get to know you post

[Anne]

Should we all start a get to know you post again?

As a relative newby to the UKDIS, it was nice to read about everyone, and find out who I was talking to.

What do you think.

Anne

[ANGEL]

What a good idea Anne

So, Angel here, married to Mark (chunkster 20uk) in May 2003 :):):) Honeymooned in WDW and a Disney cruise....very appropriate as we met through Disney boards:):heart:

I have a daughter, Becky, who's 15 with a very individual sense of style (pix on the gallery);)

we all live here in sunny Southend at the moment:angel:

[Bovril]

why not Anne

I'll start....

Bovril aka Bev, mother of 2 teenagers and got the grey hair to prove it

not working due to an accident at work leaving me with mobility probs

visited Disney for the first time last Easter, going again on the 11th March:D

living in Herefordshire(well somebody has to)

thats about it!

[Angie]

I'm Angie, married , 3 kids aged 5, 9, and 16. Will be our first trip to Disney in September.

[Anne]

Here I go then

First visit to WDW in January this year, and now paying off credit cards and trying to save for the next one. ,

Live near Blackpool

[Anita]

Hi Anita Disney mad
married to DH Ted Tigger mad
2 DS's Todd 13,games mad
Zak 6 nearly 7 spotty dog's mad
Our frist trip was in Sept 15th 2001 we went with my sister  enjoyed it that much returning Jan 9th 2003
live in the West midlands place called Nertherton
Just love Holidays

Wow how time flies !!
Hi again thought I'd update my get to know you post
Still Disney Mad and Mini mad now :wink
Todd's 16 this year and Zak 9 where have the years gone
We are returning for a 3rd visit to WDW going out for 3 weeks this time and the New year :jump:

[AlisonB]

Ok - my turn now!

I'm Alison, married to Shaun (aka Bonzo) with 2 daughters aged 8 & 6. Been to WDW 5 times (most recently 2001) and hoping to go back Easter 2004.

We live in Bexleyheath, Kent.

[Lisag]

Hi Guys,

Finally got through some of my ironing (phew!,, now I'm having a breather!

Lisa here married to DH Dave for 6 years (our anniversary this month 21st).  Both native Scousers but now living in Hammerwich, Staffordshire.  We have 3 gorgeous boys called Cameron (5yo), Elliot (3yo) and Adam (1yo).  Our last trip to the World was in November 2001 and we are booked again for October this year.  This will be our 5th trip to WDW and we love it - we're just big kids at heart  ,   Well to tell the truth we just love the USA full stop - got engaged at Walt Disney, married in Las Vegas and Honeymooned in San Fran !!!  

Lisa
Well, that's about it from me, over to....................

[Amazing-Grace]

Me now.............
My name is Sam, married to DH Tony
3 sons, Mike 17, Marc 15, Jordan 11
1 daughter Holly 9.
Living in Gloucester
Going back to Orlando in October

Thrilled to be back with you all .

[Stu]

OK then,

I'm 38 married to Theresa with two daughters Emma 13 and Lisa 9. I'm currently living in the west midlands, originally from a town called Spalding in Lincolnshire.
Have been to the USA lots of times but have only been twice to Orlando, last time being October 2001.
I love disney but I think I'm more attracted to the Orlando Theme Parks than to disney itself.
Favourite Park has to be Islands of Adventure for Siperman Ride and Popeye's Barges. Then MGM for ToT and RnR.
Best Character meal has to be the Ice Cream Social in the Land at Epcot.
Favourite sight has to be the Castle from the front of the ferry on the first visit to the Magic Kingdom.
Worst Sight has to be the view of the Castle from the back of the ferry on the last day.

Have Fun.

[Astrid]

My turn!! ,

Astrid (well, there's a surprise!!,, 40, two great kids, Bryn (9) and Carys (6), all WDW fans and off again in a weeks time - yahoo!!  Live on the New Forest/Southampton borders but originally an Essex girl!!

Run my own cleaning business (but I don't clean - well, only my own house when I have to!!, ) so I can afford to visit Florida each year!!

[theFatman]

I've done this before somewhere.
DAve (42) married for 20years this Oct 16th to Bev(40 in May, Catering Manager with 50+staff),DD Nicola (6 going on 16), James (4 youngest in class but biggest!,.
Working for myself my main work is computer graphics for televison programs, also earn a living directing cheapo music videos & corporate videos for hotels etc, cd rom programming, and now designing and producing DVD's, though seem to spend all my time on the boards:).
Passion for Orlando, have owned a villa there for 11 years and been visiting since 81.

[Michelle]

Ok here goes.

I am Michelle. Married for 15 years in Sept:). We have 2 daughters, 16 and 8. We live in the North East of England.
We have 2 Labradors.

We love going to Florida, we love the weather and Disney being there could have something to do with it.. .

[Kazzie]

Hi

I'm 40 (boo!)and I have 2 DS's age 12 and 17 .Mattie age 12 has Asbergers and is a great kid. Terry has left school and is doing electrical engineering part-time at college and his apprenticeship with DH! DD Keely age 15,she is 15 what more can I say!(She is lovely though!,
Been with DH 19 years married for 16 (where is that young girl that used to be quite a rebel? ,

I work P/T in the foreign exchange at Thomas Cook.I'm hoping the euro doesn't come in for selfish reasons.....I'll be out of a job!

We are going on our 5th trip this October to Orlando.Although I'm going to Spain before that,there is no where in the world that I think can give such a brilliant family holiday.

Look forward to hearing more from others ,

[mapman]

Hi there everyone - good to be back.

I'm Steve, married to Steph and we have son Kieron (14) and daughter Verity (9) and large dog called Luca (Italian Spinone).
We live in a very large (sorry, not boasting) Victorian villa 100 yards from Paignton harbour in Sunny Torbay (Devon). We moved here from Hampshire nearly 4 yrs ago and absolutely LOVE it here.
We run our own Cartographic Agency supplying high quality tourist maps to large International Publishers. We've been in business for 15 yrs now - before that I worked at the Ordnance Survey in Southampton and the AA Carto Dept in Basingstoke.

Last december was our first trip to Orlando and it was FANTASMIC - loved it to bits - don't know when we will go back, as we have double glazing to sort first.

Great to be back on the boards.

cheers,

Mapman

[thatcats]

Hello Everybody

I'm Jenny married to Phil with 3 DD's - Emma 20, Heather 16 (doing GCSE's this year- stress!. and Amber 3.

We have four cats - Timmy, Harry, Amelia and Thomas (hence my username thatcats)

Dh works long hours for a well known virus (curing not creating!! ) software company as a quality assurance manager.

I work part time in a high school as a Drama technician. #Quite strange because I went to the same school many years ago and yes, some of the teachers that taught me are still there! #The school was featured in a documentary a couple of years ago but I managed to duck out of the way of the cameras!

Living in Luton - but hope to move to the S. West in a couple of years time.

First went to Disneyland Ca. in 1981 while I was living in the US. #Went to Orlando at the end of Jan. this year - can't wait to go back but no definite plans yet.

So good to see everyone back together .


Jenny(thatcats)

[BevS97]

Hi,

I'm Bev (33) married to Phil (39) for nearly 6 years...  we have one daughter Katie (4 1/2).

we live in North Shields, Tyne and Wear at the moment - hoping to move v. soon.

I've been to Disney a few times as a teenager (I grew up in the States),  and as a family we went  last May for the first time, and are returning again this June.

Bev

[Sue F]

OK my turn...

I'm Sue (obviously) #I'm 31 years old and have been married to Jorge for 10years. #We have a beautiful, flame haired, daughter named Rebecca who is 6. #

We live in Stockport where we run the family owned Hotel, catering for B&B, weddings, conferences and the like. #I'ts hard work and the hours are a killer but its great fun too.

We have been to Orlando 9 times in the last 8 years (Rebecca has been 5 times) #Last trip was last week with Mum & Dad and we are all very depressed now we're home.

Hoping to buy a house in Florida this year so will be returning sometime in the summer. #God, and house sale, willing.

So there you go then.....next?

Sue

[Princess Fiona R]

Hi Everyone, again...

Me Fiona, 36, normally quite sensible and an outdoorsy type, took the children to Dixie Landings for the Holiday of a lifetime in Feb 2001, and found myself addicted to a different type of holiday (not camping, sailing, climbing, skiing or France!!, #Managed to persuade Steve "To go back" as I got such good deals booking independently this year.

Married to DH Steve for nearly 14 (crikey!, years, IT consultant and great husband/father. #Not as keen on Disney.

DD1 Kate, 12, nearly a teen, now at High School!! #So this trip it was appearance that mattered!! #Can be cautious, loves sport

DD2 Laura 9, nutty rollercoaster fan, and a tomboy. #Reads all the time.

DD3 Sally, 5, rules the household, either Tigger or Eeyore. #Full of energy.

Rolo, 21 month Chocolate labrador, my exercise!!

We are lucky and live in a small town in the Cotswolds, so Orlando is very big for us country bumpkins!!

Come on everyone else.....

[Debatha]

Hi Deb signing in.

I'm 34 (just). I have one beautiful little girl Ellen who is 9, 10 on 18th March and I don't want her to go in to double figures bwwaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh...I want my baby back!

Work as a Legal Exec in Liverpool.

Deb

[Carole]

Hi all
I'm Carole (obviously) married to Stephen for about 15 years. (Lost count somewhere along the line). We have no kids but have one cat called Mackie who is my baby. Stephen is a bus driver and I work in the duty free at Birmingham Airport. We live in South Birmingham.

Popped into DLP during a trip to France to see what all this Disney palaver was about and got hooked. Went on that "once in a lifetime" holiday to Dixie Landings and have been back every year since.

[LouiseB]

Hi All,

I love these threads 'cos I am just sooo nosey!!

