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The Stories Behind the Intro Photos - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
There are a number of photos in my intros, and each one has a story behind it and why it's in the intros. And a couple of them are pretty neat to hear.
A behind the scenes look at what a former worker at Disney World, Silver Dollar City, and Busch Gardens Florida experienced in his time working at the parks. From driving large safari trucks around live wild animals while cracking one silly joke after another, to spending 5 years as a #PhotoPass photographer at #WaltDisneyWorld and seeing and experiencing all sorts of things, to being a conductor and #trainrobber on the famous Frisco Silver Dollar Line at #SilverDollarCity. With 10 years of working in the parks, there's lots of stories to t...
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What is That Back There? Looking at my Background - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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I have a lot of things in the background of my set. What are they and what's the story behind some of them? Here's a closer look for you! A behind the scenes look at what a former worker at Disney World, Silver Dollar City, and Busch Gardens Florida experienced in his time working at the parks. From driving large safari trucks around live wild animals while cracking one silly joke after another...
They Got Fired for That? - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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Yes I saw people fired from their jobs at the theme parks. Some of them were typical reasons. A couple... well, let's just say they weren't so typical. And some of the reasons now seem to be acceptable to do... A behind the scenes look at what a former worker at Disney World, Silver Dollar City, and Busch Gardens Florida experienced in his time working at the parks. From driving large safari tr...
5 Things People Say that Drive Me Nuts - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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There is a lot of talk about Disney. Some of it I can find annoying. But there are a few things that people will say that drive me absolutely nuts because of how wrong they are. These are 5 of the worst offenders that I wish people would stop saying because they plain tick me off. A behind the scenes look at what a former worker at Disney World, Silver Dollar City, and Busch Gardens Florida exp...
3 Unpopular Disney Opinions (Don't Hate me!) - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.Месяц назад
Everyone has opinions about Disney, some more popular than others. A couple of my "unpopular opinions" are well known, but here I share 3 that I haven't before- and some of what I say in my last one will definitely not be popular with some. A behind the scenes look at what a former worker at Disney World, Silver Dollar City, and Busch Gardens Florida experienced in his time working at the parks...
My Pin Story- How Why and Fake Pins - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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Disney pins are a favorite collectible. Why are they so special to me? How did we get started? Why are fakes and scrappers such a big deal? And how can you tell the difference? And what are some of my recommendations for shopping and storage? A behind the scenes look at what a former worker at Disney World, Silver Dollar City, and Busch Gardens Florida experienced in his time working at the par...
Tornados? Hurricanes? What Do You Do In Severe Weather? - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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It's not just raining, there's a ton of lighting, threats of tornados. Or a hurricane is coming. What do you do? Are there plans in place? What procedures do you follow? (and yes, this is a bit late due to some of that weather hitting at home last night) A behind the scenes look at what a former worker at Disney World, Silver Dollar City, and Busch Gardens Florida experienced in his time workin...
Working in the Rain - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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Rain. It changed so much about what we did and how we operated. From rain gear to rain locations to different procedures in the rain. When to operate a ride, when not to, when to put on a show, and when to just hide indoors. A behind the scenes look at what a former worker at Disney World, Silver Dollar City, and Busch Gardens Florida experienced in his time working at the parks. From driving l...
Wardrobe Malfunctions - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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The dreaded wardrobe malfunction- when clothing or costume doesn't work like it should, and perhaps creates an embarrassing scene. Yes, I experienced a few. Here's what happened, and how we dealt with them. A behind the scenes look at what a former worker at Disney World, Silver Dollar City, and Busch Gardens Florida experienced in his time working at the parks. From driving large safari trucks...
Disney Cast Members Put Up With a Lot - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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Grumpy and irritable cast members at Disney? Unheard of til recently. What's going on? Why are some of them like this? If you were to walk in their shoes and know what they deal with... A behind the scenes look at what a former worker at Disney World, Silver Dollar City, and Busch Gardens Florida experienced in his time working at the parks. From driving large safari trucks around live wild ani...
