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[unclescrooge_0707]

Is the colour different on the disboard? The blue looks... lighter?

I would like to post a clarification of a RANT I posted this weekend.

In regards to the whole May21st EotW.

What my point was...which after reading my rant was not clear...it is my practice to be respectful of everyones beliefs...regardless of how misguided I feel they may be. Because wheither we believe the same thing or not...that belief is very real to those whom believe it...wheither they are blindly following someones teachings or they came to this belief on there own.

I felt it reflected badly on us as a group to sit around and poke fun at others beliefs.

And thru it all...the one person I saw that made a well reasoned discussion got called out as being "preachy". While poking fun of the same subject was perfectly acceptable. That's not how I roll.

Again, well said, Nate

It's so easy to have tone misconstrued on-line. What you might intend to be a gentle poke, another might interpret as a huge slam. What is remarkable about this group is that over the years scared1, we've never degenerated into "trolls" or "flaming" and have been able to discuss a variety of topics in a civil and respectful manner. I'm confident that this pattern will continue.

This is something I wanted to agree with. Nate, you're right, and i wanted to agree, this is well said.
and years? that does merit a

But while we're talking about sensitive off-topic topics, I'll bring up another one

Have any of you Scout dads had any issues with gay co-workers? Boy Scouts of America has a strict no-gay leader policy

Actually, this characterization is contrary to both the historical development of the change in BSA policy to ban the participation of gay leaders and to the scientific evidence regarding homosexuality. First, a wide range of not-for-profit organizations sponsor Boy Scout troops. Even if we are limiting the discussion to religious organizations who sponsor Boy Scout troops, not all religious organizations share the same attitude about homosexuality. What BSA did was to change the former policy - which said absolutely nothing about the sexual orientation of leaders - to introduce a new policy that excluded homosexual leaders regardless of the position of the local sponsoring authority on the issue. The policy change was forced upon all sponsors because a majority of BSA's voting board chose to impose their own religious beliefs on the entire organization.

I would have disagreed with banning homosexual from leadership positions in any case, but I could have understood and even been tolerant of those sponsoring organizations who chose to exclude homosexual leaders based on their own religious beliefs. But imposing a ban on others who do not share their opinion is the height of intolerance. It produces the supreme irony that there are now BSA Troop-sponsoring organizations who are led by gay clergy, but whose clergy are ineligible to be leaders of the organization's own troop.

Second, it is important to recognize that banning gay scout leaders was NOT a reaction to "previous bad incidents." That's a canard. The policy change was triggered by changes in board membership and the religious beliefs of those board leaders. Statistically speaking (and yes, I did the literature review while in law school, when the Supreme Court case on this subject was pending), straight men are several multiples of times more likely to be child molesters than are gay men, and straight men are also more likely than gay men to be engaged in abusive violence toward children. There is no categorical reason to exclude gay men from leadership positions, aside from their status as gay men.

While I can appreciate and be tolerant of relgious beliefs that cannot countenance homosexuality, the imposition of that belief on others is indefensible. THAT is what is inconsistent with the lessons and message of Scouting. And, of course, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, as such actions drive away those who argue for a more inclusive approach, further consolidating the power within the organization of those who imposed those restrictions in the first place.

I was gonna weigh in on this... but I'm not going to.

But whomever used the "walk a mile in their shoes, that way, when they chase after you you're a mile away and have their shoes." I love that quote.

Arron (AJRitz) or Mark (prattpak) since you guys are so instrumental in the production of our Podcast...

Could one of you start a Podcast Thread and in the first couple of post start an archive of links to the Show Notes and Downloads page on disdads.com?

I thought about starting it...but felt it would be better if one of you started the thread.

While the disdads.com site is nice most of our traffic is over here.

For example...

Episode 7 The Great Dining Plan Debate
Show Notes and Comments
Download

One thing I didn't ask during the podcast, Nate...
IS Quick Service Dining enough food? I mean, you have 2 teenage boys (right?). Were they ever "hungry" during your vacation?

Well you will have to learn to play the trumpet or bugle...also you will need a goat and be able to wave your hands in a specific manner.

While I didn't appreciate the $37.50 for 5 of my 6 family members to see POTC4, I enjoyed it. And, maybe I'm desensitized to it, but I didn't see enough to merit a PG-13 rating. But, i wasn't looking for that type of thing either. (and at 8 & 6 & 3, my boys don't QUITE notice that stuff yet.)

