get to know you post

[kjtinlin]

Alrighty, I suppose I should join in and introduce myself.

I'm Kerry (turn 30 in June this year, but plan on just celebrating the anniversary of turning 29 <g>) and I live near Perth in Scotland. I am a Manufacturing Engineer with an Edinburgh company which keeps me busy and challenged!

I am heading back to Orlando in April for the Easter hols - first time I'll have gone at 'peak times' as I usually avoid them, but this time I'm going with my step-sister and two teenage (13 and 14) nephews, so it couldn't be helped.

I've been to Orlando twice before (in '93 and '96), but have been to the US numerous times, including a 4 month stint in '95 where I worked in a theme park in Nashville. I visited Disneyland California last September and had a great time, so am really looking forward to doing 'the World' again and seeing how things have changed since my last visit and I can't wait to see how my nephews enjoy their first ever US trip.

I absolutely LOVE planning and organising trips, so this site is like a dream come true - I don't feel so neurotic now! <g> Thanks to the many tips I've found here, I'm sure I'll have a great trip.

Kerry

[tracyh]

Hi

I'm Tracy, aged 27 and live with Iain aged 34. We live in Newton le Willows, Merseyside.

We're looking forward to our trip to Florida in September, we last went in Sept 02 and April 1999. Iain has also been in 96,93 and 90, so lucky!!!

I'm feeling sorry for myself at the moment, just been to the dentist for a filling. Iain has just got me a drink with straw:(

We are holidaying with Virgin for the first time and are looking forward to that. We're staying in Quality Inn Plaza (across from Pointe, I Drive).

:jump: :kissing: :thumb:

[ANGEL]

welcome to all of you:) Hope your tooth's better now tracy!

[LBD]

Should have done this a while ago, anyway....here goes:-

I'm Lisa, I'm 35 and married to Mike. We have two sons George and William aged 6 and 9. We live in Newhaven which is near Brighton.

We are going on our first ever trip to Florida in May for three weeks.

The Dibb has been the most useful thing I have found regarding Florida. It has just about answered every question I have had so far about our trip.

We are renting a private villa and flying with Virgin.

I'm soooooo excited - even more so than my kids!

[PRESTON64]

Hi

I'm Debbie, just turned 40 and have a son Matthew, nearly 10. I'm from Spalding in Lincolnshire so may have met Stu!

We are going on 26/3 (how do I get the countdown clock?)and don't know who is the most excited! We went 2 years ago but Matthew wasn't tall enough for some of the rides, but he's about 54" tall now so we could do the lot - unless one of us chickens out!

I would just like to say that I've found this web site really useful & its great hearing other peoples stories.

Debbie

[Mike]

Hi Debbie! ..Welcome to The Dibb! Have a look HERE (http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13753) for countdown instructions!

Have a wonderful time in 2 weeks!

Mike:mike:

[nikkiuk]

Hi There

Well i'm Nikki..aged 35 married to Tim aged 40 and i'm mommy to 3 chickens (well thats what i call them)
Ben aged 14 , Joe aged 12, and Emma aged 4

I am disney mad...but i'm affraid i only get to go once in a bluemoon.

We first went in 97 and stayed in a villa (kissammie)...OH DEAR!!
at that point i decided 2 things... if ever i go again ..
1. I wont take my MIL
2. I will stay onsite

so in Aug 2002 i decide to do it again...
we stayed Poly conc and HRH club...WOW it was amazing

So now i have booked to go again this Aug (04)
we are staying 5 nts AKL conc and 11nts Poly conc

Oh and my DH and chickens know nothing of this....they think we are going to spain for 10 nts...

Hope thay like the surprise
Nikki x x :wink

[kina]

Hi

I'm Kina, aged 21 and am married to Matthew. I work as a Customer Service Supervisor and live in Devon with my 2 yorkshire terriers.

I went to Florida in 2000, 2001 and 2003 and am returning in October 2004. It was our honeymoon destination and we love it there, it is special to us.

I have never stayed onsite at Disney, but have stayed at the HRH and it was amazing. This year will be our first time we have hired a car.

[edie_w]

Oh what the heck.

My name isn't Edie at all. It's Sharon, married to Russ, son Adam (13). We live in Leeds with 3 deranged cats, one elderly guinea pig, several tropical fish and lots of guitars. We both work for the NHS.

Edie was my grandmother's name. I decided to use an alias as I suspected everyone on the internet might be axe wielding maniacs. :D

Found this site when Mike Jones was deviously encouraging defections from the DIS to break the record for members on line at one time. Glad I found you!

[2BoysMum&Dad]

It's about time I put my name to this thread! I am a relative new member of Dibb but have contributed quite a lot since I joined only a few weeks ago.

My name is Zoe and also used an alias like Sharon because I was also worried about axe wielding maniacs on the internet!!

I'm 39 years old, live in Surrey and am married with two boys aged 7 and 10. This will be our first trip to WDW and we are staying at CBR.

[Totally_Angelic]

Hi Everyone
I am Sarah, from North Wales, happily married to Tony since 2002, and we have 4 kids between us: Stephen (14) , Louise (13), Taryn (13) and Daniel (10). I first went to Disney in Paris, and from that moment on I was addicted to the magic. Since then we have fallen completely in love with Florida, both Orlando and the Keys and the Gulf Coast (in fact all the places we have visited so far!)
Ultimate dream is to buy a property out there but as we both work for the NHS we will be a long time saving!
This year we plan to move house (sold ours last week and deperately looking for new place), and DH and I plan to take a cruise to celebrate my 40th (aaaahhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!). Next trip to Orlando planned for 2005, when I finish my midwifery training, when we are renting a villa in Pinewood Country estate! Can't wait!!!!
I love this site and it has been a relief to find that there are other people out there who are as Florida and Disney addicted as myself (and more so!!!!).

[WDWFOREVER]

Hi everyone.

I'm Jackie, 45, married to Jim with a son of 10, Ben. Jim and I met in 1973 (yep, been together over 30 years!) and I still get goosebumps when he comes home at night!

First went to WDW in April 1992. We had been trying for a baby for a few years but suffered numerous miscarriages and an ectopic which nearly put paid to me. Decided to have a holiday and Florida promised quite nice weather at the time we wanted to go. Up until that time, had never yearned to go to WDW - didn't think we would ever be able to afford it! Fell in love with the place and have been broke ever since, scheming and planning to go back! Ben was 6 months old when he first experienced WDW and he loves it as much as we do.

Never stayed onsite. Usually stay at Courtyard by Marriott in Hotel Plaza Boulevard - like having a balcony.

[Carolyn]

Hi everyone!!!- only just found this but better late than never!!
Carolyn , 45, Only trip to Orlando / Clearwater back in 1990 with DD then 13 and 2x DS 8 & 9. My husband had died in 1989 and this trip had been planned so I took them on my own !! Remarried 1992 and had DS - John -now 10. Separated in 1998. Work as Company Co-ordinater. Off with John to see the mouse in September and I CANNOT wait!!!!!! I love this site - it is addictive and everyone is SOOOOOO helpful!!

[mnis]

:jump: :jump: :jump: :jump: :jump:
Hi folks, better late than never I suppose!!!
My Name is Sharon (MNIS) :wink and am in my "late 30s"
Married to DH- 39, mad Celtic fan
DS - 11 - footie and rugby daft
DD - 6 - wants to be a princess
Cat - Misty
Live just outside Glasgow
this is our first ever trip to WDW and the DIBB has been fantastic help (even a few tips to make sure it's not our last trip;)

mnis:)

[duchy]

Hello
I'm Rachel, Mum to Josh age 12 who has Aspergers Syndrome and servant to Lexie and Dyson our two moggies.
I moved to Medway from Surrey two years ago and it's finally starting to feel like home.
I've been around various Disney groups since around 1993 and duchy is a very old nickname that I got bestowed with around that time from the Rec.Arts.Disney news group.
I've just given up "real" work and am doing some freelance writing which would be fine if I had the self discipline not to keep drifting off to Disney posts when I should be working !!
Seven visits to WDW so far, five to DLP and one to DL.
Favourite parks EPCOT and MGM,
Favourite rides Great Movie Ride and Spaceship Earth
Favourite Hotel Beach Club though usually I stay at the moderates.


duchy

[PT!]

Hi Guys i'm new to dibb and just thought i would introduce myself.

I'm Paul 22 years Old. Live in Stockton-On-Tees in the North East of England! Big Middlesbrough FC Fan.

Recently applied for The Disney International Program to work at the uk pavillion of Epcot for a year did not get through i'm on thw waiting list so hopefully i will get through sometime

Been to WDW 3 times in 91, 98 and 2002 going for a 4th time this coming july! 57 days to go :D

Looking forward to getting to know you all.

Paul :D

[janeywaney]

I am Jane married to Paul who is in the army, 2 boys Chris 14 Andrew 11.
Live in Aldershot but just about to move to North Yorkshire
First time we went to Dsiney was June 1999 for the holiday of a lifetime! Will be returning next March for our 6th holiday of a lifetime! We are all Disney mad and talk about going just about every day!

[Fraggle]

Hi everyone :)
I'm Jan, or Jem. Engaged to Steve and we have 5 kids between us, my three boys, Owen 12, Kieron 7, Kenny 6 Steve's daughter Amy 12, just younger than Owen though she's a good head taller lol, and our son TJ who will be 3 in October.
This will be our first trip to WDW for all of us, don't know who's more excited me or the kids!!

[nazza]

Hi, everyone.

I'm a newbie and discovered DIBB by accident two days ago (been hooked ever since, which isn't getting my dissertation done!)

I am new to BB's but I have been to orlando before bfore the kids came along. I have been married to Janet for 17 years, we have 1 DS aged 8 and 1 DD aged 6.

Going back to wdw in 88 days!!

[ANGEL]

welcome to you all!:)

[Isaac]

Hi, Iam Isaac, entering second childhood which is great as I love everything Disney. Retired Mechanical Engineer, Rugby Fan. Married to the love of my life , one d s the apple of my eye. Have been to WDW 1992, 1993, 1996 and 2000. Disneyland Ca 2002. Going back to Orlando July2005 staying at Orange Lake CC. Love this site the Dibbs are great. Isaac

[nikki_27]

Hi all,

I'm Nikki, married to Rob for ........ (oops, nearly forgot!!) 9 years in September. We have a daughter Natasha (8) and this will be our first ever trip to the States. Can't wait to see WDW and swim with them Dolphins (Natasha can't wait either!).

