Huge Strollers

[jilld11]

No, what I tell my clients when they ask how it is to get around the parks, that the best option for little ones is that they get one of those smaller strollers that have a canopy and a small undercarraige and the get on the ART easier (as they fold up well). They manouvre well and it is much less pain in the butt than taking those big a@@ ones. It is what I have done for all 3 of my kids in Mexico, and the states and in the airports. Why anyone would want to haul those huge things is beyond me, but to each their own. But in the parks, I just think they are better for everyone and I don't have to say sorry 19000 a day because I'm in the way. If you don't mind saying sorry that many times, or just don't fell the need, then that is your right, but it is my right to say I think it's rude and ridiculous for you and everyone around you. I actually have a specific brand (small Graco) that I recommend to all my clients, and no I don't get a kickback as they sell them at Walmart.

 

[nsiordia]

nsiordia:

I have been one of the top selling agents in my area (northern province) for 14 years, so I think I will be fine and I will keep telling my clients to be respectful and also to be more comfortable for themselves if they buy and bring a smaller stroller, but thank you for the advice.

Pfft, I hardly doubt that!!!!

You are out of this world (and maybe out of your mind)

This person is HILARIOUS. Sniff, Sniff, smells like Troll

 

[jilld11]

nsiordia:

Calling me a troll would suggest that you are a rude person in the real world and not just on these posts. I have been a top selling agent, how do you think I travel on a travel agent's salary if not for that. I will not stoop to your level by calling you names. But good on you if that made you feel good.

 

[Angel Ariel]

No, what I tell my clients when they ask how it is to get around the parks, that the best option for little ones is that they get one of those smaller strollers that have a canopy and a small undercarraige and the get on the ART easier (as they fold up well). They manouvre well and it is much less pain in the butt than taking those big a@@ ones. It is what I have done for all 3 of my kids in Mexico, and the states and in the airports. Why anyone would want to haul those huge things is beyond me, but to each their own. But in the parks, I just think they are better for everyone and I don't have to say sorry 19000 a day because I'm in the way.

And again, this is a much different approach than you took at the start of this thread. The above statements are all valid statements, and definitely good things for families to consider.

If you don't mind saying sorry that many times, or just don't fell the need, then that is your right, but it is my right to say I think it's rude and ridiculous for you and everyone around you.

This is where you cross the line into being unreasonable - in equating having a stroller *you* don't agree with as being rude. It's not what you would choose, and that's fine. That doesn't *automatically* make the person using a larger stroller rude. There are certainly rude behaviors that some stroller users (both large & small strollers) exhibit - but simply owning a stroller that *you* don't deem acceptable doesn't make someone else rude.

 

[Canadiantinkerfairy]

So now people who take a double stroller into the parks are fat and lazy, feeding their children flats of fruit punch and beef jerky, and dont teach their kids a thing?
Learning from the masters..
We should have home school classes prepared to give our children while in-line for the POTC ride? And my 6 foot husband should hunch over and use an umbrella stroller that does not have the proper coverage to protect my infant daughter with fair skin from the sun?-because it would be more comfortable for others. Even better she should learn to be more considerate of the adults and we should not take our small children to the park until they are old enough based on others judgement.
Also, anyone who is fat, lazy, drinks juice, or drives an unacceptable stroller is not welcome in the park because they are rude people.
Just getting it all cleared-up. Thanks!

 

[nsiordia]

nsiordia:

Calling me a troll would suggest that you are a rude person in the real world and not just on these posts. I have been a top selling agent, how do you think I travel on a travel agent's salary if not for that. I will not stoop to your level by calling you names. But good on you if that made you feel good.

It did make me feel good thanks. I must keep up with the ranks of those rude people who own SUV strollers. I'm feeling left out since I don't have one but want to be told I'm Rude by you. Feel much, much better. Thanks!

You've called plenty of people names by saying they are rude people. I think you beat me on that one.

