Something you never heard of until you read the DIS

[Kae]

Ladies-just reporting in. I stayed at a hotel last night. I used the light switches, the remote control, the toilet and the closet. I did not remove the comforter when I arrived, I did not take Lysol, and I used the towels provided. I even drank from the glasses in the room. I am OKAY. Do not dial 911. I made it.

Yeah, so glad I am not a lone crazy

 

[Bluestars]

Top 10 things I never knew until reading the Dis:

10. That people pool hop. I always thought people swam in the pool at the hotel where they had a room. I never dreamed that people would load up the kids and the towels and travel to another hotel to swim.

9. That people get so upset about big kids in strollers or people in wheelchairs.

8. That people get upset if a baby shower is thrown for someone's 2nd child.

7. That people get upset if cupcakes are brought to school for a child's birthday. It never occurred to me that anyone would be upset by this.

6. That people thought they deserved a vacation and would go without health insurance but not without a Disney vacation.

5. That so many people get gift trips. It seems like the less money a family has, the more likely a generous relative is going to gift them a trip instead of helping them out financially.

4. That people pay so much attention to what other people are wearing while they are on vacation.

3. That a cow could be leased in Switzerland. Even more shocking is that someone from the U.S. would actually lease a cow from Switzerland.

2. That some people as so negative when they go on vacation and seem to let petty things ruin their vacations.

and the number 1 thing is the Diva cup. I had never heard of it.


I do take my shoes off when I enter someone's house. Everyone does it where I live. It helps the floors stay clean and keeps people from tracking dirt all over the house.

I also unpack my things and put them away in the drawers at the hotel rooms. I don't like living out of a suitcase.

 

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

I would not have four pairs of Crocs or 8 pieces of Vera Bradley if I had not read about them on the DIS. I thought both were u-g-l-y when I first heard about them.

I gave in on the Crocs and they are the primary footwear for my weekend job. My legs know the difference at the end of a long day.

I didn't care for the Vera bags until I saw a similar-style tote on our WDW trip a couple of years ago. I didn't want it until a year later when they had been clearanced. I got one on ebay. There are only about a handful of VB patterns that I like, and I don't think I could go back to handbags that aren't fabric. I need the light weight to avoid further strain on my shoulder muscles (even though I don't carry a large bag).

 

[goodeats]

I've learned a lot from the internet. I've lived in Southern California all my life so I've learned a lot of regional differences. For instance, I had no idea people closed or opened their pools for the year. It makes complete sense, but just never something that crossed my radar. Homecoming Mums gave me the chuckles for weeks! They are so hideous, but I can see how teenagers would love them. I also didn't realize how many people lived in rural areas. You see a lot of them on the internet, probably because they don't have much else to do.

Disney related I've learned so much. I had no idea about all the discounts out there, about the free birthday/first time/etc buttons, the phonecalls from Mickey, waking tinkerbell in the toystore, ADRs, etc.

I could fill a book about the wedding related stuff I learned over on the knot. Did you know brides take it upon themselves to make 'tears of joy' packets out of tissues to give to their guests before the ceremony? It just seems like such a waste of time and so egotistical to me. Also, that brides would force their guests to wave ribbon wands as they made their grand exit/entrance. Just crazy!

I've learned that crazy people will make up identities to either 'troll' to excite drama or to bring sympathy. There must be a lot of bored people out there. I've also learned that every board has they same drama, just with different subjects.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Okay, I need to stop eating late at night...

I had a dream last night, I was somewhere, talking to an older (as IF there are still people in the world older than I ) with a young girl in a reclining stroller, and two other strollers, but just she and her husband. I mentioned how comfortable they looked, while wondering to myself how the two of them could manage the three strollers. Then I realized another was occupied - by a slightly older girl, and by.... the girls' mother! Yep, they were that big - but not unwieldy - that one could comfortably hold an adult and a small child!

As I said, I have GOTTA stop having dinner at midnight! That's just for those sophisticated people!