REALLY EXCITED.

xx

[wondercat]

I'm Pat, married 30 years this month to Richard. Mother of two adult daughters, one married the other getting married in March (Yikes!) so we are wedding planning. We live in Baltimore, Maryland USA and love Disney. Have been to WDW several times are am planning a trip to Disneyworld next year.

[Mr_Taz]

I'm married to Mrs_Taz on the forum (surprise surprise :D ), 35 and live in Northern Ireland.

Have been to Florida 3 times now, also New York once and once drove from Atlanta to the American GP. Love America to bits, find it an amazing place with really nice people.

Jonathan

[elise]

Hello
I'm Elise
I live in Stockport with my husband Neil,4 year old Ella & 1 year old Finn.
I am a part time registered childminder and am studying with the OU...I have taken to Dibbing rather than studying.Shame there is no course on Disney!...I am sure there is somewhere!!

[Earthbound]

Can't believe I haven't posted on this thread in the 4 months that I've been DIBBing!!!

Anyway, my name is Chris aged 41, married to Karen & we have two daughters Stacey (16) & Kirsty (14).
This year will be our second visit to Orlando, last visit was in October 2001.

We have lived in Byfleet, Surrey for 9 years, before that in Woking!
Outside of DIBBing play American Football, visit a gym & on the odd occasion play 5-a-side, I work in the Defence Industry supplying all our Armed Forces with weapon systems etc. DW is a Teaching Assistant in a school for Autistic children.

[gem.nut]

Im fairly new too, Im Gem, 21, just finished my degree and about to enter the 'real' world on June 28th to start my first 'proper job' as a marketing assistant.

I love WDW, been 4 times. Last time was last september with my boyfriend, going again this september with my family and bf!! I can't wait!!

[ann&les]

Hi I'm Ann. Started DIBBing in May and am addicted! I'm married to Les. No kids. I work full-time in Reading.

Been to Florida 6 times and planning trip number 7. I always seem to be planning the next trip!!!

[claire]

hi i'm Claire, going to Florida for the 1st time on July 4th with partner Jon and 2 kids Josh aged 10 and Jack aged 8 live in North West of England. As trip is now only just over 3 weeks away getting really excited kids are quite calm about it but i'm sure they'll be knocked out when they get there

[Scot_Maleficent]

Hello everyone, I'm Cath, and although I'm new to DIBB-ing I'm a regular DIS-er. I live just outside Glasgow and I'm marreid to Tony (36) and have 2 DS's age 5 and 6. Next year will be our 6th Trip to WDW and Orlando, the first being way back in 1996 when we went 'sans enfants'. I'm a Deputy Matron in a private care home, while Tony works as a Refrigeration Commissioning engineer ( he attends to all the freezers in Asda).
Thats about it for now -

Cath

[BarryandCaron]

Hi, I've just seen this thread althoughI've been dibbing for a few months now.

I'm married to Caron & have 2 DS's, Ben's 16 (likes to see his brother happy) & Joshy (loves all things disney) is 12 & he has severe disabilities.

I'm a Maths Secondary schoolteacher as well as a Cub leader.

We have been to DLP twice & WDW once with friends who had been before & stayed in a villa.

We are returning to WDW this year by ourselves, staying at CBR (we missed staying in a hotel last time)

Disney is an easy holiday for us with DS2 as he's kept entertained all the time (he loves all the disney characters)

Barry

[Sammi]

I'm Sammi and i am 14.I love dogs and bunnies and have a bunny of my own called Tammy!


I live with my Mum,Dad n bro. That's bout it! O n i walk 3 dogs! For free! Bargain!!

[arialjb]

Just seen this thread too !

I am Jamie, I have 3 DS's George(10), Charlie(8) and Harry(6) and I live with Nikki.

Boys football runs my life totally and we have little time for anything else which annoys me all year round!

First went WDW 2002 - Nikki's treat to all of us boys, she had been twice before when younger. We are all returning Oct 2004 together with 2 Friends who have never been, staying in Nikki's brothers Villa - which is handy !

Boys don't know yet - hoping to keep it secret for as long as possible.

I work as a Senior Systems programmer for the same (poor) company as Nikki who is an Application Developer.

Thats about it - Oh apart from I am secretly planning to Wed Nikki in Florida at some point in the not too distant future - planning, schools and her acceptance permitting! Another excuse to go back.

[Lisa]

Hi

Only just discovered this thread.....first saw the dibb about a year ago when trying to decide on going to WDW or not!!

I'm Lisa, live in Cardiff, work as an IT Consultant as does husband and have a gorgeous (if clever so-and-so!) 3 year old son Emyr (unless you're Welsh you won't be able to pronounce it and even if you are Welsh you may still have problems!).

We've been to WDW twice before we had Emyr and am very much looking forward to our first trip with him in October.

Am very pleased I found thedibb as its been hugely useful on all sorts of issues I didn't even think of!

:blush:

[Anne]

A big HELLO to you all :wave:

[shazc]

Been on Dibb for a while now but here it goes.

I'm Sharon married to Steve 2DD's aged 9 & 8, youngest is Autistic. A cat 10yrs old and a dog 17weeks. Off to WDW for our first trip in Aug'04

[dgillion]

great idea i love reading about other DIBBers

im jude 27 not working anymore yaay:jump:
DH danny 34 (dgillion) drives flt's:beer:
DS1 craig 4 about to start BIG SCHOOL :cool:
DS2 robbie 1 just learnt how to clap:D

going to WDW for the 1st time nov 7th (craigs birthday on the 14th):cake:


forgot the fish nemo marlin and gill ill let you try and work out who named them

[karlos4u]

hi i am karl live just outside nottingham work for the police force (but not a police man) have two kids tristan 13 lauren 12, going to wdw for the first time,they can not wait.:jump: :jump: :jump:

[sabrinas]

Hi all
I'm Sabrina, just joined and going to Florida in Sept with DBF Chris, it's our first time and we are v.v.v excited. I discovered the DIBB and am now addicted. I have found so much info on this site. Thank You all!

[fairy]

Hi!

I'm Claire.

I found the DIBB whilst performing searches on Google, Ask Jeeves etc on various aspects of my holiday planning and found that this strange web site always had a comment or discussion on whatever I was asking about! (Think the first one was a search on where I could get a Disney World Mr Potato Head!!)

Not looked back since...

Been to Orlando 6 times now - the latest was in Feb, when I proposed to my (now) fiance! Under the stars in a hot tub at the Comfort Suites MGE....

(YES, it was the 29th :wink and YES, he did say YES! :jump: :jump: :jump: )

Off again in September and taking the whole family!

Love Fairy x
:angel:

[CuteHolly]

Hello All

Just thought I would do an update, because when I
introduced myself I was 9 years old! Not any more,
I'm 11! And I cant wait untill we go to WDW in 64 days! :D

[linfield23]

I can't remember if i've posted or not!!!!:confused:

But here goes...

I'm Sarah aka Saz aka Linfield23 (it's my nans maiden name and my lucky number)

I'm 27 and currently reside on Canvey Island in Essex

Have been living with Mike who is 26 for almost Three years.

I don't logg onto the board that much as i'm abit shy but you will see me name flash up every now and then!!!!!!!!!! :blush:

I've been to Disney (Florida/Paris) a combined number of 8 times as i love it there so much, actually i love it that much that we are getting married in Florida next march....

I don't know how myother half puts up with me...

Anyway nice to get to know you all, see you around...

Saz xxx:blush: :wave:

[genie]

Hi Guys...

I'm Jayne aged 24.
I live in North Shields in the North East with my DBF Richard, also 24.

I work for American Express as a business travel consultant
Richard has his own business (believe it or not - selling Florida theme park tickets!).

Our trip to Florida on 6th Nov will be my 3rd time - Richards 6th!.
We are hooked on the place - Would love to live there one day!.

x Jayne x /

[ClaireD]

Hi,

I'm Claire, married to Glen for 5 happy years, worked for IBM for nearly 15 years I am now a full time Mom to Eve who is 2.5 and love it.

Glen got me hooked on America taking me to F. Lauderdale and Deerfield Beach nearly 10 years ago. Been back lots of time since, love the place love the people. We have English friends that own a Motel on Daytona Beach, now Eve is getting bigger we try to go twice a year - she loves it too!! Especially Mickey!!

Love DIBB, love the trip reports and all the fab tips.

Claire x

[judi-poodie]

Originally posted by dgillion
great idea i love reading about other DIBBers

im jude 27 not working anymore yaay:jump:
DH danny 34 (dgillion) drives flt's:beer:
DS1 craig 4 about to start BIG SCHOOL :cool:
DS2 robbie 1 just learnt how to clap:D

going to WDW for the 1st time nov 7th (craigs birthday on the 14th):cake:


forgot the fish nemo marlin and gill ill let you try and work out who named them
registered myself so i didnt have use DHs login:thumbup:
and weve added an 8wk old puppy - Jake:eek: what were we thinking

[ashwales]

ok here i go

im craig aka ashwales. wdw fanatic. im 22 from newport, south wales.im a maintenance eletrictian. in long term releationship with girlfriend who is also a wdw nut. i started going to wdw when i was 13 and have loved it ever since. i will move there one day i have promised myself. my pass times are florida, cars dibbing,computer socialising with friends and drinking of course (as with all 22 year olds) hope this gives u an insite into me. any1 wants tyo chat some time pm ill talk to anybody about anythiny relating to florida.(im starting to bore the people around me with it. so ill have to bore you lot instead)

[chrissie123]

hello...
my name is chrissie & i found the dibb last month (new member).30 something, & been married for 15 years to my john. Got 2 mad kids Amanda 12 & Hayley 11 who is going up to secondary school this september (trying really hard not to freak)& 3 cats poppy daisy & tulip who the kids have made mad... Currently working at a primary in Oldham Lancs ( home town ).Visited WDW last Oct , hoping to return next Sept...

[Andy-Jens_Hub!]

Hi,
I'm Andy, 34 going on 17. Married to Jen(of this message board) with two children aged 9+8. All my own teeth, premature 'Kojak'-ulation just setting in.

Live on the outskirts of Gloucester and work as a Aircraft Route Planner for a large Air Cargo firm at an airfield in Wiltshire.

Done EuroDisney and can't wait for Florida next year (52 weeks and counting!!!!!!)

[poohspals]

Hiya,
I'm Beki (27) married for 2.5 years to Damian (almost 30) with a 19 month daughter called Sophie.