Yes you can make absolutely sure you will get connecting rooms!! I do not Have any experience with DVC so if that is what you are referring to then. Sorry for the reply.. But here is how you can get guaranteedconnecting rooms..
You must have more minors than adults.. Or it's a no go. When you book your room you 1.must call the Disney reservations number to make reservation
2. Your party must exceed the normal room occupancy guidelines.( makes you eligible to book two rooms on one reservation.)
3. Once they book at least one adult and two children in each room on the same reservation. You will get connecting rooms!

If you let them make two reservations for two different rooms.. It's a no go!
But if your reservation includes two rooms they will be connecting if the hotel has connecting rooms.

Thanks. We'll actually have 1 adult per minor (Thanks to a friend that is a DisDad-in-training), So I really don't know what's going to happen until we book our rooms.

THIS is funny.

And yes, Joplin was crushed, and the news just said 116 people died. There's lots of people in StL with family in and near Joplin (it's only 5 hrs give or take) down I-44, so really rough.
But thank you for the note. It was appreciated.

 

[AJRitz]

Ok, have to share. So, this new company I'm working at is obviously growing because another new hire started today. Her name is....wait for it.....here it comes....keep waiting....BEVERLY!!!....I had to restrain a laugh when I was introduced.....

$5 if you can get her to pose for a photo, holding up a jar of Peter Pan.

 

[twokids0204]

Is the colour different on the disboard? The blue looks... lighter?

Yeah looks like they increased the Banner's across the top, and changed the DISboard logo too...

Used to be DIS with the Castle silhouette over it.

 

[carlnix30]

$5 if you can get her to pose for a photo, holding up a jar of Peter Pan.

i will add another $5!!

 

[dvczerfs]

I believe you're already on it!

thats good!! with all these dis dads threads, i dont know were to do anything anymore.

Ok, have to share. So, this new company I'm working at is obviously growing because another new hire started today. Her name is....wait for it.....here it comes....keep waiting....BEVERLY!!!....I had to restrain a laugh when I was introduced.....

say hi to ole bev for us tomorrow!!!!

 

[dvczerfs]

Yeah looks like they increased the Banner's across the top, and changed the DISboard logo too...

Used to be DIS with the Castle silhouette over it.

more change!

 

[unclescrooge_0707]

$5 if you can get her to pose for a photo, holding up a jar of Peter Pan.

i will add another $5!!

$5 from me....

 

[twokids0204]

$5 if you can get her to pose for a photo, holding up a jar of Peter Pan.

i will add another $5!!

$5 from me....

But she needs to be wearing a Name Tag.

Another $5.

Up to $20 so far.

 

[RodBelding]

Ok, have to share. So, this new company I'm working at is obviously growing because another new hire started today. Her name is....wait for it.....here it comes....keep waiting....BEVERLY!!!....I had to restrain a laugh when I was introduced.....

after hours, you should spill a bunch of soda around her desk, so that when people walk by the next day it's all sticky, just like the REAL Beverly's station...

 

[twokids0204]

after hours, you should spill a bunch of soda around her desk, so that when people walk by the next day it's all sticky, just like the REAL Beverly's station...

And mini coke cups... And then get a picture of her "Beverly" face when she sees it.

 

[oXar]

after hours, you should spill a bunch of soda around her desk, so that when people walk by the next day it's all sticky, just like the REAL Beverly's station...

after hours???? HA...come five i'm out!!!!

I'm never going to be able to talk to her without a chuckle am I?

 

[Disney Commando]

after hours???? HA...come five i'm out!!!!

I'm never going to be able to talk to her without a chuckle am I?

It looks like you won't be able to check on the DDC at work, if she walks by and sees Beverly posted she'll think your talking about her

 

[Disney Commando]

You may have a better chance of winning the lottery, Ron! Looks like we're going to be up in Ohio first week in July. No firm plans yet... but most likely will happen. You have date in mind in July?

We are going July 10-16 (if your not around that week I'll be more than happy to take that check again)

OK, there are a few important things to do in Williamsburg (spent my college years there):

1. Get sandwiches at the Cheese Shop. The Cheese Shop, in addition to selling... wait for it... cheese, also makes some of the best sandwiches known to mankind. They have a house dressing that they put on them that is very, very good. Good to the point that they also sell tubs of it and the ends from the bread loaves. The traditional student meal of "bread ends and house". It is on Duke of Gloucester Street (DOG Street), on the right if you are facing toward the Colonial Area.

