prairie_girl
Thinking about pennies...
- Joined
- Jul 26, 2016
Been lurking since 2008
Lol...I wish I could. I can't do stuff like that ever since rotator cuff surgery...yea, I'm too old now
I'm Rich's wife and it's been a few years since I've been on these boards. So cool to see that Rich continues to bring smiles and laughter to everyone here.I joined the DIS in March 2001, as I was planning my first WDW trip after becoming a DVC owner in 2000. These boards have been a great source of information and entertainment over the years. Like many of you, I've been around long enough to remember Richyams' legendary and hilarious posts, the debate board (wild at times!), tags, and differences in the appearance of the boards. As someone else mentioned previously, the staying power of the DIS has a lot to do with the excellent job done by the moderators. Overall, the boards are a pretty friendly place.
Can't ever forget, Rich, Lisa. Welcome back.I'm Rich's wife and it's been a few years since I've been on these boards. So cool to see that Rich continues to bring smiles and laughter to everyone here.
I'm Rich's wife and it's been a few years since I've been on these boards. So cool to see that Rich continues to bring smiles and laughter to everyone here.
I'm Rich's wife and it's been a few years since I've been on these boards. So cool to see that Rich continues to bring smiles and laughter to everyone here.
I think there are two things about the DIS that have contributed greatly to the success.
One is the no-nonsense posting guidelines. No politics (relaxed somewhat occasionally), no stupidity, none of those contests where everybody gets wet. Wanna fight? Go elsewhere.
And equally important, IMHO, is the moderators. They simply do an amazing job.
I have run afoul of both a time or two over the years, but if you want to know what makes this place work -- those are the two most important factors to me.
We have a great bunch of people here, but they have stayed here in large part because of the civility of the boards.
Also 2006 for me. - DS was 5, and it was his first "big" Disney trip. (Before that, he had only been to MK for a day while visiting relatives as a toddler.) I don't remember the first question I asked, but I've been here ever since, and enjoy hanging out on the Community Board even when I don't have a trip in the works.
I sometimes refer to the DIS as "the font of all knowledge" - whatever your question is, somebody knows and is glad to help. (And it feels good to help others as well!)
Plus, it was a social lifeline during the early months of Covid!
In 2004, like so many others, I came here when planning a second cruise. I was undergoing medical treatment for much of the year, so had more time than usual on my hands, and needed a distraction to boot. I thought it was pretty cool to be able to talk to people from not only other parts of the USA, but from other parts of the world. I always learned so much from everyone, and had fun. Getting to know people here and becoming part of the community made me stay. It’s home.
Glad you posted. I am a BWV lover!I'm Rich's wife and it's been a few years since I've been on these boards. So cool to see that Rich continues to bring smiles and laughter to everyone here.