ah.. but see, you weren't IN the park. You were at the lockers in the picnic area... ON YOUR PHONE.
With team mates, blah blah...
I just happened to recognize you. I never saw you again after that. I think it was the year your team had the wine theme.

Say that from my perspective.:)

If you were that scary, would you say you were?

Are too.

But seriously. I've survived two occasions with these people.

#1- was when I spooked Lisa by finding her in the lobby of the GCH. She was with several other people but I recognized her right off- and yes, I did come up and say hi (cause she doesn't scare me)

#2- was at my meet November 2004- let's see I met- NA (and scared her when she rode BTMRR with my daughter)and her charming husband who made my trip on Small World quite memorable. I met Zapp, and Mickeylumbo and Batopdancer who at the time was HBTiggerFan I think-I met Erica (whom my daughter just adored) and Tramspotter (I believe). MBC was there- and many others.....it was quite fun.

So yes, if even I can survive a meet- anyone can ;)

See, my issue is not with meeting a bunch of strangers, it's that I know DH is probably uncomfortable since he "knows" none of you. He doesn't read the boards, he doesn't have any friends online. How awkward would that be to come into a group that I am familiar with, yet know nobody. I'd go on my own, but when we're down there, we're doing a family vacation. I just don't think about going off and doing something on my own at the time.

Leo,

Talk to Brigitte! Explain how it's done.

...until you get to know her!

Aheem!! Anyone recall an amazing ride on Splash Mtn? How quickly I am forgotten. :(

I understand your thinking, and here are other ways to look at meeting online people you know in person:

--For those of us who had "pen pals" before e-mail and the Internet, how cool would it be to finally meet your pen pal in person? In this case, instead of just writing to one person, we're all writing to a group of people at Lounge of Tomorrow with similar interests.

--Meeting a bunch of Disney fans at Disneyland can be one of the best ways to meet online acquaintances in person. It's a very public place with thousands of Guests, Cast Members, and fellow-Disney fans all around you.

--Meeting people you know for the first time does not have to be a big ordeal or an organized meet. Just a brief "hello" or chat would suffice, especially if you're on a family vacation. And, even family members or friends probably would not mind resting their feet in a shaded spot or air-conditioned building for a couple minutes while you say "hi" to some people you know or meet in person for the first time. Bring them along for those few minutes; you don't have to separate from your group/family.

--There's no pressure to actually meet anyone in person, but many people find that their online visits to certain boards will be enhanced after you've actually met some of your fellow bulletin-board members in person. It's about putting screen names, faces and personalities together in real life.

--Lastly, I'll just attest to the friendliness and overall welcoming atmosphere of just about everyone I've met from LoT. Just look at all the pictures and Disneyland experiences that many people post or write about here! :)