Just Can't Believe Some People - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
PassPorter.com
Award-winning travel guidebooks

   guidebooks   |   news   |   podcasts   |   boards   |   blog   |   worksheets   |   photos   |   articles   |   updates   |   register   |   follow us on


Forums Closed
As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.

So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.

Thank you to each of you who were a part of this community. You made it possible.

And a very special thank you to our Guides (moderators), past and present, who kept our forums a happy place to be. You are the glue that held everything together, and we are forever grateful to you. Thank you aliceinwdw, Caldercup, MrsM, WillCAD, Fortissimo, GingerJ, HiddenMickey, CRCrazy, Eeyoresmom, disneyknut, disneydani, Cam22, chezp, WDWfan, Luvsun, KMB733, rescuesk, OhToodles!, Colexis Mom, lfredsbo, HiddenMickey, DrDolphin, DopeyGirl, duck addict, Disneybine, PixieMichele, Sandra Bostwick, Eeyore Tattoo, DyanKJ130, Suzy Q'Disney, LilMarcieMouse, AllisonG, Belle*, Chrissi, Brant, DawnDenise, Crystalloubear, Disneymom9092, FanOfMickey, Goofy4Goofy, GoofyMom, Home4us123, iamgrumpy, ilovedisney247, Jennifer2003, Jenny Pooh, KrisLuvsDisney, Ladyt, Laughaholic88, LauraBelle Hime, Lilianna, LizardCop, Loobyoxlip, lukeandbrooksmom, marisag, michnash, MickeyMAC, OffKilter_Lynn, PamelaK, Poor_Eeyore, ripkensnana, RobDVC, SHEANA1226, Shell of the South, snoozin, Statelady01, Tara O'Hara, tigger22, Tink and Co., Tinkerbelz, WDWJAMBA, wdwlovers, Wendyismyname, whoSEZ, WildforWD, and WvuGrrrl. You made the magic.

We want to personally thank Sara Varney, who coordinated our community for many years (among so many other things she did for us), and Cheryl Pendry, our Message Board Manager who helped train our Guides, and Ginger Jabour, who helped us with the PassPorter-specific forums and Live! Guides. Thank you for your time, energy, and enthusiasm​. You made it all happen.

There are other changes as well.

Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:

We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.

It's time to move on and move forward.

PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.

But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.

So we are retiring this newsletter, as we simply cannot keep up with it. Many thanks to Mouse Fan Travel who supported it all these years, to All Ears and MousePlanet who helped us with news, to our many article contributors, and -- most importantly -- to Sara Varney who edited our newsletter so wonderfully for years and years.

And we are no longer charging for the Live Guides. If you have a subscription, it's yours to keep for the lifetime of the Live Guides at no additional cost. The Live Guides will stay online, barring server issues and technical problems, for all of 2019.

That said, PassPorter is not going away. Most of the resources will remain online for as long as we can support them, and after that we will find ways to make whatever we can available. PassPorter means a great deal to us, and to many of you, and we will do our best to keep it alive in whatever way we can. Our server costs are high, and they'll need to come out of our pockets, so in the future you can expect some changes so we can bring those costs down.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your amazing support over the years. Without you, there's no way us little guys could have made something like this happen and given the "big guys" a run for their money. PassPorter was consistently the #3 guidebook after the Unofficial and Official guides, which was really unheard of for such a small company to do. We ROCKED it thanks to you and your support and love!

If you miss us, you can still find some of us online. Sara started a new blog at DisneyParkPrincess.com -- I strongly urge you to visit and get on her mailing list. She IS the Disney park princess and knows Disney backward and forward. And I am blogging as well at JenniferMaker.com, which is a little craft blog I started a couple of years ago to make ends meet. You can see and hear me in my craft show at https://www.youtube.com/c/jennifermaker . Many PassPorter readers and fans are on Facebook, in groups they formed like the PassPorter Trip Reports and PassPorter Crafting Challenge (if you join, just let them know you read about it in the newsletter). And some of our most devoted community members started a forum of their own at Pixie Dust Lane and all are invited over.

So we encourage you to stay in touch with us and your fellow community members wherever works best for you!

Best wishes for a wonderful and magical new year!

Go Back   PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums > PassPorter Villa: Sharing the Fun Together > The Sunroom: Fun, Games, and Chat
Register


Welcome! We're happy you've found the PassPorter Community -- the friendliest place to plan your vacation to Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland, and the world in general! You are now viewing the PassPorter Message Board Community as a guest, which gives you limited access. As our guest, feel free to browse our messages by selecting the forum you want to visit from the list below.

To post messages and ask questions, join our FREE community today and you'll get access to tools and resources not available to guests, such as our vacation countown timers, "living" avatars, private messaging system, database searches, downloads, and a special PassPorter discount code. Registration is fast, simple, and completely free. Just click the Join Our Community link.