My name is Louise (as if you hadn't guessed!, (38) and I live with my toyboy Paul (30), who I met on the net in July 2000. When we met, Paul lived in Crawley, his parents still live there so very handy for Gatwick, and I lived near Bath, so we moved to Newbury, which was in the middle. #We have now moved a few miles down the road and across into Hampshire, where we have recently bought a brand new house. #I work as a Building Society Business Development Manager and Paul is a freelance Broadcast Engineer. #Neither of us has any children, but we do have an Oriental Havana kitten called Mia.

We are going to Disney for the first time on 22nd April 2002, which is my birthday, and Paul's birthday is the day before mine (how spooky is that?)

Anyway, enough of my drivel!

PS: Because I am really sad... here are some pics (promise you won't laugh!,. #Any chance of seeing any of yours??

http://www.geocities.com/louisembrown/page1.html

[Lyn the Pin]

(Love the smilies) ,  .  ,

Lyn here. Male and Welsh, have to tell people I'm a fella as everyone assumes I'm female, including the hospital who put me on a ladies ward once. It was sooooooooo embarrassing <img src="http://www.purple-paw.com/~disneybb/iB_html/non-cgi/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>

I'm 44, married to Elaine (39) Whoooo!! I'm in trouble now.
Live in Stafford, I work as a Tax Collector for the Inland Revenue (boo) and dw is a community peadiatrician. (hurray)
We are both committed Christians.

We have two children. Bethan is 10 and was born on 29-2-92,
and Ben is 8 on the 08/08. &nbsp;Ben is autistic.

Went to WDW in Feb 2000 for Bethan's second real birthday, and are going back for Christmas this year. Yippeee!!

[Carole]

Lovely pics Louise. I love your cat, she's beautiful.
There's a pic of me and DH on my website, if you want to see.

[BONZO]

Lyn,

I'll be in Stone on 14th / 15th March.

Can you make sure that the Potteries have enough booze in! - LOL

,

[SMAX]

Hi all,

I am Simon, 37 in 2 days time .. I am married with 2 daughters aged 6 and 9. I am an electronics engineer running a car audio and security business.

We all love Disney and are going for our forth time in April.

I love computers and the Internet. I am into astronomy and space related things, and like BONZO i enjoy a bit of liquid refreshment!!!!

[floridamum]

My turn...

I'm Christine, I live in Doncaster, South Yorkshire with DH, 3 DD's and my autistic DS...and not forgetting my dog, Toby (just don't tell him I called him a D.O.G)!

We've been to Florida 4 times (DS has been 5 times) the family's 5th trip will be in November 2002 and we're counting down the weeks already.

Bye for now <img src="http://www.purple-paw.com/~disneybb/iB_html/non-cgi/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumb'>

[Enright78]

Hi
I am Fiona, 45 yrs, DH is Mike, 50 yrs. DD is Rose, 19 and an impoverished art and photography student. I am a lecturer, Mike is a nurse.
Got hooked on Disney after visiting the building site in France that was to be DLP even before it was built!
Have been to WDW three times now, the last time on our own for a grown up (! <img src="http://www.purple-paw.com/~disneybb/iB_html/non-cgi/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':lv'> &nbsp;, _ holiday,
Cannot wait to go back, a combination of Disney and weather lures us!

[Enright78]

....oh yes, p.s. plus two mad dacshunds, Bert and Mac who love to watch me on the boards, usually sitting on my lap!

[FrancesG]

Frances here I act like I am 12 but will be 40 ( GULP ) this year . &nbsp;Married to Gary for........ages , &nbsp;We did have a little girl but she dies aged 9 weeks, so now we have FOX a totally mad Border Collie who I adore, evan when he does sit on me!

I work for Tesco and Gary for PC World

Just had our first ever trip in Feb and loved it

Frances x

[goinginapril]

Tanya here aka goinginapril!
Married for far too long to DH BLane childhood sweetheart, met when we were 15.

Two girls Helen 18ys emma 19ys, both being going through that horrible stage for about ...lets &nbsp;see...um &nbsp;oh yea 18 and 19 years.

Three cats Gizmo, george and moomin
Four Hens, diasy, sybil, rosie and buffy.

I work as a theatre Nurse. DH ceramic tiler.

Been to WDW '91 '97' 2000 and quite obviously going in April with a friend for a girly week away!

[Mazzy]

Better late than never! ,

I'm Mazzy, married for 10 years to Phil. &nbsp;Two children, DD Sam age 11 and DS Dan age 8.

We have visited WDW twice, in May 99 and October 2000. &nbsp;Should have gone for Xmas/New Year last year, but due to foot problems had to cancel - now aiming to get there THIS Xmas!

I too will be 40 this year but Phil will be 50 so I guess it makes me feel young being married to an old man! ,

I'm a housewife at the moment, Phil sells narrowboats part time and also works for the Cheshire Building Society.

[WEXFORD]

Here i be


Im Tracey 27 married to max 29 , we live in lowestoft, suffolk.

Im an accountant max is a graphic designer and part time squash coach.

No kiddies just two cats wexford(hence the user name) and baileys who are my babies.

Had our first trip to WDW last june for our honeymoon and loved it. Getting my disney fix from DLP this year going back to the world next year.


Tracey .

[bengunn]

Have only just spotted this thread, so sorry I'm late.

I am Richard, heading for my 50th Birthday this year but still feeling 30 ish &nbsp;. &nbsp;

Married to Kathy for 25 years in September &nbsp;.

Two children - DD Josie (19) who is studying History and English at Reading University and DS Sam (17) who is in the first year of A levels.

I am an electronics engineer running my own business (well 4 of us own it equally) employing 9 people. we design and manufacture stuff for other companies and have been going for 16 years now (wow is it really that long).

We went to WDW in 1992, and DLP twice since then. Finally decided that we had to go back to Florida this summer.

[DisneyBB]

Hi,

Well I am Christine married to Allen for 13 years. &nbsp;We have two daughters 8 and 1. &nbsp;We live in Wiltshire and recently moved to a great village away from town life. &nbsp;

We started going to Disney in 1989 for our honeymoon. &nbsp;Back then we didn't know many people that went to Florida, everyone laughed at us wanting to go to Disney for our honeymoon! &nbsp;Well of course they have all been now and understand our love of the place. &nbsp;

We have been a total of 8 times and are due to go back this October. &nbsp; We bought DVC in Feb 1998 and this allows us to holiday more! &nbsp;

&nbsp;.

[Defender]

Hi all

I'm Richard married to karen and have two DD's aged 7and 5

Honeymooned at Disney in 1993

Planning return trip in Aug 2003

Live in Manchester

[Kaylee]

Hello

I am Kaylee (27) married to DH Alan (29). We married at The Polynesian Resort, WDW on 1st November 2000

We live in Plymouth in Devon. #I am a civil servant and DH is a Technology Consultant.

We have 3 kitties Buzz, Millie and Simba - all aged 4 .

Next trip October 2002 staying at BWV - thanks to joining DVC as a wedding present .

Kaylee

[Mindy]

Hi all ...

I'm Mindy (42) married to Mark (39) we have one child, Cameron (9).

Mark is a computer consultant (developer) and I am at home.

We also have 2 dogs - Molly a black schnauzer and Conker a welsh terrier (looks like a small airedale).

We've been to Orlando 7 times and like Stu, prefer the theme parks rather than Disney.

Don't know when we are going back again as there are some many other places we want to go in the world. &nbsp;Every time we talk about Florida we say that we won't go back until Cameron is quite a bit older and then we book another holiday. &nbsp;Not sure, if we will do it next year or even the year after. &nbsp;We've been 3 times in just over 2 years and feel over-parked!

Mindy

[Matts Mom]

Better add our story too.

I'm Janice,49, for few more days(having two teenagers keeps me young).Married to Paul, 48 for 15 years, with two sons, Matt -who posts here-nearly 14, and Jamie 12.
&nbsp;Paul is a Community Services Manager with our local council, and I work as a CCTV operator for the council.
&nbsp;We went on our &quot;once in a lifetime holiday&quot; in 1996, and since then have been in 1998, 2000, 2001, and are going again in May this year.


&nbsp;Janice . &nbsp;. &nbsp;.

[TracyK]

Another Tracy here.
I'm fast approaching the dreaded 40. I've got one lovely son Stevie (11). &nbsp;Three hamsters Snoopy, Treelo and Hermione complete our household.
I work as a teaching assistant, all those lovely holidays .... oops did I say holidays of course I meant children.
We first went to Orlando Easter 2000 and became completely hooked. &nbsp;We've got two trips lined up for this year, can't let those AP's go to waste.
. &nbsp;
Tracy

[Goofyish]

Hi, I'm Tim &nbsp;.

I'm 38 and married to Julie, who is 35. We live in a village in Leicestershire called Barwell, about 10 miles from Leicester.
We have two DDs. Nicola 12 and Jade 8 and a cat called Bobby and a car called Pablo .
I work as a process control hardware engineer for the top control system manufacturer in the world .
I play badminton for a local club and am a rugby supporter (Leicester Tigers &nbsp;. )
DW works as a teachers assistant looking after children with learning difficulties at a local primary school. She also runs two Brownies units!

[dixie2000]

Hello, I'm Helen (41) and I am a WPO with the local council and job share (week on/week off) and I'm been married for 19 years (yikes) to Gordon (45) who is a wellservices supervisor and sometimes works offshore. &nbsp;We have lived in Aberdeen for 21 years, but come from Thurso, up at the very north of Scotland!

We have two children Karen (17) and Gavin (15) and a fluffy dog, she is a lowchen, called Breagh! &nbsp;We first went to Florida, probably like most of us, for a once in a lifetime holiday in 1997 and have been back three times since!! &nbsp;I am an addict and would LOVE to go back but my husband is not quite so addicted &nbsp;.

