Growing Up

[Tigger1966]

Got on the elevator today with my boss and a contractor. The guy ask if my kids had gotten ahold of my hardhat? I told him no I put the stickers on there and my boss loved them. Igot a dirty look before I got off on my floor.

 

[Magicbus]

Got on the elevator today with my boss and a contractor. The guy ask if my kids had gotten ahold of my hardhat? I told him no I put the stickers on there and my boss loved them. I got a dirty look before I got off on my floor.

Got on an elevator today with one of my ten bosses. At WDW it takes ten managers to do the job of one. Had a Mickey hat on with a couple of Disney pins on it and I was also wearing a Disney shirt. He told me I should put a few more Disney pins on the hat. I told him, ya maybe. He gave me a concerned look.
See, you're not doing anything wrong. You're just working for the wrong company, but you already knew that.

 

[stacktester]

Now I've seen it all. They have laws for discrimination for sex, race, age and religion. Do we need a Mickey Law? I get the, you're going to Disney AGAIN? a lot. I enjoy it though and I won't let someone ruin my fun.

 

[des1954]

We live in a community 25 miles from Disney. We moved here from a community 80 miles from Disney - just so we could hop in the car and be there in 30 minutes or less.

I moved to Florida in 1973 at age 19. At that time, going to Disney was nothing more than a life-long dream. (Grew up watching "Wonderful World of Disney" every Sunday night...and just drooled and dreamed.) I must point out that I did NOT want to move to Florida, and cried every mile from Buffalo. My dad knew if he wanted to keep me in Florida, he better find something to keep my interest. Enter "The Telephone Installation Guy" who installed the phone for my parents. My dad took an immediate liking to the guy, and asked if he would like to come back on Saturday nite for dinner & to meet his daughter. Well, this guy was young, hungry, and thought "if this guy has to fix his daughter up for a date, she must be a real 'bow-wow'!" But like I said, he was a hungry, single guy and thought for a home-cooked meal, he could put up with the "bow-wow" for one night. I was outraged when my dad told me he invited the "nice telephone kid" for dinner - without consulting me!!! When he arrived, I thought he was kinda cute....he thought I was drop-dead gorgeous rotfl2, and after dinner, he drove me around Sarasota for the evening to show me the town. When he brought me home, he asked if I would like to go on a date with him the next Saturday to......... wait for it........

THE MAGIC KINGDOM!!!!

I was so excited at that point, I didn't care if this guy was a total jerk!! I just wanted to go to Disney World!!!

Well, the Readers Digest abbreviated version to the end of this story is.... I met this guy 37 years ago last month. We will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary in March 2011. We honeymooned at FtW in a borrowed camper and have made the Fort our home away from home ever since. Because we now live so close to WDW, we are over there at least once a week. We still spend a total of 3-4 weeks a year camping at the Fort. (Broken up into weekends)

That, my friend, is what true Disney aficionado's do! The rest of the world just doesn't get it. Keep adding stickers to your hard hat!!!

 

[Trackey79]

I was at my new job today talking with the super. about my Mickey light I want to make. He turned to me and ask "How Old Are You?" I replied 44 to whitch he answered "Isn't It About Time You Grew Up And Forgot About All This Disney And Mickey Mouse Crap?"
I guess it's just more proof that some people will never understand.
Besides my DW wishes I was more like I was when I was younger. Carefree and easy going when I didn't let other peoples S**T bother me.
I think I am to grown up now

This is to all of us who refuse to grow up Stay Young

Some people just don't get it!! At least we can all come to a place where we know others feel the same!!

 

[KimIce]

We live in a community 25 miles from Disney. We moved here from a community 80 miles from Disney - just so we could hop in the car and be there in 30 minutes or less.

