D/FW DIS Meet - Saturday, June 17th at La Hacienda Ranch (PICS ON P. 3)

[KristaTX]

Yes, it's already that time again :cool1: :


Date: June 17, 2006 (That is Saturday, y'all ;) )
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Place: La Hacienda Ranch in Colleyville http://www.lahaciendaranch.com
5250 Highway 121
Colleyville, TX 76034
817-318-7500


I can't wait to see everyone :woohoo:.

Please post here if you can come :). But also post if you can't :(.


Here's who is coming so far:

KristaTX
KayTX and DS
WebmasterKathy, Tom, and maybe DS
RRBB, Ohanafamily, and Ian
Dagny
TekMickey
bettyann29 + 1
slimplaw
shatzjsl
dallastxcpa + 1 or 2
celluloidgal

[WebmasterKathy]

Woo-hooo!!! I'm in, and I can't wait to see everyone! :cool1:

[Haley Whippet]

I will be there..
Deb

[RRBB]

Just added it to the family calendar, so count us (David, Ian and myself) in on this one. Thanks for planning it Krista. (And thanks for adjusting the time so David can join us.)

[TLinden16]

I wanna go.

[Dagny]

Colleyville! I am going to need a plane ticket to get there!!! I should be able to make this one.... :)

How about we make it the La Hacienda ranch in Dallas, ;)

[mommystieg]

Darn :guilty: We leave WDW on the 15th (maybe) so we probably won't be back to the metroplex by then. DH has to work Sunday so we will be back then for sure. For future meets, we have church in the morning on Sundays so any meet around 11:00 am would work for us.....

[ktulu]

The 17th is the weekend before we head to DL, and it might also be the day we celebrate dd's 1st birthday. We'll probably miss this one as well, not like you'll miss us :thumbsup2

darren

[RRBB]

The 17th is the weekend before we head to DL, and it might also be the day we celebrate dd's 1st birthday. We'll probably miss this one as well, not like you'll miss us :thumbsup2

darrenOf course we'll miss you! ::yes:: But have a great time at DL and Happy Birthday to your DD!

[KristaTX]

Of course we will miss you! I was really hoping y'all would be able to make it this time. You could have nice big Disney birthday party at La Hacienda Ranch :bday:.

[ktulu]

My wife and I are still trying to decide what to do for her birthday. We're probably going to have enough people show up to fill up 1/2 of LaHa! I can see it now, yeah honey, I'm glad I thought of LaHa, say, look at all those people wearing disney shirts...

She already thinks I'm nuts for hanging around the DIS (obsessed is the word she uses when I discuss anything Disney heh). She really likes Disney too though, I need to drag her into the world of the DIS!

Have fun, maybe we can make a DFW meet when we get back from the parks and we can go on and on about how cool the new POTC is :thumbsup2

darren

[janette]

I'll be picking up my 11yo DD from camp that weekend. Our schedule seems to just be more hectic during the summer so hard to find free time on the weekend. Hopefully I'll find time for the next one :)

[bettyann29]

You can put me down at this time for 2.. if for some reason theres a problem making it I'll let ya know.. We are moving next weekend and I have alot of stuff going on right now.. but if we can we will

[slimplaw]

I'll plan on being there. DH will be working. I'll see if DD would want to join us. She was in the CP 2 years ago and worked at MK.

[shatzjsl]

Hi all! I'll try to make it. :thumbsup2

[dallastxcpa]

Please count me in with +1 maybe 2. :thumbsup2

[ktulu]

Well, we're going to have the party for DD the day BEFORE we leave for our trip. That weekend is going to be busy, but I'll check with DW to see if we can make it.

darren

[Celluloidgal]

Have to check with the hubby.
I guess after 2 years on the board, I should crawl out of my hole sometimes.

[m&m's mom]

OK, I am not going to respond until closer to the time. I think if I cancel one more time I will be banned for life from DIS Meets. :)

[slimplaw]

Count me as a single for Sat. DH is working and DD is taking a class while working full time and has to study this weekend.

[TekMickey]

WOOHOO. Can't wait.
princess: DD and I :badpc: See ya Sat.

