-
The new WDWMAGIC iOS app is here!
Stay up to date with the latest Disney news, photos, and discussions right from your iPhone. The app is free to download and gives you quick access to news articles, forums, photo galleries, park hours, weather and Lightning Lane pricing. Learn More -
Welcome to the WDWMAGIC.COM Forums!
Please take a look around, and feel free to sign up and join the community.
Where in the World Isn't Bob Saget?
- Thread starter PUSH
- Start date
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
That's the biggest crawdad I've ever seen!
Arthur Wellesley
Well-Known Member
Which McDonald's Playland did you take that picture from?
Arthur Wellesley
Well-Known Member
acishere
Well-Known Member
That crawdad is on more steroids than ARod.
Goofyernmost
Well-Known Member
Listen I know that this is primarily a lets joke around thread, but, I had a weird day today and I would like to vent for a moment.
This morning I had a dentist appointment in a place that I have been going to for four years now. I have mentioned that my teeth are very strong and I haven't had an actual cavity probably ever and the fillings that I do have were more then likely a practice session for a new dentist that happened when I was in the Air Force. I would guess that I have had most of my permanent teeth for going on to 60 years.
Anyway, I have been refusing the constant barrage of x-rays that they love to take and charge me $150.00 for because if you looked at everyone I have had over the last 30 years they would look like they made copies of the first one. So they ask me the normal questions like... have you had any problems with your teeth? I replied no, not a one, in fact, it seems to be the only organ in my body lately that is holding strong. Then they hit me with... We require x-rays every two years or we can refuse to take care of you. I sat up a little and then started to get out of the chair. It's bad enough to be charged that rate for computer generated images, but, to attach a "we won't serve you" stipulation to it, is something that I don't take to very well. They quickly asked what I was doing and I said to them, I'm leaving. You just said that you won't take care of me unless I submit to this and I don't want to, so I'm out to find a different dentist.
So... they came up with an alternative. They would take them and not charge me for it, this time. But, in two years, it would be a requirement. I told them, OK, go ahead that gives me two years to find someone else. They did take them and, guess what, exactly the same as last time. What a surprise!
Then came the afternoon. I had an appointment to give blood. I am a constant double donor and have added up quite a few gallons over the years. As I think I told you, about a month ago I was diagnosed with early, early stage Prostate Cancer. I answered honestly that I have that diagnosis and the told me they couldn't take my blood. Now I do understand that it is a precaution and I'm not upset about that even though it's not like it just went poof and there was cancer, it's been churning up in there for a number of years, it's just that this was the first time that they did a biopsy and could say for sure it was there. Still I understand, but, even though I have been acknowledging that I do have cancer that I will have to do something about, that is still in the future. I don't even have another biopsy scheduled until next July.
What it did do was hit me like a ton of bricks. All of a sudden, something has altered my lifestyle. Not hugely, granted! But, I could no longer help others in need because of a problem that was just fine until it was seen and acknowledged. It's been quite a downer which I don't understand because I was not in denial about it. I was very sure it was there, but, it really didn't become completely real until then. As usual, I will work my way through this funk, but, if I seem a little grumpier then usual (which is hard to imagine), I'm thinking that this is having that influence on me for the moment. Thanks for listening. (Vent over)
EDIT: Sorry, I meant to put this in the Chit Chat Thread. Somehow It got to this one. Must be magic because otherwise it would mean I made a mistake, and that's hard for anyone, especially me to acknowledge.
This morning I had a dentist appointment in a place that I have been going to for four years now. I have mentioned that my teeth are very strong and I haven't had an actual cavity probably ever and the fillings that I do have were more then likely a practice session for a new dentist that happened when I was in the Air Force. I would guess that I have had most of my permanent teeth for going on to 60 years.
Anyway, I have been refusing the constant barrage of x-rays that they love to take and charge me $150.00 for because if you looked at everyone I have had over the last 30 years they would look like they made copies of the first one. So they ask me the normal questions like... have you had any problems with your teeth? I replied no, not a one, in fact, it seems to be the only organ in my body lately that is holding strong. Then they hit me with... We require x-rays every two years or we can refuse to take care of you. I sat up a little and then started to get out of the chair. It's bad enough to be charged that rate for computer generated images, but, to attach a "we won't serve you" stipulation to it, is something that I don't take to very well. They quickly asked what I was doing and I said to them, I'm leaving. You just said that you won't take care of me unless I submit to this and I don't want to, so I'm out to find a different dentist.