If you think you've already joined, log in below now. If you don't remember your member name or password, please visit our Member Name and Password Recovery page. You are also welcome to contact us.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-23-2010, 10:06 PM   #1
Muffinator
Community Rank: Adventurer
 
Muffinator's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 755

Post Thanks / Like
Just Can't Believe Some People

Today was errand day for me, and I made my first stop at the grocery store just down the street at like 9:30. When I came out I couldn't find my car at first because someone had stolen my tire cover. That's right. Someone took the spare tire cover off my car and stole it. How lame is that? It was the original Toyota one, albeit a bit damaged from some vandalism earlier in the year, but still. The police think that someone damaged theirs, and saw mine so took it. I think it's lame no matter what. I called Toyota, and it would be $115 to get a new one. Yeah, right. THAT'S gonna happen. I did find a fun Pirate one on ebay for $10 before shipping though. I'll probably end up getting that one. I just can't get over it though. Who would steal a tire cover? And in the middle of a grocery store parking lot??
__________________
I am The Muffin Queen, Do Not Question My Fluffy Golden-Brown Authority!


My Previous TripsWDW Sept. 2010 POP, WDW Sept 2009 Sports, WDW Sept. 2008 POP, WDW Dec. 2007 POFQ, WDW Jun. 2004 POP, WDW February early 1990's ??, DL July 2008
Muffinator is offline  
 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-23-2010, 10:13 PM   #2
JoanneS
Community Rank: Explorer
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Peterborough, NH
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 11,088

Post Thanks / Like
Maybe it was the Grinch?
__________________


Rico: He's not a mutt, he's a "Designer Breed."
My Countdown Counting down to: Its all about the Food and Wine
Tasting it All
My Previous TripsWDW Nov 1987, offsite WDW-April 2007, AS-Movies WDW-Dec. 2007, Contemporary WDW-Jan. 2009, Caribbean Beach WDW-April 2009, AS-Music Family Suites WDW-Dec. 2009, Port Orleans French Quarter WDW-May 2010, Boardwalk Inn WDW-Nov. 2010, Animal Kingdom Lodge WDW-Jan. 2011, Port Orleans Riverside/Polynesian WDW-Oct. 2011, Pop Century WDW - Jan. 2012, Wilderness Lodge WDW - Jan. 2013, Art of Animation and Yacht Club WDW - Oct. 2013, Coronado Springs WDW- Jan. 2014, All Star Sports WDW - Jan. 2015, Grand Floridian WDW - Dec. 2015, Beach Club Resort
JoanneS is offline  
 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-23-2010, 11:13 PM   #3
Cam22
Batman's Gal/Mickey's Pal
PassPorter's Club Passholder


What's this?

PassPorter Guide

Community Rank:
Legend VIP
 
Cam22's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Owensboro, KY USA
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 95,254

Post Thanks / Like
Ridiculous!
__________________
My PassPorter Bookshelf
My Previous TripsAKL Jambo April/May 2017--SSR/OKW Sept/Oct 2016 --AKL Kidani May 2016 -- Polynesian Village Resort May 2015 -- OKW/Magic December 2014 -- AKL Jambo House October 2014 -- VWL May 2014--SSR October 2013--AKL/Kidani June 2013--CBR October 2012--BWI June 2012--AKV Jambo House/Kidani Village June 2011 -- November 2010 Beach Club -- June 2010 Beach Club -- October 2009 CBR and Gaylord Palms -- June 2009 AKV/Kidani Village -- June 2008 VWL --June 2007 OKW--June 2006 Disney Wonder/SSR -- June 2005 SSR -- June 2004 VWL -- June 2003 AKL -- August 1997 Off Property -- March 1980 Cocoa Beach
Cam22 is offline  
 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2010, 12:14 AM   #4
ilovedisney247
 
ilovedisney247's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: 15 Minutes from the House of Mouse!
Concierge Level: 1
Posts: 13,838

Post Thanks / Like
I feel for ya! That's terrible--someone stole my passenger side mirror right out of my driveway last year. I just had it replaced last week to the tune of $175. Ugh. Good luck with the replacement!
__________________
My Previous TripsWDW 1985 off property, WDW 1987 Contemporary, WDW 1989 Poly, WDW Sept. 2006 Pop, WDW Sept. 2007 CBR WDW Aug 2008 ASMu Dec 2008 SSR, May 2009 SSR, June 2009 SSR/VWL, Oct 2009 AKVC, Dec 2009 AKV, June 2010 SSR, Oct 2010 BWV, Nov 2010 CR, Dec 2010 ASp, April 2011 AKVC, June 2011 SSR/ASM, July 2011, ASp, Oct 2011 AKVC, Dec 2011 VGC
ilovedisney247 is offline  
 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2010, 12:50 AM   #5
chezp
PassPorter Message Board Manager
PassPorter Guide Author