[FoxxBoys]

As a Florida transplant, can I actually be considered a Texan? I suspect not, but I wanted to job on the board to say hello. Robin/RRBB just PM'd me an invite to join you on Saturday, but I have another appointment around that same time.

When you get ready for your next meet, please include Will and I. Hopefully we'll be able to make it next time.

David :earsboy:

[KristaTX]

Nice to "meet" you :wave:. Too bad you can't come out and meet us all this time, but we'll hopefully catch you at the next one ::yes::.

Can't wait to see everyone Saturday!

[Celluloidgal]

I thought I'd have to miss another because of my dh's work schedule :guilty:
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:banana: But I was wrong!
Hey KristaTX, wanna carpool?

[KristaTX]

Sure, celluloidgal ::yes::. We'll talk about what time my mom and I will come get you. I think she's still planning on going, unless she's too tired from having company all week.

[iluvdisney]

Wish I could be there but I just got back from a road trip - maybe next time - I'm due from long road trips out that way again soon! :moped: :wave:

[WebmasterKathy]

Looking forward to seeing the gang tomorrow.

I'll be there with DH, and possibly DS.

[Haley Whippet]

DH has to work so he won't be home to watch Haley..
Maybe next time..
Deb

[KristaTX]

:(. Is Haley your child? Most people bring their kids to these meets ::yes::.

And Mary, I wish you could be here, too :goodvibes.

[WebmasterKathy]

Miss Haley is a Whippet. :dogdance: (A whippet's a lot more delicate and skinny, but I love that fat happy dog smilie!)

We love dogs, but the restaurants usually don't. At least in Texas. paw:

How's her separation anxiety coming? Is she doing okay in the apartment now, or still having trouble?

[KristaTX]

Ah, okay :). I didn't know whippets were dogs. All along I've thought that was your last name or maybe a Disney character I wasn't familiar with :blush:.

Hope your pup is doing okay :dogdance:. You are a nice doggy mommy to stay home with her ::yes::.

[WebmasterKathy]

Whippets look like Greyhounds, just a bit smaller:
http://www.akc.org/images/breeds/whippet/lg_artwork.jpg

I think they look delicate because they're so sleek and skinny, but they're usually really strong and lightning fast. And pretty smart! We have a couple of them across the street. (Right by the house with two Dalmatians. Not to be confused with the two Golden Retrievers a couple of doors down. We had two Black Labs. What is it with matched pairs on my street?)

[m&m's mom]

OK, I am officially committing (as we are on our way out the door :) )
Miranda (littlest M) and I be coming.
Count us in for 2.
See ya in a little bit!
Coral

[KristaTX]

It was great seeing everyone again ::yes::. And thanks again, ohanafamily :). Here are some pictures:

Group shot (look at all that lime green!):
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/p386b123fbaab81c3c6dc503358447233/ee74fb01.jpg


KayTX and Steve (my mom and brother :)):
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/pdc4034858935941c42a1ab7b5f4e9e14/ee74fd69.jpg


KristaTX and celluloidgal:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/p475b1709ffadece3d0727a003c74ffdc/ee74fd21.jpg


Slimplaw, m&m'smom, and her DD:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/pef64271a2653ad672a40d4a4238f56d8/ee74fbad.jpg


RRBB, Ohanafamily, and the dragons (niecosaurus and nephosaurus):
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/pc8ba30df1267fc5bf0b1af9d469224af/ee74fbfa.jpg


Their little guy, Ian:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/pdafbf94b3b7ee28d829b9ea41aab4f69/ee74fcb2.jpg


TekMickey and his DD:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/p227d12f13ec93da220427ec8a94c51a9/ee74fc36.jpg


dallastxcpa:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/pb5aae363ccf06453c795a007ca9533f1/ee74fb48.jpg


WebmasterKathy and her DH (Tom) and son (Andrew):
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/pf3b2d13d1376f8dc5048760ca038e75f/ee74fcf1.jpg


And finally, everyone got a lovely gift from the dragons :thumbsup2:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/p09c12d3004cc8f102bad0f7f61fb24dd/ee74fc77.jpg

[WebmasterKathy]

Thanks for the photos, Krista!!!