I've been to Disney 3 times now, Damian been once and he is now a convert so we are taking Sophie for her first trip this year. We are also meeting up with Nick, my brother. He has been travelling round the world since November 2003 so we decided to meet up in orlando international airport!

We run our own caravan park so work 24/7 for 8 months of the year so desperately in need of a holiday!

[DonnaB]

Hi Im donna(29) married to Karl with 3 children, we live in Southampton.
I have been to Florida twice but many moons ago and can't wait to go again:jump:

[Anne]

A big hello to all our new members :wave: :wave:

Hope you enjoy the Dibb :D

[Cricket]

Hello there everybody! I'm Cricket. Was born and raised in California. Worked at WDS (educational media and home video during the days of Beta!) Moved to the UK 17 years ago. Have been to Disneyland a hundred times (never get tired of it) Paris twice and will be going to WDW for the first time in November. Am married to a wonderful guy and have two lovely boys. Love to surf/windsurf. Miss the Mouse!

[pboniface]

I Was wondering which forum to introduce myself on..

Well I am Paul.. and I am 36, I live in Sunny Sussex and am an I.T. Security Consultant. I am Engaged to Zoe.. a Sales Manager in a Specialist Travel agency (Skiing and Tennis, not Disney...yet!)

I first went to Orlando in 1990 with My sister, Her Fiancee and a friend. Back then, Universal only had one park and even that didnt have the Back to the Future ride.. I had long hair and a penchant for cut-off denims... EPCOT was known as "the Epcot Centre" I carried a full size VHS camcorder round for two weeks even on Big Thunder Mountain, We have 9 Hours of footage from that holiday and it comes out occasionally when I am bored working from home... Full length rides of Horizons, World of Motion, Fort Liberty Dinner show and many others..

(Mental note, must scan in some old photos and video)

There was a lull and I went back in 1992 with some of my friends (we thought we would do something other than Ibiza for a lads trip) This time, we stayed in a private villa in Kissimmee and took with us a sony Hi8 camcorder, a little smaller, so no black eyes this time...Well, there couldnt be, three days into our holiday we visited Busch gardens and I took the camcorder onto whatever the log ride was called there (Sensibly I put the camcorder inside a carrier bag to keep it dry)....Un sensibly, it was one of these safety carrier bags that have little holes to stop kids suffocating.. I had it the wrong way up and rather than keeping water out, i kind of helped it in... and kept it there...

£300.00 pounds of repairs later and we got the tape out.. but not much to look at..

Had the good fortune to have a conference at the Marriott World resort in March 2002 and took a few days off to see how things had changed but only got to see the disney parks and the same for March 2004

Zoe on the other hand, despite being a travel agent has not really done the Disney thing....She grew up in a caravanning family (I mean, they owned a caravan, they arent "Pikeys" (With due respect to any in that category here)) Never been to a theme park ever.. Until I took her to DLP about a year ago...

We get married this friday.. and we fly out Saturday for two weeks in Port Orleans - Riverside. So far we have Disney and Universal tickets, we have a swim booked with Discovery Cove Inluding Sea World and Busch Gardens
We have Tickets for Cirque Du Soleil and a pencilled in reservation for SkyVentures...

Anyway, thats my long winded introduction over... I am taking a Laptop, but I cant promise I will use it.. But I will be typing up trip reports and will get them too you as soon as possible..

See Ya..

[baldiecoot]

HI all
MY name is delwyn people just call me del living in manchester been here for about 10 years just 2 minute drive from airport yes wythenshawe not a bad place really dont belive what people tell you about the place orginally from cwmbran south wales work in the care sector going this friday back to wdw cant wait starting to anoy the wife as its getting close and i cant stop talking about it to anybody that will listen theirs ten of us going this time again.

[weeblip]

Hi there Dibbers, Registered today and thought I'd jump right in and introduce myself.. I'm Maxine, married to my very own Dwarf (Grumpy!), we have a 6 yr old DS who absolutely loves Disney. DH & I have been to the magic 3 times, and DS once which was back at Christmas 03, returning to the magic again this October.
I'm looking forward to chatting to many of the peeps here.

Speak very soon......

[kirstyl0u]

Hello there all. I registered yesterday (wished i had found u guys sooner).. My name is kirsty i'm 25 and from walsall west mids. I'm mommy to my two children Ethan 6 & Taylor louise 14 months. And i'm engaged to their daddy (gaz) who i have been with for seven years. Were currently getting ready for our first ever orlando experience :jump:

[ANGEL]

hi and welcome to all the new Dibbers:)
Hope you all enjoy the gang:)

[Sam_Smith]

Hi I'm Sam and I have been a silent DIBB member for just over a year. I live in Surrey with My parner Alan and 2 boys Craig (14) and Nick (13). We are going to Orlando on 13th October 2004. It will be the 3rd time I have been, but Alan is a Disney virgin. I have been trying to explain what to expect, but as nothing else compares he remains clueless!
Love the website, and check it everyday.

[Lynn]

Hi

I have been a member for just over a year now.
I'm Lynn from Aberdeenshire. Married to Robin (police officer) for 22 years with two daughters Laura 16 and Rebecca 13.

I have worked in a local playgroup for 11 years and qualified a couple of years ago as a nursery nurse.

Only been to Disney twice but hoping to go go back in either 2005 or 2006 depending on oldest daughter and when she decides to leave school.

Great site with great information.

:D
Lynn

[DigitalLove]

Hiya! I'm Christina, and I stumbled upon this place last week whilst surfing online looking for info about the hurricane (My parents and my son were over in Orlando at the time). I'm 31, live in W.Yorks, am a mum to a 9 year old terror.. sorry, i meant angel... and i'm a nurse for my sins!

First went to WDW when I was 18, and would quite happily go back every year forever.... Nothing beats that feeling of stepping on to Main Street and taking in the sights, sounds and smells!

Other than spending WAY too much time on the internet.... I'm a music freak... My passion being U2 above all other things.... Showing Bono around EPCOT... now theres a fantasy! :wink

[simmofamily]

Hi, I'm Kath married to dh Lee and 2DS's Kieran 14 (also known as Kevin) and Connor 11.

Found this site a couple of months ago and have been addicted since so much so that DH actually gets the tv remote nowdays.

Been to Orlando once before in 2002 and stopped in the Sheraton World goint next year and stopping at QIP.

Can't wait to ride The Hulk again and hopefully Connor will be big enough this time. :)

[Anne]

Hi and welcome to all new members :wave: :wave:

Hope you enjoy it :D

[the_madhouse]

Hi Everyone,
I'm Tracy (34) got married to Neal(31) May28th this year so this is our Honeymoon and our first holiday abroad with Jem(17) Archie(11) and Alfie(7). We live near Croydon South London with our mad dog called Tessa.

I must say this website is fantastic its like having a massive family on-line, everyone is so happy, helpful and friendly.


T
:D

[juann]

Hi all,

I'm Jules, married to Den, 3 daughters 12,9 & 7. Been a "guest" on this site for ages, finally plucked up the courage to register recently.

Never, EVER done Disney before (feels like I'm the only one) & now getting really excited - even more so than the kids I reckon. Going on 8 Oct for 3 weeks, CANT WAIT!!!

A couple of work mates will be there same time as us & have recommended this site to them as I think it's BRILL. Have picked up loads of tips - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK FOLKS.

[Villainlover]

Hi I am Shell (33) with my partner John (40) have one very special daughter (12) who thinks she is 16. who is allergic to everything...bless...been to florida 9 times whis will be my tenth in October.

Always been in Nov/Dec so the parks are going to seem so bare!!! no chrimbo lights ..no trees...no story tellers...

I just hope it is not heaving with people as I have been spoilt in Nov (after making the big mistake of going to MK day after thanksgiving..never again)

[opticalhazer]

Hello all!

Been a member for a while now and you probably should know a little about me!

My name is Vicki, I am 23 and married to Paul, a 29 year old electrician (manager). We got married on April 3rd this year (and what a great day it was too!)

We have two daughters aged 5 and 6. I am newly qualified nurse.

My friends and family are always moaning at me that I am always on holiday but my girls have travelled all over the world and love it..............can't see the harm in that.............can you?!

My most recent trip abroad was to Cuba in April 2004 for my honeymoon and we are currently looking forward to Florida in January 2005 and Jamaica in December 2005. Such a hard life!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL ;)

[Diane]

Diane here (well, well, there's a surprise!)

Joined a couple of weeks ago and I'm hooked already!
Married to Anthony for 10 years, daughter Vicki aged 12 (you do the math!!) . Work as a p/t Insurance Administrator in Exeter.
First time at Disney was in 1988 (no MGM, AK or Universal Parks then!). Also travelled extensively around Europe for holidays (including DP!) but it just made me hanker all the more for WDW!
So, went back there with DH & DD last year - now they are hooked too. Came back and DH insisted on booking again for next March 05 (well, who am I to argue?!).

Still always get that feeling when I stand at the top of Main St and get first glimpse of the Castle, and I always have the biggest lump in my throat when I watch the Parade!

Yes...its still my favourite place on the planet :jump:

[buttercup]

hellllllooooooo
It's Gaynor here - there aren't many of us around!

I am married to Andy with a daughter 14 and a son 10. I had been to Florida once before, but in Feb this year we went as a family with hangeroners called 'my mum' and 'my auntie'! We had a fab time and would love to return one day when we've saved our pennies!

Monday begins a new phase as I am returning to work after 10 years of bringing up the children. I'm plunging in feet first and going full time (sssttttuuupppidd) I am quite excited actually - I'm sure it will wear off!

I would like to thank my very faithful friends of the doggy type called Arnold and Sam (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels) for lying underneath the computer table for hours on end while I sit and read Dibb and laugh out loud at regular intervals.

Keep up the good work folks!

[mama267]

can`t believe i missed this been dibbing for a while im sarah 37years old married to nelson for 12years have 2 dd`s emily is 11 and very hormonal and isabel who is 7 has slight learning difficulties i work as a customer service manager in asda/walmart and live in sunny llandudno. first trip to florida in 2002 with mother annie (coxan56) and we are all off again in 5 weeks. i have also booked for next november really hooked now:happy: :happy: :happy:

[E.Pallister]

Hi I'm Betty
I've 1 daughter (cotton on dibb) and 1 son 3 grandsons + 1 granddaughter with another grandchild due in March. Going to disney for my7th visit in Nov but this time there will be 8 family members with me including all my grandchildren Really looking forrward to it
Although Ive been a member of the dibb for quite a while I'm not very good on the computer yet as I don't get much time to practice so I hhope this message turns out o.k I LOVE THE DIBB

[ladyluck]

hi iam Rachel iam only 15 i dunno if that is allowed or if iam gunna banned now anyway i live in north west england i have a 20 year old brother who is currently in guildford surry at drama school
i am all so in to acting i guess that is why i love disney so theatrecal

[June]

My Turn
Iam 34 and have been married for 15yrs and i have three boys aged 10,12,15.