So... they came up with an alternative. They would take them and not charge me for it, this time. But, in two years, it would be a requirement. I told them, OK, go ahead that gives me two years to find someone else. They did take them and, guess what, exactly the same as last time. What a surprise!
Then came the afternoon. I had an appointment to give blood. I am a constant double donor and have added up quite a few gallons over the years. As I think I told you, about a month ago I was diagnosed with early, early stage Prostate Cancer. I answered honestly that I have that diagnosis and the told me they couldn't take my blood. Now I do understand that it is a precaution and I'm not upset about that even though it's not like it just went poof and there was cancer, it's been churning up in there for a number of years, it's just that this was the first time that they did a biopsy and could say for sure it was there. Still I understand, but, even though I have been acknowledging that I do have cancer that I will have to do something about, that is still in the future. I don't even have another biopsy scheduled until next July.
What it did do was hit me like a ton of bricks. All of a sudden, something has altered my lifestyle. Not hugely, granted! But, I could no longer help others in need because of a problem that was just fine until it was seen and acknowledged. It's been quite a downer which I don't understand because I was not in denial about it. I was very sure it was there, but, it really didn't become completely real until then. As usual, I will work my way through this funk, but, if I seem a little grumpier then usual (which is hard to imagine), I'm thinking that this is having that influence on me for the moment. Thanks for listening. (Vent over)
EDIT: Sorry, I meant to put this in the Chit Chat Thread. Somehow It got to this one. Must be magic because otherwise it would mean I made a mistake, and that's hard for anyone, especially me to acknowledge.
Last edited:
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Hey Buddy, look at it this way - you've done your share. Think of how many countless people you have helped with your life-saving donations.
I too, am a regular blood donor, and it's something I feel very strongly about. Those who can donate, should. You are now in the cannot camp. That's just the way it goes. I've been there for a few years myself, due to low iron.
The folks at the clinic are just looking out for you.
As to the dentist issue - eff 'em. Dentists are a dime a dozen. You've got two years to find yourself a new one.
ajrwdwgirl
Premium Member
Rough day. Thanks for being a blood donor though, you can be proud that you helped save a lot of lives.
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
I think you knew what thread you were posting in all along....the thread that has very real, caring people ....that also like to, as you said, "joke around".
Goofyernmost
Well-Known Member
Thanks for helping me with my denial of being possible to make a mistake. It is appreciated.
I have, however, after posting mine thought that it might be OK for me to encourage people that are not donors to do so. This is something that requires no training and can save a life or more. So, if you haven't, or even if you have, please consider making an appointment or walk in and donate blood. I promise you, you will feel very good about it and it doesn't cost anything other then a few minutes of your time. I need one of you to take my place in line. I'll even let you cut or get a FP for it. Thanks for listening.
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
And if you are a beer drinker, that first beer after giving blood is usually all it takes!
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
This is NOT what we had for dinner tonight:
(Some JA posted it on my FB page)
No friends, this is what we had:
But first you have to guess where we are.
After we left DAK and had lunch at Pepper Market, Hubby drove the kids to Blizzard Beach, and then he and I hung out in/by the pool all afternoon. It was quite nice.
When Ski and Gen came to our room prior to dinner, I could tell he wasn't feeling well. Too much heat, too many stairs, not enough hydration is the perfect recipe for heat stroke. If I'd known how sick he was, I would have had him stay at the hotel. As it was, he had a ginger ale, and then became up close and personally acquainted with the Contemporary's toilets.
(Big hint there, if the napkin didn't clue you in.)
In the meantime, the rest of us ordered.
Mango smoothee and water for Gen and I:
(I might have had a few sips before remembering to snap a photo. This will be a recurring theme all evening. Probably a little distracted because of Barfy-guts being MIA.)
Bread service. I love the bread and salted butter here. I could eat a whole loaf of it! Turns out, when you see the minuscule portion size of my steak, maybe I should have ....
All three of us ordered the tenderloin. Two angles/same plate:
I ate all my potatoes and beans, and less than a quarter of my steak before pretending to be over-full. There is no way Hubby was going to be satisfied with those 6 or so bites of protein.
Dessert, no pics at all as Ski had just rejoined us. He drank another ginger ale while we finished up.
I had ordered fettuccine to go for him, which I am happy to report he was eating within an hour of our returning to the resort.
Sadly, today we had planned on doing some Wishes watching from the Contemporary 4th floor, along with some shopping/browsing after dinner. Oh well, take 2 with Chef Mickey's later this week.