2. Take a walk around the Ancient Campus of the College of William and Mary. No charge, and you can see some cool stuff, like the Wren Building, which was built in 1693, the Sunken Gardens (warning, students there over the summer might be sunbathing there ), and a little further on, Crim Dell, which has an Asian-looking bridge and has a legend attached to it that any couple who walks over the bridge will get married.

3. Try eating at one of the Delis adjacent to the College on Richmond Road. Paul's Deli or the College Delly are very popular student hangouts... eh, I may just be getting nostalgic for underage drinking...

Thanks for the tips I suddenly want to visit the College, the Asian looking bridge sealed the deal for that

 

[trennr]

$5 if you can get her to pose for a photo, holding up a jar of Peter Pan.

i will add another $5!!

$5 from me....

But she needs to be wearing a Name Tag.

Another $5.

Up to $20 so far.

I've got $5 if you can ask her if she knows why dogs lick their butts.

 

[middlepat]

Ok, have to share. So, this new company I'm working at is obviously growing because another new hire started today. Her name is....wait for it.....here it comes....keep waiting....BEVERLY!!!....I had to restrain a laugh when I was introduced.....

But she needs to be wearing a Name Tag.

Another $5.

Up to $20 so far.

If you get a pic of her spreading the Peter Pan, would the caption be "Peanut Butterin' Beverly"

 

[trennr]

One thing I didn't ask during the podcast, Nate...
IS Quick Service Dining enough food? I mean, you have 2 teenage boys (right?). Were they ever "hungry" during your vacation?

Yes It was plenty of food for us. I've had the Dining plan twice. QSDP in 2009...and the DDP in 2010.

With the QSDP we usualy ate a late breakfast/early lunch at the resort (10am-11am...and would eat a late dinner in the parks...and stay for EMHs.

Considering each meal has an entree + side + LARGE drink + a desert which we rarely ate...plenty of food...plus we had 2 snacks per day to go with that.

With the DDP...depending on our ADR we would still start pretty late...our earliest meal would have been at the Crystal Palace for Breakfast on Morning 1...the next earliest would have been LeCelier as a walk-up at 11am.

 

[stopher1]

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Hey all. Just popping in again to say - half way to 12,000 now.


I have not posted much on this thread - wow - with all of the other new threads, and working on FTJ stuff - and Scout stuff, and family stuff - I've been largely absent. But I peek in from time to time. Nice to see you all having a good time.

On the Scouting front - I got my Wood Badge beads tonight! I am SO EXCITED!!

Plus I leave for FL Friday afternoon. Another reason to be SO EXCITED!!

Now that the Wood Badge stuff is finally officially completed - I can turn my full attention to.... Summer Camp! We leave in just 4 weeks.

I



Can't



Wait!!



Hope you all have a great night, and day tomorrow. I'll try to pop in more now that some of these other things are done.

 

[Disney Commando]

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Hey all. Just popping in again to say - half way to 12,000 now.


I have not posted much on this thread - wow - with all of the other new threads, and working on FTJ stuff - and Scout stuff, and family stuff - I've been largely absent. But I peek in from time to time. Nice to see you all having a good time.

On the Scouting front - I got my Wood Badge beads tonight! I am SO EXCITED!!

Plus I leave for FL Friday afternoon. Another reason to be SO EXCITED!!

Now that the Wood Badge stuff is finally officially completed - I can turn my full attention to.... Summer Camp! We leave in just 4 weeks.

I



Can't



Wait!!



Hope you all have a great night, and day tomorrow. I'll try to pop in more now that some of these other things are done.

CONGRATULATIONS Stopher

 

[unclescrooge_0707]

Stopher, thanks for checking in. I saw the radar near southern Indiana, so, glad nothing horrible happened.

Congrats on your woodbadge beads. What critter are you?

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Hey all. Just popping in again to say - half way to 12,000 now.


I have not posted much on this thread - wow - with all of the other new threads, and working on FTJ stuff - and Scout stuff, and family stuff - I've been largely absent. But I peek in from time to time. Nice to see you all having a good time.

On the Scouting front - I got my Wood Badge beads tonight! I am SO EXCITED!!

Plus I leave for FL Friday afternoon. Another reason to be SO EXCITED!!

Now that the Wood Badge stuff is finally officially completed - I can turn my full attention to.... Summer Camp! We leave in just 4 weeks.

I



Can't



Wait!!



Hope you all have a great night, and day tomorrow. I'll try to pop in more now that some of these other things are done.

Congrats!!!