Not your usual trip report -- new post 8-20, just a heads-up to the nice scooter folk

[toothboy2k1]

Just a quick note for those upset with my scooter comments. I would like to point you to post No. 55 by yours truly. With the many reactions, it was very easy to miss. It's worth checking out.

And to all, thanks for reading. Shameless self plug since I have your attention (if your anger as well) -- my blog at www.loseroldguy.com. Mostly humorous observations, very little to offend. And totally free of scooter comments.

 

[kpk89]

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING UNEXPECTED. After reading the responses to the trip report, particularly to one passage I knew would rankle, I have had second thoughts. And third, and fourth. By the fifth thought, my mind was changed. People in scooters, I apologize. There are ailments and maladies that are sure to go undetected by the masses, particularly those masses whose ankles have just been scraped by a scooter. To judge why people are in those scooters is very unDisney and unjustified. But the fifth and deciding thought was personal (the straw that persuaded the camel's back to give in and quit being insensitive). My neighbor, who suffers from MS, is leaving for Disneyland next week with her husband and two boys. She is 41 and looks incredibly fit, yet I have been trying to persuade her to rent a scooter because she can't be on her legs 10 hours a day. She can't handle standing 40 minutes in line. She can't keep up with a 7 and 9 year old who have never been to Disneyland. I've told her how Disney wants to make sure everyone has a great time, even if they may have bad hearts or bad circulation or bad legs. She has resisted all of my suggestions because of what people would think of her. People like me.

I am humbled.

Just in case anyone doesn't feel like looking for post number 55. It takes a big person to admit when they are wrong. Especially around here, where people can be pretty quick to judge and judge harshly. Glad you came around.

 

[tictoc]

Just in case anyone doesn't feel like looking for post number 55. It takes a big person to admit when they are wrong. Especially around here, where people can be pretty quick to judge and judge harshly. Glad you came around.

Said very well mean mama