I know I know I can come here though and the DIS!

Helen

[Nick the Cat]

Hi I'm another Christine (there seems to be alot of us) married for 18 years to Jack. DS David 14 &nbsp;and DD Helen 10. Also have a cat called ... you've guessed it ... Nick.
Went for once in a lifetime holiday in 1996 and have been back in 2000 and 2001. We are now planning to go back for last big holiday with the kids in August 2003.

[theFatman]

bumped up for our new members

[Claire44]

Claire married to John for 21 years daughter Michelle 18 and son Steven 10. We live in Derbyshire and are#planning our 4th trip to Orlando although Michelle has only been the first time and believe it or not didn't enjoy it so she now goes to Spain with her pals instead.

Myself, John and Steven have got the Disney bug though.

[chunkster20uk]

Hi, I'm Mark, 30 single with no DDs or DSs and live in Reading, where I work as a Software Support Engineer.

I have been to Orlando twice, the last time being October for my 30th Birthday with a group of friends, I love it.

Talk to all soon

Mark

(ps I hope that did seem like a lonely hearts column)

[Anita]

LOL &nbsp;. Mark I have a couple of spare DS's if you want then

[ANGEL]

Hi Mark .
....or one DD here if you like!! &nbsp;. (love her to bits really)

[chunkster20uk]

Thanks for the offers girls, but I think I might be able to cope on my own. Also I have hands full when I look after my 3 year old half sister and my 2 year old nephew.

[ANGEL]

oh well, worth a try! .

[shamu]

Hi I'm John #.

I'm fifty five going on twenty five married to my DW Frances, we have been married for twenty five years. We live in Folkestone in Kent, no DD's or DS's but we have do have two gorgeous English Springer Spaniels Poppy and Barney who are our surrogate children. I work in I.T (Systems Admin Manager) and Frances has her own business.

We have been going to Florida for five years now and can't even contemplate going anywhere else, in fact we would dearly love to live there.

Catch you all soon - have a good one !

/John

[Hamther]

<img src="http://www.disneybb.co.uk/iB_html/non-cgi/non-cgi/emoticons/wv.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':wvsm'>
Sorry I'm a bit late to this - but I just found you all again!

I am Jackie - what's that got to do with Hamther I hear you ask? Well, that name was coined by a pal of mine in the US when I was pregnant. I told her that if I had a boy, he would be Hamish, if a girl, Heather. So she nicknamed the bump &quot;Hamther&quot;.... <img src="http://www.disneybb.co.uk/iB_html/non-cgi/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':roll'> &nbsp;At least I can be pretty sure it won't be in use when I register on sites!
Anyway I am from Edinburgh, I am 38, married to Brian and we have a 3, soon to be 4 yr old son....Hamish

Brian is an IT manager looking after all the schools in Edinburgh and I manage customer databases for a life/pensions company.

We first went to WDW in 92 on our honeymoon and went every year until Hamish was born. We had a gap for 3 years and then went last May for 3 fab weeks with my m&amp;d.
Unfortunately, this years trip was cancelled as we decided to extend our house and can't afford to do both. <img src="http://www.disneybb.co.uk/iB_html/non-cgi/non-cgi/emoticons/musicboohoo.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':smviolin'>
We'll be back though!!


. &nbsp;.

[HolyCow]

Thanks for bumping this thread Fatman. Missed it first time round.
I'm Sian (44), just separated from husband after 22 years and still living in the same house (!!. until my house purchase goes through in a couple of weeks (trying to sound positive). I have 2 daughters, Ellie 16 and Pip 15 and 2 sons Will 12 and Robin 9. First trip to WDW last December and next trip booked for myself and boys next December.
I'm a relatively recent convert to Disney - I think it's a symptom of mid-life crisis. I even bought 3 soft toys last week and I have never done that in my life!
I am also a Christian - don't ask me how that fits with being separated, I haven't worked that one out yet.

[GARY & HELEN]

Hi, all,

I'm Helen, married to Gary for 8 years this September, we have 2 daughters, Nicole 16, and Chloe 14, ( daughters from my first marriage,) &nbsp;we have been to Florida twice, and are going back for christmas this year, cant wait!.
We are totally addicted to florida, and we are now constantly broke because of our addiction, but very, very happy.

HELEN
.

[panpant]

Hi,

I'm Greg, 33 and still single but hoping that will change if I can convince my love to marry me (fingers crossed).

Work as a Systems Administrator for a large Government Agency and have been to Florida 8 times but still can't get enough of the place.

Usually travel with Father, in fact going again this April.

Greg

. &nbsp;.

[Allin]

Well,
My name is Alan(44) and married to Linda (41) for 25 years next year.We have 5 grown up children and two Grandchildren.I am a Firefighter and Lin is a Clinical Support Worker.We have been to Disney twice and are returning again in October.We live in Essex near to Lakeside.
Thats All Folks !!!!
Alan

[Mickeyetta]

Hello All!
I'm Helena, and Live in West London. Not married yet but have a wonderful boyfriend of nearly 18 Months - Simon.

We both work in the Engineering department, at Heathrow Airport (So any airport type questions, just ask!.... And yes us female engineers are very few and far between but somebody's gotta give them men a run for thier money!!!!!

Simon and I went on our first trip to WDW last November, stayed at Fort Wilderness, and have definitely go the disney/florida bug now!! Plan to go back but not sure when!

And can i just say how nice it is to find such a friendly bunch of people who are just as Disney MAD as I am!!!!!

Miackeyetta .

[Anita]

Hello and Welcome
Alan and Mickeyetta great to have you on board &nbsp;.
Have fun &nbsp;.

[Pip]

Hello, just found you all. I am Pip (29) married to Craig (30). &nbsp;We live in Southsea, Hants with our 3 children Jack (5) Freya (4) and Riley (1 in May). We are going on our first trip to WDW in 55 days, yipeeeee! 54 days from now we will be wandering around MK full up fom breakfast at Cindy's. I don't know how I am going to get through the next 55 days.......

Pip x &nbsp;.

[Anita]

Hi Pip and Welcome
.
only 54 days and counting &nbsp;.
Have fun &nbsp;.

[Eeyorefan]

Hello everyone, .
My name is Audrey(34)
DH William(40)
DD Jamie-Leigh(15)
DD Jade-Kareen(10)
Daft Dog Hunny(4)

Just found you!
Married, live in NE Scotland, &nbsp;. DH is a fisherman and i'm an entertainments officer for the elderly.
Our firat trip to WDW was 1999 Oct and we're going back 1 week from today WOO HOO!

Audrey x

[CarolynU]

I am Carolyn ( very late 40's ) and I am a teacher. My husband is Roger and he is a Customs and Excise Officer. We have been married for 26years. Coincidentally we, like Shamu &nbsp;from these boards,also live in Folkestone in Kent! &nbsp;We have a DD (19yrs) Rebecca, who is a dance teacher, and a DS Simon (18yrs) who is taking a gap year before uni. and is off to WDW to work as a cast member at Epcot!!!!! My DD's boyfriend John also lives with us and is a Disney convert. We always holiday together at Orlando and try to go at least 2-3 times per year.

[T3]

Hello

I am Karen, married to Lee (13 years tomorrow!!. with one totally gorgeous daughter Carolyn aged 10. The rest of our family are two cats...Meg and Jas.
We are all Disney mad...have done DLP 6 times and WDW 3 times and are hoping to soon become DVC members.

Karen

[ANGEL]

Nice to see you all here! .

[Profdsny]

Hello
I'm Joe,
The unofficial member, since I'm American.
But, anywho,
I'm married to the lovely Patricia, 25 years this summer
We have 4 children:
Julie, 21
Tim, 17
Terry 13 and
Emily 9
Also a rabbit at this point, Foo Foo.
We live in Chicago, and I've with the police department 30 years in October. I also write mystery books.
We've been to WDW countless times, but have the advantage over you in that we can drive there.
I/We've been to London 7 or 8 times also, and are planning a semi-grand tour this June of Ireland, London, and Paris.
I enjoy being with this group, but can't figure out what the heck happened to loging in. Never had as much trouble as I did today. Oh well.
I look forward to meeting a bunch of you in June.

[floridamum]

Welcome Maureen all the way from Canada.
Nice to hear from you,have fun on the boards, do join in when you can.

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[thatcats]

Hello and welcome to you all - Joe you are not 'unofficial' - if you are registered, you are one of us - if you want to be that is! &nbsp; . &nbsp;. &nbsp;. &nbsp;.

[SandraM]

I'm Sandra (background in banking and stockbroking, spent a year working on Wall St in the early 80's), married for 15 years to Alan (he works on movies and commercials as a focus puller).
Have 2 children, daughter Emma is 14, son Jay is 12. We brought them to Orlando for the first time last July/August 2001 and they ADORED it. &nbsp;However, it cost us so much I don't know when we'll be back again. &nbsp;It was our first trip back since our honeymoon in early 1987, and things had really changed. &nbsp;I'd had one brief trip with my Mum previous to that.
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[floridamum]

Welcome to the D.I.B.B. Sandra, nice to hear from you.

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[crumblesmum]

Hi all
Glad to of found you all &nbsp;.

I'm Karen (and old enough), I'm a Sport development Officer with the local council. I live with my partner Stu who works for Post Office and is an avid Wolves supporter &nbsp; . and my 17yr old DD Kyleigh who is doing her A-levels. Oh yeah - there's Crumble the cat too.
I love everything Dis, but love the Universal Parks/ Seaworld equally. And all the lovely food and cocktails at TGI's etc, etc,etc
My 5th trip this year, Stu's 2nd, DD refuses to come this year, but say's that when she gets married (in the distant future -i hope) It will be at WDW with Minnie and Mickey!
Ex husband will be paying for that .