Changes to Disney's Disability Passes? What Does That Mean? - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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Disney has just announced that they are making changes to their Disability Access Service passes (DAS). What changes are they making? Why? What will it mean for previous users, and to the rest of us in the parks? A behind the scenes look at what a former worker at Disney World, Silver Dollar City, and Busch Gardens Florida experienced in his time working at the parks. From driving large safari ...
6 Ways Photopass Has Changed (2 for the Worst) - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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A lot has changed since I worked at Walt Disney World as a photopass photographer. Some for the better, and some for the worst. Here are 6 changes that have happened- 4 good and 4 not so good. A behind the scenes look at what a former worker at Disney World, Silver Dollar City, and Busch Gardens Florida experienced in his time working at the parks. From driving large safari trucks around live w...
SDC's Fire in the Hole Grand Opening and Media Day- Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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SDC's Fire in the Hole Grand Opening and Media Day- Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
Why My Last Trip to Disney May Have Been My Last Trip to Disney- Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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Why My Last Trip to Disney May Have Been My Last Trip to Disney- Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
7 Things Silver Dollar City Needs to Fix - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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7 Things Silver Dollar City Needs to Fix - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
What is in the Future at Silver Dollar City? - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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What is in the Future at Silver Dollar City? - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
Would I Do it Again? Weighing it Out - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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Would I Do it Again? Weighing it Out - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
Hollywood Studios- Will We Get Chewie Mode? | Sir Willow's Park Tales
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Hollywood Studios- Will We Get Chewie Mode? | Sir Willow's Park Tales
Around the World and to Outer Space: Epcot | Sir Willow's Park Tales
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Around the World and to Outer Space: Epcot | Sir Willow's Park Tales
Day 2 Animal Kingdom- Things Didn't Go As We Hoped | Sir Willow's Park Tales
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Day 2 Animal Kingdom- Things Didn't Go As We Hoped | Sir Willow's Park Tales
Magic, Hoops, Boats and Tron | Sir Willow's Park Tales
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Magic, Hoops, Boats and Tron | Sir Willow's Park Tales
Walt Disney World Pin and Souvenir Haul 2024- Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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Walt Disney World Pin and Souvenir Haul 2024- Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
Our Trip to Florida and First Day at Animal Kingdom Lodge - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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Our Trip to Florida and First Day at Animal Kingdom Lodge - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
Be sure to watch the background - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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Be sure to watch the background - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Eldridge Park - Sir Willow's Park Tales
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The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Eldridge Park - Sir Willow's Park Tales
Making of Eldridge Park Video (Behind the Scenes) - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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Making of Eldridge Park Video (Behind the Scenes) - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
You Might Get Kicked Out of a Theme Park If ... - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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You Might Get Kicked Out of a Theme Park If ... - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
Disney vs Silver Dollar City Employee Dress Codes - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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Disney vs Silver Dollar City Employee Dress Codes - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
Reacting to Disney's Better Business Bureau Complaints - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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Reacting to Disney's Better Business Bureau Complaints - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
Orientations and Indoctrinations - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker
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Orientations and Indoctrinations - Confessions of a Theme Park Worker

