VWL Lovers & Groupies Thread: Meese-ka, Mice-ka MOOSE-kateers

[stopher1]

Thanks all. I appreciate the kind words. It has been a surreal day.

When I went through this 12 years ago... I told my then boss that we would be okay, because God would take care of us. I said the same thing this time around. I know it will be so. I can't say regarding the ultimate timing of things... but I can say that I have definite intentions of de-stressing.

I have been focusing a lot of time recently on the TA stuff, and have put a lot of effort into my website, as well as my Facebook page. Since the DIS is owned by a TA guy himself, I'm not wanting to put my site info on here, but if you are curious, and not on FB, send me a PM to get more info. I know we as DVC owners don't really need those services, but some of your non-DVC friends might. With the current news, the family has finally gotten on the bandwagon and started promoting my FB page and site on their own FB pages and blogs. So hopefully the small but steady stream of info requests and bookings will increase. A SIL even offered fans of her photography page a free family portait for anyone who uses my service to book a DL vacation without my asking her to anything, so that was cool.

I also have been working with a couple of recruiters, and as I previously had said, have been networking, networking, networking.

Thanks Jimmy for your remarks as well. I would absolutely love to have something on my own and be in control of my own destiny as you put it, but until I can fully do that I would love to chat further with you elsewhere.

Cleaning out my office this morning was ... shall we say... fun. NOT. I have been, sadly, a pack rat! Way too much stuff in that space. 9 years of accumluation (since coming to Indy). Wow. I brought 12 largish boxes, stuffed with stuff, as well several bags and small boxes home. I don't think I ever posted any pics of it here on the Groupies thread before - but I had an 8' wide bookshelf unit - with 4 shelves above cabinets - probably 8' tall too... stuffed with Disney and other paraphanalia. Stuff, stuff, stuff. Plus lots of papers in the drawers and other personal junk. It is definitely time to reduce!

Oh well. Enough for now. Thanks again for the moosie dust, prayers and well wishes. I hope and pray that the time between gigs is shorter than longer!

 

[Muushka]

Yup. Short time, very short.

 

[Muushka]

I'm a visual person. I learn by observing. Pictures speak to me much more clearly than words.
Give me a movie with less dialog and more symbolism. You get the picture.

This morning I started out for my (should be) daily hike. I can't call it a walk because it is a trail that I cannot take my eyes off of (otherwise I would probably trip and/or fall). I also can't call it a walk because it is up and down, so not much choice in the pace, it is pretty quick. But a lovely walk that is trails around a lake.

I brought my MP3 clip and attached it to my shirt and off I went. I put on the music part, to listen to my favorite music when I stopped and put on the radio.
It was the live feed of the 9/11 memorial services. It started at the first bell for tower 1 that was hit (which I watched on TV prior to leaving) and ended on the 6th bell for when tower 1 fell.

Just hearing it without the visual meant so much more to me.

When I watch the footage of the planes crashing, to this day, I cry each and every time.
And pray that this will never happen again.

God bless America.

 

[Happydinks]

Hello Groupies. Things come and things go. People say things one day, then change their outlook another. Life can be so fickle at times can't it? I just wanted to share, and once gain ask for some moosie dust and prayer. I was "invited" on to a conference call yesterday afternoon, and the promises that were made just about 3 or was it 4 weeks ago now have vanished. I was basically given two options. I could be done effective Monday and receive a severance package, OR, I could continue to work at a reduced salary for 30 days, and then be done and receive no severance package. Hmmm. I selected the severance package option. That'll provide income and health benefits for us through the end of the year whereas the other option, well...yeah.

Ah Stopher-So very sorry that you were treated this way-totally stinks. And seriously, did they think ANYONE would take the second option?You know that you and your family will be in our prayers as you make the transition to your new career. Hey, Virginia's economy is fairly robust (the State actually has positive cash flow), so if you think you might be up for relocating....it's a really good place.

The floods have finally started to recede around these parts! Harrisburg was in bad shape. I was lucky..no water in my basement! But so many other people were not so lucky.

Glad to hear that you did not suffer any damage - but my goodness - they rest of the place! Poor Knoebel's - the pictures are heartbreaking!

So no matter how you mark the day, this weekend part one of your homework assignments is to treat yourself special, know that any survivor of this tragedy could not have done it without you.

Thinking of you and your family, especially today Eliza. Remembering the bravery of those who lost their lives without a second thought in an effort to save others; those who never came home just going through the routine of an "ordinary day"; and praying for the survivors - whether they be surviving spouses, partners, chldren or the injured. Ten years is a long time - but it seems like yesterday. We will never forget - and continue to honor.

 

[Nicoal13]

Eliza - as I was watching the coverage this morning I thought of you. This day is difficult for every American, but we are resilient and made it through. Although life has changed forever in the wake of that tragic day, America is strong. My thoughts are with you today.

God Bless America!


Stopher - I'm sorry to hear about your job. Good luck in your search. Any employer would be lucky to have you.

 

[Muushka]

I was just on the community board and a member posted this youtube of a song she wrote. Just beautiful.
Take a look:http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=42595321&posted=1#post42595321

 

[cheer4bison]

Good morning friends,

Just wanted to remind you that at 9 am TODAY, Disney will begin its search for the 2012 Moms Panelists. If any of you are interested, go to www.disneyworldmoms.com to apply. The first round typically only requires responses to three questions. I highly recommend that you give it a try! It has been the adventure of a lifetime for me.