[Loopy Laura]

Hi everybody, .
Im laura, My parents are Nikki &amp; Panic Im 13, 14 in june and we've been to florida 3 times and i cant wait till we go again in 3 weeks time!!! I cant wait!!!#.
i decided to join after helping my mum the other day my favorite part is the trip reports ithink i'll write one after our next trip! We live in Rotherham S.yorks and im in year 9 at school and get way to much homwork!!!
oh well! c u soon #
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#Loopy Laura .

[floridamum]

Hello Loopy Laura, welcome to the DIBB, have fun posting.

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[ANGEL]

Hi there Laura (love your avatar btw) .

My DD Becky (alias Kittie on the boards) was 14 last week so is also in Yr 9 and hates school and the homework! .

Welcome! Have fun in Florida! .

[Anita]

Hello and Welcome all &nbsp;.
great to have you aboard
Have Fun &nbsp;.

[Pete the DISney nut]

Greetings one and all,

I'm Pete, my DG is Tracy. &nbsp;I am 34 and Tracy is 33. &nbsp;We both work for highly unpopular companies - which will not be disclosed here.

We both love our Florida hols and we are arranging to go back in November next year to see the Christmas decorations and basically get away from the rain and the snow - even though to do that i think we would have to move over there permanently. . &nbsp;.

It is lovely to be here and thanks to Bev for pointing me in the right direction. &nbsp;Cheers me dear and will speak to you soon

Pete

[Anita]

Welcome Pete and Tracy
It's great to see you again
Have Fun &nbsp;.

[Simon&Kim]

Hello everyone!! .

I'm Kim (31) Medical Secretary for local hospital, then there's partner Simon Business Manager for a big big corporation (31 in May) and DD Jordan (11 in Aug) who is completely dolphin and Buffy mad. &nbsp;We live in Warwickshire.

We are going to Orlando in Oct 02 for the first time and sooooo looking forward to it.

Can't wait. . &nbsp;.

Kim

[Chris]

. Hello
Sorry to be late

Chris (me) 34 - GP (overworked hence not too many posts)
DW Allison 34 - full time mum, occasional GP
DD1 Jennifer 8 going on 18 - coaster addict - spent most of 5th birthday on TOT and 8th birthday on Kraken
DD2 Charlotte - 7 - mini-coaster addict or more specifically &quot;Little Unicorn&quot; in IOA
DD (dog) Daisy - cavalier king Charles, daft &amp; always likes be centre attention.

6 trips since 1991, joined DVC last Summer, hence 2 trips planned this year - will probably then need a break

Off to HRH in less than 4 months (not that I,m counting . )

[*Flower*]

Hi Everyone-

So glad to see you all again- thanks Stu for pointing the way..

I'm Kris (short for Kristine), married to DH Larry for almost 29 years (he just booked us into V &amp; A's for our anniversary dinner).
We have no children, but my brothers and sisters have 11 between them.
Of course the bad news is that we're a 6 1/2 to 7 hour drive from Orlando, so we take a weekend off once a month to go to WDW and decompress from our jobs. DH is a field engineer for a government contractor (after 28 years in the Navy), and I work for the same company in a less important capacity.

Our next trip to Disney is in three weeks.....

Thanks for having me. .

[Mushu]

I haven't replied! .

I'm Theresa, aged 35. Married to Graham, aged 42 for 16 years (in Sept). We have one wonderful daughter Dana, (loves Rock 'n' Roller, Tower of Terror and working up to Kracken) who will be 7 in July and a Birman cat called Theo.

I am a Business Analyst and Graham is a bricklayer. We have lived in Luton for the last 15 years, orginally being from Morecambe and Lancaster. We hope to move out of Luton in the next year or so, but I think that depends on Florida!

Our first trip to Florida was April 2000, we have been to Disneyland Paris twice and Orlando again December 2001 and booked for December 2003.

[PeterR]

Hi &nbsp; &nbsp;

I'm Peter (approaching the big 4 0 in July), work as a manager in an IT recruitment agency running a team of consultants. Married to Jean who works as a special needs assistant at the local primary school in Redhill, Surrey.

3 children, Chris (12), Adam (9) &amp; Emma (7).

Been to WDW twice in 1988 &amp; 2000 &amp; have just booked for Aug 2003 which seems toooooooooooooo far away at the moment! &nbsp;

Peter R

[coxan56]

Hi everyone,

I to must have missed this but here goes. name is ann (57) married to Keith (60) we have 2 daughters, and four grandchildren, Sam 16, Joe 13, Emily 9 and Isabel 5

I work in Admin for the largest DIY store, and Keith is a Site Manager.

We have been to Disney twice before, but are going again in Oct with our daugther and 2 grandaughts.

We have 2 staffordshire bull terriers Kim and Flynn.

And we live about 5 mins from the sea in Llandudno, though dont see much of it &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

ANNIE (chose that because there was already an Ann on board)

[eeyore2]

My name is Barbara and i'm 38 married to Brian 38 for 17yrs on June 15th.
We have 3 great kids Hayley 15, Lawrence 12 and Amy 11.
We live in Stevenage , Brian is a manager in a car factory in Luton and i am a childminder ( i have 5 extra kids some days!!..

We went to WDW in 1998 for a once in a lifetime trip .
Got hooked went back in 2000 and are going again on May24th
YEHHHHHHHH!!! .

[minnieme]

hi everyone, the name's margaret (37) married to alan (38) for 13 - 14 years in august and will celebrate anniversary in florida so plan on doing something special this year. have a 12 year old son also allan and we are all looking forward to our next holiday to orlando aug 22nd-sept 5th, this will be our 3rd hol there last one was april 2000 so this one is not coming quick enough as i am totally addicted to florida and now iv'e found these boards it just brings the whole thing alot closer, so keep up all the excellent tips thanks
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[SpottyDog]

Hello, I'm Dave (44 - ah think) , Valerie (not goin there) , Gary (15 this month) and Julie (12 3/4).

We've had three great trips to Orlando- All Star Music each time and have always travelled in March as the climate and crowds suit us best.

V's plannin to go twice next year but which young'un she's sellin hasn't been decided yet!

Re work- me background is bankin and insurance but now I do summat totally different (don't ask!.. V still works for the bank which is where we met (ahhh #. ). Gaz has a high powered job with his local newsagent and is currently earnin more than me! Julie just spends whatever any of us make.

Although not postin, I've always been here lurkin and makin sure yer all gettin along ok. Been a bit too busy all round but will be chippin in every now and then from now on.

Hope to see loads of yer at South Shields in July.

[Pete the DISney nut]

hi everybody,

My name is Pete and I am a DIBBoholic! &nbsp;Contrary to my user name. &nbsp;My long suffering other half is Tracy.

We have no kids (yet)or pets - just the two of us and we are relative newbies to visiting WDW and you may well have read my Trip Reports which I am working on Part 11 as you are reading this.

We live in a little village called Cramlington (well, someone has to) and we often eat out (we love our food!. &nbsp;

We both have highly unpopular jobs - which will not be mentioned here - and work full time. &nbsp;

Hello to all my friends

Love to all

Pete

[jules]

thanks for bumping this up - it's nice to try and get to know everyone.... at least I'll try to remember. Maybe I can keep accessing it to get a bit better acquainted with you all.

Julie here - married to DH John for last 4 years but we've been together for 16 years!!! DH turned 35 today - I'm still 34 &nbsp;.

We've been going to Florida every year (but one) since 1989. We skipped the year we got married and instead went to Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort and got married on the beach. We're DVC members and our home resort is OKW - we just love it!!

No kiddies - just DH . &nbsp;and our wee George (ginger and white moggie!!. He adopted us when we moved into our house and we've looked after him ever since.

Whoops - didn't intend for that to be so long. Sorry !! .

Nice to meet you all.

Jules .

[Zarini]

. HI All

Georgie here, I live with my Mike my partner for 8 years in Romford Essex. I have three chidren Gareth 23, Leanne 19 and Sophie 6. . Yes a real shock to the system, but a lovely one. We have our first Florida hoilday booked for November 2002. A real family event. I'm so excited!!!

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[Hellie]

Hi everyone,

I am sooooo nosey and love reading what everyone does, here goes ...

I'm Helen (33) and partner Gary 37 today, we have been together for 13 years and have no plans to marry and we don't live together (why spoil a good thing!!. . I prefer it this way as I get loads of pressies and nice holidays. #I live at home with my Mum and my minature Yorkshire Terrier Dylan - who is very cute! #

We have been to WDW five times and are going again in September. I am completely addicted to WDW and America, (and getting addicted to the DIBB) wish I could live there (Gary's brother lives in NYC, maybe I am holding out to marry him!.. #

The first time we went to WDW I was just amazed and go back as often as I can (inbetween visiting other cities in America). #It is true what they say about it being the happiest place on earth, my Dad died in 99 and as a sort of pick me/surprise up Gary booked for us to go and you really can forget all your heartache whilst you are there. #

I work as a secretary for a firm of Chartered Surveyors in Liverpool and Gary works for a housing company.

Nice meeting you all.


Helen # .

[keith&carol]

Hi Everyone,Finally got back to posting again and trying to catch up.
I'm Carol(56) married to Keith(59) for almost 40 years.
We have 3 DDs &amp; 4 Grandchildren, James 17, Becca 14, Naomi also14 and Ben (11).
We are ex-Hoteliers. I can't work now because of health problems but we are still carers for a young woman who we used to foster &amp; who still lives with us .
We have an elderly Jack Russel called Daisy &amp; a fluffy ginger Tomcat called Max.
We have been Disney fans for years now and love visiting the U.S.
Our next trip is in Sept to Washington DC &amp; Virginia (Ruby Wedding gift to ourselves) then we will be in Florida in Nov. with the last 3 days in Orlando but still trying to decide which Hotel to book. Any suggestions?