This will be our second visit to wdw, i am trying to talk the old man into a third but he has said no.

I live in Newbury, Berks and i am a Registered Childminder.

[Sean_and_Sue]

Hi, This is actually Seans better half, Sue here.
I'm 40, and DH is 34 - Well, it was all the rage to have a toy boy when we met! DD1 is Kirsty, nearly12, going on 20! DS is Ben, aged 9, and a handful - though very loving - and DD2 is Katie, aged 3, who is definately a proper little madam.

On our 3rd trip to WDW this October, taking my mad Irish Mum in law, Joan with us this time - should be a riot!!!!

We live in Wrexham, North Wales.......but guess where we would rather live.

[ANGEL]

big welcome to everyone:) How lovely to 'see' so many new members!:):):)

[happypixie]

Hi
My name is Jaz..and just joined the Dibb yesterday.... so its been good to see who I have been chatting to!

I am 35, married to Paul (also 35) and we both work for Staffordshire Police (as accountants:zzz: )
We have a 3 year old son Joshua, who in his short life has also been to Disneyworld 3 times!!!!

We are going back in March 2005, but this time in a villa (already been to Dixie Landings (x2), Disney Village Resort, Carribean Beach, Conorado Springs and Animal Kingdom Lodge (x2).

We are going with friends (Grem) and possibly my sister (who has never been!!!!!)

Look forward to chatting to you all soon

:wavey:

[BUSBY182]

HI
MY NAME IS ROB AGED 40 MARRIED TO PAULA
3 KIDS MIKE WHO JUST STARTED UNI, DAVID 16 AND RACHEL 14.
BEEN 3 TIMES 1998 2001 2004 GOING AGAIN SEPT 2005.....

[sunshinestate]

Hi everyone, im Mike and i registered here about a year ago lol but really havent had the time to post but things have changed so im now able to post here on a daily basis, anyway i love Florida and to prove it im 18 years old and next year will be my 7th visit to the sunshine state so thats how much i love it , enough ranting on from me so i'll see you all around the board.

[DixieAmos]

Hello. My name is Veronica and I'm from Devon, England. I registered here a while back but I lead a very busy life and haven't managed to pop in as often as I would like.

Prior to marrying Cuthbert I was a sausage stuffer in a factory. Since my marriage I have had two adorable children, Dixie who is 7 and Amos who is 6. I am now a home maker and spend most days shopping, watching TV and having beauty treatments. I also travel to London once a week to go to Harrods.
I live in a beautiful manor and employ numerous persons to keep it in ship shape condition. I would be lost without them. Cuthbert is out most days at his top secret employment and spends his evenings in his study with his friend whisky.
My hobbies include shopping, travelling, horse riding, beauty treatment, hair dressing appointments, television (especially Coronation Street, Eastenders and X-Factor), sociallising with my many friends, chatting to all my internet buddies and collecting my children from the car when the chauffeur collects them from school.
Look forward to seeing you all around.

[ploppy]

Hi
Haven't been on for ages, so totally forgotten how this all works

I am Sue, married to Steve and off to WDW again next Spetember for 5th time. Just got back from Disneyland Paris 2 weks ago and going back for Christmas.
I am a travel agent, so if any of you want any good advice or where to get best deals etc, let me know!

[Debby]

My turn,

Hi all, joined the dibb earlier this year and only just found this thread !!!!

Well, my names Debby (obviously !) aged 37 and my partner is Rick (40), we have two adorable boys aged 6 and 4 who are actually little terrors occasionally.

Our first trip to Disneys was this year and we had a wonderful time and planning to go again, but will have to make do with Toy Story on Ice in December.......

enough about me, what about the rest of you out there.........

[Deb1968]

oooh oohh my turn now......

My name is Debbie and I have been a member since earlier this year - but visiting as a guest for much longer! I am 36 and married to Alan. We have two children, Alec (10) and Hannah (nearly four! - very important to her). Alan and I caught "the disney bug" from our friends 13 years ago and we have been 5 times in that period. Alec has been twice but was too young to remember and Hannah has never been. We are off again in December with our friends, who are vacation club members (lucky things) and their two children. Never before have we spent so much time planning a holiday....

It had been kept a secret from the kids until last night - they had a treasure hunt then had to rearrange the letters on the clues to guess what the surprise was - if their reaction was anything to go by, I think we made a good choice!

Didn't realise this thread existed by the way - now I know how you all seem to know each other so well.....

Look forward to "seeing" you on the boards.

Debs:jump: :jump: :jump:

[Diane]

I only just stumbled on this thread...been Dibbing for a couple of months now and thought this would be a good opportunity for the formal introduction!

So....Hi everyone, I'm Diane (no surprise there then! :D )

I'm 42, married to DH Anthony, aged 44 , have 2 children, DS Alex aged 19 (no longer lives at home :( ) and DD Vicki aged 12 (going on 23 :p: ). My Father lives with us, in a self-contained part of the same house, although we all meet up for meals etc. We live in Exmouth, Devon which is about 8 miles from Exeter where DH & I both work. DH works as a Driver/Fitter/Operator and General Dogsbody for a Powered Platform Hire Company and I work part time as an Insurance Administrator for a large American Company, EDS. We administer the Life and Protection policies for Liverpool Victoria Life Co.

I stumbled on this site by accident and I've been hooked ever since! Its so useful and always cheers me up when I've had a rotten day at work :D .

I first went to WDW in 1988 and spent the next 15 years trying to persuade DH that it was really something to behold. His typical reply was always "Don't fancy it, Disney is for kids, rather go to Spain etc etc". finally he caved in and we went together and took DD last year...his response?..."why have I waited all these years to get here? what was I thinking of, this is sooo much better than Spain, etc etc!" :rolleyes: . As soon as we got back, he was on the internet looking for a bargain so that we could go back again and as you can see from my countdown, Easter 2005 we will be going back....Yaay!
Judging by his new found love of Florida we will be using the Dibb to plan a lot more holidays in the future!

Really enjoyed reading about everybody here, and I have been made to feel very welcome since joining...thanks Guys! :D

Diane x

[Anne]

Hello to all our new members :wave:

Hope you have fun here :D

[Linda_Bennett]

Hi Folks!

I'm Linda. Just found and joined this site thanks to Zoe (2BoysMum&Dad).

My son David, 21, is doing an Illustration and Animation degree at Southampton University.

We have both been Disney fans for years. (In my case, 51 years!!!) Hey? Anyone remember Yogi Bear and Boo Boo, and Huckleberry Hound, and Pixie, Dixie and Jinxy???

Never been to any of the Disney venues, but, hey, there's still time!!

Been looking round the site today, and there is just SO much to see! Looks as though I'll just have to come back tomorrow!!

Regards
Linda

[russy]

Hi this is Russy iam 44 yrs young been married twice, divorced twice 3 kids pippa 15yrs, rhys 13yrs to my first wife and jessica 9yrs to my second wife. Currently living in Bury with Sarah no kids. My kids dont live with me. Been inthe cops for 20 yrs currently been on the mounted unit for 10 yrs, just recently had a vasectomy reversal (wince). First went to

[big_dog_ush]

Hi guys

I'm still relatively new to this forum but enjoying sharing stuff with like minded individuals.

My name is Ian but have been known as the "Big Dog" for many years at work which has spread to my friends and family. Even my DW sends cards (Xmas, birthday etc) addressed to the "Big Dog". She subsequently became "Momma Dog" and my DS "Lil' Pup" which is ironic really since he is now over 6' (at 15 yrs old!). The Big Dog shops in Orlando always get loads of business from me when we are there!!!

I'm not really 42, I'm actually 21 with 21 years experience (OK I'm 42), and have been married to my DW for going on 18 years. As said above our DS is 15 (16 in 2 weeks).

We live in Newcastle and my other passion in life is football (not soccer!), being a season ticket holder for Newcastle United (Howay the Toon!!!) as you could probably gather from my avatar, although I promise I'm not a hooligan. :angel:

We took our first Orlando holiday in 1994 expecting it to be a once in a lifetime event. This year we returned for the 6th time and have already booked for next year again. Our favourite park is IOA closely followed by Epcot for me and MGM for DW and DS. Everything else then follows in equal degree.

It's great to be able to share Orlando stuff, and in fact stuff in general with all you guys.

[Fifteentogo]

Hello all,
I've just spent a happy hour getting to know you all on this site, much better than the housework I was supposed to be doing! I found this site about a week ago and it GREAT!
Well I am Kim ( 43 ) married for 7 years to George ( 49 ) and we have a gorgeous DD Alex aged 6 going on 26. Honestly she tells us to grow up at least once a week but has never answered our question 'why should we' to our satisfaction so we won't.
I am a Nurse specialising in Parkinsons Disease and Hubby is something to do with computers, work study and data management - I think. We live in North Devon which is a great place but not as good as Florida. If I won the lottery I would be straight over there for good and I don't care about the hurricaines!
We had our once in a lifetime trip to Orlando this Easter and are going back next xmas with my two best friends and their families - fifteen of us hence the name. Getting lots of good advice from people on the site and its just so friendly! Well done everyone and thanks for the great welcome.

[discodolly]

Hi! :wavey:

Thought I should get around to doing this!

I'm Melissa (24) and I'm married to Thomas (26). We live in Edinburgh, Scotland with our cat Cleo.

I work for a further education college as an Information Assistant.

I enjoy shopping, going to the gym, hanging out with my friends and going to the cinema.

We first went to Disneyworld in 2003 for the 1st week of our honeymoon, we loved it so much we went back for 2 weeks last year and it was even better!!

We just booked today to go back in July 2005 and will be staying in a villa for the first time! Cant tell you how excited we are!! :jump:

Guess I'd better get reading the boards and taking notes!!