Комментарии

  • @araftofwanderingotters206
    @araftofwanderingotters206 12 часов назад

    Ask the Branson city council to bring the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Starlight Express…

  • @phoenixalvarado651
    @phoenixalvarado651 17 часов назад

    Hey! Love your videos and the wealth of information you have shared over at SDCFans. I've been rewatching your Fire in the Hole videos to get hyped for an upcoming SDC visit and you mentioned in one of your videos that the new Fire in the Hole was suppose to have the old scenes that were removed back in the 80s (the right turn after the burning bridge, Baldknobber cave, cliff "drop"), but from what I have seen on the videos released from SDC and other ride thrus, it looks like the ride is following the layout that's the same as it was post-capacity cut. Do you know what happened?

    • @SirWillow
      @SirWillow 14 часов назад

      More than likely me misunderstanding what was and wasn't being added. I thought that the layout at least was closer to what the original was pre-capacity cut. But what i thought were restorations of original scenes were actually a couple of new scenes based on the new characters.

  • @katherinegrice1801
    @katherinegrice1801 День назад

    I like to watch you, Brian and Tim Tracker.

  • @meaganwilliams6826
    @meaganwilliams6826 День назад

    Hearing aaaaaall the details behind each photo was so cool!

  • @lifequest7453
    @lifequest7453 День назад

    The Yeti in A mode was ok. The lighting wasn't right and the movement could have been better. but they decided to build this heavy contraption on top of a 45 foot perch and thought it would remain static as the Yeti moved forward with that heavy arm................................................................. The vibrations down the poles move that metal and that is what can damage the concrete. You have to understand, the perch is bolted onto a base that is buried in the concrete. That should have been enough to handle the Yeti's movements. Also understand, the Yetis perch does not, and cannot touch the buildings structure. The perch must stand alone. Simply put, the Yeti Is way too heavy for what it is standing on. Part of the fix would have to be putting Yeti on a diet and reducing all that weight. It should never have been that heavy in the first place. The Yeti should be an air bag with Yeti skin on it, as light as possible. nobody would know, he would look the same. BUT... will they fix it? A better question is, dare we want them to fix it. money wise, it will cost a fortune to remove this Yeti and replace with a lighter one. They have to remove the top of the mountain to do it. They may still have to reinforce the perch and the base. I dont think todays di$ney will do it. and if they do tamper with the Yeti, from what we saw them do to Splash Mountain, I dont want them to touch Disco Yeti. They can't create anymore. So............. Dance on Disco, dance on. Disco Yeti

  • @bradrichert3966
    @bradrichert3966 День назад

    Just one quick comment - These people are the ones that confirm the Darwin was RIGHT!🙄🤣

  • @Andysworld365
    @Andysworld365 3 дня назад

    omg

  • @Andysworld365
    @Andysworld365 3 дня назад

    I grew up right across the tracks from SDC in the early 90's in a apartment complex across the hollow (Larino Ln) which is probably long gong by now. My Great Grandmother worked at SDC and i would get to sneek in the gate with her and spend the day roaming around SDC. I had so much fun! She worked when Jed was the blacksmith. I'm thinking about working there. Thanks for the vids. Brings back a lot of memories.

  • @13s_ArtStudio
    @13s_ArtStudio 3 дня назад

    I have been IN LOVE with the Saloon Show since I was little. I went to SDC with my family today. I saw these two girls in today's show! Mrs. Heather was in a gorgeous yellow/gold dress, and Mrs. Maddie was in a similar outfit as in the video. I mentioned how fun this looks to my mom, and she is encouraging me to audition. I'm 18 now, and trying to find a job or school to go to. Looking at some of the benefits I'm really interested now. I'm glad I found this video, and I'm gonna jump over to pt. 2 as soon as I'm done with this one!

  • @sjmhadsock4586
    @sjmhadsock4586 4 дня назад

    And don't get me started on the walt disney frozen thing

  • @sjmhadsock4586
    @sjmhadsock4586 4 дня назад

    Too bad nobody thought to ask the Sherman brothers themselves or just one of them what walt was actually like and didn't he work with jews

  • @Mr.WonderfulGaming
    @Mr.WonderfulGaming 4 дня назад

    The Disney store in Branson is amazing! So many cool gadgets, plushies, and pins!

  • @kaylawhipple7570
    @kaylawhipple7570 5 дней назад

    Confessions SDC photos: and I was with my manager Confessions Everything else: I could have gotten fired for this Thanks for the stories

  • @scottvasquez1401
    @scottvasquez1401 5 дней назад

    I remember when my Dad and I went to Disneyland one week after 9/11. We were like kids in a candy store as there were no lines for any of the rides. We went on all the rides in only a few hours.

  • @Joshodgesr
    @Joshodgesr 5 дней назад

    What's the sound effect at the conclusion of the introduction (yes you read that right) in some of the early episodes of Confessions, where it's just the dry erase board a la Mythbusters?

    • @SirWillow
      @SirWillow 4 дня назад

      There's a blast from the past. I hadn't thought about that sound effect in a long time. It was meant to be kind of like an explosion for the transition. How like the intro was supposed to blow up and then go into the episode. It was a sound effect we found online somewhere

  • @CatefromGa
    @CatefromGa 5 дней назад

    We were there 2 weeks ago. Such a cute park. Being a Rollercoaster person I was shocked when Grandfathers mansion made me sick. But really enjoyed our 2 days there!

  • @sarahflame9170
    @sarahflame9170 5 дней назад

    I’ve got a question if you don’t mind, is it ok to ask characters if we can dance with them? Not like tik tok dances or anything like that but just a fun little dance? Sorry for the weird question but I’m going to Disneyland next year and I don’t want to mess up anything

  • @suemoo22
    @suemoo22 5 дней назад

    This was interesting, thank you!

  • @pikachumaster542
    @pikachumaster542 5 дней назад

    Cool Video 😄👍 Now The Duck Tales Theme is Stuck in My Head 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Short_Rachel.
    @Short_Rachel. 5 дней назад

    Are you still friends with the Pluto who could untie shoe laces?