[Anne]

Bumping again for new members .

Dave, Stu and Deano- is there any chance this could be pinned to the top of the CB Board, and all the bumps taken off.

Just think its good for all the new members, then we all know who we are &quot;talking to&quot;.

[thatcats]

Great idea Anne as it's such a good thread. #.
It's nice for new members to introduce themselves and to see a bit more about who the other members are on the boards.

[SMAX]

Come on all you new members - let us know all about you .

[2disneywego]

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Hi,
I'm a total newbie to this board and just joined the US DIS board today. &nbsp;My name is Carolyn and I live in Vermont with my DH Robert of 6 years. &nbsp;I'm 36 and he's 31. &nbsp;We're going back to WDW in October for our 2nd visit and are looking forward to it. &nbsp;
Hope US visitors are welcome here too.
Thanks for having me.
Carolyn

[thatcats]

Hi Carolyn . #.

Good to see you on the boards. .

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Of course you are - #very big welcome to you. .

[Emma]

Ok here goes.....

I'm 13, daughter of Stu and Theresa
Have one really annoying little sister (Lisa, 9)
Live in the West Midlands area.......

Ok, I think my dad (Stu) said most of this in his reply, so you'll know who I am...... # #.

[Charlton Girl]

I'm called Alexandra and I'm 9 years old now.

I love sports. I'm a real outdoor girl?

[Emma]

Hi Everyone! &nbsp;. &nbsp; .

[ANGEL]

I LOVE your Tinkerbell picture Emma! .

Welcome to all of you! .

[Emma]

Thanks Angel &nbsp;.

Here it is again............. &nbsp;.

[addicted to disney]

Hi everyone
We are Graham & Lyn, married 20 years with four children (3DS, 1DD) 23,14,9 & 16. We live near Chester , just over the N Wales border. I work for a large Multinational and Lyn works in a local hotel. Disney fixation began in 1999 with a supposed one off visit , now planning 3rd visit in Spring 2003.

[BONZO]

Hi Folks!


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I know that feeling only too well - don't be strangers!

[shamu]

Hi Everyone #. #
One of the last as always !

John married to DW Frances - 25 years in October - No children but we have two English Springer Spaniels whom we adore. We live in Folkestone, Kent and have been going to Florida for about six years now and each time we find it harder to come back and settle down - ONE DAY !!!

Nice to know y'all - have a good one !

/J

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[CuteHolly]

Hello everybody _.
I am nine years old my mum is Amazing-Grace
I have tree brothers mike = 18
Marc = 15 Jordan = 12
I live in gloucestermy hobbies are football
table tennis my favourite holiday is WDW !!!! _ .

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Ok here is an update:

Hi my name is Holly :) I'm sporty, Man Utd are my fave!
I have 3 brothers
Mike - 20
Marc - 17
Jord - 14
Me - 12 (it was my birthday yesterday!)

My mum is Amazing-Grace!


Holly..........:)

[jue]

I'm a little late adding myself here ,
Well here goes
I'm Julie,I'm 35 and work full time at our local Hospital
My DH (Paul ) also known on the board as Jue's Hubby is 39 (Old codger) he's an electrician. We have 2 fantastic kids, Nicola (aka USA Here I Come) age 14 and Luke age 10 (not a disney nut like the rest of us) We've been married 17 years Next Sunday, and have been to disney WDW only the once in 1999 and go again in October (can't wait) . &nbsp;.
The only pet we have is a hamster called Gizmo, he's very sweet.

[dag]

Hello and thanks to everyone for your greetings.
I'm absolutely delighted to find i'm number 300.
I'm 42 and work in the freight distribution business.
My wife Sally is a nurse and we have two kids, Jade 9,
and Tim 6.
Sally and i first went to Florida about 10 years ago. I phoned Portland for a £99 cheapie to Austria only to find it had gone.
Instead got 1 week fly-drive and hotel (Best Western Maingate East) for £109 each leaving the following morning. Made all the usual mistakes ie. paid for the car insurance at the desk, bought daily disney passes at the gate, oh and not to mention i actually thought that WDW was in Miami and thats where we were heading.
Since then i'm a confirmed DIYer. We have been for the last three years and usually go towards the end of December for 10-14 days.
1999 Econolodge Hawaiin Maingate, Virgin, Interamerican.
2000 Westridge Villa, BA/US Air, Holidayautos.
2001 Florida Pines Villa, Delta, Holidayautos.

This Year ? The kids have asked if they can go to Butlins


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[ANGEL]

lol at the Butlins idea! . Welcome! .

[Amazing-Grace]

Nice to meet you, surely your name isn't dag . &nbsp;.

[dag]

No Amazing, you're right. Long story short. when registering for forums and stuff i always find my real name (Tom) is gone, so i used "dag" or if it requires more letters "dagbladet", which if anybody is still reading is a Norwegian newspaper which i happened to be reading when i had to think of a name. To save having dozens of different usernames for the various sites i just use dag...or dagbladet.

Thats it now you all think i'm daft dont you ? .

[Anne]

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Don't think you're daft Tom - hope you feel really at home with us mad lot on here . &nbsp;.

[SMAX]

<span style='font-size:22pt;line-height:100%'>Thats a lovely welcome isn't it!!!!!!!</span>

[Amazing-Grace]

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[dag]

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Amazing, where did your post go ? Did you take it off or was it knicked by a MOD ?

[Amazing-Grace]

Not at all Tom, I thought twice and didn't want to appear too cheeky/rude, so I thought better of it and deleted it myself ,

After all Tom..............We've only just met, didn't want to seem too forward..LOL! #. #. #.

[BONZO]

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Never stopped you before! - LOL

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Never stopped you before! - LOL

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[dag]

Amazing, just be yourself and you'll do for me

[Amazing-Grace]

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[Shardeblil]

Hello
We have just been told about this website and we had to join up straight away, so here we are

Brian and Lil have been together for 15 years 2 children, girl 12 and boy 10, we have a westie called Hercules, a cat called Minnie and a bird called Jasper (from Dalmations)

Our house is filled with Disney in every room (it was ok when the children were younger but now they are getting their own tastes and I don't get to put too many Disney things in their rooms).

We loved Disney before we went and when we did the first time was magical and we have a real bug for it now.

We went for the first time in 1998, then went back 6 months later, the following March for Mother-in-Law's 80th Birthday (she loved every minute of it), then in 2000 when we bought our home in Oak Island Cove, which is one of the closest to Disney's Maingate, (it was the closest we could get rather than trying to move in, if I could I would) then back later in 2000 for completion and saw the Christmas parades (which were fantastic) since then due to personal problems haven't been able to get back but are hoping to go next year:jump:

People think we are mad but we love Disney and everything to do with it

I am so pleased that we have found this site to share with other Disney lovers!!

Brian and Lil

[ANGEL]

nice to have you with us! You lucky things having a home so close to Disney!:jump: :angel:

[BONZO]

I am from the land down Under, Australia, and a very nice person pit me onto this site!

He he he - we are all nice here!


Love to get to Australia one of these days - whereabouts do you live?

[Amazing-Grace]

Originally posted by BONZO
He he he - we are all nice here!
I am the nicest though!!!:jump:

[BONZO]

I am the nicest though!!!


Dream on girl! - LOL


(Don't mention the Spinach! :rolleyes: )

[i love leeds]

Hi everyone
I'm, i love leeds and I'm ds of nikki and panic :stupid:
looking forward to hearing everything on the boards.
:happy: :happy: :happy:
see ya

[USA Here I Come]

Im Nicola or Nicky, whatever u wana call me. I live in yorkshire and am fourteen years old. My parents are Jue and Jue's hubby and my lil bro is Luke age ten or superboy101 on the boards (but hes not a regular like me!) I am under previlaged unlike most people my age as I dont have any pets, well I do sort of my bro has a hamster called Gizmo and I have a couple of seamonkeys but thats it, I have nagged my mum and dad for ages and we have managed to settle on some goldfish-oh well better than nothing I suppose! :jump: :jump: :jump:

[jue]

Nic....... under privalidged indeed...... just because you've no pets...cheeky....cheeky.
Just you be careful I could give your plane ticket away you know:D

[ANGEL]

hi kim, hope these baords help you to get planning for the next one!:D :angel:

[Clarey]

Hi Im Clare. I have one son James 8.1/2years and we live in North Devon. We went to Orlando last year and enjoyed every minute of it. I know Ive been posting for a couple of weeks but I forgot to add myself to the list:D

[nutsydownunder]

Hi ya:wavey: :wave:

I'm Nutsy ( Auriel) marreid to DH Bob & have two boys Jadyn 14 & Lachlan 13.

We live in Bracken Ridge a north eastern suburb of Brisbane the capital city of sunny Queensland.,Down Under!!:D

[Amazing-Grace]

Well, you'll be posting when we're all in bed Auriel....LOL!
Welcome to the Dibb.....Lovely to see you:wave:

[nutsydownunder]

Yeah Sam, that's the bummer of it all..........................:(

But never the less it's still fun.:D

[Debbie]

Hi, I'm Debbie, DH Bill, DS Jon 21 in june, DD 15 in september. I am a hairdresser, have own Salon, Went to WDW for the first time in May 02 with all my familly, there was 14 of us, hope to go back soon. We live in Erith Kent.

[Amazing-Grace]

Hello Debbie....Nice to meet you!! :jump:

[Stu]

Hi Debbie,
see we now have a DIBB Hairdresser, can we have DIBB Discounts :D

So was your first trip to WDW supposed to be a once in a lifetime and when do you plan on returning?

[floridamum]

:jump: Hi Debbie :jump:

Welcome to the Dibb :jump:

[ANGEL]

welcome Debbie!:angel:

[BONZO]

Hi Debbie!


Do you know Northumberland Heath?

