Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 especially Trails End. Just heard Ms Josephine is retiring next year after 40 years. She will be missed. She started her career the same yr we made our first trip, 1979. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 I'm happy for her, but sad for all Fort guests who will never get to meet her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 That's true she was telling me about it a few weeks ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disneylitch......Debbie 61 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 She is an icon!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Happy for her, but she'll be sorely missed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Good for her!!!!!!!!!! But yes she will be missed by many. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Wow... happy for her, but you're right. It won't be the same. They need a proper send off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 22 minutes ago, GaDawgFan.....Kelly said: Wow... happy for her, but you're right. It won't be the same. They need a proper send off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Just a thought. Maybe the Fort Fiend‘s can do something for her. A letter of recognition/ appreciation? A plaque? make her an honorary Fiend? some FF.net swag? A nice card and a gift card? A gold plated hula hoop? LOL I would be more than happy to make a donation for the cause. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 If something can be thought of I would be in as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 30 minutes ago, h2odivers...Ray said: A gold plated hula hoop? LOL Haha... that's hilarious...and kind-of perfect Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 I don't know, maybe she is getting second thoughts. I talked to her this morning at breakfast and she said it will be within the next 3 years, but she hasn't decided yet when and when she decides the date, she will announce it, but she said it needs to come from her. BradyBzLyn...Mo, Avatab.... Steve and Katman1356...Jason 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 21 minutes ago, ftwildernessguy said: I don't know, maybe she is getting second thoughts. I talked to her this morning at breakfast and she said it will be within the next 3 years, but she hasn't decided yet when and when she decides the date, she will announce it, but she said it needs to come from her. God bless her. I think Ms. Josie has mentioned that she's thinking about retiring every time I've spoken to her, going back for as long as I've known her. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 That woman brings so much joy to my heart. What a dear sweet lady. If you ever have some time to chew the fat, stop by and start up a conversation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 What she really likes is for people to send her pictures that they took with her. She adds them to her scrapbook. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mamma_Eagle 1 Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 I feel out of the loop as I don't know who this lady is that you all love so much. Where is she ? How do I meet her ? When will she be leaving ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted October 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 30 minutes ago, Mamma_Eagle said: I feel out of the loop as I don't know who this lady is that you all love so much. Where is she ? How do I meet her ? When will she be leaving ? She's a hostess at Trails End and works weekdays, usually breakfast and lunch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 If it's true, I'd love to chip in on a gift. The selfish part of me hopes it's not. She's always so sweet to Z. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 22 hours ago, Mamma_Eagle said: I feel out of the loop as I don't know who this lady is that you all love so much. Where is she ? How do I meet her ? When will she be leaving ? It's not just Fiends who consider Josephine to be a legend. Disney itself recognized Josephine, and another long time Trail's End Castmember, Paulette, by naming the Trail's End takeout operation after them: http://www.mousesteps.com/denises-corner-mainmenu-121/1771-trail-s-end-to-go-at-disney-s-fort-wilderness-campround-becomes-p-j-s-southern-takeout-to-honor-longtime-cast-members-menu-expands Josephine is the "J" in P & J's Southern Take Out. She literally is a living legend, and both she and Paulette will brighten your day if you stop and say hello. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 We've seen Ms. Josie several times over the past few days, and she told me she wants me to put out a message on the internet.... She is NOT retiring next year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 4 hours ago, GaDawgFan.....Kelly said: We've seen Ms. Josie several times over the past few days, and she told me she wants me to put out a message on the internet.... She is NOT retiring next year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 4 hours ago, GaDawgFan.....Kelly said: We've seen Ms. Josie several times over the past few days, and she told me she wants me to put out a message on the internet.... She is NOT retiring next year. And she told me a few weeks ago that she IS retiring next year, Lord willing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 And she told me a few weeks ago that she IS retiring next year, Lord willing.Ha ha! She made a big deal of me saying she isn't. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, GaDawgFan.....Kelly said: Ha ha! She made a big deal of me saying she isn't. Maybe she changed her mind ?!? I also found out that there's at least one TE employee (another hostess, not Paulette) who has a great deal of animosity toward Josephine. She said some very derogatory things about her to our group. Very unprofessional. I was shocked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 18 hours ago, CCIntrigue...aka Gwen said: Maybe she changed her mind ?!? I also found out that there's at least one TE employee (another hostess, not Paulette) who has a great deal of animosity toward Josephine. She said some very derogatory things about her to our group. Very unprofessional. I was shocked. Yes, they've had some people leave and some of the new people just aren't the same. A couple of weeks ago, I experienced a hostess who was similar to what you described. I asked if Ken was available and the look she gave me could have killed. Josephine seated us at a table with Ken as the server. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Maybe she changed her mind ?!? I also found out that there's at least one TE employee (another hostess, not Paulette) who has a great deal of animosity toward Josephine. She said some very derogatory things about her to our group. Very unprofessional. I was shocked.Maybe. That's really a shame about that hostess. Not cool at all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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