Great for you being able to travel on a travel agents salary! I get to travel all the time on a normal salary.

YOu just joined the DIS, keep going on about the same thing, stirring the pot, have posted on another thread about backpacks and highjacked it talking about peoples HUGE strollers there as well. Yes, why yes you smell like a troll.

 

[coaches24]

Hey! I take offense to that. My mom did a great job of teaching me that my needs come first! Just last week when I was tired after eating my second cotton candy of the day she told me while pushing my stroller "don't you worry about what anyone else thinks, Princess. You deserve this!"

Oh good, then she did try and teach you some common sense.

 

[Mabel67]

So now people who take a double stroller into the parks are fat and lazy, feeding their children flats of fruit punch and beef jerky, and dont teach their kids a thing?
Learning from the masters..
We should have home school classes prepared to give our children while in-line for the POTC ride? And my 6 foot husband should hunch over and use an umbrella stroller that does not have the proper coverage to protect my infant daughter with fair skin from the sun?-because it would be more comfortable for others. Even better she should learn to be more considerate of the adults and we should not take our small children to the park until they are old enough based on others judgement.
Also, anyone who is fat, lazy, drinks juice, or drives an unacceptable stroller is not welcome in the park because they are rude people.
Just getting it all cleared-up. Thanks!

Did you mss the part about it being hyperbole?. And who said 'fat' besides you???

 

[Mabel67]

Oh good, then she did try and teach you some common sense.

Why thank you. It's about time someone recognized that.

 

[jilld11]

I get it. You want me out, then that's fine. I will no longer post since new people are not wanted. But if you think name calling (troll) is the same thing as calling people rude (rude behaviour), then maybe you should look at yourself. I said one thing on that backpack site, one comment that said I like to bring a messenger bag and not pack the whole world in my stroller or a backpack. That is not highjacking a thread and I never commented again there. I guess only some people have the right to an opinion.

 

[Canadiantinkerfairy]

Did you mss the part about it being hyperbole?. And who said 'fat' besides you???

Sorry, missed it..

 

[nsiordia]

I get it. You want me out, then that's fine. I will no longer post since new people are not wanted. But if you think name calling (troll) is the same thing as calling people rude (rude behaviour), then maybe you should look at yourself. I said one thing on that backpack site, one comment that said I like to bring a messenger bag and not pack the whole world in my stroller or a backpack. That is not highjacking a thread and I never commented again there. I guess only some people have the right to an opinion.

WE HAVE HEARD YOUR OPINION. LOUD AND CLEAR.

Everyone has a right to their opinion. Based on your posts (which we all have access too read by they way) 98% of them are about how HUGE strollers are horrible.

I don't care if you stay and go. But get over the stroller thing already. I already admitted I'm rude. What more do you want? Do you want to start a debate about that. You win that one!!! I told you I felt left out because I didn't own a SUV stroller. I need to keep up.

 

[californiamomof4grls]

I disagree. Both are allowed at DL. I'm not against strollers at DL. I chose not to bring my side by side double because I felt it was inconsiderate to others. But that's my take and how I felt, not saying others should or would feel that way. What I take isuue with are the SUV strollers, the ones that are the size of those things people attach to the back of a bike. There is no reason to bring one of those into DL and exhibits a lack of regard for others. Just like eating peanuts next to a nut allergic person is a lack of regard for others.

Where I live smoking is allowed outside. If I'm in line waiting to get into a movie and the line is 50 people long and I just light up and start puffing away and you are in line in front of me do you just go to the back of the line? Or do ask me to not smoke, offer to hold my place in line so I can step away and have my cigarette, after telling me your little one is asthmatic and can not tolerate cigarette smoke? What would the considerate thing to do be? Based on what some have said in this thread consideration doesn't come into play here because having that cigarette is allowed and it is my right to do as I please (regardless of other people).

dsny1mom

Umm I have actually and quite frequently ask people to move with their cigarettes and people are usually very accommodating. I'm not rude I would just say, would you mind standing out of line while you smoke my daughter has asthma. If I thought the person didn't look approachable I would stand out of line with the kids and let my husband hold our place.