Love n Stuff

Mel xxx

:heart: :heart:

[debcon]

hi i am debbie age 41 married with 5 children dd 24 ds 23 ds20 dd18 dd10 now we have been going to orlando since they were young 7 times now still going now we take the grandchilren of to see the mouse again at christmas its been great getting more info from everyone this year so i got a lot more to do this time so thanks to all of you

[missbounce]

Hi, I'm Cara (aged 25). I live in Portsmouth, Hampshire with my hubby Matt (29). We're both big Disney fans and I love movies and music. I'm also a bit of a bedroom DJ, loving most types of dance music. Have an unhealthy obsession for chocolate, Pop Tarts and all thinks pink and fluffy! :blush:

[jester]

Hi Name Steve faily new to the board, found it when needed help.
Live near Southend in Essex 47 one wife no Kids addicted to All things disney Last 5 years all stars resort (suits us ) next visit 15th December 04 till 14th Jan 05 first disney Xmas cant`t wait

[truesdpr]

I'm Pam - originally from Scotland but been in England for about 20 years. Married to Bill who was 50 this year (I'm 42 - I think!) and we have a daughter Olivia who is 5. First went to Florida in 2002 for my 40th and haven't looked back! First time went on a Virgin 21 night tour which was great - stayed in some lovely hotels. Went back in 2003 to Villa at Lindfields and then pushed the boat out a bit this year (literally) for Bill's 50th with a 3 week trip at Eater including a 4 day Bahamas cruise and then another surprise week in October for half-term. Have our next 2 trips booked Easter and October next year. He keeps saying things like - when we have had enough of Florida - but no sign yet!!

We both work for BT full-time - we need to to pay for all these holidays!! Bill teaches karate and I shop for holidays!!

[hacarya]

Hi
I'm Sarah and am 30 years old.
Married to Darren for 6 years and hes 33. We have three kids, Hannah 5, Callum 3 and a half and little Ryan at 20 mths.

Hence my user name, the first two letters of my kids names.

We currently live in Stafford but will be moving soon due to a change in my hubbys job.

Love tv, dibbing, holidays and hot baths!

Sarah

X

[Leann]

hi
i'm Leann aged 33 married to Derek aged 39 for more years than i can remember:wink DH tells me its 14 years this month !
got 3 wonderful children James aged 12 just gone to big school
Rebecca aged 9 (the one that gets very excited with me at the thought of our holiday , does our countdown chant with me everyday )
and last but no means least ,the ruler of the house ,tv and everything basically Amelia aged 3
this is first proper holiday cos i'm not normally fussed on them but i seem to have had a personality transplant and can't wait for WDW
have throughly enjoyed all planning aspects booked everything indepently
have had great fun dibbing and i haven't dusted my bedroom since finding the DIBB as its so addictive :D (or anywhere else for that matter )
Leann x:jump:

[Mike]

Hi Leann! Good to know you better!:D 27 days, eh?:jump: :jump:

Mike

[momwith3kids]

Hi

I'm Hayley (39) married to Pete (avid Wolves fan) and have three really wonderful children and live in Staffordshire.
Jess 17 - she boards full time, she's an equestrian training student wanting to compete professionally and teach.
Emily 9 - going on 19! She's into horses too, but for how long i'm not sure.
Ben 8 - Football and PS2 mad!
Mollie - 14 week old German Shepherd/Sheltie who's into more things than the three above ie chewing toes/hands etc.

Have been to WDW twice ('92 and '03)

I will agree with Leann, the dibb is very addictive, but I'm not complaining ;)
Hi Sarah, (aka hacarya) are you moving far?

Have been to WDW twice ('92 and '03)

[Mike]

:wavey: Hi Hayley!

[hacarya]

Hi Mom with3 kids,

Not sure yet as it depends where hubby gets a job, we want to stay around Shropshire , stafford cheshire area.

Sarah

[momwith3kids]

Hi Mike

Thanx for warm welcome :)

Shropshire/Cheshire is beautiful. Want to visit Cheshire Oaks for shopping if I can drag myself away from the pc. Dibbing is very addictive lol

[mopatop64]

Hi my name is Melanie(40) married to Sandy(40) with two beautiful daughters Olivia (11) and Ellie (6).

I'm a Mobile Beauty Therapist in and around NE Fife, Sandy works with a local enterprise company in Dundee.

Just maaaad about anything Disney.Took the girls for the first time in 2003 and they can't wait to go back in October.

Want to do MNNSHP this year.

Stayed at a villa in Highlands Reserve last time but this time we are a bit closer to the action at Oak Island Cove.
Thoroughly enjoy the Dibb and am on it most days if I can get near the computer!!! (Eldest daughter got Sims for birthday and plays it rather a lot!)

Anyway hi to everyone
Cheers
Mel
:jump: :jump: :jump:

[trekkie]

Hi my name is Tracy, been married to Gerry for 16 years
i have 3 kids, gerald(15), Emma(12), Kirsty(10)
Bonnie Black Labrador
Mad Cat named Alfie
We live in Southampton, well someones got to.
First trip to disney 2004, can't wait to go back in November 05

Best Western Movieland April 2004
Masters Inn Maingate November 2005

[Mike]

Originally posted by mopatop64
Hi my name is Melanie(40) married to Sandy(40) with two beautiful daughters Olivia (11) and Ellie (6).



..:wavey: Hi Mel!:D Good to see you!

Originally posted by trekkie
Hi my name is Tracy, been married to Gerry for 16 years
i have 3 kids, gerald(15), Emma(12), Kirsty(10)


..:wave: Howdy Tracy! Great to see some new faces!:D

Mike

[momwith3kids]

Hi Mel and Tracy...

Welcome and Happy Dibbing :) :jump:

Hayley

[mnis]

Welcome to all the new Dibbers:D Looking forward to seeing you all on the boards:)

mnis:angel:

ps if you get AP membership Mikejones will buy you a drink;)

[Mike]

Originally posted by mnis


ps if you get AP membership Mikejones will buy you a drink;)


:d:... I am exceptionally generous in the AP Lounge... one of these days I think Bonzo's going to see the size of my tab!;)

[pvbmb01]

OK, I'll have a go ... I've only just joined the boards - but I thought I'd introduce myself .... so here goes.

I'm 27, and married to the very lovely Paul (31), we're going for our first time to WDW in October this year (my first ever holiday abroad) and we can't wait!! :jump:

We've been married for 5 years, got married on Friday 13th!! :inlove: so our Florida trip is our honeymoon (OK a little late but still .....)

I have a 9 month old Jack Russell puppy called Maggie :pluto: who is my life .....

I like doing all sorts of stuff, going to concerts (in particular rock/heavy metal) ..... recently seen Iron Maiden and Meat Loaf, and going to see Motley Crue this year .... :cool:

Anyway, before I go on too much I'm going to go .... looking forward to getting to know you all better :heart:

Love

Shelly xx

[Mike]

:wavey: Hi again Shelley! Great to see you! Another North Western member I see!

Mike

[pvbmb01]

Hi Mike!

Well, I say Merseyside, my husband is from Liverpool, I'm just an honorary Scouser!! I'm more of a Lancashire Lass really!! :D

Love

Shelly xx

[mel-1810]

HI
I have just joined so i thought i would introduce myself.
My name is melanie (31) i have been married to paul (33) for 7 months , we have 3 kids, hayley(14) lauren(10) and bradley(7).
We are all going to florida for the first time in september it is also our first trip abroad so we are getting very excited/nervous.
I live in derbyshire and work as a sales assistant in a clothes shop.
Well that about it really look forward to getting to know you all a little better in the future.

MEL
:D

[pvbmb01]

Hi Mel,

You must go to WDW the day before we do looking at your countdown, we go on the 1st October!! It's mine and my husband (Paul) first time too!!

Anyway, just wanted to say hi, I'm new on the boards too, but everyone is wonderful on here and you'll soon feel like part of the family!!

Love

Shelly xx

[lisajb0502]

Hi my name is Lisa (34) am married to Chris (46) happily for nearly 16 years. Have son Sean (14) - typical grunting teenage boy, daughter Hannah (11) - thinks she is 18 !!!!

Live in Lancashire and work as a Customer Service Manager for a well known mobile phone company.....

Went to Florida for the first time last year and off again in March....got to see Tigger again..love anything Disney.

Thinks that about it....

Lisa

[Mike]

Hi Mel, Hi Lisa!:D :wavey:

Good to see you both! Lisa - nice to see the Lancs contingent building up a bit... I'm in Bury.. where are you near?

Mike:cool:

[lisajb0502]

Hi Mike, about 1.5 miles from Bury centre!!!!

How weird is that????? Did you not guess from the mobile phone company?

[Mike]

:LOL Lisa! No, I am a bit clueless about local industry etc, as I actually work up the Rossendale Valley area... been stuck up there for decades!:wink

We have a few Bury & Bolton area Dibbers (me, peanut, onlyholly, mkingdon) and we have been known to show our faces occasionally at the Village Leisure Club for a lunchtime coffee... you're very welcome next time!:D

Mike:cool:

[mel-1810]

HI shelly :wave:
Yeah we will both be there at the same time very exciting isnt it?
I will be stopping on international drive, how about you?

MEL

:grin:

[mel-1810]

HI mike:wave:

Thank you for you're welcome,it's nice to be here.


MEL:D

[Manc_Chris]

Just joined, I'm Chris who lives on the north side of Manchester, passed the 50 year old mark a fortnight ago, with wife Donna who's 41. We have two daughters, Hannah 12 and Ellie (Danielle) 10. (I also have a son Greg 22, and Francesca 18, from my first marriage. )
Work in M/cr, Telecom Engineer since leaving school, been visiting Fla. since Aug '92, and love everything about it! Just counting the days until our next trip in July/Aug.

Chris.

[vicky1bfc]

Hello all.


I'm vicky married to carl for nearly a year but have been together 12 years.
We have 2 DD'S 6
I'm a social care wroker,carl does something(not sure what)with computers.
our first wdw trip was for our honeymoon,it was a once in a lifetime trip but we are going back again in about 20 days.:jump:

[Mike]

:wavey: Hi Chris and Vicky - nice to see more North West Dibbers! :D

I'm in Bury, Chris... anywhere near you?

Mike:cool:

[Manc_Chris]

Hi Mike, yes, I'm in Whitefield.....not far from Junction 17 of M62.
Still finding my feet on the DIBB, reading plenty of the old posts before I jump in and actually contribute! Spent a good chunk of this morning reading some Trip reports, particularly enjoyed Rusty 30's style of reporting! She should bring them out in paperback.