[tiggr]

:p: Hi Tiggr here, I'm Heather 43, married to paul 43 andhave one dd aged 16 and a ds 13. Living in N Ireland. I'm a playgroup leader which keeps me young at heart and up to date with all the latest disney releases! Been to Orlando three times and saving to go back next year. Apart from the first visit May 1993, we have gone in the school holidays July 2000 and July 2002. Next year might be the last as a family as my DD will be celebrating her 18th in Orlando. Celebrated her 16th last year at the Crystal Palace.DS wants to know when we can go to celebrate his birthday. Look at the boards ar least once a day to get my Disney fix!!! Keep up the good work.

[Fantasia Sam]

Just wanted to add myself to this great meet and greet thread.

My name is Sam, short for Samantha and I live with my DBF Paul in Barking, Essex. He's an original Essex boy and I just moved here for love. We both love WDW and had visited Orlando many times with our previous partners so it was bound to be love :heart: !!

We're off to Disneyland (1st time for me) in March and then back to WDW in May and December with my first Disney cruise in May which I can't wait for.

[rachellay]

Hi my names Rachel, married to Steve for 2 years in June, although been together for 8 years(got married in Cypress Gardens), have a 6 year old son Connor who has ADHD so a bit of a handful but wouldnt be without him!!

We live in Folkestone, Kent and I work for a well known holiday extras company that you have all been very nice about on this great site, we are going back to Florida on June 16th with in-laws and sister and husband, CANT WAIT!!!

[Amazing-Grace]

Hi Rachel...........Nice to meet you;)

[ANGEL]

hi there Rachel!:D

[Cinders Mum]

Hi

I am Val, and I've been married to Spike for 9 years. We have our own fab little Cinderella Teri who is almost 7, again another one who is 7 going on 17.

We have been to Florida 3 times already, the first when T was 1yr old and then Oct'01, Oct'02 and we're going back for Christmas this year.... it's just too addictive....

I am a self employed Travel Counsellor which is fab.. great to be away from the restrictions of selling on the High Street.

[ANGEL]

Hi Val & welcome!:D :angel:

[LauraC]

Hello Everyone

New here so I thought I'd join in!

I'm Laura and I work in event management. Married to John (Oct 2001 in Cypress Gardens) and no children (yet).

Looking forward to going back to Florida in November (hopefully) and have found this site v.helpful so far!!

Laura
:D

[DisneyFan]

Hello everyone!
Thought I'd join in here ...
I'm 16 years old and in August I'll be visiting Orlando with my mum, dad and brother. It'll be our last family holiday together as my brother is 21 years old (he still tags along with us!!)
We've been to Orlando 3 times before (1997,2000,2001) and visited New York last year. I absolutely love America and am very excited about visiting in 5 months time. :cool:
I'll be taking my GCSE exams in a couple of months so the holiday is something to look forward to when I'm doing all my revision:zzz: :D

[ANGEL]

good to see you on here!:D good luck with the exams! Its good to have something nice to look forward to after them isn't it?:wink
:angel:

[edwardsfamily]

Thought it would be nice to introduce our family.

I am Mel aged 32 and an administrator for a fashion company.

DH is 37 and is a civil servant

We have 4 (sometimes adorable) children

DS1 - Michael 11 - Is football mad, as well as starting that lovely teenage phase.

DD2 - Paige 9 - Is a football mad tomboy, and her other passion in life is to annoy DD3.

DD3 - Lauren 9 - Is a proper little girl into clothes, makeup and shoes, her only passion is to annoy DD2.

DS4 - Mason 5 - He is the baby (though he hates being told that) is a happy go lucky little fella that doesnt involve himself in the others constant bickering!!!! His passion is Buzz Lightyear.

We had a family holiday to WDW in Nov 2002 and loved it so much we have saved to go again on 7th Nov.

We all live in Dartford, Kent.

[Stu]

Welcome to theDIBB Mel, and your Family.

[Big G]

Hi folks im Graeme (34) married to Lynn (34) with a son Michael (14). We stay in a town called Inverurie which is about 15 miles from Aberdeen. We have just booked our third trip to Orlando. Back in May 98 we stayed in the All Star Music Resort..superb!. In March 2001 we rented a villa in Indian Ridge Oaks, again superb!!


Cheers :beer:

Big G

[Amazing-Grace]

Hi Graeme, welcome to the Dibb:wave:

[ANGEL]

Hi Mel & family......and Graeme & family!:jump:

welcome to the DIBB, have fun!:angel:

[Dazzle]

Hello all,

I am Darryl (43 going on 23), Account Manager for a soft furnishings company covering the South of England but feels like the whole of Europe.

DW Annie (Mrs Dazzle) very old, Press Officer possibly thinking of going back to work after redundancy.

DD Katie (Brat aged - between 0 and leaving home)

Been to Florida for the last 4 years but having a rest this year. Booked a week in St Lucia in May and two weeks skiing and possibly Disney California for Christmas and the New Year.

Gooner (Arsenal supporter)and cricketer even at my age, and very occasional imbiber of alcoholic beverages.

TTFN:zzz:

[ANGEL]

Originally posted by Dazzle

Gooner (Arsenal supporter)


............not to worry Darryl, we won't hold that against you!:wink :wink

[pooh's gal]

Hi everyone, as you can probably tell, Winnie the Pooh is my hero. I'm aka Val and live in the highlands of Scotland, having moved from the south east of England last year when I retired from work in the city. Have been to WDW for the last 5 years except for last year when holidays went on hold because of the move. Now going in October this year to the Beach Club having booked last May. There are 3 of us going, DD, DGD and myself. Granddaughter is 9 coming on 20 but totally in love with Disney. Really looking forward to staying at Beach Club, have stayed at Wilderness Lodge, Caribbean Beach and Coronado Springs which were all absolutely lovely and once off site which although wonderful, didn't have the magic of WDW.

[Amazing-Grace]

Hiya Val.....hope we can help you out with any questions and with your Disney experience I bet you'll be helping us;)

[ANGEL]

Hiya Val:D welcome!

We're off to stay in WL in May too, any advice?:angel:

[Bunny Girl]

Hello i'm laura - Youngest DD of Bonzo and AlisonB.


:jump:

[ANGEL]

Hi Laura....love your puppet!:D
Looking forward to seeing you again in 2 weeks:)

[CuteHolly]

tomorrow Angel send us a pic okay ???

[tigger]

hi

im lisa
I am the yougest DD of stu

[Bozza]

Hello - very glad to have found this board. I'm Darren, 31 from Sussex. I still say I'm from Sussex despite the fact I moved to North Somerset about 3 years ago, as I still spend a lot of weekends in Sussex - mainly because the 3 Fs are there - family, friends and football (I'm a Brighton season ticket holder).

I'm married to Suzie, and we have a 7 month old daughter - Madison.

I first went to WDW when I was 16 or so. It was a family trip with my parents and sister. We spent 3 weeks in Florida - 2 weeks doing the parks and we were based at the Holiday Inn on I-drive. We then spent a beachy week in Clearwater.

Since then I have visited Florida 5 or 6 times - all, it has to be said, with different girlfriends. Because of this, on my last trip to Florida - in 2000 I think, Suzie (who was my girlfriend at the time) was not overly keen to visit WDW. I kinda understood what she was saying, but I convinced her to take in AK, since I hadn't been there before (because it had not been there before!)

Being a Dad now means I can't wait to see the magic of WDW in the eyes of my daughter and I'm toying with the idea of taking her for the first time later this year - maybe October/November. I've never stayed on Disney property before and I hope to do so - making the Disney magic a 24 hour experience for the first time.

[Jan]

Hi Darren, glad to have you on board. Enjoy. :D

[ANGEL]

Nice to 'meet' you Darren!:)

[mand]

Hi Mandy is the name (in case you hadn't guessed!!)

Married to Ray, have 2 teenagers DS 16 and DD 14 off to WDW August 2003. First visit was 1996, second visit 2000. Love it to bits can't wait to visit again. My sister, brother in law and twin 6 year old nieces are coming with us this time, it's the first tme they have been so they are in for a treat.

Who's next? this is a great thread!!:thumbup:
:beer2:

[Stu]

Hi Darren and Mandy
Welcome to the DIBB and I hope you'll find us a friendly bunch.

[PoohBears#1fan]

Hi,

Just been sent in the direction of these boards today :)

I'm Jo 32, ex-nurse and have been running a jewellery franchise since DD started school 3 years ago.

DH Simon 34, claims he's not a computer salesman, but we all know better.

We have 2 wonderful children...

DD Rachel almost 8, has been to Florida 3 times and is rather fond of it ;-)

DS Zak almost 7 months, he's only been the once but loved it none the less and can't wait to go back.

Not to forget our much loved felines, Zatasha & Taslan (Tasha & Taz for short, or if you'd like their full titles, they're Zatasha Anvia & Sashova Taslan - hence the shortened names!) 2 Russian Blue, spoilt rotton cats.

I've been to Orlando 4 times and am totally obsessed. We're also DVC members since last year.

Look forward to speaking to you all

[Anne]

Hi Jo and a big welcome to the Dibb :D

Hope you have fun here.

[Karen Manning]

Been dipping in and out of this site for a few months now. Very interesting and informative, found out so much useful information. Nice to meet you all. I'm Karen dh Bill, dd's 30, 28, 22 and ds 24 also have 2 grandchildren aged 9 and 4. Live in Bristol. All of us going to Orlando on 14 August our last visit was in 1992.

[Asp2]

Hi

I'm Lee, married to Linda for 16ys. We have two brilliant kids, Lucy (8 going-on 18) and Elliott (5..smarty pants!).

We've been to Florida three times in the last four years, completley hooked now!

WDW is Ok, but i like Sea world....mind, I do like chillin' out in little italy at Epcot.

