Sad Family News

A place to be entertained. Videos, jokes, games, and more.
Forum rules
At the old Disney Hyperion Studio, the screening room where animators would show animated scenes to Walt for his approval was small, with no ventilation or AC. Not only was it hot, but the animators were nervously awaiting Walt's reaction to their work. Thus, the room became known as the Sweatbox. Even after the Studio moved to Burbank and elegant screening rooms were offered to the staff, the moniker remained.

Now SGT has a sweatbox of our own. This is the place to find and post all entertaining topics such as video links, jokes, games, and the like. A general rule of thumb is that if the thread is meant to be informative (interesting news stories for example), or a topic for discussion (like setting up a park meet) then it should go in the Break Room, but if the intent is to entertain the masses then it's home is The Sweatbox. I'm sure there will be grey areas at times, so if you have doubt as to where a new thread should go, just use your best judgement and the SGT Staff will be glad to move it later if you guessed wrong.
DisneyMom
Permanent Fixture
Permanent Fixture
Posts: 5002
Joined: Sat Mar 10, 2007 7:14 pm
Park: DLR Guest
Department: Churro Inspection
Position: In Line for POTC

Sad Family News

Post by DisneyMom » Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:49 am

Letting you all in on this as you are the best group of people I can think of to tell my troubles to.
Last night in an accident, my ex and kids' father died at Catalina Island. Looks like he might have had a heart attack while swimming. I am ok, but kids are understandably going to have a rough time. He had not had contact with them in several years. His side of the Family has also not been in touch, and now we have to try to work through this together. Stressful for all, to say the least.
Try to work things out with your Families while you can, you never know what will happen tomorrow.


:flybongo: NO BULL!!!!!:D:

darph nader
Permanent Fixture
Permanent Fixture
Posts: 4844
Joined: Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:16 pm

Re: Sad Family News

Post by darph nader » Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:20 am

Oh man,I'm am so sorry. :(


Beer....The reason I get up every,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,afternoon.

Notatourist
In our Memory
In our Memory
Posts: 326
Joined: Mon Nov 08, 2004 7:06 am
Location: The far side of Endor...

Re: Sad Family News

Post by Notatourist » Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:42 am

same feeling here. hugs for the kids and you.


I'm not a tourist cause I work there...

User avatar
Main Streeter
Permanent Fixture
Permanent Fixture
Posts: 4608
Joined: Fri Aug 20, 2004 6:10 am
Location: D L
Contact:

Re: Sad Family News

Post by Main Streeter » Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:01 am

DM, I'm so very sorry. Please know you & family are in my heart & prayers. If you need anything, & I mean anything, or just want a friend to PM, I'm here for you. You take care of You!



"You work here? You must be SO rich!"


RESCUE A PET! [font="Arial Black"]Within the heart of every stray Lies the singular desire to be loved.[/font]

DragonFox98
Seasoned Pro
Seasoned Pro
Posts: 655
Joined: Mon Feb 19, 2007 1:00 pm

Re: Sad Family News

Post by DragonFox98 » Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:56 am

DM, I am so sorry. I know I'm more of a lurker than a poster, but I feel I know you well. Please know you and your children are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything!

Melanie



joanna71985
Practically Lives Here
Practically Lives Here
Posts: 1190
Joined: Sat Jul 09, 2005 2:09 am
Location: Mickey's backyard (Orlando, FL)

Re: Sad Family News

Post by joanna71985 » Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:06 am

I am so sorry. :(


[font="Comic Sans MS"]
I will be your guide for this magical journey into the movies. It's the perfect job for me, because I love movies! Is everybody ready? Great, because it's showtime. Ready when you are, CB!
[/font]

DisneyMom
Permanent Fixture
Permanent Fixture
Posts: 5002
Joined: Sat Mar 10, 2007 7:14 pm
Park: DLR Guest
Department: Churro Inspection
Position: In Line for POTC

Re: Sad Family News

Post by DisneyMom » Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:55 am

Thank You to all for your kindness! This is where I go to cheer myself up (besides DLR ;) ), the best people are on here :) All of your words mean so much. Will keep you updated. Am going to see if we can go to Catalina soon to collect a few belongings (only interested in old photos,really) maybe tomorrow.....


:flybongo: NO BULL!!!!!:D:

GRUMPY PIRATE
Permanent Fixture
Permanent Fixture
Posts: 8780
Joined: Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:23 am
Location: Insane Diego

Re: Sad Family News

Post by GRUMPY PIRATE » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:46 am

WOW, that just reaffirms that when its your time, it going to happen.

very sad.


:pirateflaARRRRRRR YA DOIN'?

User avatar
BRWombat
Permanent Fixture
Permanent Fixture
Posts: 5131
Joined: Thu Jul 22, 2004 2:00 pm
Department: Offsite Harmony
Position: Back Row Baritone
Location: Dallas area
Contact:

Re: Sad Family News

Post by BRWombat » Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:43 pm

So very sorry, DisneyMom. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.


"This would be a great place if we could only get rid of all these people." - Walt Disney

Image Image
VocalMajority
Twitter

User avatar
hobie16
Permanent Fixture
Permanent Fixture
Posts: 10546
Joined: Fri Nov 05, 2004 4:45 pm
Park: DLR
Department: Fruity Drink Land
Position: Mai Tai Face Plant
Location: 717 Miles NNW Of DLR

Re: Sad Family News

Post by hobie16 » Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:10 pm

Make sure and talk it through with your kids. Even though there hadn't been much contact in the last few years they may still have some emotional bond.

As for you, a couple of hours of Metallica at 11/10 should do the job. ;)


Image

Don't be fooled by appearances. In Hawaii, some of the most powerful people look like bums and stuntmen.
--- Matt King


Stay low and run in a zigzag pattern.

Post Reply