It was wonderful to see everyone yesterday. :goodvibes

[KayTX]

Hi, enjoyed the meet yesterday at La Hacienda Ranch. Saw some good friends, :wave: met some new friends, :wave2: and ate great fajitas. Thanks ohanafamily!! And thanks for planning the meet and posting the photos Krista!!

[Towncrier]

Thanks for sharing the photos. It's the next best thing to being there. popcorn::

[slimplaw]

A good time was had by all. It was wonderful seeing everyone. Thank you Ohanafamily for all you did!

[dallastxcpa]

Thank you KristaTX for planning the meet. I had a great time and it was so much fun to meet new friends. Also, thank you for the maps of DL and DCA, my daughter has already started putting together our touring plan. (It doesn't look like we will skip hardly any rides). Thank you Ohanafamily. And thank you niecosaurus and nephosaurus for the wonderfule chocolate. I had mine today after brunch at St Martins and it was sooooooo yummy. :mickeybar

[KristaTX]

Thanks for sharing the photos. It's the next best thing to being there. popcorn::

One of these days we'll get you down here and have a meet in your honor ::yes::.

[Haley Whippet]

Here's the brat that kept me home..
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/whippetsrus/noodle.jpg
Miss Haley

[WebmasterKathy]

Deb, Haley's an awfully pretty brat!

[Haley Whippet]

Deb, Haley's an awfully pretty brat!

Thank You! :thumbsup2
I hope you are planning another lunch, I will take her to daycare and make it to the next one..
She is doing really well now, But we just don't want to leave her here alone "Just Incase" She decides to schred up the apartment again :rotfl:
Deb

[FoxxBoys]

To be more than 1K miles from "Home" and to see the postings of the great time ya'll had at La Hacienda Ranch, we're so sorry we missed the meet and the opportunity to have fun with everyone. Hopefully we'll hear about the next meet soon enough and be able to plan to attend. We mean no disrepect by saying we didn't learn soon enough - it was merely a matter of timing and nothing more.

We enjoyed the picture of the Whippet in the group. Will and I are dads to North Texas' most beautiful Greyhound named Faye. A retired racer from Dayton Beach, Florida, Faye will turn six this year. So as not to detract from the compliments the thread's resident Whippet is receiving, we'll abstain from posting Faye's picture unless requested.

Really hoping to see you all at the next meet!
David & Will :earsboy: :earsboy:

[WebmasterKathy]

David and Will-

A thread can NEVER have too many doggie photos!

And we want to be sure to meet you guys soon. :teeth:

[TLinden16]

Great pictures. Great to see so many familiar faces in that group! Ian is getting so big, and the DD's are just adorable!

And Kathy, Andrew is all grown up! I love his shirt. Looks like he didn't get any offers for you two. Tell him to add some flashing lights or something. Or a 2 for a dollar sign. He could get rid of you really fast then.

[ktulu]

Good times! You will be happy to know that I got some of the yard work done, the dead bushes got pulled up (as well as a few live ones), and I didn't burn out the clutch in my Jeep in the process (but I came close!)

Ah well, I go to Disneyland in 4 days :)

[ktulu]

Doh! Double post...

[Haley Whippet]

We enjoyed the picture of the Whippet in the group. Will and I are dads to North Texas' most beautiful Greyhound named Faye. A retired racer from Dayton Beach, Florida, Faye will turn six this year. So as not to detract from the compliments the thread's resident Whippet is receiving, we'll abstain from posting Faye's picture unless requested.

Really hoping to see you all at the next meet!
David & Will :earsboy: :earsboy:
As Mom to The Famous Miss Haley Whippet we
would love to see pictures of your Faye!!!!! :flower3:
We love Sighthounds! :lovestruc
Deb

[TekMickey]

It was good to see everyone and meet some new faces. Ohanafamily, thanks again. Niecosaurus and Nephosaurus, thanks for the Wonka's. "A day without Chocolate is a day wasted!"
And KristaTX, Thanks for the great Photos.