Nice meal @ one of our favourite restaurants, but not impressed with a 6-bite steak for $33. It will stay on our list. For now.
Coming up, big brouhaha at the Concierge desk.
(Well as much as a brouhaha is possible between two impossibly polite Canadians and an eager to please Cast Member.)
(Some JA posted it on my FB page)
No friends, this is what we had:
But first you have to guess where we are.
After we left DAK and had lunch at Pepper Market, Hubby drove the kids to Blizzard Beach, and then he and I hung out in/by the pool all afternoon. It was quite nice.
When Ski and Gen came to our room prior to dinner, I could tell he wasn't feeling well. Too much heat, too many stairs, not enough hydration is the perfect recipe for heat stroke. If I'd known how sick he was, I would have had him stay at the hotel. As it was, he had a ginger ale, and then became up close and personally acquainted with the Contemporary's toilets.
(Big hint there, if the napkin didn't clue you in.)
In the meantime, the rest of us ordered.
Mango smoothee and water for Gen and I:
(I might have had a few sips before remembering to snap a photo. This will be a recurring theme all evening. Probably a little distracted because of Barfy-guts being MIA.)
Bread service. I love the bread and salted butter here. I could eat a whole loaf of it! Turns out, when you see the minuscule portion size of my steak, maybe I should have ....
All three of us ordered the tenderloin. Two angles/same plate:
I ate all my potatoes and beans, and less than a quarter of my steak before pretending to be over-full. There is no way Hubby was going to be satisfied with those 6 or so bites of protein.
Dessert, no pics at all as Ski had just rejoined us. He drank another ginger ale while we finished up.
I had ordered fettuccine to go for him, which I am happy to report he was eating within an hour of our returning to the resort.
Sadly, today we had planned on doing some Wishes watching from the Contemporary 4th floor, along with some shopping/browsing after dinner. Oh well, take 2 with Chef Mickey's later this week.
Nice meal @ one of our favourite restaurants, but not impressed with a 6-bite steak for $33. It will stay on our list. For now.
Coming up, big brouhaha at the Concierge desk.
(Well as much as a brouhaha is possible between two impossibly polite Canadians and an eager to please Cast Member.)
acishere
Well-Known Member
You've helped a lot of people and I'm sure you will find another way help more.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
When we got our bills after dinner, I noticed that each room was short 4 remaining TS credits.
Turns out that despite paying for Hoop-Dee-Doo in full on my MasterCard back in May, they still dinged us 8 credits. I logged on to my credit card account, and even though it shows $421 for Disney Dining, I still have to prove that was for HDDR.
So now, I have to jump through hoops to PROVE that I prepaid, despite that being my only option at the time of booking, and convince somebody somewhere to refund my credits or my cash.
Ugh!!
Turns out that despite paying for Hoop-Dee-Doo in full on my MasterCard back in May, they still dinged us 8 credits. I logged on to my credit card account, and even though it shows $421 for Disney Dining, I still have to prove that was for HDDR.
So now, I have to jump through hoops to PROVE that I prepaid, despite that being my only option at the time of booking, and convince somebody somewhere to refund my credits or my cash.
Ugh!!
I also got a good deal at work today. We're running a special promotion where associates get 10% off Team Sports apparel, on top of the 20% we already get off of apparel. I got a nice Wisconsin Badgers jacket for $12. If it had an adidas logo on it, it would have surely been $80. But since it's an off-brand, it was originally $18.
catmom46
Well-Known Member
When we got our bills after dinner, I noticed that each room was short 4 remaining TS credits.
Turns out that despite paying for Hoop-Dee-Doo in full on my MasterCard back in May, they still dinged us 8 credits. I logged on to my credit card account, and even though it shows $421 for Disney Dining, I still have to prove that was for HDDR.
So now, I have to jump through hoops to PROVE that I prepaid, despite that being my only option at the time of booking, and convince somebody somewhere to refund my credits or my cash.
Ugh!!
Ugh is right. It didn't show up as prepaid in MDE, though?
NYwdwfan
Well-Known Member
Out of all the yummy food pics, somehow the thing that stuck out the most to me was the stick of butter.
Me too - they used to scoop it with an ice cream scooper and the first time we went my kids were fascinated by the corn bread and ice cream.
NYwdwfan
Well-Known Member
@Goofyernmost If I had to look for a hidden meaning in all of that (which of course, I do), I would say it's the universe's way of saying "Thank you for your service - but it's ok to focus on yourself now". 