8. That people get upset if a baby shower is thrown for someone's 2nd child.

Don't GO if ya don't agree with this (I don't, and so I wouldn't). But don't criticize.

 

[kaytieeldr]

Ladies-just reporting in. I stayed at a hotel last night. I used the light switches, the remote control, the toilet and the closet. I did not remove the comforter when I arrived, I did not take Lysol, and I used the towels provided. I even drank from the glasses in the room. I am OKAY. Do not dial 911. I made it.

We'd appreciate if you'd check in at least once a day for the next three or four days, just so we can be ASSURED there are no hidden or lingering effects from your daring actions!

 

[Green Tea]

We'd appreciate if you'd check in at least once a day for the next three or four days, just so we can be ASSURED there are no hidden or lingering effects from your daring actions!

My child that did not stay at the hotel has an infection. I am pretty sure it probably came from me staying at the hotel though. The germs jumped off my clothes as soon as I got home and infected him immediately. The doctor didn't confirm, but I feel sure all the folks here would agree: So it must be true.

 

[iheartjacksparrow]

-We don't pump our gas!! That's not a joke
-7 fishes is an Italian tradition

What have I learned? I'm pretty sure the list is endless!!
There is so much usful information on here!

 

[iheartjacksparrow]

I have learned a lot just reading this thread. Some I could have done without.

I never knew there were any gas stations where you didn't have to pump your own gas. I have never been to one. I wish we had them here!

What is this about Catholic not being Christian? I never heard that.

I also never knew there were schools that didn't allow parents to take their children out for vacation, or that there were people who think parents are horrible for doing so. In my town it is the norm.

I never knew there were schools that don't have open door policies for parents, or that don't allow parent volunteers.

I learned about snap circuits and the encyclopedia of immaturity, and my kids thank you for those.

Yup. To be honest, I've never even had to pump my own gas. I have no clue how to do it. Guess that's the only perk to living in Jersey!

 

[golfgal]

My child that did not stay at the hotel has an infection. I am pretty sure it probably came from me staying at the hotel though. The germs jumped off my clothes as soon as I got home and infected him immediately. The doctor didn't confirm, but I feel sure all the folks here would agree: So it must be true.

I think it is part of the same phenomenon that causes kids to get sick from going outside without a hat on.

Ok, I missed the Catholic not being Christian debate--what is that all about. Being Catholic the whole thing is news to me. The guy hanging on the Cross in the front of our church is who then? Did all the nuns LIE to me about believing in Jesus????

 

[golfgal]

Yup. To be honest, I've never even had to pump my own gas. I have no clue how to do it. Guess that's the only perk to living in Jersey!

Well, if you ever venture out of NJ, you open the gas tank door, turn the gas cap to the left to take it off, take the hose from the pump and insert into the hole (unless of course you are afraid of holes ). The tricky part is knowing what kind of pump you have, you either have to lift a handle for the pump to turn on or push a button. If all else fails, there is a call button to the store clerk and you can just call in and say "I'm from New Jersey, I don't know how to use this" and they will come help.

 

[kaytieeldr]

I missed the same debate. Now, I know being Catholic means not being Protestant; but in my small world growing up (read: my neighborhood ) there were only three religions: those two, and Jewish.

 

[golfgal]

I missed the same debate. Now, I know being Catholic means not being Protestant; but in my small world growing up (read: my neighborhood ) there were only three religions: those two, and Jewish.

I think we broke it down to Catholic, Lutheran, Protestant and Jewish but where I grew up you were either Catholic and went to the one church or Catholic and went to the other church.

 

[allison443]

I think we broke it down to Catholic, Lutheran, Protestant and Jewish but where I grew up you were either Catholic and went to the one church or Catholic and went to the other church.

In my mom's neighborhood where she grew up you were either Catholic and went to the "Irish parish" or Catholic and went to the "Italian parish".