M...I...C...- "see ya real soon"
K...E...Y...- "Why, because we like you"

M...O...U...S...E


:badpc:

[FoxxBoys]

By popular demand, and after a day's research on how to post a picture on the Disboards, here are a few pictures of our Greyhound, Faye (and me not looking my best, but during one of my happiest moments).

Enjoy!
David :earsboy:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc09b3127cce963740ca3bb800000035138AauWzJo3bN2 http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc09b3127cce96301d829aa300000026108AauWzJo3bN2
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc09b3127cce963012425bcc00000036108AauWzJo3bN2 http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/pd06a9b1f0ccd47a0c3f5c086979c434a/ee6340dd.jpg

[KristaTX]

Thanks for sharing the pictures, Deb and Dave ::yes::. With all these cute doggy pictures :dog: , I just have to throw in a cute kitty picture :cat:. Here's my kitty Bert w/ his brother Ernie in the background:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/p3e143692c0b3bb16c23c82e496da9ffa/ee62ee0b.jpg


And here's m&m'smom adorable signature picture - it's one of my favorites :goodvibes :

http://www.is2software.com/coral/jasminesprinkles.jpg

[Celluloidgal]

Well...
with all the cute doggie & kitty pics, I have to throw in some cute ratties.

Stripes
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid201/pada4ec205239a184dff9685767b806fb/effea78a.jpg

Rex
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid201/peaaf5d3bd393559d55fa26f0434c8b31/effea5a5.jpg

and Cyclops
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid202/p7485be00859832f2a9f41422289a1177/efc198dc.jpg

:blush: Couldn't help but share. Maybe I'll bring them to the next DIS meet :teeth:

[FoxxBoys]

In fact, besides our Greyhound, Faye, we have five cats, three mice, and an aquarium full of fish. Here are a few cat pics. :)

Here's a few pics of our extended family. http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid95/pb182fa1b7335a0130b26c600694709e2/fa25e847.jpghttp://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid151/p233ab87639b95d60fe4dee3dd96bd999/f5c42acb.jpg
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc09b3127cce96303aa5da0f00000026108AauWzJo3bN2

[KristaTX]

Well...
with all the cute doggie & kitty pics, I have to throw in some cute ratties.


I'm loving these animal pictures. We seem to have quite a menagerie.

Kathy?? Where's your little doggy?
And celluloidgal, where's your giant doggy?

[WebmasterKathy]

I'm loving the furbaby photos. Faye is GORGEOUS- I love that brindle coat and the hound eyes that can break your heart. I even love the rats! And we have quite a collection of fine looking cats (or, as they're better known at my house, chew toys. :teeth: )

More doggies!!!

Jessie, our rescue Beagle:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/35972jessie1-med.jpg

And Sambuca, my sweet Labbie girl. RIP. :guilty:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/35972Sam1-med.jpg

Sam would follow me everywhere. And sit on my feet when I DISed. :dog2:

[TekMickey]

Here is Precious aka (Miss Kitty)
:cat: "Cats Rule and Dogs Drool." - Homeward Bound:The Incredible Journey -1993
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/757/97445DSC_0215_2-med.JPG

[m&m's mom]

It's official - Next DIS Meet has to be animal friendly!!! :)

I know Jasmine would love to play w/ other canines and she also loves cats(not sure about the mice though).
I've got a GREAT idea. Next DIS Meet at Kathy's and we all bring our animals! I sure she would LOVE that. :rotfl2: Or better yet Robin and David are remodeling -let's invade their house.
Have a great weekend everyone!!

[KristaTX]

And Sambuca, my sweet Labbie girl. RIP. :guilty:
http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/500/35972Sam1-med.jpg

Sam would follow me everywhere. And sit on my feet when I DISed. :dog2:

She was a sweetie :sad1: :hug:.

[Celluloidgal]

celluloidgal, where's your giant doggy?

My "little" doggie?
Here is a pic when we first got Liberty (our rescued Great Dane) I can't believe we've had her 2 years now. My kids have sure grown up since this picture!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/p0b54270ad9f0a9a4b19e5686de267edd/ee5b87cb.jpg

BTW, Foxxboys...love the furniture (We have the same set!) The snowshoe is gorgeous!!! I had a Siamese growing up.