  • @JohanMsWorld
    @JohanMsWorld 5 дней назад

    Talkning cossters - Have you heard about the Jetline accident and closing in Gröna Lund? Any thoughts? J.

  • @taylornorth3637
    @taylornorth3637 5 дней назад

    I worked at busch gardens tampa for a few years. The most common reasons I saw were excessive calling in and use of cellphones while on duty

  • @kevinpetit9886
    @kevinpetit9886 5 дней назад

    Great Video. 😃👍♥️

  • @alyayew3128
    @alyayew3128 5 дней назад

    Love your videos, Sir Willow

  • @krisrhood2127
    @krisrhood2127 6 дней назад

    I once had a dog named Charcoal

  • @lyn100
    @lyn100 7 дней назад

    puppy's life is SO HARD!!!! poor baby

  • @bethdibartolomeo2042
    @bethdibartolomeo2042 8 дней назад

    Bambi also had a frog. It jumps out and says "watch out" in the moments before Bambi meets Faline as a child. Also, everybody forgot So This is Love from Cinderella.

  • @Mr.WonderfulGaming
    @Mr.WonderfulGaming 8 дней назад

    I want that frisco silver dollar line sign so bad! Looks so cool! If you ever need to get rid of it, you now know where to put it! 😂😂😂😂

    • @SirWillow
      @SirWillow 8 дней назад

      Hehe. Happy that you love it, but sorry, it's not going anywhere. Far to personal of a momento for me to let it go. That's one that my kids are also debating about who gets it.

    • @Mr.WonderfulGaming
      @Mr.WonderfulGaming 6 дней назад

      @@SirWillow If I was your kid I would be too! Also do you know if you have any script for the Frisco Line as a conductor? I've always wanted to replicate it with my speaker and microphone. Would be awesome if you had it!

  • @mvass294evr
    @mvass294evr 8 дней назад

    Speaking of oblivious guests, the ones who don't pull over to the side when they are looking in their stroller or ECV in front of another party, or in the middle of the street while traffic is moving to another destination. I've often said that foot traffic and ECV traffic should follow the rules of the road. Pull to the right, pullover if you need something and look behind you before you park. It's that simple. Be aware of your surroundings and nobody gets hurt. Including people in your party.

  • @katherinegrice1801
    @katherinegrice1801 9 дней назад

    The one that really impressed me was a little girl that had no childhood. She was having health issues playing outside, so the parents went to the doctor. They ran several tests and discovered discovered

    • @katherinegrice1801
      @katherinegrice1801 9 дней назад

      They ran several tests and discovered she was allergic to the Sun. When she went outside, she had to wear what was like an astronaut suit. This little girl wanted to go to Disney, but was denied by her parents concern for her health. That's when Disney stepped in. When they heard her story, they contacted the parents and made arrangements for them. After they closed the park, the family showed up. They kept the park open all night. This allowed the child to play , without the suit, just like any other child. KUDOS to Disney.

    • @SirWillow
      @SirWillow 8 дней назад

      Disney has done this a number of times. Usually in conjunction with Make a Wish or other similar organizations, so they can also coordinate transportation and provide the same opportunity for a number of people who suffer similar issues. It's pretty amazing what they do sometimes.

  • @katherinegrice1801
    @katherinegrice1801 9 дней назад

    Were there any times the characters needed help?

  • @katherinegrice1801
    @katherinegrice1801 9 дней назад

    Could you do all your intros and outros and explain each one? Along with that, give explanations on how you got started with your RUclips site and what happened between then and now.

    • @SirWillow
      @SirWillow 8 дней назад

      You're a mind reader. I actually have a video on the intro's coming up thursday

  • @katherinegrice1801
    @katherinegrice1801 9 дней назад

    💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 U Would love to meet you and your family, but cant afford the parks God bless you as a human being of God's L💖VE and as a Pastor sharing and teaching "HIS L💖VING" ways.

  • @katherinegrice1801
    @katherinegrice1801 9 дней назад

    You have given us the ins and outs of the hiring process at Disney. Could you do the same with the other parks? Along with that, give us the process from beginning to end on different jobs at each park.

    • @SirWillow
      @SirWillow 8 дней назад

      It's going to be pretty similar from park to park, and it's changed a lot in the years since I got my job. I can't say about other jobs at the parks as I didn't do them.