[Sue]

Welcome Manc_Chris, nice to see more Utd fans here!. Season ticket for 16years, north stand lower, back row - just in front of the boxes!

[Manc_Chris]

Thanks, soozicue. Nice to be here!
Season Ticket holder, North Stand Tier 2....up in the clouds ! Ever watched United on telly while you were in Fla. ?? One occasion I won't ever forget was watching us lose 5-0 to Newcastle , in the Cricketers Arms at the Mercado! Everybody in the place (apart from a handful of Utd Fans) were loving it.....nearly ruined my holiday!

ps. I lived in Heaton Mersey for many years.

[Sue]

Actually, no - we have a vow to avoid anything from home whilst on hols. Did go into Innovations at Epcot to get the results on the Net though!

[pvbmb01]

Originally posted by mel-1810
HI shelly :wave:
Yeah we will both be there at the same time very exciting isnt it?
I will be stopping on international drive, how about you?

MEL

:grin:

Hi Mel,

Sorry it's taken me so long to reply - only just managed to wade my wage through all the pages to find this message from you!! Yes, I'm staying on International Drive at the Quality Inn Plaza ...

I'm so excited - I bore everyone in work by giving them an hourly countdown!! :jump: :jump: :jump: :jump: My husband thinks I'm quite, quite mad :D and he may just be right!!

I'm soooo excited ..... I CAN'T WAIT!!

Love

Shelly xx

[dodgeintrepid]

Hi trying v hard to find my way around this site hope i'm in the right place now! I'm married with 3 girls ranging from 7 - 13. I work as a gardener. We have visisted Florida twice, once easter 2003 back again xmas 2004 and have booked again easter 2006 and can not wait.:jump: We have always staid in a villa and would never change just love the freedom they give you. Would love to own one. One day perhaps!

[Muppet]

Originally posted by dodgeintrepid
Hi trying v hard to find my way around this site hope i'm in the right place now! I'm married with 3 girls ranging from 7 - 13. I work as a gardener. We have visisted Florida twice, once easter 2003 back again xmas 2004 and have booked again easter 2006 and can not wait.:jump: We have always staid in a villa and would never change just love the freedom they give you. Would love to own one. One day perhaps!

Welcome!!:jump:

[oldbill2001]

Welcome to the Dibb - Quick warning...........its very addictive here!!

[Mike]

Originally posted by dodgeintrepid
Hi trying v hard to find my way around this site hope i'm in the right place now! I'm married with 3 girls ranging from 7 - 13. I work as a gardener. We have visisted Florida twice, once easter 2003 back again xmas 2004 and have booked again easter 2006 and can not wait.:jump: We have always staid in a villa and would never change just love the freedom they give you. Would love to own one. One day perhaps!

..:wavey: Hi dodgeintrepid ...welcome to the Dibb!

[anna68]

Hi, I'm Anna 21 yrs young and a huge Disney addict. Have been to WDW with my amily in 1998 and 2000 and have a trip booked for April this year with my fiancee who I hope to convince that Disney is not just for kids!

[Mike]

:wavey: Hi Anna, and welcome! Hope your fiancee is easily converted!:wink

Mike:D

[BettyH]

Well, looking at all these posts makes me realise just how addictive this site is.

My name is Mandy, (my dad nicknamed me betty when I first started to develop - embarrasing or what) I have been married to DH for 13 years and have a DS11 and DD (11 today).

We are all Disney or should I say Florida addicts (there is just toooooooooo much to do) I must admit I am the worst, DH pretends not to be excited.

I am a nurse, working in A & E, although I have just applied for a job as a district nurse, fingers crossed - no more nights.

Anyway here's to long and happy dibbing.

[BCKloon]

Welcome Mandy :thumb:

[candyyman]

hi im steve ,52,, aka the candyman, cause i ran a sweet shop for 25 years .
married to mandy,34, in december 2004 at WDW!!! wow

2 children live with us heather 10 oli 20 months

i have another son ben 18
mandy has 2 other boys matthew, 17 and sean 13

we live in nottingham

ive been to wdw 5 times everyone else just the once

ive stayed in the CBR, AS Sports and GF
and also off site villas

mav fav park is MK
my fav character is Eeyore

[Mike]

:wavey: Hi Steve! Hope the plan for next year comes to fruition!

Mike:cool:

[Sean_and_Sue]

Wow - havent got around to viewing this post for ages - brilliant to read about so many new Dibbers - Hello to you all - and Happy DIBBing:D

Love Suexx

[Lee..k]

Well as a new Dibber, I should really take part.

Lee..k, a 40 year old married man, married to Tania,we have 3 children, one grown up and left home ( yes, we started early), one teenage nightmare and another wannabe teenage nightmare(only jokin love em really) and the baby " Jake" our cocker spaniel.
We fell in love with Florida in 2001 and have now bought a villa on Hampton Lakes. I have a fear of flying which I am working on.
Due to travel over on 4th March to play some golf with a friend from work.

We have our own business providing a support home for Adults with learning difficulties, which my wife and eldest daughter run.

Hope to get as much information and develope friends via the Dibb.

[Taioma]

OK, I'll add mine as well!

Taioma, 23 and live in Bournemouth with my DH-to-be, Ben. We have a pair of Leopard Gecko lizards called Lenore and Ichabod...

I collect the Fashion Victim Livin Dead Dolls and Little Apple Dolls (they are gorgeous.....)

I like horror movies, am a bit of a rock chick and am totally addicted to gettin tattoos!!

Also like graphic novels by Roman Dirge, Ted Naifeh and Serena Valentino, as well as many other actual book genres.

I am newly Wiccan, which although a big life change, has been very good for me, I am always learning something new!

Thats me in a nutshell.....

[candyyman]

welcome lee and Taioma
im am fairly new here too and believe me everyone makes you really welcome

hope you both enjoy
steve

[stitch]

:D Hi Candyyman - welcome to the Dibb! Look foward to speaking on here sometime soon! We are hoping to go back to Disney December this year - couldnt you change your date for this year instead of next!! Then get Helen too and we could have a blast! :wink

[candyyman]

Originally posted by stitch
:D Hi Candyyman - welcome to the Dibb! Look foward to speaking on here sometime soon! We are hoping to go back to Disney December this year - couldnt you change your date for this year instead of next!! Then get Helen too and we could have a blast! :wink


would love to butthe bank manager might get a bit upset if i did
and helen is going in october this year so i dont think she would manage december too
steve

[Slinky]

Hi My Name Is Shaun 21 in april just before i leave for the states my Fiance is Laura she is 20 in November thinking about getting married in florida :D

Im a Panel Beater / Car Sprayer for a car body repair shop

Laura is an Apprentice Hairdresser (Cheap Haircuts for moi :D)

And We Live in Bournemouth Dorset

[candyyman]

Originally posted by Slinky
Hi My Name Is Shaun 21 in april just before i leave for the states my Fiance is Laura she is 20 in November thinking about getting married in florida :D

Im a Panel Beater / Car Sprayer for a car body repair shop

Laura is an Apprentice Hairdresser (Cheap Haircuts for moi :D)

And We Live in Bournemouth Dorset

hi shaun
mandy and i got married in WDW last december
if there is anything you would like to know that we may be able to help you with please send me and e mail or pm and i will be happy to help if i can
steve

[1slycat]

Thanks for the welcome. Who am I? You'd think I would have figured that out, but I haven't. I'm 64, husband deceased after 35 yearsof marriage, (he died eight years ago) two grown children DD and DS. DS lives with me. DD lives about a mile away. Both are divorced, no children. We have pets. DD has two cats, DS has a wonderful mixed breed dog (12/13 years) who was a stray and is mostly malamute/husky. I have a tuxedo cat who adopted me two weeks after my husband died. This is so dull that I probably won't hear from you "kids".

[Claire_L]

1slycat welcome :wave: to the DIBB :) Your pets sound really cute we have two tuxedo cats (brothers) and a tabby. The malamute/husky is a lovely dog.
Claire :wink

[candyyman]

Originally posted by 1slycat
Thanks for the welcome. Who am I? You'd think I would have figured that out, but I haven't. I'm 64, husband deceased after 35 yearsof marriage, (he died eight years ago) two grown children DD and DS. DS lives with me. DD lives about a mile away. Both are divorced, no children. We have pets. DD has two cats, DS has a wonderful mixed breed dog (12/13 years) who was a stray and is mostly malamute/husky. I have a tuxedo cat who adopted me two weeks after my husband died. This is so dull that I probably won't hear from you "kids".

welcome with a big B

great to have you on board !!

from another senior member (52)
im new here too but everyone is so nice

steve

[Meezers]

Hey all! Guess what? 1slycat is my Mom!

So you all know about me....42 years old and divorced. I am owned by 2 Siamese cats...Hannah and Mavric.

Guess what? The cute little guy in the post above me? I am his honorary auntie! Mom is honorary Grammie! We met the Candygang in November but had to leave before the wedding. Maybe we can hook up for the Christmas trip in 2006.

So that is Auntie Brenda and Grammy Barbara to little Oli and also to Heather.

Oh...American type person who lives outside Atlanta, Georgia....

Trust me....Mom is NOT boring....just ask Candyman!

[Claire_L]

Hi Meezers (Brenda) and welcome to the DIBB :) :wavey:
Claire :wink

[Mike]

Originally posted by 1slycat
Thanks for the welcome. Who am I? You'd think I would have figured that out, but I haven't. I'm 64, husband deceased after 35 yearsof marriage, (he died eight years ago) two grown children DD and DS. DS lives with me. DD lives about a mile away. Both are divorced, no children. We have pets. DD has two cats, DS has a wonderful mixed breed dog (12/13 years) who was a stray and is mostly malamute/husky. I have a tuxedo cat who adopted me two weeks after my husband died. This is so dull that I probably won't hear from you "kids".

..Hi!:D Glad you joined us! Got your email... your drive-time to WDw is almost as long as our flight!:eek: :wink

Mike:cool:

[edie_w]

Hello and welcome new DIBBers. Don't worry about age - we're all big kids here!

[loopydiamond]

:wink Hi Im Jules and a newcomer to Dibb but am hooked already, its fantastic to chat to people who love Disney as much as me Iv been to Orlando four times with my children and ex hubby, but havent been now since 1999 am planning to go with my friend next April for a first time 'without kids' trip.. by the way Im 42yrs old, divorced and have a daughter 20yrs and a son who is 19 today actually! :cake: :jump: :jump:

[candyyman]

welcome jules and happy birthday to your son
steve

[1slycat]

Welcome aboard Jules. I live about seven hours drive north of WDW, went in 1973 and have been three times in the last couple of years. Went Nov/Dec 2004 with DD who is your age. We had a wonderful time. We got to share some wonderful children that belonged to other people and like grandparents, then got to go back to our room. DS pet sat for us (he's 37) and will probably go on our next trip. Boarding fees are really expensive. Welcome to the DIBB.

[stuartcollett]

Hi,

Sorry, I've been posting for a couple of weeks without noticing this thread so here's my intro:

Stuart (28) from Birmingham (UK), lives with (but not yet married to) Laura (22).

Been to WDW a couple of times when I was younger but not in the past 15 years. The reason for this trip is because I promised Laura that if she got over her fear of flying I would take her to swim with Dolphins.

Last summer she went on a tiny little plane to Jersey and she handled it just fine (after a small panic attack pre departure outbound). So if she can handle a small jet, a Virgin 747 in Premium Economy won't be a problem!

For me this trip is a chance to go back to my favourite place in the world. For L it's all about seeing past the borders of the UK (and swimming with the Dolphins at DC).

Less than 8 weeks now, can't wait!

[candyyman]

welcome stuart

just a tip please let virgin know in advance of your ladies fear
they will treat her realy gently
when we first went with them i wrote to them in advance and told them i wasnt scared i was petryfied

they pre boarded us so we could take our time with out the normal crush when getting on
and kept checking if there was anything i needed during the flight

hope that helps
steve

[Petalsoftly]

Aw come now Candyman..... I told you wif me at the plane controls you had nuffin to worry about.......

[candyyman]

Originally posted by Petalsoftly
Aw come now Candyman..... I told you wif me at the plane controls you had nuffin to worry about.......

let me off let me off !!!!
:angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:

[Petalsoftly]

All about me.. lemme see now... Everynow and again this really tight white jacket is taken off me and I'm allowed on the puter! yeeeeha! My medication lets me function normally as you can all see! LOL! I have an irrepressible spirit that get's me into trouble alot... LOL! If there's a moony or a streak to be done I'm usually first in the line... Well I used to be until alot of my body slid southwards :( But what the heck.. I'm happy! I annoyingly wake up happy and go to bed happy and inbetween I'm usually a bubbling little brook of happiness! But mainly these are my qualities... I'm fiercely loyal to my Husband and family and friends, I have high morals about what is the right way to treat people and relationships and I don't cheat and never have and don't "Go there" with other peoples fella's. I do love to play and joke but that is ALL I will do. Now then ..nuff about me.. let's hear about you.. pulling up chair and putting elbows on table to listen...

[candyyman]

didnt your mum everry tell you elbow off the table
steve

[1slycat]

Welcome aboard! Hmmm! Have we met in a previous life? They didn't put me in the tight white jacket, but they did show me the padded room. The medications? You call this normal? Beats what went on before. I would like my whole body to go south, about seven hours drive to WDW. The mooning and streaking attitude was beat out of me years ago, but much to my childrens' dismay (since Im 64) it's coming back. I think I, too, am fiercely loyal to family and friends until they do me dirty. Have been trying to figure out where the high moral code comes from because I'm not a religious person. Somebody out there may be able to help me that. How do you run the (computer) mouse with your elbows on the table?

[1slycat]

If she didn't, they will at the 50's diner.

[candyyman]

Originally posted by 1slycat
. How do you run the (computer) mouse with your elbows on the table?

i bet not only me but many others have tried this and find it totally possible but i do have long arms and it was not very comfy !!!!

steve

[Scotsmomma]

Hi..this is my first time on this site and i've enjoyed reading about you all...I'm Linda...43 yr mum of 3 sons....I'm off to Orlando in 4 weeks time for my 8th visit...so officially...i'm a Disneyphile....I'll be staying at the Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista for 3 weeks....we stayed there last march and I love the fact that you can walk to Disney Village from there....I don't think i'll ever tire of Orlando..my fav place in the world...ohhhh and how did some of you get the countdown thingy till your next disney visit??

[Scotsmomma]

Errrrr...call me stupid...but I seem to have cocked up with my countdown clock.....HELP !!!!!!:jump: :cool2: :flowerfac

[disneygurl]

Hello to everyone at DIBB. I'm so happy to have found a place to share my love of all things Disney. Have visited Disneyworld over 100 times. Have been lucky enough to have visited Disneyland several times too.
Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional.
Favorite show disneyworld- Hunchback of Notre Dame. Which by the way they need to bring back to us. Also at Animal Kingdom Tarzan does ROCK.
Also all the music at Epcot (Off Kilter & British Invansion) & the World Showcase Players are hilarious.
Fav rides- Haunted Mansion, RocknRollercoaster, Space Mountain, Tower Terror. Oh, its too hard to choose I give up!
Fav times to visit- Epcot Flower & Garden Show/Flower Power Concert Series & Wine & Cheese Fest / Eat to the Beat. Although it is insane the Soap Opera weekend is really fun too. Of course ANYTIME is a good time to visit Disney. DUH!
Fav eats - too many to mention but who can pass up those Dole Whips?
Anyone? How 'bout Main Street Bakery Cookie Sandwiches.
Fav Resort - have stayed at nearly all of them. Have a special fondness for Port Olreans Riverside (Dixie Landings). It is so beautiful & quite romantic really. Yacht Club, Dolphin, & Boardwalk Villas are gorgeous. Can't beat the convenience to Epcot & MGM. Whats not to love about those resorts.
Other obsessions - SURVIVOR WOO HOO! HBO's Six Feet Under, Dinner for Five, BBC America, Eastenders, General Hospital, The Office, Changing rooms & Ground Force .Just to name a few....
You can probably tell I also have an unhealthy love of t.v. Also LOVE movies.
My greatest love is travel. Wish I had enough money to travel as
much as I'd like, I'm sure you all feel the same. Don't ya think there should be a lottery where the prize is unlimited trips to disney? Not to mention all those other wonderful places in the world.
My job - Travel Industry. I do work for one of the major airlines. Life is tough for us right now. Our airline is making major cuts in pay, benefits & staff. I thought I'd be able to travel all the time, unfortunately can't afford to. Hope fuel costs go down so that we stay afloat. My office closes April 15th, 300 in my office lose jobs, including me.
Where is Home? - United States (Midwest) Chicago to be exact. What can I say? Just kidding, Chicago is a great town. Just ready for a change....
Hope to meet all of you real soon. I look forward to knowing you all.
Well thats me disneygurl...

[donna100]

Hi All

Sorry only just saw this thread and have been posting for a while but thought I would do it anyway.

I am Donna 25... currently work for an Airline which is fab as helps with my trips to Orlando. Am single and live with Friends.
Have been going to WDW with my family for about 15 years and still love it. I still go with my family but go over for weekends with friends.
Am off to try Disney in LA in a few weeks and cannot wait.

Have been with the airline for 4 years. Worked out in Lake Tahoe for 6 months as a holiday rep which was amazing. Before this I worked for haven Holiday and for anyone which has been...
" We're having fun in the Tiger Club"... loved that for the 2 years.

Well that is pretty much me... pretty boring I know

xxxx

[Tinkerbelluk]

OK - As I am a newbie thought this would be the best place to start!

I'm Becky (29), married to Andy (30) for 5 years in June. I'm a Marketing Manager and Andy is a Web Designer. We live in Cardiff with our cocker spaniel George!

We celebrated our honeymoon in WDW in 2000, and have been back twice since, with a couple of trips to DLRP thrown in for good measure. We're off again to WDW in September this year.

[jeremy]

I,m Jeremy, aged 40+. I,ve been to Disney World 3 times.

[Mike]

:D Welcome, recent joiners! Don't be afraid of posting!

Mike:cool:

[chocking]

I have been on the Dibb for the last six months and thought it about time I got round to posting on this thread. I'm Claire 33 married to Mark(34). We have two children Ben(9) and Mia(3). I work part time at my local sports centre purley to pay for our holidays. Really pleased I found the dibb,have found it a huge help in planning our holiday and have found it seriously addictive.

Claire xx :D

[Mike]

:wavey: Hi Claire!:D

[priceaj]

Hello, I'm Angela

I found this site just about a week ago. It's totally addictive.

I've been to WDW a couple of times. Took my children (Sean, 8 and Sara, 3) for the first time last year. Busy saving for next year now.

Getting loads of good info from all you Dibbers. Thanks.

[Mike]

:D hello Angela! Glad you found us! have fun!

Mike:cool:

[saonaqueen]

Found you yesterday and seem to have lost a day just dibbing! Am supposed to be working at home but planning for JUly much more fun!

Thanks for the info - I thought I knew most things but learnt some more!

[4Dunkys]

Hi everybody I am Paula(39) married to Andy (35) and have two great kids Simon(17) and Abbie(10), as I was warned from day one I have become totally addicted to the Dibb and can't seem to pass the PC without having a quick look!
Been to WDW 3 times and going back in October with Mum, Dad, Brother & sister in law and Nephew (6) I have made a load of notes from the advise you have all posted as I want this trip to be perfect. If I am to be honest I feel under pressure to get everything right for the rest of the family as they have never been before, I am really excited but don't want them to think 'Oh it wasn't as good as you made it out to be!' (Although we all know it's better!!) Thanks again for everything:jump: :blush:

[JamesM]

Hi all,

I have been checking the site for a while, but finally decided to register! O and I'm James ! ! ! ! !

[Mike]

:D Welcome saonaqueen, welcome Paula, welcome James! Nice to see you all!

Mike:thumb:

[pvbmb01]

Welcome to all the newbies .... it wasn't that long ago that I was a newbie myself and now I feel like I'm part of the family!

Come in, have a chat, ask questions .... and join in the fun!!


Love

Shelly xx :kiss:

[lisland]

Hi,
I'm Helen I will be 40 on 10th June during my first trip to WDW:eek: Married to Rob 16 years. Two children Richard 10 and Sarah 8. Going to Orlando with dear friends and their two boys aged 7.
I'm a community nurse and in between Dibbing and planning I am studying OU course:o:
Helen

[Sue]

Hi Helen from one Community nurse (mental health) to another and welcome!:wavey:

[Cheryl Lynn]

Hi, I'm Cheryl, married to Tom for 15 years. I have 2 teenage daughters :angry: and a lovely dog called Rosy:heart: I work as a Dentist Receptionist part time and the rest of the time as a busy wife and mum ! We love to holiday in Florida and count the days until our next trip, while talking about it and planning it !:D :D :D

[candyyman]

welcome Cheryl and family im sure you will get all the information you need to help make your holiday extra special rigth here on the dibb boards
ive not been here that long but everyone has made me very welcome its a great place
steve

[Lesley_Perschky]

I think thats a great idea Anne, Im relatively new to this myself, and am finding all the info on here very useful.

