for those who have had personal contact . . .

[checkwriter]

Thanks, NDM#1. I like tinmac's better, though. That sounds like vintage Bawb. Thanks for sharing that, tinmac!

 

[wishspirit]

Kevin once mentioned my user name on a podcast once.... i had to call my boyfriend and tell him all about it! He wasn't impressed (he is a Disney Virgin for only 10 MORE DAYS!)

 

[tinkbutt]

WIll read my email a few months back!!

and lately you guys should know the story I got a few moments of air time but they have all thanked me through Email it is pretty cool!

 

[NDM#1]

WIll read my email a few months back!!

and lately you guys should know the story I got a few moments of air time but they have all thanked me through Email it is pretty cool!

But what was your reaction?

 

[TheBeadPirate]

OK, while I will deny all "personal" contact with the Podcast team (cause that phrase is really starting to freak me out) we were lucky enough to meet a choice few of the elite.

After I not-so-completely got over Kevin and Bawb stealing my LeCellier ressies last Christmas Eve(well, they didn't know they did it-but I was bitter) I booked DH, friend Hollie and I for Coral Reef for the Candlelight Processional dinner package. Rick was most unhappy because he REALLY wanted Le Cellier. Whatever. Lump it and be miserable with the rest of the family. Hey, it's the holidays!

We had a rushed, unlovely, unholiday happiness, watery crab leg dinner and headed to the "line around World Showcase" otherwise known as the dinner package line. Seriously, we got in line in Japan. It went to Morocco. Bring snacks. Anyway, chatting with unhappy husband(why couldn't we get LeCellier?!?) and overwhelmed dear friend Hollie to pass the time I mention about the Podcast and how John, Kevin, Bawb and the fams do this same thing on Christmas Eve.....wonder if we'll be able to see them? And start looking over the crowds looking for the Khart Kam. I am promptly told to give it up it'll never happen by the DH. Geesh! Feel the holiday spirit flow from every pore on thihs one!

We get herded into the pavillion like the human cattle we are and sit. and wait. and watch. OK, I'm not patient. I turn and talk to friend Hollie. Se's a good egg.

And low and behold, come unto me is the voice of an angel! Well, a somewhat upset, not very happy at all, almost touristy boy hissy fit voice....but, nonetheless- one I recognize! OK, practice patience Lori, wait until the bloodletting is over......yeah, well I turned around in that seat so fast I smacked myself in the head with my beads!

It's a Christmas miracle! Kevin, John, Kmom, Kdad all looking stunned at the woman with the head-a-spinning(Kinda like the omen sans pea soup). They're here. Sitting right behind me. Like real people. Normal people. How bizarre. Now what do I say?!?

" I knew I recognized that voice!"

followed by the look of sheer terror on Kevin's face!

I introduced Rick and myself and poor dear friend Hollie, who is absolutely bewildered, but pretty used to us chatting up total strangers. We passed out beads and John made KDad give me a pin off his hat.... Poor dad!

And after the show we got to meet Bawb, Dianer, and I think Brian. I'm sorry Brian, I was still in shock!

It was my own little Christmas miracle! And yes, that's when we got to be "oh, the bead people we met at Christmas!"


oh, ps- Rick forgot about doing LeCellier after that too...


Lori

 

[tinkbutt]

But what was your reaction?

I can't explain it it was one of those true geek out moment!! and honestly after a few of the Emails I was welling up! I LOVE THE CREW!

 

[DisneyKevin]

almost touristy boy hissy fit voice

Surely one of my shining moments.

And how lucky to be recognized during my "touristy boy hissy fit".

 

[kab407]

and John made KDad give me a pin off his hat.... Poor dad!
Lori

Kevin made his Dad do the same thing when my Mom and I met up with them at DTD. Kevin's parents are such lovely people.

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Surely one of my shining moments.

And how lucky to be recognized during my "touristy boy hissy fit".

I loved it Kevin. You and John truly made my trip. Until then I was having a decidedly unDisney, UnHoliday trip.

And if I hadn't caught that I probably wouldn't have realized that it was you!

 

[Madi100]

I have not had personal contact with any of the members, nor do I think that DH would approve.

I'd say I'm pretty unknown to the podcast crew (unlike the scary Mindy). They have read a couple of my emails/voicemails. And, one time the show didn't get edited at the beginning and they were talking about me - it was about how great they all think I am. OR, (since, again, unknown) they were talking about my email they were going to read.

 

[Nooshkin]

Pete announced my voicemail- and interrupted it to call me "bitter"! (I'm really not! At least I wasn't then.. )

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Well...of course my "closest" personal contact was just last week at the DWFB Meet. It was such a pleasure meeting some of the crew in person. What a wonderful bunch they are!

 

[TXYankee]

Kevin and I go WAY back.

So far back the details are fuzzy.

It was December 1971, Christmas week. We were both 11 years old and vacationing with our families at The Contemporary. I was a cute, round and short. He was cute, round and tall. I am sure we must have met!!!

I guess you could say Kevin and I went to WDW for the first time together!!

 

[NDM#1]

I am starting to have podcast crew contact envy.

 

[DisneyKevin]

Kevin and I go WAY back.

So far back the details are fuzzy.

It was December 1971, Christmas week. We were both 11 years old and vacationing with our families at The Contemporary. I was a cute, round and short. He was cute, round and tall. I am sure we must have met!!!

I guess you could say Kevin and I went to WDW for the first time together!!

I LOVE THAT!!!!!

I've told other people that story!

 

[simonkodousek]

My, my...that young mind certainly does run to the gutter, doesn't it?

Absolutely! I love growing up in the 21st century; there's a bathroom joke to accompany every old saying, and a downright rude and 110% inappropriate joke to accompany nearly anything that anyone says. Life is GREAT!

 

[simonkodousek]

I am starting to have podcast crew contact envy.

See what I mean Ursula?!

 

[NDM#1]

See what I mean Ursula?!

GAK! That is not what I meant! I may be neurotic, but I am not nymphomanic!

 

[simonkodousek]

GAK! That is not what I meant! I may be neurotic, but I am not nymphomanic!

I know, I know... I'm just giving an example.

By the way, your post came at the PERFECT time!!

 

[Renysmom]

I had the great pleasure of meeting Pete, Kevin, John, Bob, Julie and CorEy at the podcast meet in December.

I was pretty shy walking in to that room by myself as DH wasn't feeling well and I went alone. Each one took the time to welcome me, introduced me to others who were visiting and made me feel totally at home. I've never met a more welcoming group of strangers in my life. My fondest memory was of Bob offering to walk me to the boat launch so I wouldn't be walking alone at night. I declined, as I knew I was safe as it was still early and lots of people around. He told me he would watch me from the windows then and make sure I got to the boat. Not sure if he really did, but when I got to the boats I did turn and wave bye to him just in case.