I moved to Florida in 1973 at age 19. At that time, going to Disney was nothing more than a life-long dream. (Grew up watching "Wonderful World of Disney" every Sunday night...and just drooled and dreamed.) I must point out that I did NOT want to move to Florida, and cried every mile from Buffalo. My dad knew if he wanted to keep me in Florida, he better find something to keep my interest. Enter "The Telephone Installation Guy" who installed the phone for my parents. My dad took an immediate liking to the guy, and asked if he would like to come back on Saturday nite for dinner & to meet his daughter. Well, this guy was young, hungry, and thought "if this guy has to fix his daughter up for a date, she must be a real 'bow-wow'!" But like I said, he was a hungry, single guy and thought for a home-cooked meal, he could put up with the "bow-wow" for one night. I was outraged when my dad told me he invited the "nice telephone kid" for dinner - without consulting me!!! When he arrived, I thought he was kinda cute....he thought I was drop-dead gorgeous rotfl2, and after dinner, he drove me around Sarasota for the evening to show me the town. When he brought me home, he asked if I would like to go on a date with him the next Saturday to......... wait for it........

THE MAGIC KINGDOM!!!!

I was so excited at that point, I didn't care if this guy was a total jerk!! I just wanted to go to Disney World!!!

Well, the Readers Digest abbreviated version to the end of this story is.... I met this guy 37 years ago last month. We will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary in March 2011. We honeymooned at FtW in a borrowed camper and have made the Fort our home away from home ever since. Because we now live so close to WDW, we are over there at least once a week. We still spend a total of 3-4 weeks a year camping at the Fort. (Broken up into weekends)

That, my friend, is what true Disney aficionado's do! The rest of the world just doesn't get it. Keep adding stickers to your hard hat!!!

Ah Debbie....I Love your story!! It is like a Fairytale!!
Very Sweet!!!

 

[CoolMom2112]

Now I've seen it all. They have laws for discrimination for sex, race, age and religion. Do we need a Mickey Law? I get the, you're going to Disney AGAIN? a lot. I enjoy it though and I won't let someone ruin my fun.

Ugh. I've been dealing with this all week. My in-laws live 2 hrs from 'heaven' and totally don't 'get' my Disney addiction. We always squeeze in a visit to them when we come to visit the Fort. You'd think they'd encourage us to come more often instead of giving me grief about going to WDW!! THey'd get to see their grandkids more often!

We'll be arriving for check in on Friday!!! Trying to keep my spirits up.

CoolMom2112

 

[WhitShores]

Well, the Readers Digest abbreviated version to the end of this story is.... I met this guy 37 years ago last month. We will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary in March 2011. We honeymooned at FtW in a borrowed camper and have made the Fort our home away from home ever since. Because we now live so close to WDW, we are over there at least once a week. We still spend a total of 3-4 weeks a year camping at the Fort. (Broken up into weekends)

That, my friend, is what true Disney aficionado's do! The rest of the world just doesn't get it. Keep adding stickers to your hard hat!!!

So sweet!!!

 

[BRDof3]

Who needs to go to bars to meet girls? In Florida you just become a telephone installer.

That was a way cool story Deb.

 

[DaveInTN]

Darn it Deb! You about made me cry with that one.

Ain't love somethin'? I couldn't imagine being married to someone that doesn't "get" Disney. I bet Disney disagreements are behind at least half the divorces in this country. Maybe 75%.

Darn Disney haters!

 

[ntsammy5]

Darn it Deb! You about made me cry with that one.

It was actually all about the nookey!

 

[Magicbus]

Might as well end this thread right now. After Deb's story, anything else will pale in comparison. Even though it was all about nooky.

 

[jaci-h]

I am 22 years old and starting to get the "you're going to Disney AGAIN?!" comment. People are questioning why I don't want to go to Vegas. Maybe if there was a Disney resort there... MAYBE

guess this is the mickey discrimination I may have to deal with for the rest of my life

 

[Tigger1966]

guess this is the mickey discrimination I may have to deal with for the rest of my life

From what I have experienced yes you will
But you should enjoy every minute of it I do

 

[Tnbob]

I am 22 years old

Showoff!

 

[auntie]

We live in a community 25 miles from Disney. We moved here from a community 80 miles from Disney - just so we could hop in the car and be there in 30 minutes or less.

I moved to Florida in 1973 at age 19. At that time, going to Disney was nothing more than a life-long dream. (Grew up watching "Wonderful World of Disney" every Sunday night...and just drooled and dreamed.) I must point out that I did NOT want to move to Florida, and cried every mile from Buffalo. My dad knew if he wanted to keep me in Florida, he better find something to keep my interest. Enter "The Telephone Installation Guy" who installed the phone for my parents. My dad took an immediate liking to the guy, and asked if he would like to come back on Saturday nite for dinner & to meet his daughter. Well, this guy was young, hungry, and thought "if this guy has to fix his daughter up for a date, she must be a real 'bow-wow'!" But like I said, he was a hungry, single guy and thought for a home-cooked meal, he could put up with the "bow-wow" for one night. I was outraged when my dad told me he invited the "nice telephone kid" for dinner - without consulting me!!! When he arrived, I thought he was kinda cute....he thought I was drop-dead gorgeous rotfl2, and after dinner, he drove me around Sarasota for the evening to show me the town. When he brought me home, he asked if I would like to go on a date with him the next Saturday to......... wait for it........

THE MAGIC KINGDOM!!!!

I was so excited at that point, I didn't care if this guy was a total jerk!! I just wanted to go to Disney World!!!

Well, the Readers Digest abbreviated version to the end of this story is.... I met this guy 37 years ago last month. We will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary in March 2011. We honeymooned at FtW in a borrowed camper and have made the Fort our home away from home ever since. Because we now live so close to WDW, we are over there at least once a week. We still spend a total of 3-4 weeks a year camping at the Fort. (Broken up into weekends)

That, my friend, is what true Disney aficionado's do! The rest of the world just doesn't get it. Keep adding stickers to your hard hat!!!

That Readers Digest....they have the best stories.

 

[des1954]

Al is omitting HIS story! You see, my dad was a sort of "Gentile Yenta". In 1972 my dad was in the hospital over thanksgiving. His oldest son (NTSammy5) had just mustered out of the army and was trying his best to adjust to civilian life. Dad was never one who let opportunities slip away - even while in the hospital. My dad was assigned one of the new, young dietitians to teach him to make heart-healthy diet choices. This little girl was living in the Buffalo area sort of far from her family, and dad wheedled it out of her that she was single. My dad had a son who was single! Dad really liked this cute little dietitian, and since he couldn't have her for himself, he would do the next best thing - try to arrange it so this girl could meet his son! Dad was a conniver and the meeting occurred. Al walked this girl to the elevator when she had to go to the next patient, asked her out for a date, and was overjoyed when she said "yes"! He went back into to dad's room and exclaimed, "Wow! She's beautiful!" Dad inquired if Al asked her out, and he said he did. Then Al had one of those "aw sh#t" moments. He forgot to get the girl's phone number!!! I think my dad made some snarky remark -well - I know my dad made a snarky remark - about Al's lack of finesse, and he secured the girl's phone number for him.

Now - the condensed version of this is... Al & Becky will celebrate their 38th anniversary in June, have 3 grown kids, and 4 grandsons.

This had nothing to do with Disney - but Al & Becky do love WDW. Especially Al. Becky loves the shopping!!

 

[Minnie&Mickey]

Al is omitting HIS story! You see, my dad was a sort of "Gentile Yenta". In 1972 my dad was in the hospital over thanksgiving. His oldest son (NTSammy5) had just mustered out of the army and was trying his best to adjust to civilian life.

How did I miss this...you and NTSammy5 are brother and sister??? I had no idea!

 

[des1954]

How did I miss this...you and NTSammy5 are brother and sister??? I had no idea!

Yep! But he is much older than I!!

 

[kampfirekim]

I am 22 years old and starting to get the "you're going to Disney AGAIN?!" comment. People are questioning why I don't want to go to Vegas. Maybe if there was a Disney resort there... MAYBE

guess this is the mickey discrimination I may have to deal with for the rest of my life

You still wouldn't go. Believe me, I speak from experience.

We have a Disney Resort 2 1/2 hours from our house.

It is on Hilton Head Island. We've never been and probably never will. We prefer the Magic at the House of the Mouse. ;-)

Fortunately, almost every relative I have are Disney nuts, so I don't get the eye rolls w/the inevitable "Disney AGAIN?!" remarks.

Al is omitting HIS story! You see, my dad was a sort of "Gentile Yenta".

Gentile Yenta. Love it!

Thanks for 2 WONDERFUL stories.