 

[Mad4Mickey]

I have learned about

the Diva Cup
The Family cloth
that if you are not dead broke about to lose your home people do not want you on the BB : (
If you spend 400 bucks on your Granddaughters 1st birthday cake people will PM you hate mail .
That by buying DVC I gave up my right to wish for free dinning because someone on the DIS says so LOL

That not wanting to listen to kids scream while I am out to dinner makes me a child hater .
Not wanting a child to kick the back of my seat on the plane also makes me a child hater

that by being married to a Fireman I MUST be rich LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL This really makes me laugh alot .

 

[golfgal]

I have learned about

the Diva Cup
The Family cloth
that if you are not dead broke about to lose your home people do not want you on the BB : (
If you spend 400 bucks on your Granddaughters 1st birthday cake people will PM you hate mail .
That by buying DVC I gave up my right to wish for free dinning because someone on the DIS says so LOL

That not wanting to listen to kids scream while I am out to dinner makes me a child hater .
Not wanting a child to kick the back of my seat on the plane also makes me a child hater

that by being married to a Fireman I MUST be rich LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL This really makes me laugh alot .

No, it's the $400 on a kid's birthday cake that makes you rich . Don't tell my kids but I must be a kid hater too because I can't stand listening to kids scream in a restaurant and they will get a very dirty look from me if they kick the back of the seat in a plane. My kids have it especially difficult because they would be labeled kid haters too because they don't like screaming kids in restaurants either and on one flight DS17, who was 14 at the time asked the mom behind him if she would like to trade places with him so her kid could kick HER seat instead (my shy, quite one no less).

 

[Mad4Mickey]

No, it's the $400 on a kid's birthday cake that makes you rich . Don't tell my kids but I must be a kid hater too because I can't stand listening to kids scream in a restaurant and they will get a very dirty look from me if they kick the back of the seat in a plane. My kids have it especially difficult because they would be labeled kid haters too because they don't like screaming kids in restaurants either and on one flight DS17, who was 14 at the time asked the mom behind him if she would like to trade places with him so her kid could kick HER seat instead (my shy, quite one no less).

Well at least I am in good company Who wants to have thier seat kicked for 3 hours ???

 

[marciemi]

Well at least I am in good company Who wants to have thier seat kicked for 3 hours ???

Okay, I have to share a funny story here that even you child haters (or at least seat-kicker haters ) will appreciate. When we flew home from Disney in 1997, youngest son was 23 months old. We'd bought him a separate ticket and of course brought his car seat on the plane. Well, when we were boarding, the woman in front of us took the window seat. A man came a bit later and pointed out it was his seat and she got all huffy, telling him she had been there first and maybe he should board on time (they were still boarding ), etc. and raising her voice and eventually refusing to move. Deciding not to make a scene, the man just sat down in the middle seat.

Well, of course since my son was in a car seat, his seat was the window one behind her. And of course since he was 23 months (and we're all pretty tall!), his feet in that car seat had no trouble reaching her seat. Now normally I would have done everything to keep him from kicking - including holding his legs down if necessary and/or removing him from the seat once we were in the air. But in this case, I just spent the entire flight saying in a toneless monotone, "No, no, dear. We mustn't kick." And when she kept glancing over her shoulder and glaring at me (since of course I was in the middle), I'd just smile, shrug my shoulders, and give her a "Kids - what can you do?" glance! I'll bet that although it probably didn't prevent her from doing the same thing in the future, it at least ensured she made sure there wasn't a kid in a car seat behind her before doing it!

 

[lucyanna girl]

I have learned that no matter how much detail someone puts in their post or how hard they try to supply answers to every question there will be people who declare that there is obviously "more to the story" that the original poster must be trying to hide because they must be an awful person.

Penny

 

[ontariomonkey]

I didn't know so many people WASH their clothes before wearing them!!! That was a NEW one on me!!

do you mean brand new clothes? because they are full of chemicals to make them shiney or easy to fold or whatever. you can even get chemical burns sometimes.