As far as the trolling comment. I had no idea what that meant so I googled it and based on the very first comment Troll sounds more then appropriate! I say it again why start something so inflammatory and then be so surprised that when you insult a group of people they become offended. AND with that I am done.

 

[Canadiantinkerfairy]

I have felt very welcome here as a newbie, and I have never participated in a thread that was so emotionally charged. So, thanks!

 

[nsiordia]

I get it. You want me out, then that's fine. I will no longer post since new people are not wanted. But if you think name calling (troll) is the same thing as calling people rude (rude behaviour), then maybe you should look at yourself. I said one thing on that backpack site, one comment that said I like to bring a messenger bag and not pack the whole world in my stroller or a backpack. That is not highjacking a thread and I never commented again there. I guess only some people have the right to an opinion.

And who cares what people pack in their backpack or if they even take one? Why do you really care?

And why do you really care what strollers people have?????? Do you have nothing better to do???? Guess not.

 

[Angel Ariel]

But if you think name calling (troll) is the same thing as calling people rude (rude behaviour), then maybe you should look at yourself.

Expecting other people to live by your very specific standards because you can live that way,so why can't they? Well - that's a bit rude too. I don't presume to know what others' situations are, nor what they can or can't do within those situations. Making presumptions about other people is rude.

 

[jilld11]

nsiordia:

The only reason I commented on the backpack issue was that poster was asking if she really needed one and I gave my opinion and left it at that. How that is hijacking is beyone me. I don't care what people bring in their backpack, they were asking for suggestions which really comes down to people's opinions. That's all,.

 

[nsiordia]

nsiordia:

The only reason I commented on the backpack issue was that poster was asking if she really needed one and I gave my opinion and left it at that. How that is hijacking is beyone me. I don't care what people bring in their backpack, they were asking for suggestions which really comes down to people's opinions. That's all,.

And what did that have to do with a stroller? Why throw that comment in there?

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

Personally, I think I should be allowed to bring my Smart Car into the park as it is the only way all of my personal needs can be accommodated. First, I am incredibly lazy. I don't want to be bothered with attending to my sons needs in a way that is respectful to both him and others around us. If he whines, demands something, or seems even remotely inconvenienced, I will bend over backwards to accommodate his demands. I would rather give him snack food and a video game while waiting in line for rides than engage him through conversation, observation of his surroundings, and perhaps a game of I Spy or spot the hidden Mickey. I certainly don't want to be bothered to teach him the values of patience and appreciation. I mean really! It's Disneyland after all....why would I want him to learn any valuable life lessons?

I need the Smart Car to tote 3 changes of clothes, 5 kg bag of beef jerky and a flat of juice boxes on ice. ( he hates warm juice. I wouldn't want to tarnish his DL experience with a scarring memory of warm fruit punch). Also, it is very convenient for him to nap on there. I would hate to have to traipse back to my $400 a night hotel so he could nap in comfort. Too far for me to walk.

If I should 'accidentally' run in to anyone with my car, I will say sorry. This, of course, absolves me of any responsibilities for my choices and will make their bruises less painful for me to bear. And of course, if my car should be blocking an aisle or pathway, it is up to others to request my permission to pass, since I hadn't even considered someone else might want access besides myself.

One question, though. When should I stop coddling my son and start expecting him to behave respectfully in public? He will be 22 this summer.

Thanks!

If you would like to come have hours of stimulating conversation with my 13 month old while her older siblings ride on rides she's not quite tall enough, have at it. Oh, but she might be tired, so just talk through her screaming. Until then, I will bring the stroller that works best for us. That is not coddling my children - that is just being a smart parent.

 

[Lynzer Torte]

This thread should have been shut down pages ago.