Am off to orlando in September with hubby, cant wait to start spending the money!

Lesley

[happycheekychic]

Hi im Maria i live in blackpool with my dh and two dd age 11 and 8 we are off to wdw in june for 2wks with my dh, 2 dd, dm, ddad, db. i love the boards and have found them to be very helpful and friendly.

[Jantony]

Hi All,
I'm Jan married to Tony for oh so many years. 1 grown up son and 1 12yr old grandson. Went to Disney for our 25th Wedding Anniversary in 1992 and a Caribbean Cruise - well kids for 1 week sophisticated adults for the other! Came back today from our 5th visit, we just love it. Took Jordan our grandson in 2003 and he didn't spoil our fun! Going back? - of course probably 2007.
Jan

[Fridgeboy]

Oh sorry my turn is it????

Weeelllllllll {Takes deep breath} Rob (41) married to Jan (39)... The love of my life.... currently living in Melbourne Australia, but originally from Hertfordshire. Have 5 kids ranging from 20 - 2...the rest of the loves of my life..... Unfortunatley never made it to WDW :( although I have been to the states 5 times with work :p: . Love the place and will get to WDW eventually.. Was recommended to DIBB by a friend. Best place I've been in for a while....

Thanks to All

:kiss:

[Ashleigh1105]

Not exactly new to the boards, but i have been a dibb widow to STEVEN1105 for a few years. Just thought i would join and see what the fuss is about.lol

Steve and Ashleigh

[LizzyBear]

I'm Lizzy, 20 years old and from Cheshire. I've just finished my first year at uni doing advanced study of early years and English lit. I hope to do a post grad in Play Therapy hopefully with some time working in a Steiner or similar pre-school in the states first. I also sell on eBay which is basically my job now. I love Disney (of course) and have 3 Disney tattoos (Ariel, Tink, Flora/Fauna/Merryweather) I also collect the pins sporadically, sewing, films, music, America, Japan, Hello Kitty, collecting My Little Ponies and soft pretzels =] I live with my parents and 15 year old sister since it's the holidays now but am moving into my own flat in September. I'm off to WDW with my mum and sister on June 7th til 21st and I can't wait!

[charliesangel]

hi i'm new here- been floating around the disney sites and this one seems quite friendly so thought i'd join you all. Looking forward to talking disney and other stuff with you.

[essexmick]

Originally posted by charliesangel
hi i'm new here- been floating around the disney sites and this one seems quite friendly so thought i'd join you all. Looking forward to talking disney and other stuff with you.

welcome charliesangel :D

[1brain3kids]

Hi!!

Another new member come to join the fun!

[TinkTatoo]

Originally posted by Ashleigh1105
Not exactly new to the boards, but i have been a dibb widow to STEVEN1105 for a few years. Just thought i would join and see what the fuss is about.lol

Steve and Ashleigh

Hi Ashleigh :wavey: and welcome to the Dibb - it will be great to get your perspective on the wedding :D

[essexmick]

hiya 1brain welcome :D

[mnis]

Hi to all the new Dibbers...its great to see so many people Dibbing on here...its a friendly place so drop in and ask as many questions as you want!!!

mnis:angel:

[Sam_Smith]

Hi I'm Sam (38) and I live with my DH (not actually married but you get the idea) Alan (41); my DS Nick (14) and his DS Craig (15). Complicated I know!

I am an IT analyst living Surrey, and DH is a warehouse manager. We have been together for 5 years now. We are origianlly from Gloucester but jobs moved us here in 2000.

I have visited the Mouse 3 times now, but I took DH to Florida for his first visit last October and he also fell in love with it. So much so I am now starting to plan again for next year!

Yipeeeeeee

:jump: :jump: :jump:

[tappers01]

Hi, I'm Chris, married to Justine with two terrific (sometimes) teenagers, Cherryle (19) and Mathew (17). I work for a telecommunications company, my wife is nursing, my daughter's at University and Mathew is doing A levels.

We've been to Disney twice before, in 2001 and 2004, and we are all looking forward to our next trip in about 6 weeks time (can't come quick enough!) Cherryle is 'Tigger' mad - so you can imagine how she feels about going to Disney. We are taking her boyfriend with us this year - he's never been to Disney before, so it will be nice to be reminded of how it feels to experience it all for the very first time - (it probably never really goes away!)

Mathew loves the thrill rides, I think Rock & Rollercoaster is his favourite, my wife loves the Buzz Lightyear Space ranger spin - and insists that it is the first ride we visit when we get there! (Only because she has the highest score each year)! I love all the Disney parks, but I think MGM's Tower of Tower is probably my favourite ride, oh and I love the days we spend in the water parks.

Very pleased to meet you all.

Chris

[LisaMouse]

My name is Lisa, I am 22 years old and I am off to Florida along with three friends this August. I have been to Orlando before but that was in 1995 and so much has changed it will be like the first time all over again - i can't wait:jump: :jump: :jump:

I am staying on I-drive in the quality (?) inn plaza - have heard some bad some good reviews about it but am not overly bothered cos its in a great situation (right opposite pointe orlando:D )

Pleased to meet you :D

[mapilling]

Hi There
I am from lancashire too

[mole]

Hi my name is Steve (38) Account Manager in Docklands, married to Kerry (38) for nearly 16 years and met on a blind date 20 years ago (Still fancy her rotten!).

Have two kids:
Daughter Jess (13) Brain's of the outfit and gorgeous with it.
Son Liam (10) Player of the season this year, funny and look's like his dad, lucky boy.

[sharonb]

Originally posted by mole
Hi my name is Steve (38) Account Manager in Docklands, married to Kerry (38) for nearly 16 years and met on a blind date 20 years ago (Still fancy her rotten!).

Have two kids:
Daughter Jess (13) Brain's of the outfit and gorgeous with it.
Son Liam (10) Player of the season this year, funny and look's like his dad, lucky boy.

Hi Steve, can't believe you live in Rayleigh me too, small world do your kids go to the same school as mine my daughter Natasha is the same age as yours.

Sharon

[mole]

Jess goes to Sweyne, Liam to Glebe

[sharonb]

Snap on both Natasha goes to Sweyne, and Nicky goes to Glebe, what a small world.

Sharon

[mole]

Sharon your not going to start singing the theme are you, I'll never get it out of my head........It's a world of laughter.....Oh no!.....It's a world of tears.....dear god.....It's a world of hope and a world of fears, thanks for that I will enjoy my trip home on the DLR...It's a small world.............AHHHHH!

[sharonb]

Sorry!! but I love that ride shame the rest of my family don't

Sharon

[Orlandobelle]

Originally posted by LisaMouse
My name is Lisa, I am 22 years old and I am off to Florida along with three friends this August. I have been to Orlando before but that was in 1995 and so much has changed it will be like the first time all over again - i can't wait:jump: :jump: :jump:

I am staying on I-drive in the quality (?) inn plaza - have heard some bad some good reviews about it but am not overly bothered cos its in a great situation (right opposite pointe orlando:D )

Pleased to meet you :D

:wave:

Yay - another familiar face :D

[SusieK]

Hi! My name is Susan and I turned 40 last month:( I'm married to Cameron (43) and we have a son Fraser (10) and a daughter Eilidh (pronounced Hayley minus the "H" and is gaelic for Helen aged 7). We live in Aberdeen. Cameron and I spent our honeymoon in Florida and always said we would come back to Florida when we had kids so last October was our holiday of a lifetime when we spent 2 weeks in Orlando and 1 week in Clearwater. And we all loved it so much that we are having another holiday of a lifetime this October! This year we are having 2 weeks in Orlando and 1 in Ana Maria Island - I can't wait. Although we went to all the parks last year I feel we only scratched the surface so I am interested in reading all your hints and tips.

This looks like a friendly forum so I'm pleased I found it.

[mapilling]

hi
Welcome to the disney madhouse we are all disney/ orlando mad on this site.
I have only been a member for just over a month, its great to find mad disney fans at last. My mates think i am a basket case.
But i love disney,
Hope to speck to you soon
Michelle :jump:

[fluffybunny_15]

hi all
Joanne here..im a 21 yr old student who still lives with my folks just on the outskirts of Belfast, NI
Havbe never been to WDW but am saving frantically so i can take my mom and dad there for 21st anniversary...well..it is a good excuse :D

[Anne]

A big hello to all new members :wave: :wave:

[sally42]

Sally, from Bradford in Yorkshire. Married to Mike and Mum to William - 15, Emily - 17 and Hannah - 20. I work as a Childminder and currently look after 2 boys aged 2 and 3. Hannah is a cast member at DLP and has been there just over 2 years. She is in the character/dance depeartment.Emily is auditioning on Friday for DLP, and is hoping to join her sister and both dance in the parade.
We have visited Florida 3 times, staying at Comfort Inn LBV, Holiday Inn Sunspree at LBV, and last year at a Villa in PAradise Woods. We're going again on 6/8/05, flying from Manchester with Thomas Cook (Style) in PE.
LOVE this board!!

Sally xx

[ukdiva]

Tracey from London, i just joined to today, and i'm a frequent visitor to the Orlando forum on Trip Advisor, which is where i saw the link to this one. I just turned the big 3-0 in Dec, but am currently loving it. Suddenly you get this sense of freedom from what people think of you, well at least i did! *lol* I love Disney, and i also love Orlando in general. I've been to to a few other places in the USA and while i loved them, Orlando still has the number 1 spot in my heart, and i like to go over whenever possible, with whoever is willing to go with me! My next trip is in Sept, with a friend who has never been before, so i'm looking forward to showing her all the good stuff! I cannot wait, it's been far too long since my last trip last summer!

[abi113]

Hi :p:

I am Abi aged 19 - young mummy to Jake - 2yrs and Arabella 10 months , 15 months between them .
I have been to Florida three times previously once in Quality Inn with my mum and dad , second time mum bought a timeshare at Westgate Towers and third time we bought a new timeshare at Westgate Lakes. I am off to Florida with my partner, mum , sister and obviously the sprogs in Sept - staying at Westgate Lakes again. We are spending a week with mum and sister then they are going