We'r on our fourth trip in a little over two weeks with friends....it feels like the longest wait, like christmas eve night when i was five!

TTFN (as tigger says)

Lee :0)

[Anne]

Hi Lee and Karen :wave:

Welcome to the Dibb :wave:

[Amazing-Grace]

Originally posted by PoohBears#1fan
Zatasha Anvia & Sashova Taslan - hence the shortened names
I wouldn't fancy shouting that up the garden.....no wonder you shortened them Jo;)
Hello and welcome:wave:

[peewakio]

My name's Peter (Peewakio comes from the fact that most Peters in Liverpool generally get the nickname Peewack, the -io on the end stems from my nickname whilst I was on a golfing trip in Spain with my mates). I'm 43 and married to Lynn (40) and gorgeous with 2 boys Luke (15) giant at 6' 3" and size 13 shoes (I'm 6' 3" and didn't stop growing until I was 18 so god knows how tall Luke will end up) and Ben (9) who will end up a similar size to Luke.
This October will be our 4th trip and as much as I love the atmosphere, the rest of the family are rollercoaster nuts and I hate them, so I generally spend most of the three weeks sat on my backside soaking up the atmosphere and people watching.:cool2:

[Boomdocker]

:wave: Hello, my name is Elaine.

I went for a once in a lifetime holiday to WDW in 1997 and have never looked back. I love all things Disney and work all year for my annual holiday. I have always got a countdown going till the next one!

Have looked at lots of boards/sites but this is the only one I actually belong to. Find the info accurate, interesting and enjoyable.

Am on here at least daily to catch up. :thumb:

[John]

John (Bank Manager) from very rainy Scotland, married with a 9yr old son and a 1 yr old Labrador (yellow). Leave on my 5th trip to Fl on Saturday.

[lefthanded]

Hi

I use the name "lefthanded" because er....well.....actually....I'm lefthanded.

I'm fiftysomething, married, with grown-up children. My wife and I are going to Florida for 4 weeks next year. Two weeks in Orlando doing all the "busy" things, followed by 2 weeks at St Pete's relaxing. We have booked tickets for Disney, Universal, Discovery Cove (including the dolphins), NASA and Busch Gardens.

We're flying with Virgin Premium Economy, and staying in the Hard Rock Hotel at Orlando, then the Holiday Inn on the beach at St Pete's.

This will be our first trip to the States, but the only thing I am apprehensive about is the driving. I have driven extensively in Europe both for business and pleasure, but always in a British car. I have never driven a LHD, or an automatic.

My wife is disabled - so I will be posting a few questions about the logistics of travelling with a disabled person.

This "Grand Trip" is our way of celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary - 4 years after the event. When it was our actual 25th in 2000, we were too busy with work and other commitments to take a long holiday. Our 29th Anniversary will be the day before we fly back.

lefthanded

[venyapp]

Took me a while to find this - too bust with all the great info on the other threads!

I'm 34 (still think i'm 18 though) and am married with no children - who needs them to enjoy disney?

Have been to Orlando 4 times, twice with parents in my childhood and twice with DH in 98 & 2000.

Well and truely hooked, not getting it out of my system anytime soon. Really looking forward to our next trip though as it is with Mum, Dad, DS and my 6 year old nephew, it will be great seeing it through his eyes and for my mum and dad to see how much it has changed.

Love this site.... wish i'd found it earlier .......... just as well i didn't as i spend far too much time on it already!

:cool:

[davie]

Hi all,

Im Dave - 30 years old - run my own Web Design company.

Getting Married to Lisa in Florida this October :D

Lisa is 24 and a Document Controller - Quality Management thing.

Got hooked on Florida on our first visit in 2000 with my family - suposed to be a trip for my Nephews but not sure who had more fun :D

I'm the one on the left :D
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[Shellbe76]

I'm new here today. My name is Shell, 26, live in Essex with my 4 year old son Liam. Recently split with my fiance of 5 years :(

Mine and Liam's first trip to WDW is on 29 Oct 2004 with my best friends and their daughter. We can't wait!!!!

[Stu]

Hi Shell, Welcome to the DIBB

[floridamum]

:wave: Hi, may I say A BIG WELCOME to all our new members :wave: Hope you enjoy visiting the Dibb :mickey2:
Oh Lefthanded guess what....I'm left handed too :thumbup: and John_ mac I have a yellow Lab, but mine is seven years old :pluto:

[Cozzer]

Hi I'm new to all this and just registered today.

My name is Sarah and I am 27 and have been married for 6 years. Have 1 gorgeous daughter who is 2.
Love the whole Disney experience.

Have been to WDW 4 times so far. Was pregnant on our last visit to WDW although we didn't know it! Oops. Still went on all the rollercoasters!

Going to Orlando next May with my family plus my Mum, Dad and brother and hoping uncle, aunt and cousin from Kuwait will join us! Just to make is a totally family affair.

A bit confused as to how to get pictures and stuff on my profile like you guys and don't know what your abbreviations mean; DD, DS & DH? Help, I am a total novice to all this.

Sarah

[floridamum]

:wave: Hi Sarah :wave:

Welcome to the Dibb :mickey2: Its easy really DD is Dear daughter, DS dear son, so DH is dear hubby, you will soon get used to us and our ways :mickey:

[Stu]

Hi Sarah,
Welcome to the DIBB
if you still need help with adding pictures under your name etc if you start a new thread in Tech Support we'll help you sort something.

[RSKJAS]

Hi my name is Sue, I'm married with 4 kids youngest 11 eldest 20 next month. Been hooked on Florida since one off !! holiday of a lifetime!! 5 trips ago!! Just got back last weekend now planning next year!!

[floridamum]

Originally posted by RSKJAS
Been hooked on Florida since one off !! holiday of a lifetime!! 5 trips ago!! Just got back last weekend now planning next year!!

Hi Sue :wave: I know just what you mean :mickey2: we went on a once in a lifetime trip 5 trips ago.

Anyway welcome to the Dibb :jump: hope you like it here :jump:

[Fizzy Fish]

Hi,

I've just discovered this great site, it's fab!!!

We are going to Florida for the 1st time on 15th Oct this year and getting married at Cypress Gardens on 22nd Oct:D

We are staying at the Holiday Inn, International Drive

tutti

[ANGEL]

Hi there, what a fab place to get married! You lucky thing:) We spent our honeymoon there in May :) (the pix are on the DiBB album)
Nice to have all these new members!:)

[o_town]

Hey, my turn!
My name's VERENA 33, married to my DH DOUGLAS 25. No children so far, we're taking our time... we need more time to enjoy WDW on our own, I guess.....
We are rapidly becoming Florida addicts...

[nuttyboy]

Hi, Jeff from Northern Ireland here. Married with two children.

Been to Orlando four times and it made such an impression that me and my brother bought a villa there two years ago with our redundancy money (Check it out below).

Only just discovered this site but it looks great. :)

[daisydoo]

Hi, I'm Daisydoo (real name Mags)

I'm 34, feel about 54, look about 84 !!!!

I am mum to Daisy who is 7 going on 80 - she is a real OLD woman - and I have the grey hairs to prove it (well, when they are not dyed bright red, like at present!!!! - I'm experimenting!!! - actually, I left the dye on a bit too long but that sums me up a treat).

I am going to WDW next June for the first time with DD and my DS (who will be 36 when we go, he he he) and it is also the first time me and DD have flown :omg: :omg:

Great getting to know everyone - take care

Daisydoo

:flowerfac :flowerfac :flowerfac

[cornycarter]

I'm known as Carter AKA Steph
I'm 14 and have been to to DLP 4 times
my 5th very soon :jump:
I'm Anita's unbiological daughter I live at her house more than mine :wink
Anita's DS is My mate Todd, I've been friends with him for years (just friends ):wink

[belle30]

hello all
i am new to this kind of thing so i thought i'd introduce myself:D my name is evelyn and i live with my long time partner jeff 2 wonderfull boys aged 7 and 11 this will be my second time to disney in june 04 we last visited in november 01
i will be posting lots of questions along the way and i look forward to getting to know you all(on line of course:wink )

[Stu]

A Big welcome to all the new members, thanks for introducing yourselves, it's nice to put some details to a name :D
Hope you all find the DIBB useful.
Have Fun

[Sazere]

Hi all,

My name is Sarah, married to Paul, we have two boys - Joe (aged 2yrs 8mnths) & Sam (aged 10mnths), we are expecting a baby girl on 31/12/03 (yes definately that date as booked for c/s). We live in Staffordshire. Paul has been Florida 6 times, but I have only been 3 times. We are booked to go to a private villa in Lindfields on 1st May 2004 and really can't wait! Joe loves Shrek so really wants to see the Shrek 4D thingy. I want to go to Magic Kingdom as I have never been there, Paul wants to go to both Universals as they are his favs!

[ANGEL]

Hi sarah:)
Nice to have you here:)
You'll certainly have your hands full....good luck!:)

[floridamum]

:wave: Hi Sarah :wave:

:mickey2: Welcome to the Dibb :pluto:

[ploppy]

OK, so who am I?
I'm Sue, married to Steve (not my first) and I have a son 26 and daughter 22 from previous marriage.
Son is in RAF and daughter works for a bank.
Until last week I was working for Thomas Cook but have left because it is getting really bad. So out of work at moment which isn't good as we go to WDW in 15 days!
Steve and I are absolutely mad Dinseyholics and my daughter is almost as bad but it doesn't seem to have rubbed off on my son.

since I forst wrote this I have got a job!!! start an clerical post within the NHS as soon as I get back from WDW, 13th Oct.:happy:

[kellyandmatt]

Ok Here goes..............