If you'd like to know more about the process, Lou Mongello posted a podcast yesterday afternoon that looks at the process in more depth. You may even hear a familiar groupie voice on the podcast if you listen closely.

http://www.wdwradio.com/2011/09/disney-world-moms-panel-2012-application-show-239-september-11-2011/

Have a great week!

Jill

 

[horselover]

Good morning friends,

Just wanted to remind you that at 9 am TODAY, Disney will begin its search for the 2012 Moms Panelists. If any of you are interested, go to www.disneyworldmoms.com to apply. The first round typically only requires responses to three questions. I highly recommend that you give it a try! It has been the adventure of a lifetime for me.

If you'd like to know more about the process, Lou Mongello posted a podcast yesterday afternoon that looks at the process in more depth. You may even hear a familiar groupie voice on the podcast if you listen closely.

http://www.wdwradio.com/2011/09/disney-world-moms-panel-2012-application-show-239-september-11-2011/

Have a great week!

Jill

Thanks Jill! I've been counting down the days to apply. Wish me luck! Good luck to anyone else that is planning on applying too!

 

[cheer4bison]

Good luck horselover!

I'll be sending pixie dust your way!!

 

[wildernessDad]

Eliza, was definitely thinking about you on 9/11. I watched some of the ceremony and it was heartbreaking to hear all of the names become called out.

 

[horselover]

Good luck horselover!

I'll be sending pixie dust your way!!

Thanks Jill, but I'm a dope & didn't heed your advice! You told me to go back & check my answers. I just realized I skipped a question. I had planned to go back & answer it after I filled in the 100 words or less questions. I spent so much time thinking about the answers that I forgot about the question I skipped. Oh well, better luck next year. At least I won't spend the next few weeks hoping the phone rings.

I really enjoyed listening to you on the podcast. When are you going to Aulani or did you already go?

 

[jimmytammy]

Muushka
Thanks for sharing that link to the video. Very nice.

 

[Muushka]

Oh JT. I saw what you wrote on her thread. I know she appreciates it.

 

[cheer4bison]

Thanks Jill, but I'm a dope & didn't heed your advice! You told me to go back & check my answers. I just realized I skipped a question. I had planned to go back & answer it after I filled in the 100 words or less questions. I spent so much time thinking about the answers that I forgot about the question I skipped. Oh well, better luck next year. At least I won't spend the next few weeks hoping the phone rings.

I really enjoyed listening to you on the podcast. When are you going to Aulani or did you already go?

Oh, horselover, don't be so hard on yourself! That sounds like an easy error to make. People get so excited about the application process that it's easy to hit submit too quickly. If it doesn't work out for this year, I expect you'll have another chance next year. No worries.

I'm so glad you enjoyed the podcast. It was fun to speak with Lou Mongello. He is so good at what he does. I'll be heading out to Aulani in a few days. Let me know if there's anything you'd like to know about it. I'll try to find out while I'm there.

 

[horselover]

Oh, horselover, don't be so hard on yourself! That sounds like an easy error to make. People get so excited about the application process that it's easy to hit submit too quickly. If it doesn't work out for this year, I expect you'll have another chance next year. No worries.

I'm so glad you enjoyed the podcast. It was fun to speak with Lou Mongello. He is so good at what he does. I'll be heading out to Aulani in a few days. Let me know if there's anything you'd like to know about it. I'll try to find out while I'm there.

Please find out if they have Lapu Lapus!

 

[cheer4bison]

Please find out if they have Lapu Lapus!

You got it! Now that's my kind of research.

Is there anything else the groupies would like to know about Aulani? I'll make a list of questions that I need to answer while I'm attending the Grand Opening event.

 

[stopher1]

You got it! Now that's my kind of research.

Is there anything else the groupies would like to know about Aulani? I'll make a list of questions that I need to answer while I'm attending the Grand Opening event.

Oooh - how fun for you Jill!

If you could take some pics that you'd be willing to share with me that I could use on my website, that would be awesome.

I do want to hear about the slides and the snorkeling - so hopefully you'll have your swimwear with you.

And a detailed report on the location of all of the Menehune... if you have time to find them all

 

[twokats]

Well, I have the unhappy pleasure of telling my groupie friends that our area of Texas now has the new record of 100+ days for the summer. We have 70 days which passes the previous record of 69 days in 1980.

We now have t-shirts that are on sale saying we survived the heat wave of 2011.

Fires are still burning with new ones starting daily. We had another new one at the edge of our county this afternoon, but thankfully it was under control quickly.

Pixie/Moose dust for all those in our state and others that are dealing with drought and wildfires.

 

[TammyNC]

Well, I have the unhappy pleasure of telling my groupie friends that our area of Texas now has the new record of 100+ days for the summer. We have 70 days which passes the previous record of 69 days in 1980.

We now have t-shirts that are on sale saying we survived the heat wave of 2011.

Fires are still burning with new ones starting daily. We had another new one at the edge of our county this afternoon, but thankfully it was under control quickly.

Pixie/Moose dust for all those in our state and others that are dealing with drought and wildfires.

That isn't a record anyone would be proud of sharing I don't think. Stay safe and sending prayers that you all get some relief soon.

 

[TammyNC]

I'll be heading out to Aulani in a few days. Let me know if there's anything you'd like to know about it. I'll try to find out while I'm there.

Have a great and safe trip. I think we all will be anxious to hear your thoughts and any tips you pick up while there.

I filled out the Mom's Panel application but think that since I was signed in with our family ID, they think it was Jimmy as he was the one they addressed the reply email to. Oh well, maybe next year.