Daydreamin
DVC Member/BWV 2000
- Joined
- Jul 19, 2000
- Messages
- 115
For the past 2 years, I have visited the DIS boards to learn more about Disney/DVC/DCL from folks that have more insight than myself. Since last summer when our family bought into DVC, I became a more frequent visitor to the DVC board (I know the players, their styles and some of their life events). The goal for me from the boards has always been to learn more so that my family's vacations will be as memorable as those that I had with my parents as a child. I don't post often but I read almost every night since I'm such a poor sleeper. I find my time on the message boards as a form of relaxation.
Anyway...the reason for my post is to try and bring some perspective to the tone of a number of recent strings I've read over the past few nights.
Just 3 short weeks ago my 65 year young, heathly father passed away suddenly while on vacation (ironically in Florida, but not at WDW because he did not agree with some of their corporate decisions). My mother & family celebrated his life, yes I said celebrated his life! My father was a very strong Christian that set a fabulous example for his children and anyone that knew him. He taught each of us that vacations were for family and for memories. I can still remember a Disneyland vacation in the late 60's as if it was yesterday. He was an extremely organized vacation planner...almost a commando type person. Without his planning, I know that we would have missed lots of extra special spots/stops though we didn't always appreciate them as kids.
I can honestly say my father was not the easiest person to live with due to his need to always give you his opinion. Sometimes it wasn't what I wanted to hear, but if I listened carefully I could hear his love and see the other perspective or view he wanted me to hear. He didn't always chose the right words and could set me off by just a couple of mispoken or mistyped words in an e-mail. In most cases, I misunderstood what he was trying to say and we'd have to spend numerous e-mails/phone calls getting it straightened out. He always spoke from his heart and his tone was NEVER disrepectful of another's thoughts/views. He would at times provide an alternate view to create controversy to get people to think about what they were doing/saying. He also knew though when to back off when the other side didn't understand the point he was trying to make or the issue he was trying to raise.
We need to remember that these boards are a way for us to plan and have vacations that will create the magical family memories you and your family will treasure in days to come. We all need to make sure that everyone is entitled to their opinion, that we are not typing a response in anger, that its important to back off rather than incite at times and that if you don't like the tone of a particular poster...then don't read their posts, skip over them (I do this from time to time).
Sorry I didn't mean to preach, I just needed to vent. Life is too short and there are too many memories I want my family to enjoy!
Dream it and you're there!
Off Site - '80,'82,'84,'87
Caribbean Beach - '92,'95,'00
DVC Purchase - 6/00
Vero Beach - '01
[This message was edited by Daydreamin on 02-15-01 at 06:54 AM.]
Anyway...the reason for my post is to try and bring some perspective to the tone of a number of recent strings I've read over the past few nights.
Just 3 short weeks ago my 65 year young, heathly father passed away suddenly while on vacation (ironically in Florida, but not at WDW because he did not agree with some of their corporate decisions). My mother & family celebrated his life, yes I said celebrated his life! My father was a very strong Christian that set a fabulous example for his children and anyone that knew him. He taught each of us that vacations were for family and for memories. I can still remember a Disneyland vacation in the late 60's as if it was yesterday. He was an extremely organized vacation planner...almost a commando type person. Without his planning, I know that we would have missed lots of extra special spots/stops though we didn't always appreciate them as kids.
I can honestly say my father was not the easiest person to live with due to his need to always give you his opinion. Sometimes it wasn't what I wanted to hear, but if I listened carefully I could hear his love and see the other perspective or view he wanted me to hear. He didn't always chose the right words and could set me off by just a couple of mispoken or mistyped words in an e-mail. In most cases, I misunderstood what he was trying to say and we'd have to spend numerous e-mails/phone calls getting it straightened out. He always spoke from his heart and his tone was NEVER disrepectful of another's thoughts/views. He would at times provide an alternate view to create controversy to get people to think about what they were doing/saying. He also knew though when to back off when the other side didn't understand the point he was trying to make or the issue he was trying to raise.
We need to remember that these boards are a way for us to plan and have vacations that will create the magical family memories you and your family will treasure in days to come. We all need to make sure that everyone is entitled to their opinion, that we are not typing a response in anger, that its important to back off rather than incite at times and that if you don't like the tone of a particular poster...then don't read their posts, skip over them (I do this from time to time).
Sorry I didn't mean to preach, I just needed to vent. Life is too short and there are too many memories I want my family to enjoy!
Dream it and you're there!
Off Site - '80,'82,'84,'87
Caribbean Beach - '92,'95,'00
DVC Purchase - 6/00
Vero Beach - '01
[This message was edited by Daydreamin on 02-15-01 at 06:54 AM.]
