Roller ... aka Ed

DW just reminded me of a funny story about snails. About 5 years ago, when DD was 4. We were out to dinner and order an appetizer of escargot. DD would not try them so FIL, after a few drinks, offered her a dollar to try one. She said I wouldn't eat one for $20. So FIL pulled out a $100 bill and asked if should eat one for $100? She grabbed the $100 with one hand and a snail with the other. She shallower it and put the money in her pocket. We all laughed and I told her to give it back that it was a joke. And she said that papa said that he never jokes about money.
So he was out a $100 and she got a few new toys.
He's never tried to bribe her since.

My Disney side
 

Wonder if I can find a Fiend going to Epcot the week we are there who will deliver some salted caramel to me?

I am never ever showing those menus to my eldest.  He will want to be pulled from school and cost me a fortune trying each and every dish.

Hey, don't judge me.  I also plan to eat a whole lot of escargot... or as I like to call them "butter boogers"  

I'm learning so much from this report. 
 
First, Brent knows how to eat.  Those all look like great choices. 
 
Secondly, and somewhat disturbing, I've learned that Mo likes steamy buns and spicy hand rolls.  :popo:

I wonder if it's just a coincidence that the Troll just completed a two week stay at the Fort?
 
TCD

I think it was just after. But it was before the pair of boxers went up the flag pole.

That's because I left out all the yummy desserts and boring details of the bus rides. You got the highlights. Everything else was just fluff. The frequent and all day rains forced us to cancel a few park days. I could regale you with the excitement of tales of FWGirl reading trashy novels in the camper, but do we really need to go there? I also had a few too many Kungalooshes (Kungalooshi? Kungaleesh?) so some of the vacation is a bit of a blur.

There is a little story to tell here....
 
I had been talking to Julia on and off about them being able to make it down to The Fort for Halloween. When it came to the point they were able to come, the accommodations were a little lacking and availability was slim to none. They said it would be fine to throw a tent up with someone, I was thinking... could you imagine a infant in a tent with bad weather for a weekend!? So I got to digging and found a cabin (with my discount) for a great price. Great price, but out of my budget. So knowing how much the fiends wanted to see our littlest Fiend, I got busy with the texting! And I am very happy to say that with the Fiends helping Fiends and some generous donations from the few Private Individual Fiends i contacted, We made the goal for the desired amount!!!
 
So, J&J+C Adventuring will be my guest in a Cabin for the Weekend!!!!  :jumpforjoy
 
 
And I would like to THANK everyone I contacted again for there wonderful help to make this all happen... THANK YOU!!!!!!  :heart:  :heart:  :heart:  :heart:  :heart:  :heart:

more like grab it AND run

Sounds like fiends and dogs have a lot in common!

I told you not to use Apple Maps!

"I'd turn back if I were you" ...

The forgot skinny dipping in the moat around Cinderella's Castle.  :rofl3:

One thing to note about all of this. Disney did work closely with organizations relating to disabilities to ensure this new system would meet the needs of those who would be using it. They took the advice and recommendations from them. It wasn't just a random thought by some Disney big wig. The system is designed to be flexible and work with the user rather than being a blanket policy. All CMs who are involved in the process received in depth training on the use and how to handle situations. DW was one of them.
 
All I say on the matter is, give it chance before striking it down. If the system truly does not meet your families needs, let Disney know so they can adjust it.

Ha! Ha!  That's a good one, Ray!
 
My Man Card?
 
I haven't seen that since sometime in the late 90's.  It got revoked at a Princess Tea Party.
 
TCD

I'm in.
I must suggest a throat punch vs punching Richard Petty in the face. Throat punch is the new rage.
And that's pretty crappy about the sewer hose

There are some very good points being made on this thread.  Rita, your post was excellent.  And, so was yours, Ray.
 
I don't think anyone here has a problem with a truly disabled person being given whatever accommodations he and his family may need to enjoy a Disney park.  But the fact is that the previous system was being abused. Despite what you have observed Ray, the abuse was not minimal.  Disney finally did something to stop it.  I have faith that Disney will still find a way to help those who really need it.
 
TCD

As a teacher of students with special needs in a regular school setting for many years, our mantra was "Fair is not everyone getting the same thing. Fair is everyone getting what they need." It's easy for people who are not dealing with a child or adult with special needs to complain about them getting special treatment because until you are the family wearing those shoes, you can't imagine the obstacles they must overcome daily. Many don't think of the "fairness" of the situation when they say that if crowds or noise bother your child to stay home. 
 
I know firsthand someone who abused the GAC. She did it and bragged about it. I was disgusted. I have a feeling it was not a "few" people, it was LOTS of people.  When we were down for one of our senior class trips, I had a student with bone cancer. While he was on a ride, someone stole his wheelchair. The kids with him helped him back to the front of the park, they did not have any more chairs. He ended up back on the bus in horrible pain and we had to cut the day short. That's how low people will stoop to get to the front of the line. 
 
For the majority of GAC users the new system will give them what they need. Many who are in wheelchairs or on scooters are able to wait for rides. Mama did not like being treated "special" when she was in her wheel chair at DL. She was certainly able to wait to ride. For people like Mama, the new changes would be fine. For those who have issues with sun or standing in line for long periods of time, the changes should be fine. 
 
For families like Michelb's, some of the changes at this point may not work so well.I hope as they implement the new program that they are willing to take in to consideration the individuality of those with special needs. I believe it may take a while to iron out the kinks and stop some of the blatant abuse before they are able to start catering to the individual more again. It's sad, but I understand why they have had to take some drastic measures.

A happy 40 year old got his second Big Green Egg today. All he has to do is cut out a circle on the right side to complete his double table. (large on the left, medium on the right). The medium is light enough to travel.