We are obviously Kelly and Matt (32 & 33) we have 2DD's Becky (13) and Katie (7) and one DS Ashley (11). Matt is an electrician Kelly is a home carer. Two cats Pudding and Cookie. Kids all really brainy perfect children ( I lie) well some of the time anyway. LoL!

Never been to Disney so really looking forward to our visit and we're getting married on Cocoa Beach while we are out there. Quite simply we CANT WAIT WE WANT TO GO NOW!!!!!!!!!

Nice to meet you all and we hand the stage over to...................

[Gophur]

Hi, I'm brand new here, having looked for a board such as this for a while, and almost having given up hope, a good dose of luck meant I stumbled upon this site tonight.

I'm Gordon, aged 21 from Edinburgh. Currently doing a Computer Science (BSc, Hons) degree at Edinburgh University. Not married, but I have a wonderful girlfriend named Zoe (20) who is doing a Law Degree also at Edinburgh. We have thought about getting married but decided it's a bit early yet, but you never know in a few years. :cool:

Unlike many students I am really eager to get out into a job, and my dream occupation would be to work for Pixar (I wish) or Disney, 3D animation being my love (along with traditional).

I'm a massive fan of all things Disney, from the films, to the TV series (many of which I grew up with), characters, parks, resorts...I love it all.

First went to Disney World in summer 2002 (with my mum and brother, unfortunately my dad passed away a couple of years ago), and absolutely loved it, so we went back this year, and are already planning our holiday there for next year. :D

[jjcollins]

Glad to have you A-board Gordon :wave:



jj......... :wink

[Jools]

I'm Julie (Jools), married to Billy for 24 years. Son David is 18 and daughter Kayleigh is 16.

We live in Newcastle upon Tyne, although Billy is originally from Scotland. Ever since he hit 40 he's gone by the name of Bill, but I still call him Billy. Still in his mid life crisis he has just bought a big motor bike after 18 years of cars only.

We love Florida, started going in 1995 and visited for the 10th time this year.

I work evening shifts managing a large team of mainly teenagers and get really stressed out. These boards help me chill out and I am often browsing/posting in the early hours.

Great to talk as they say!

[sara]

Hi I am Sara I am married to Robert we are both 30 and both mad about Disney and Universal.

We live in Ireland. We went to Florida on our Honeymoon in June 2000 and we are only back from our second trip since last Week and are already planning our 3rd visit we just can't get enough.

Hope to talk to you all soon

[julianrw]

HI just found this site from WDWinfo link.
So here goes.

I am Julian (34) part time house husband, part time ODP and studing law at nightclass, dyslexic, hence sorry for the spellings athlough i am really trying to concentrate, Married to DW Maree (37) who is a full time ( inever seem to see her!) anaesthetist. Two DS Benedict (6) and Sebastian (4)
Been to Disneyworld 5 times , own a t/s at Lake Bryan, but have been AWOL from Disney for two years after going on DCL and then getting hooked on cruising, and hence have to find time to get back to Dis as we like the kids clubs so much on cruise lines. Due to go back to WDW next autumn by combining a week with a cruise, as Princess let you fly out when you like so it means if your going to WDW anyway you get a cruise for a week for about 250 pounds ontop of your airfare....

:beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:

[paula]

Hi Paula here.

Im 28 and married to Phil. Have a little monster called lucy who is 2. Work part time at a photographers,the rest of the time being mummy. Phil took me to Disneyland Paris for my 21st birthday. Went to Disney world Florida for our honeymoon 1999 and also did the cruise. We are both really into Disney. When i met Phil he had a thing for Ariel from the little mermaid!! Our wedding cake was cinderellas pumpkin carriage. Phil thinks im addicted to this site! We are going to WDW in a few weeks and doing cruise again. Im so excited. Taking my parents for there first trip, they never took me when i was younger so gonna make them feel guilty!!! :jump:

[Carol_Ann]

Hi everyone.

I'm Carol, and I must apologise for arriving at this site so late!! I followed a link from a certain other site, and have found many names here that I recognise.

I'm 46 ( oh my, it hurt to say that), my DH is 48, and I have 2 DS, aged 19 and 16. 19 year old has left home and moved in with his girlfriend. 16 year old in 6th Form. I work for the local County Council (in Pensions no less, try and stay awake now!) and my DH is a Paramedic.


We first went to Disney in 1997 (All Stars), 2001 and 2002 at the Rodeway Inn International Drive. Going again at end of November, just the 2of us, probably to Rodeway Inn again. This was meant to be aonce in a lifetime holiday................but it keeps happening!!

I think these forums are brilliant,with everyone being sofriendly and helpful.

Cheers everyone

Carol:spin: :wavey:

[orlando04]

:wave: Hi everyone ... sorry I'm late but have just found this and was only thinking the other day who are all these people, well now i know.

To introduce me and us:

I am Karen (42 - biologically - mentally 6)
DH - Garry (41)
DD (from my first marriage) - Tracey (23) who lives with Lee (24)
DD (from my first marriage)- Emma (20) who has BF - Andy (21) who lives with us
DD (from my first marriage)- Kailee (16)
DS - Jason (15) who lives with his Mum (Garry's DS)
DD - Jasmin (12) who also lives with mum (Garry's DD)

We live in Stevenage, Tracey and Lee live in Hatfield and Jason and Jasmin live in Welwyn Garden City. I am a department
co-ordinator for the anaesthetic department at one of our local hospitals. Garry works for an aerospace company near Stanstead Airport. Tracey is a nursery nurse, Lee a postman, Emma a dental nurse, Andy works in a gym, Kailee is doing her first year of A Levels, Law, Psychology, Sociology and English Literature - she wants to go on to study Law - I knew i shouldn't have let her watch legally blonde (she is 6ft with long blonde hair and has attitude!!) - I am short and grey (well under the hair dye:D ). Jason is into playing his guitar loudly and Jasmin is brilliant at karate - which makes me a loving stepmother - wouldn't want to upset her :eek: . We are all going to Disney for the first time in September 04 with 2 other friends - can't wait :jump: we are all very excited - especially me who is a total disney nutcase - especially boo. Garry brought me a boo in Las Vegas this year on our honeymoon - she is two feet tall and totally adorable.

Good to meet you all :flowerfac :mike: where's boo

[Anne]

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

Hope you all enjoy the Dibb

[Elbee]

My turn now!
Just joined Dibb - cant keep off the site when I get chance....
Married to Dave, married in 95, met in 92. Have a handfull of mischief called Matthew - 4. Matty has some learning difficulties but he is a lovely and loving little lad. Bit of a shock to our system but getting used to him and think we will keep him now, although Safeways do offer a refund and replace.........
Been to Orlando 5 times, always stay at the Hilton LBW. Going very soon with Daves mum and my mum - the inlaws and outlaws.
Mattys 3rd time - how lucky is he for a 4 year old. I hit 40 this year but netted a very nice diamond ring and a luxury trip to New York for Christmas shopping to make up for it. Not sure where Dave got the money from as I normally know exactly how much he has in his pockets - a sneaky side coming out......
Live in Notts, work for the Local Authority and I help people.
Elbee
XXXXX

[floridamum]

:wave: Hi Elbee :wave:

:mickey2: Welcome to the Dibb :goofy:

[piglet]

Just finished reading everyone's introductions so thought I'd add mine:
I'm Dawn, 41 live in Hastings, East Sussex and love the Dibb site.
DH, Phil despairs as I spend way too much time 'dibbing'
DD, Laura (15) is doing GCSE's this year and as a treat once she finishes we are taking her back to Orlando in June 2004.
First went to Disney April 1997 and loved it, went back 2 years later after my and DH's dad's both died (1999) and went again following year (2000)
Since then have been to Michigan twice to visit friends.
I only discovered the site when I was surfing, looking for 'Sweet Tomatoes' restaurant and came across it by accident.
Look forward to lots more fun dibbing.

[sharon_banks]

Hi my turn!

I am Sharon aged 43 married to mark for 17 years. I am a senior Civil Servant and Mark is head of engineering in a manufacturing company. We have two lovely daughters Alex 16 and katie 14.

We all love America. We first visited Orlando in January 1997 and have been back twice more in August 2000 and December 2001. Mark has always dreamed of spending Christmas Day with Spiderman so we have booked for Christmas and new year 2004. We are taking my parents with us, who have never been before, and we are more excited about sharing the fun with them and their seeing their reaction than the actual trip itself.

This year we had a fantastic holiday touring in California/Las Vegas/Grand Canyon/Yosemite and on the way back we stopped in New York for good measure! It was the holiday of a lifetime.

I love this website, like minded friendly people and so informative.

looking forward to getting to know you all better.

[Andrea2112]

Hello Im Andrea 36 married to Steve who will be 40 on new years eve on our first visit to orlando. We have 3 kids Jamie 15 Dan 13 and 6 year old Aimee so Im well past going grey. We went to Disneyland Paris last year and we got hooked by the magic of it all. Disney is such a special place.

[Stu]

Hi Guys,
Welcome to the Dibb, it's great to get some details, we're a noser lot :D

[bambina000]

HI,

My name is Fiona, been married for 16yrs to Antony and we live in blackpool. I have son age 15yrs and a daughter age 9yrs. We went to Orlando for 2 weeks in 2000 and are going on the 20th December this year for 2 weeks over christmas & New Year!! but this time we are spending a week in St Pete's too.

[tinkle_bell]

Hi, another newbie. DH and I are planning a trip do disney florida next year.... I'm on an information hunt. :)

[bozwallace]

i'm new but me and the family are heading for florida on out to florida 17th jan2004 for our first time. we'vedone paris before but never the big one we are me, boz my wife marny and the young one poppy (7). we have booked for one week on i drive with park tickets etc and one week with the car and the freedom to explore the seedy underbelly of florida (or the other tourist sites probably). i also have to add as a regular user of other internet forums this is without a doubt the friendliest bunch of peeps i've ever encountered.