Community Rank:
Legend VIP
 
chezp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Maidstone, Kent, UK
Concierge Level: 3
Posts: 190,285

Post Thanks / Like
That's unbelievable.
__________________

Relaxing on board the Magic. The trip report for our back-to-back cruises on the Disney Magic has started!
My Countdown Counting down to: 2019
Happy New Year!
My PassPorter Bookshelf
My Previous Trips21 trips to WDW, 6 to Disneyland in California, 9 to Disneyland Paris, 1 to Hong Kong Disneyland, 1 to Tokyo Disney, 1 to Aulani, 1 to Hilton Head, 2 to Vero Beach and 13 Disney cruises on the Magic, Wonder, Dream and Fantasy
chezp is offline  
 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2010, 03:42 AM   #6
jenifermg0
Community Rank: Navigator
 
jenifermg0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Concierge Level: 7
Posts: 6,305

Post Thanks / Like
Couple of years ago, I had someone steal the Stitch hitch cover I had on my truck. AND what's worse.....I'm 99% sure it was my neighbor two houses down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But since I have no proof, I can't do anything about it. Though I have been tempted to sneak down in the middle of the night and take it back...but with my luck, I'd get caught!!

And sometime in the last week, some idiot in a parking lot, hit DH's truck and broke the tail light cover - haven't gotten a hold of the dealer to see what that's gonna cost....

I'm with you. Just can't believe some people!!
__________________
Jennifer / Eeyore is my favorite!!

OMG - He's sooooo grown up!!!! And an EAGLE SCOUT!!
I can still remember my cute little Tiger Cub!

2016 Reading Goal - 75 books
My Countdown Counting down to: Opticon - meaning I get to stay at the Contempo!
My Previous TripsDisneyLand - Nov-Dec 2002 / Caribbean Beach @ WDW - Nov-Dec 2004 / Coronado @ WDW - Nov-Dec 2007 / Wedding in Maui - March 2009 / Animal Kingdom Lodge @ WDW - Nov-Dec 2009
jenifermg0 is offline  
 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2010, 06:35 AM   #7
home4us123
PassPorter's Club Passholder


What's this?

Community Rank:
Legend Extraordinaire
 
home4us123's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Endicott, NY
Concierge Level: 7
Posts: 34,154

Post Thanks / Like
That's awful!!
__________________


Mindy PassPorter Co-Guide for The Family Room, Going Behind the Scenes and The Porch
My Countdown Counting down to: Walt Disney World
My PassPorter Bookshelf <table width=100% height=75 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 border=0><tr><td width=86 style='background-image: url(http://www.passporter.com/concierge/ticker/countdown22512-659.png); background-repeat: no-repeat;'><a href='http://www.passporterboards.com/concierge/walt-disney-world-2013-trip659.html' border=0><img src='http://www.passporter.com/forums/club/images/bookshelf/transparent.png' height=75 width=86 border=0></a></td><td align=left style='background-image: url(http://www.passporter.com/forums/club/images/bookshelf/shelf22512.png); background-repeat: no-repeat;'><a href='http://www.passporterboards.com/forums/club/bookshelf.php?member=22512&name=home4us123' border=0><img src='http://www.passporter.com/forums/club/images/bookshelf/transparent.png' height=75 width=200 border=0></a></td></tr></table>
My Previous TripsWDW 1988, WDW 1990, Feb. 08. OffSite, August/September 09 Saratoga Springs THV, August/September 2010 POFQ, August/September 2011 Pop Century, August 2013 SSR
home4us123 is offline  
 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2010, 06:57 AM   #8
Huntermom
Community Rank: Explorer
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Northern New England
Posts: 12,249

Post Thanks / Like
I still remember when I was young, my parents were doing last minute errands on Christmas Eve and someone stole all the groceries from the car. My parents were devastated.
__________________

Charlie
Huntermom is offline  
 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2010, 07:34 AM   #9
Muffinator
Community Rank: Adventurer
 
Muffinator's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 755

Post Thanks / Like
Oh wow. THAT'S lame. Seriously.
__________________
I am The Muffin Queen, Do Not Question My Fluffy Golden-Brown Authority!


