Disney! Of COURSE people get all teary eyed when they see their kids' dreams coming true. That's what Walt was all about! Sheesh.

I've gotten my share of it too. It's annoying. I don't post much elsewhere.

 

[LCTsMom]

Just so you know, when I spoke to a supervisor at DCL yesterday (yes, I'm one of those kinds of customers) she said the only way it would be a problem if the words "joint custody" were in there. I read what it said and she said it seemed fine and to ask for a supervisor if I had problems at the terminal. I would imagine if custody isn't addressed, how could there be an issue?

I have become very disappointed with the DIS forum as of late. By the way-I bumped your luggage label question up and TiggerKing gave a very helpful answer. Some of these people are very high and mighty and a bit dramatic, don't take everything they say to heart.

As for the drink-I think I'm going to try the BBC at sailaway. Not sure how strong it is but it sounds really, really yummy.

Thanks for the info on the custody issue. Fingers crossed for us both!

As for the luggage tag question, I did see that you bumped it for me. Sheez, you would have thought I was asking something ridiculous! Honestly. At least now we have an answer! Thank you! I was going to comment again and thank you and tiggerking but I figured it would probably come out snotty and start yet another DISwar. No thanks!

That drink sounds great to me, too! mmmm I can't wait!

 

[LCTsMom]

Off to lunch and car line. Whopeee! LOL

 

[zweihund]

Ok, back to work. *sigh*

 

[purplern]

"What's your point?" was exactly what I was thinking!

I kind of blasted Jsme for her mean comments. I don't regret doing it but I probably shouldn't have fed the trolls. As a single mom I can just relate to the emotions that Kelly was feeling at times. You all will see me cry several times during this trip I promise. Especially the first time I meet you all and someone hugs me!

 

[purplern]

Absolutely!!!

 

[Blackunicorn]

I think this is what the lady said that the moderators took off on the mother daughter report:

Originally Posted by Rbeesleybaxter
To begin with, I am a Pre-school teacher that has one student every year that think they will control everyone in the room. They throw fits as this mother wrote proudly, and frankly there is no excuse for this type of behavior! I do think she wrote a nice and informative review, but I think leaving out the fit throwing could have been done. I also read on another site from some others that took this same cruise and they also complained about the fits!!!! We all think our children are queens and kings but to take it to the point that they don't think they have to mind and to the point of making others miserable around them I can do without those queens and kings!!! Coming from a loving mother of 2 productive children that were and are accepted in society! And also a Pre-school teacher who has had a successful business and career for over 20 years and who is accepted and very well respected in my profession, town, church, and schools!
Thank you and God bless you!!!
Rfrenchbaxter

Yeesh...I hate when people judge my parenting skills. Glad the moderator took this one off!

 

[mom_of_2_princesses]

Thanks for the info on the custody issue. Fingers crossed for us both!

As for the luggage tag question, I did see that you bumped it for me. Sheez, you would have thought I was asking something ridiculous! Honestly. At least now we have an answer! Thank you! I was going to comment again and thank you and tiggerking but I figured it would probably come out snotty and start yet another DISwar. No thanks!

That drink sounds great to me, too! mmmm I can't wait!

Didn't you know the dis boards are not for getting useful information? It is to compare how much better you are than everybody else and to discuss how much money you have.