  • @chriscarlisleschannel
    @chriscarlisleschannel 9 дней назад

    You get this in retail to.

  • @sf-dn8rh
    @sf-dn8rh 10 дней назад

    Working for a office supply center, print area I see way way to many of this entitle people. This has gotten even worse since 3/17/20, when c19 screwed us all. One I got to meet who was like the first complain on the BBB, is a congress person, I won't say who they area as they don't deserve any publicly, we had supply chain issues that today are only getting fix, but when they came in they though they could have it there way. Seen many of these, saddly that person and a teacher were the absolute worst.

  • @andy3728
    @andy3728 11 дней назад

    Did you ever work with the Hercules characters?

    • @SirWillow
      @SirWillow 8 дней назад

      No. outside of seeing Hades in one of the parades I didn't see them in the parks at all.

  • @kevinpetit9886
    @kevinpetit9886 11 дней назад

    Great Video. 😃👍♥️

  • @chriscarlisleschannel
    @chriscarlisleschannel 11 дней назад

    Most of my videos are slideshows with still pictures. Although I do have a few videos like during the eclipse here in Central Texas back in April.

  • @YcatsVlogs
    @YcatsVlogs 11 дней назад

    to be honest hard to see what your showing us with the camera in the corner covering it up or just in the way. but i love videos like this. its so cool to see what other people like to collect.

  • @alyayew3128
    @alyayew3128 12 дней назад

    Your videos always cheer me up, Sir Willow!

  • @oppositeofthetruth
    @oppositeofthetruth 12 дней назад

    Thank you so much ive been hoping for a updated video like this for the longest. My favorite is the nascars, and I've always wondered what the frisco sign in the middle was about and those amazing looking golden ears tyvm for breaking it all down My only question is the chip and dale hot air ballon what is in the inside of that balloon on the top and whats the backstory and meaning for it being present now that i see it up close its just looks beautiful once again thank you so much for this great video breaking it all down

    • @SirWillow
      @SirWillow 12 дней назад

      It's a Christmas ornament that I picked up at Disneyland to Paris when I was there. Same thing with a couple of the other ornaments that are hanging

    • @oppositeofthetruth
      @oppositeofthetruth 12 дней назад

      ​@SirWillow awesome and thank you for the response

  • @suemoo22
    @suemoo22 12 дней назад

    I’m sorry you lost your good friend, Barry. You sure have many friends that send you things, that is so awesome, you are loved by many people.

  • @jZ0357
    @jZ0357 12 дней назад

    How many books do you have on theme parks not like guidebook like books on the parks history

    • @SirWillow
      @SirWillow 12 дней назад

      I'd have to look, but top of my head I would guess around 3 dozen. Give or take a little

  • @CoasterVet
    @CoasterVet 12 дней назад

    Is that hot air balloon Worlds of Fun?

  • @Jp_games30
    @Jp_games30 13 дней назад

    Remember watching this video way back, and now I can say I have become a cast member for DLR. Besides Traditions, the 2nd includes a more in depth Step into the magic and then if your role is in the hotels like me they have one more class called Where magic meets hospitality.

  • @frontier_001
    @frontier_001 14 дней назад

    I agree but are you special or something?

    • @SirWillow
      @SirWillow 8 дней назад

      Aren't we all special? (and I'm guessing that you missed that I'm a former cast member)

    • @frontier_001
      @frontier_001 8 дней назад

      @@SirWillow yep! We’re all different and that what makes life fun and different everyday! I used to want to be a cast member, but decided it wasn’t for me. Thanks for spreading that cash members deserve more respect and appreciation because they sure do!

  • @katherinegrice1801
    @katherinegrice1801 14 дней назад

    The reason Craig liked you to "Tag Long" is that you're a Big Kid. Anybody (Adults) that plays at the parks like a Child is considered a Big Kid. It means you're having FUN. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @tomklock568
    @tomklock568 15 дней назад

    Fun! I remember Barry from old livestreams etc., a friend I never got to meet. Thanks for the video tour!

    • @jpolczy777
      @jpolczy777 12 дней назад

      I can’t believe you saved all of those boxes!! I just dropped off a package yesterday at the mailing center that I use and the woman who always waits on me seemed upset because all I had was a large envelope and not a BOX. Once she saw the painting, however, she approved.

    • @SirWillow
      @SirWillow 8 дней назад

      no way I can bring myself to throw them away. They're awesome