My Previous TripsWDW Sept. 2010 POP, WDW Sept 2009 Sports, WDW Sept. 2008 POP, WDW Dec. 2007 POFQ, WDW Jun. 2004 POP, WDW February early 1990's ??, DL July 2008
Muffinator is offline  
 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2010, 09:17 AM   #10
boBmouse
Community Rank: Explorer
 
boBmouse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: MinneSOta
Posts: 7,036

Post Thanks / Like
Jerks
__________________
Fàilte a chairde, Bobºoº
Be not upset that the rose bush has thorns but instead be joyful that thorns have roses.
November 21 - 28, 2015 DCL Fantasy
My Countdown Counting down to: Disney Cruise Fantasy
Honeymoon Cruise
My Previous TripsFW 3/00,ASMV 9/01, AKL 9/02, 9/03, PC 70's 12/04,SSR 10/05, 12/06,7/10, 12/13, BWV 01/06, DL-GC 6/06, DCL-M 12/07, 1/09 CB 12/07
boBmouse is offline  
 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2010, 09:58 AM   #11
jodileigh
Community Rank: Jetsetter
 
jodileigh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Kansas
Concierge Level: 3
Posts: 2,271

Post Thanks / Like
Oh no!! That's AWFUL!!! You poor thing! I remember when I worked retail and I was always amazed at the stuff people stole! STUPID, USELESS STUFF!! Not the good stuff, but like PARTS of things and such! It made no sense to me! IF I was going to steal (not that I would), I would at least make it worth my time! Not a tire cover, the whole stinkin' car!! LOL!! But nope, they pick the strangest things to theive! Craziness! Well, I hope they didn't dampen your Christmas spirit! You'll enjoy the pirate one more anyway!
__________________


My Countdown Counting down to: Brandon's 21st Birthday Celebration!
Home from the big trip
My PassPorter Bookshelf
My Previous TripsDL several times between 1983 and 1990; WDW several times between 1986 and 1992; DL for HS grad trip 1992; WDW for honeymoon 1993; DL first trip with oldest son 1996; WDW first trip with oldest son 1997; WDW first trip with youngest son 2002; WDW first trip with mil and my two boys 2004; WDW with mil and my two boys 2006; WDW with dh and my two boys 2008; WDW big family trip June 2010; MIL and I November 2011; Earmarked Conference 2012; Justin, my parents, and I Sept 2014; Earmarked Conference 2014
jodileigh is offline  
 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2010, 10:42 AM   #12
Colexis Mom
RED SOX NATION!!
PassPorter's Club Passholder


What's this?

PassPorter Guide

Community Rank:
Legend VIP
 
Colexis Mom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Connecticut
Concierge Level: 9
Posts: 136,854

Post Thanks / Like
That's awful!
__________________
My PassPorter Bookshelf
My Previous TripsAUG '16 - POFQ, APR '12 - POFQ, JUL '10 - DL, AUG '09 - DCL Western, AUG '08 - POFQ/BC, AUG '06 - AKL/BC/DisneyWonder/Poly, DEC '05 - AKL, APR '05 - AKL/BC, DEC '04 - AKL, MAY '04 - AKL/BC, MAY '03 - WL/BC, MAY '98 -offsite, MAY '94 - BC, AUG '85 - Poly, AUG '83 - Poly, AUG '81 - Poly, JUL '79 - World Inn, JUL '76 - World Inn
Colexis Mom is offline  
 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2010, 11:06 AM   #13
saremca
Community Rank: Scout
 
saremca's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 4,420

Post Thanks / Like
Wow. Some people have no conscience at all. I'm sorry that happened and $115 to replace it is a lot.
__________________
Beth
saremca is offline  
 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2010, 08:05 PM   #14
MichaelF
Community Rank: Explorer
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 8,175

Post Thanks / Like
Some people think a busy parking lot is a great place to get car parts. A friend of mine had his tailgate stolen off his truck this summer in a parking lot.
MichaelF is offline  
 
Reply With Quote
Old 12-25-2010, 11:07 AM   #15
FanOfMickey
Community Rank: Legend
 
FanOfMickey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Kissimmee, Fl
Concierge Level: 6
Posts: 25,061

Post Thanks / Like
Sorry someone stole your tire cover. I am amazed what people will steal. I work for a auto glass company and people are always having door glass' replaced due to theft.

The thiefs will break the door window to steal thier GPS's and stuff. One guy came in with a broken window and when I asked if his GPS was stolen he said nope, a half empty pack of cigeretts. His GPS and a cup of change were not touched.
__________________
My Countdown Counting down to: Going on my dream vacation to Africa!
Observing Lions, Cheetahs and Giraffes!!
FanOfMickey is offline  
 
Reply With Quote
Reply




Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump














Please login or register to hide these ads -- it's free and easy!

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:50 AM.

-->

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like v3.4.0 Patch Level 1 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
(c) 1998-2017 PassPorter Travel Press/MediaMarx, Inc.
Celebrating 19 Years of Making Dreams Come True
Ad Management plugin by RedTyger