sleepydog25
Been here awhile
- Joined
- Aug 27, 2004
My concern is that once Disney gets to where there is no down time, will people start avoiding the Mouse?
As DVCers, I somewhat understand why we do so, we are invested in it all. But for those who are not, why at this point would they continue to return? Once, maybe twice. But to go back time and again to face the crowds.
But its funny that a friend of mine who has been a DVCer way longer than me was saying some of the same things 10 years ago. How things have changed, etc., etc. He wasn't happy with it, now we aren't happy with it.
We are a passionate bunch, us Groupies. I think in a very general way, most if not all of us feel the way you do Patrick. But, there is a flip side for me, and again, for a lot of other folks here.
I know no matter what, each time there(WDW) gives me some sense of joy. Or the joy of building up to it. Right now, my countdown is at 30. And that brings me joy. Years ago, that joy was of the newness of it all. The fun we were looking forward too, and the fun we were going to have, the memories that were going to be created. These days, that joy is more about getting away from work, and doing what we can on a leisurely pace. So the reasons of joy have changed, but its still there.
I have to remind myself from time to time how fortunate, how blessed me and my family are that we can go as often as we do, mainly because of DVC. We are going to Hawaii(Aulani) in Feb and looking at the prices to stay on or near Waikiki are unreal these days. If it weren't for DVC, not too sure I would be making the trip.
I think this AM I am feeling a bit of longing for it all. Missing it. So, like the lamb headed for (you know where)and the moth to the flame, I will fill my wallet up in 30 days, head South, stay a couple weeks, and hope I have enough moolah to get me back home. You think the gas station would trade out fuel for Mickey Ears, just in case
Hurricane Florence has a different projected path now which drops the eye South of our location. Rain is going to be a major factor in our area, there was no doubt about that, but now the winds are going to be a bigger factor since we will be on that side of the storm. And they say its going to slow down even more and stall a bit once it hits land. This one is shaping up to be a doozy folks!
Praying for all in its path. Fortunately flooding shouldn't be a an issue in the spot where I live but I have witnessed its fury in eastern NC where its flat and many big rivers flow to the Atlantic. I went with our church on a few mission trips a few years back and helped repair flood victims homes and the stories they told make goosebumps. One fellow spoke about evacuation with his family via helicopter as the river rose so rapidly they couldn't escape by car. When he left, water had reached the bottom of door to house. They had left a childs vaccine(without it, life threatening)and against the helicopter pilots wishes was able to fly back in an hour later to find water halfway up the windows. Once able to return when waters had subsided, the house was full of water moccasins that had sought shelter from storm!
Please if so inclined, pray for the folks who are in the path and for those who will go out in its aftermath to help folks in need. My SIL is being deployed tonight with the NC Nat. Guard, so on his behalf, an extra prayer there sure would be appreciated as well.
Don't mean to be a downer here, as this is always, always my happy retreat before the workday, but this is one serious of a bad boy storm. I have no doubt, God will sustain us through it all, but prayers heard by Him sure will help
Echoing these thoughts. Stay safe!Wishing you and all those in that part of the country the best Jimmy! Hunker down and stay dry!!!
Great report Corinne! Smooth Flying to you!
Kat4Disney - DL - 1968. Saw Paul Revere & The Raiders on a small stage that was under a garden that came rising out of the ground. A memorable experience. Miss the Magic Shop on Main Street USA, too.
Jimmy, Tammy, & Family - All thoughts and prayers for you guys. Let us all know how you all are when the power of His creation relaxes a bit . . .
Let the planning for the BIG HONKING GROUPIE MEET DECEMBER 2019 commence!
Hahahaha
Hmmmm... Maybe I could twist Ian's arm and make that happen for us as well. Maybe.... just maybe.