[WebmasterKathy]

Snowshoe? Is that the one with the fabulous tri-color coat? That is a beautiful cat.

[RRBB]

It's official - Next DIS Meet has to be animal friendly!!! :)

I know Jasmine would love to play w/ other canines and she also loves cats(not sure about the mice though).
I've got a GREAT idea. Next DIS Meet at Kathy's and we all bring our animals! I sure she would LOVE that. :rotfl2: Or better yet Robin and David are remodeling -let's invade their house.
Have a great weekend everyone!!All animals welcome AS LONG AS THEY'RE STUFFED!!!!!! I am not a doggie person, David is alergic to cats, and rats... ewwww!!! (We've had a problem with rats in our attic.) So sorry all of you animal lovers, I know they're part of your families but I just don't get it.

[Haley Whippet]

Dave,
Faye is so pretty!
Does she follow you all over? Haley is like a shadow with me..
Deb

[happybratpack]

Just wondering if there was another meet planned! Now that life is settling down some I'm ready to meet! :)
(plus the La Hacienda is only about 5 mins from home) :cheer2:
Thanks...

[Haley Whippet]

I am up for a meet too, I can put Miss Haley in daycare and have the day free!
Any other choices to meet besides La Hacienda?
Grapevine area, or Southlake or Colleyville???
Deb

[WebmasterKathy]

Anyone have suggestions for a new place to try?

I think it's time for another meet. :)

[Haley Whippet]

I love Mimis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deb

[WebmasterKathy]

Mimis!!! I love it, too!

Do you mean the one in Lewisville, across from Vista Ridge Mall?

(Actually, I have no idea if there are any other Mimi's locations... :confused3 )

[KristaTX]

Mimi's is a great idea. There is one in southwest Fort Worth :rolleyes1.

There is actually a Mimi's out in front of the Target/World Market shopping center in Grapevine along 114. That one would be slightly closer for me compared to Lewisville, and it's in our "usual" meeting area.

But hey!!!! I know!! There is a Mimi's right across the street from Disneyland ::yes::. I ate there last month, and I think it might even be the original in the Mimi's chain. Want to meet there :woohoo:??

Let's do this meet sometime after the weekend of August 12th. I'm booked up through then. I vote for the 114 Mimi's.

[KristaTX]

http://www.mimiscafe.com/default.asp

[WebmasterKathy]

Sounds good to me... Mimi's in Grapevine, sometime after August 12.

Just tell me when to be there, you know I never pass up a good DIS meet! :teeth:

[Haley Whippet]

Sounds good to me... Mimi's in Grapevine, sometime after August 12.

Just tell me when to be there, you know I never pass up a good DIS meet! :teeth:

Grapevine is great for me too! I can drop Miss haley off at her daycare in Southlake on the way to Mimi's :cool1:
Deb

[Haley Whippet]

Do you think we should start a new thread with a new date on it so people can find it?
How is Aug. 19th for everyone?
Deb

[RRBB]

August 19 at Mimi's in Grapevine works for us. And as long as it's not too early (ie. after 1pm or so) David can make it, too.

[Nebsky]

August 19, huh??

Nebsky, MrBsMom , MrB and Jake might be able to make that one.

Saw some new faces and will have to meet up with everyone again.

Jeff

[KristaTX]

Do you think we should start a new thread with a new date on it so people can find it?
How is Aug. 19th for everyone?
Deb

That sounds terrific ::yes::. 2:30 - 3 o'clockish is usually a good time to avoid both the lunch and the dinner crowds. It's nice to do that so that we don't have trouble getting space for 10-20 people.

Want to start the new thread for us, Deb :flower3:?

[Haley Whippet]

New lunch thread is here
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=13475117#post13475117

[iluvdisney]

I would love to get back to Texas again someday - sure did have a good time when I was there last year - but I'll have to wait and sign up for a meet in 2007 - somehow I have filled up my calendar with lots of trips for the rest of this year! :moped: