Chicago Dis Unplugged Meet 6/22/08 Trip Report

[tiggerbell]

PRE-MEET REPORT:

WHO: Chicagoland People from the DisUnplugged Board
WHAT: A DisMeet!!!
WHY: Because we like you (duh!)
WHERE: Schaumburg, IL – (DVC location, Disney Store, Gino’s East)
WHEN: Sunday, June 22, 2008 – 1:00pm

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the DisUnplugged Podcast trip report for June 22, 2008, from Berwyn, IL. I am your host, Pete… ummm, Jaime (tiggerbell),

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp6%3C%3Dot%3E2323%3D899%3D%3C29%3D323 2899%3B38%3A6%3Bnu0mrj

joined as always by my good friend, Jack Sparrow.

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp66%3Dot%3E2323%3D89%3C%3D568%3D32328 9%3C477669nu0mrj

JACK: That’s Captain Jack Sparrow.


Sorry, Captain Jack Sparrow. :confused3

Today’s show is a report about the Chicago DisMeet that we are attending today (What? You don’t carry a McDonald’s toy when you’re meeting new people? Don’t you know nothin’?) :rotfl2:

Also with me will be my sister and fellow Disney-traveler, Rhonda (rhondalee16 on the boards)

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp65%3Dot%3E2326%3D679%3D%3B9%3C%3DXRO QDF%3E23237%3A7627%3B42ot1lsi

and my 17 year old daughter, Meghan (StitchsEvilSister).

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp333%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B%3E WSNRCG%3D3232%3A%3B%3A5%3C44%3A8nu0mrj

Quite frankly, Meg is only going because she was told that the cast members will pin trade with you. Oh, and she thinks I will buy her things.

She’s wrong.

But I’ll buy me things!

So, pre-trip checklist:

Camera with charged batteries? CHECK!
Lime Green Baggallini? CHECK!
Captain Jack Sparrow? CHECK!
Money? CHECK!
Directions? CHECK!
Crocs? CHECK!
Poncho? Oops, wrong kind of trip… well, maybe not, weather’s been bad lately! CHECK!
Pins? CHECK!

Everyone neat and pretty? Then on with the show! :cool1:

Oh, we're not leaving for an hour and a half... but I'll be back tonight with the report and pictures! Maybe I'll even find some of these!!! BAD SHOES!!!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp333%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B%3E WSNRCG%3D3232%3A%3B%3A639%3C59nu0mrj

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp%3B%3B%3Dot%3E2326%3D679%3D%3B9%3C%3 DXROQDF%3E23239%3C9777742ot1lsi

[BriarRosie]

You are such a nut!

I believe I will enjoy meeting you later. :rotfl2:

[A.Mickey]

That was alot of fun. Looking forward to another :). :bitelip: I think I want to be a DVC member for sure now, it just feels like family :hug: . Thanks for putting it together Nooshkin:yay:

[GBShorts]

I wish I could have gone, I can't wait to read how things went!

Too much going on today to go :(

[jen3003]

Jaime,
I had to come home and read the thread, that was just awesome! We definitely had a great time!!! It was great to meet you Meghan and Rhonda! And to all the other DISers I met it was great meeting you too.
Can't wait for the next one!
And a special thank you to Janet for getting it all together, until next time.

Jennifer

[KatMark]

I'm sorry I could not make it. My dad is in the hospital (has been off and on between hospital and nursing home and now back in the hospital) and having a heart procedure tomorrow morning so I spent part of the day with him. I hope to catch all my fellow Chicago Diser's next time.

[winotracy]

We had a great time!! The drive home was uneventful until we were 5 minutes from home and we had an incredible downpour!

Lots of pictures, but they'll have to wait until tomorrow. Too much driving today. Janet, thanks for organizing this! We really enjoyed meeting so many of you.

So when again did they say DVC was opening at the Contemporary :confused3 :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[tiggerbell]

ACTUAL MEET – DAY 1 :lmao: :rotfl2: Day 1 - I crack me up!!!

We arrive at Woodfield Mall early and spent some time browsing and shopping – Rhonda needed jeans. Meg needed sunglasses. Jaime needed to do stupid stuff --- in public --- loudly… “Hey, Meg! Look at these!!! MEG!!!”.

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp4324%3B%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3 B%3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C679%3B76nu0mrj

These are just louvered-ish plastic frames… Kanye West wears them, at least that’s what the guy at the kiosk told me. :offtopic:

We found some new Crocs at a kiosk, too – we tried on a few pairs of sandals and deck shoes, but nothing is as comfortable in the heel as the Athens flip flops, so I’ll stick with those as long as it’s nice out. ::yes::

We approach the DVC Store and spot several lime green shirts out front. We walk up and introduce ourselves. After a few minutes of chatting, we are led into the store and into a back room – passing a toy room on the way.

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43235%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C678%3A3%3Anu0mrj


http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43248%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3B744nu0mrj

Once we had our whole group seated (and we got Walt Disney Resort pens – the black ones you steal, I mean, get to use in your hotel rooms on property), we played the “What is your favorite resort” game. Lori (BriarRosie) said, “How can we pick? That’s like asking which your favorite child is! How can we choose a favorite child?” I said, “I can choose a favorite child!” ::yes::

Winotracy introduced herself as Tracy from Dreams Unlimited Travel (practically a celebrity, you know!) and told us she had something for us from the Podcast crew!!! She passed out Dis Unplugged pins and lanyards!!!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43236%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3B757nu0mrj

My Landy, but I was excited!!! That was so cool – THANKS PETE, JOHN, KEVIN, COREY, & JULIE!!!!! Then Tracy said that anyone who was at the lunch afterwards would get something else!

Derek and Diane started the presentation and it was fun, informative, and interesting. Rhonda and I are moving to the Orlando area next year, so it’s not something we were thinking about doing, but Meg sat next to me the entire time, poking me in the leg and whispering, “Mom!!! WHY haven’t you done this?!?!?! We should sooo do this!!!!”

Blurry Meg pouts because Evil Mommie won't buy her a time share!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43239%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3B453nu0mrj

I just looked at her (I’m a single mom) and said, “So, you want DVC or you want me to continue to FEED YOU?”

Probably the best laugh of the day was when a girl, I’m guessing about 10? (lugnut33 – was that your family?), in the front row asked Derek if the Contemporary Resort was getting a DVC! We all just cracked up and Derek responded with, “That’s the presentation, thanks for coming!” It was really, really cute!

Near the end of the talking part, they told us there were 5 seats with stickers underneath them, and that those people win a prize. No such luck for me, but Rhonda got one.

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp4323%3B%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3 B%3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C679929nu0mrj

It was a set of DVC pins. Very cute!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43238%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C678%3B87nu0mrj

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43243%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C68%3A56%3Anu0mrj

Then we were broken up into groups and led through the Animal Kingdom Villa rooms. They had a 1 bedroom and a studio. AKL is one of my favorite resorts, so I love the look of these rooms!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43245%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3B675nu0mrj

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43249%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3B76%3Cnu0mrj

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43234%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C682559nu0mrj

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43238%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3B777nu0mrj

Simba and Nala carved into the headboard:

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp4324%3A%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3 B%3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3A7%3A%3Anu0mrj

Hidden Mickey carpet:

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43246%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3B77%3Cnu0mrj

I call this one View from Inside a Master Bath Shower Stall.

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43244%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3B785nu0mrj

Why didn't anyone tell me my ears were crooked?!?!?!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43246%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3B795nu0mrj

Look how happy... :cloud9:

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp4324%3A%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3 B%3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3B%3C%3B%3Cnu0mrj

[tiggerbell]

Jack refused to be left out:

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp4323%3A%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3 B%3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C68232%3Cnu0mrj

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp4324%3B%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3 B%3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C683%3A44nu0mrj

The pattern on the curtains was cool:

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43237%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3B797nu0mrj

We explored every inch of the place!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp4324%3A%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3 B%3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3B79%3Bnu0mrj

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43235%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C683%3A55nu0mrj

Then Jack decided to jump on the bed... we weren't getting a shot with him in the air! It took about 15 shots and 3 people with cameras! I finally got THIS:

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43252%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3B82%3Bnu0mrj

Then he fell off and was hurt...

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43248%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C685%3A53nu0mrj

So he took a quick bath...

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp4323%3B%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3 B%3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3B834nu0mrj

The diningroom table legs were HOOVES!!!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43248%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C685%3A89nu0mrj

We hung out in the studio and talked to Derek and each other, and then we went to the front of the DVC Store and received bags with very cool DVC Coffee Table books and Mickey Rice Krispie Treats!!!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43236%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C689%3C86nu0mrj

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp4324%3B%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3 B%3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C68%3A594nu0mrj

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43239%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C68%3A578nu0mrj

And they had a tray of pins out – and yes, Meggie got to pin trade with a bunch of the cast members!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43246%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C67%3A977nu0mrj

I even traded for a pin!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43244%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C687493nu0mrj

She and I also got stickers and Meg got a Disney coloring book – so grown up one day and a 5 year old the next! :thumbsup2

Tracy was wonderful and talked to Rhonda and me about pricing for the Podcast Cruise – I’m working on how to sneak that into our House-Hunting Trip next spring – wish me luck! :bitelip:

We split up after a couple of group shots – those are on other people’s cameras – and headed over to Gino’s East.

We took up about 5 or 6 tables set for 6 and everyone ordered pizza or whatever off the menu.

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43234%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C686857nu0mrj

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43246%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C685%3B3%3Cnu0mrj

Meg got the kids’ spaghetti. When it came, she tells me (like I work there!) that she needs cheese. We told her there was some on another table, stand on her chair and yell for it! Chicken! Too bad, that would have been hilarious!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43246%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C685%3A%3B8nu0mrj

Jen (jen3003) had some kind of a chicken salad that was just ginormous!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43236%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C68684%3Cnu0mrj

Wow! Looked good!

Rhonda and I split a sausage, mushroom, and spinach pizza… those toppings (at least the last 2) insured Meg would keep her hands off!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp4324%3B%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3 B%3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C685%3B2%3Cnu0mrj

We spent the whole meal in conversation with Jen and her daughter, Alyssa. Alyssa and I both got to play “Give Me Back My Skin!” with the sticky sides of our DVC name tags!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43252%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C686875nu0mrj

After the meal, we wrote our names on pieces of paper for a raffle – there were some ears, a couple of gift bags, and some Dreams Unlimited bags – which I was lucky enough to win! I just love it!

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp43246%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3B% 3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C68%3A554nu0mrj


Todd (geef) placed a call to Pete and we left a voicemail saying hi…

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp4324%3B%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3 B%3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C68747%3Anu0mrj

Then Tracy passed out Dreams Unlimited luggage tags and the event broke up. (Not because of the luggage tags…)

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp4324%3A%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3 B%3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C68%3A585nu0mrj

I, for one, had a blast! It was great talking to those of you I got the chance to and I wish I could have spent more time with many of you that I didn’t get to talk to enough. I got to ask Todd in person – “What is a geef?”

I was very glad that Rich, wdwowner, made it – seeing as the whole thing was his idea, and thanks to Janet (nooshkin), for getting us organized!

[aaronmckie]

That was a lot of fun!
Thanks for the pictures, we forgot to bring our camera before we left :sad2:
Hopefully we'll do a meet like this again soon sometime, and we'll be able to chat more with the people we weren't sitting next to (or touring with).

[ANTSS2001]

awesome report... wish I saw this post before... would have loved to tag along...

[Tonya2426]

thanks for sharing - sounds and looks like everyone had a wonderful time

[calypso*a*go-go]

awesome report... wish I saw this post before... would have loved to tag along...

Hey Timmy -- Where you been? Hello from Calypso!!!

Great job reporting in Tiggerbell. :goodvibes

[ANTSS2001]

Hey Timmy -- Where you been? Hello from Calypso!!!

Great job reporting in Tiggerbell. :goodvibes

hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been everywhere.. how are you ??? when is your next trip ??????? when do I get to see you again ?????????///:hyper:

[wdwowner]

Hello all! I had a great time yesterday meeting everyone. I wish I could have stayed longer but I had an awesome time watching the Cubs sweep that fake baseball team on the south side of Chicago.

Thanks again to Janet for doing a great job of putting together the meet, it was very fun.

And to the current DVC members at the meet, you hardly showed any feelings about DVC, glad you really held back on your excitment!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

And for those of you who are still asking 'What is a geef', check this out.

http://www.2719hyperion.com/2008/06/freeze-frame-sport-goofy-pile-up.html

Tracy, thanks for all of the swag, it was great meeting you. Can't wait for the next meet!:cool1:

[lugnut33]

It was nice meeting you all, we had a great time.

Next time, can I MC the event?

[Disneynut71]

We had a great time too!!!

Will post a few pics this evening.

Thank you again for planning a great event

[wdwowner]

Here is the video of the land in Hawaii that the new DVC resort will be built on.

http://meanderingmouse.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=347681#

[TyRy]

Thanks for sharing all the details Jaime for all of us who could not make it. I'm glad you guys had Derek - he's our guide and the one who FINALLY got DH to buy into DVC.

[Geef]

Hello Everyone. I had a great time (as did my non-Dis understanding wife,cindy "she's starting to get it").

First of all...
Thank you to "Janet" (Nooshkin) for pulling together and making the meet an over the top success. For those of you who didn't realize, Janet contacted the Disney Vacation Club store about 2 weeks ahead of time to let them know we were coming. She kept them upto date as to the growing number of Dis'ers on the way.

Next Thank you to the "Disney's Doorway to Dreams Team". I don't think we could have asked for a more magical first meet. As mentioned in other spots on this thread our Disney hosts were charming, funny, knowledgeable, and abundant. I didn't take a head count, but there were probably 10 or more DVC cast members on hand.
For those of you who were not there; we received DVC Mickey Ears for each of us, there was Coke products (of course), and Water, cookies, coffee cake, Mickey rice crispy bars on a stick, stickers, pens (yes podsquad p-e-n-s that you write with), and Pins. One of the Cast members brought part of her collection to trade, and next to her sat a plate full of pins that we could choose from.

We were also greeted at the DVC store by Tracy from Dreams Unlimited (WinoTracy). She, through the courtesy of the Podcast team, gave us each a lanyard and a pin (p-i-n). More on Tracy later ("PS- Pete," let Tracy do a Blog on this... We plan to do more get togethers, and she can blog it all... if not other things)

I also want to say thanks to "Rich" (WDWowner). It was Rich who started the thread that I think many of us were thinking about. Rich almost wasn't able to make it to the meet.
He was with us for about an hour and a half before heading to the Cubs game (Yea Cubs!).

We then went to lunch. My wife and I sat with Tracy and her husband Bill, and Shannon and her husband Jason. Our Dis group had a private room set aside for us, again thank you "Janet". We all ate, talked, laughed and enjoyed the raffle.

What raffle?!?
Once again "Janet" had put together a few gifts; a book, Mickey suckers, a "Year of a Million Dreams" ears (don't know where they came from but thanks, I won those). I know there was more but I forget it all.
And, "Tracy" & Dreams Unlimited raffled off back packs, and gave away luggage tags to everyone.

We talked about getting together a couple of times a year or even once a quarter. I look forward to the next meeting and meeting new Dis'ers.

Hey Rich, thanks for finding me a picture for my avatar…

[aaronmckie]

Oh yeah, thanks a ton Janet, Rich (don't think I got to meet you, though), Tracy and the rest for making the event what it was... which was fun!
Also thanks to the podcast crew for thier contributions as well (now I can focus on the t-shirt if my voicemail gets aired ;) ).
From meeting people at Doorway to Dreams (including the cast members, who were awesome) to the people we had lunch with; it was fun to be with fellow addicts and can't wait to do it again :3dglasses

Also, thanks for letting me know what a Geef is... it was driving me NUTS :laughing:

[Geef]

This is Cindy Geef's non dis understanding wife. Who has a group photo to share?

[Disneynut71]

Not the best pic but a group Photo

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a45/star6896/DSCI0007.jpg

[BriarRosie]

Yes it was hard posing for a million photos. ;)

I really enjoyed meeting all the people I haven't met before, as well as Michelle (Disneynut), whom I had met from other Chicago area meets. I'm sorry that my pal GBShorts couldn't make it, along with the other no shows.
Maybe next time!

LOL, Jamie. Derek did put me on the spot with the "choose your favorite resort" question. Even though I don't have kids, I do think it's like asking a parent to pick their favorite child. ;) Also, thanks for being the Bagallini spokesmodel.

Loved the girl who should be a reporter someday, since she kept going back to the "When are you opening the Contemporary DVC?" question. I hadn't gone through the presentation before, because I'm already a member. I've been to the store a few times to attend DVC member events, so I already knew how the AKL rooms were set up. I get a Disney pick-me-up when I'm there. :)

Michelle and I were the troublemakers in the back of the room, giving some testimonials. She and I practically high fived each other when we discovered we share the same home resort (BCV) and have used points to stay at Disneyland recently.:hug:

And wow, I think every cast member in the store came by to watch us monkeys on display at the presentation. I'm green with envy over those beautiful DVC pins!

But I want to thank Tracy for all the giveaways! I like the bag I won (see Jamie's pic of the peach/orange bag; I won the same one), and I am already foreseeing a use for it: Toting around library books. :) I enjoyed turning around and eavesdropping on your table. :laughing:

I still would love to do the cruise, but I think I'll be booking my DVC for next May soon.

And lastly....Janet, you're a rock star! Thank you for taking the reins!

[lugnut33]

OK, home from work and downloading some new Disney podcasts (meh, I'm addicted to podcasts. Even have my own, about racing) so I have a little time to post.

Got to echo a few sentiments, first off thanks to Nooshkins for being the main person to get this off the ground. Also, a huge thanks to Doorway To Dreams for hosting us, they were FABulous!! Derek did a great job of taking care of us and when I buy my Bay Lake Tower shares, I'll buy through that store.

And yes, it was my daughter, who about 3 minutes into the spiel asked, "When is the Contemporary DVC going to open?" It's just that she has heard me talk so much about it and how that's the place we want for our home.

Wish we had done some more socializing within the group. Next time there is a meet, I'll be there, and if nobody objects I'd love to emcee it. There were so many ideas I had for some fun, but I didn't know if it would have been OK. So I sat quietly. Next time however, just tell me and I'll ham it up.

[Geef]

Wish we had done some more socializing within the group. Next time there is a meet, I'll be there, and if nobody objects I'd love to emcee it. There were so many ideas I had for some fun, but I didn't know if it would have been OK. So I sat quietly. Next time however, just tell me and I'll ham it up.

I have no problem with that! Nooskin took the reigns on this one, and she stepped up and did a great job (Great Job Again!). Go for it.:woohoo:

If you need help with ideas of where and when, I think a lot of us would like to help. If I remember correctly (without going back to look), someone said they work at the Kane County Cougars, and could set something up there. (for those who don't know, Kane County Cougars is a minor league baseball team.)

You Go Lugnut! and, Way To Go to you little Girl for the wonderful Bay Lakes Tower question on Saturday!

[aaronmckie]

Oh yeah, definitely start planning for next time, lugnut33 :thumbsup2
I doubt there will be a shortage of interest, or a shortage of help (myself included).
Thanks for the group pic as well, it turned out pretty good... even if I am just a head growing out of Jamie's (tiggerbell's) shoulder :lmao:

[maiziezoe]

I am so, so, soooo sad we missed it. My one-year old daughter woke up with a temp of 103.4. I was completely bummed.

It looks like you all had a blast and I am so sad I had to miss it.

[tiggerbell]

Thanks for the group pic as well, it turned out pretty good... even if I am just a head growing out of Jamie's (tiggerbell's) shoulder :lmao:

Sadly it's true - I make a better door than a window! :(

But, you could also say that 2 heads are better than 1! :hyper: :hyper:

[Geef]

Hey Jamie (tiggerbell), and or anyone else...

Did anyone get a photo of the Lion King Group on the tile in the shower? I thought that was awsome.

and where is winotracy?

[winotracy]

Hey Jamie (tiggerbell), and or anyone else...

Did anyone get a photo of the Lion King Group on the tile in the shower? I thought that was awsome.

and where is winotracy?

Right here! I haven't had a chance to download my pictures, but I will try this afternoon. I had some family things come up yesterday. I may have a picture of the Lion King Group.

[Geef]

Good to hear from you!
:thumbsup2

If anyone else has pictures, please load'em up. I'm sure there are things we missed, or people that got cut out of the group photo...

[dpuck1998]

Whens the next meet? I'm hoping for one during the airshow...I'll be staying right across the street at the homewood suites in Schaumburg. August 15-18th.

Anyone think thats too quick for another or wanna give it a shot?

[winotracy]

Whens the next meet? I'm hoping for one during the airshow...I'll be staying right across the street at the homewood suites in Schaumburg. August 15-18th.

Anyone think thats too quick for another or wanna give it a shot?

I'll be on my way to California and then on the Disney Magic :cool1:

[Geef]

From the original thread...

I work part time security for the Kane County Cougars. I'll get a list of available days and maybe we can have a meet on one of the decks.

Go Cubs!!

Joe

This sounded good... Lets see if we can set this up for the end of the baseball season.

[Geef]

I'll be on my way to California and then on the Disney Magic :cool1:

You should get a job and try and sit still for a few minutes.:rotfl2:

[winotracy]

You should get a job and try and sit still for a few minutes.:rotfl2:

That is my job ;) :lmao: :lmao:

[aaronmckie]

That is my job ;) :lmao: :lmao:

I was going to say that you are going on "buisness research meetings", and are only doing it for the good of the company :cool2:

[Geef]

That is my job ;) :lmao: :lmao:

Wow Must Be Nice.
:thumbsup2

[Nooshkin]

Hi everyone!

I had so much fun - I'm glad to see that you all did too! THANKS so much to everyone for coming. I was so worried that it would end up as a "Peter Brady Party"! :rotfl:

[winotracy]

Hi everyone!

I had so much fun - I'm glad to see that you all did too! THANKS so much to everyone for coming. I was so worried that it would end up as a "Peter Brady Party"! :rotfl:

I had one of those as a kid :lmao:

[dpuck1998]

From the original thread...



This sounded good... Lets see if we can set this up for the end of the baseball season.

There is a game on Sunday Aug 17 at 2pm ;-) Sounds perfect...for me at least!!

[winotracy]

Here are some pictures during the presentation:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1525.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1526.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1527.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1528.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1530.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1531.jpg

[winotracy]

Some from the tour:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1532.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1533.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1536.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1537.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1538.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1539.jpg

[winotracy]

Here's most of our group:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1540.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1542.jpg

And the Cast Members who helped us:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1543.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1544.jpg

[winotracy]

And finally at Ginos East:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1545.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1547.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1546.jpg

[MenashaCorp]

Um....Which one is winotracy??!?

What are you, JOHN??!? :rotfl2:

[winotracy]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1540.jpg

I'm in this picture and the other one of the group, but not in any other pictures that I took :) No ears on!

[winotracy]

Todd (geef) placed a call to Pete and we left a voicemail saying hi…

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp4324%3B%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3 B%3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C68747%3Anu0mrj

I was right in front of Todd, in green :)

[MenashaCorp]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1540.jpg

I'm in this picture and the other one of the group, but not in any other pictures that I took :) No ears on!

Todd (geef) placed a call to Pete and we left a voicemail saying hi…

http://images.photo.walgreens.com/232323232%7Ffp4324%3B%3Enu%3D3235%3E588%3E%3A%3A%3 B%3EWSNRCG%3D32336%3A%3C68747%3Anu0mrj

I was right in front of Todd, in green :)

What a relief!! I was dreading the legal implications (International waters or no) of sharing a 'late harvest symphony' on the Podcast Cruise with this person (no ears on)...

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc154/MenashaCorp/winotracy02.jpg

;)

[winotracy]

What a relief!! I was dreading the legal implications (International waters or no) of sharing a 'late harvest symphony' on the Podcast Cruise with this person (no ears on)...

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc154/MenashaCorp/winotracy02.jpg

;)

If I remember right, that is Emily. She helped me draw the prizes!

[Disneynut71]

If I remember right, that is Emily. She helped me draw the prizes!

Yes, my little Princess Emily

[Geef]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/winotracy/DSC_1540.jpg

I'm in this picture and the other one of the group, but not in any other pictures that I took :) No ears on!

Great Pictures, everyone! Thanks for sharing!

WinoTracy is in the back row third from the left. :thumbsup2

[MenashaCorp]

Yes, my little Princess Emily

An adorable Princess, indeed. She has the ankle-turn Princess pose down! :)

Sorry for using her image without permission! Only intended (by cropping her pic) to poke fun at Tracy for being (slightly) vague about her position (saying only "no ears") in the picture.

I wish we could have such a fun meeting in my neck of the Midwest... (HINT) We could even fly Tracy in on UPS (We're da Hub!)

[lugnut33]

November always seems like a boring month, what if we plan another one about that time? Besides, a little Disney in winter is a good thing. And of course, a little Christmas shopping can be done.

[Geef]

From the original thread...

This sounded good... Lets see if we can set this up for the end of the baseball season.

There is a game on Sunday Aug 17 at 2pm ;-) Sounds perfect...for me at least!!

How many people are interested in a Ball Game?


And I'm up for the November meet as well!

[tiggerbell]

I'm game (pun intended) for the ball game and for something in November, too! :cool1:

[aaronmckie]

How many people are interested in a Ball Game

*raises hand* ::yes::

[lugnut33]

Aug. 17th I'll be flying from San Diego to WDW. Got our big trip planned for that time.

[Geef]

Aug. 17th I'll be flying from San Diego to WDW. Got our big trip planned for that time.

If you wanna go to the ball game, I'll switch and let you take my place 'n I'll head south for 'ya?!?:hyper:

[Disneynut71]

An adorable Princess, indeed. She has the ankle-turn Princess pose down! :)

Sorry for using her image without permission! Only intended (by cropping her pic) to poke fun at Tracy for being (slightly) vague about her position (saying only "no ears") in the picture.

I wish we could have such a fun meeting in my neck of the Midwest... (HINT) We could even fly Tracy in on UPS (We're da Hub!)

no worries...I thought it was funny.

[mnra]

wish i was able to make the chicago meet. I recently found this board and even though I have been to disney 40 or more times since 1982. I know I am dating myself. I didn;t realize how much I didn't know about wdw. I will try to make the next meet and look forward to it.

[lugnut33]

If you wanna go to the ball game, I'll switch and let you take my place 'n I'll head south for 'ya?!?:hyper:

Let me think about that for a millisecond. NO!! Got 3 days planned at DL, a day at Sea World, day at San Diego Zoo and a couple days on the beach!! We are all so excited.

Anybody been contacted yet from the DVC store?

[GBShorts]

I'm sorry that my pal GBShorts couldn't make it, along with the other no shows.
Maybe next time!

I really wish I could have come!! :( I'm stuck in Nebraska for the week and while it's a most exciting adventure (really!! I swear!), I wish I had been able to make it.

Perhaps next time!

[Geef]

Perhaps next time!

Meet us in Aug. Were going to a Cougars Ball game.

Or in November, time/location to be announced.

[jen3003]

August 17th would be good as long as I'm not too exhausted from my trip. (coming home the 16th) November would also work.

Thanks again to all who helped with putting together last Sundays meet. My daughter and I had a wonderful time. My son was jealous because he couldn't go because of work ( working at Wrigley Field during the Cubs-Sox game, poor baby.) I told him he could next time. I will try to post some pics this weekend, it's been a little crazy at work this week.

Keep us posted on the next meet, thanks.

[maiziezoe]

I want to go to the next one. I was so sad when the baby woke up sick. :(

[Disneynut71]

We would like to go to the ball game and are up for November too.

[disneysarge156]

Hey Geef, I did some checking and it is extremly expensive to rent the party decks at the Cougars game. What about going to the Sunday August 17th game. Everyone can get an $8 lawn seat and we could set up a place to meet inside the ballpark.

If anyone else has any ideas, I'm open to anything.

Joe

[DarbyB]

Would like to know if any one in the chicago area has pics of the Oprah store front? I am doing a project and I need pics and can't find any good ones very few posted online. If there is a better place to post let me know.
Thanks Now back to your topic :confused:

[Geef]

Hey Chicagoland! Are we all still planning on the Kane County Cougars game Aug. 17?

If you are, I will start the plan by saying lets meet in the lawn section on the 3rd base line. This is the $8 seat section.

I'm in for 2 Adults and 2 Kids.

Who else will be there?!?:yay:

[Geef]

Would like to know if any one in the chicago area has pics of the Oprah store front? I am doing a project and I need pics and can't find any good ones very few posted online. If there is a better place to post let me know.
Thanks Now back to your topic :confused:

Maybe this will help?

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=harpo%20studio%20photos&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

[GBShorts]

Hey Chicagoland! Are we all still planning on the Kane County Cougars game Aug. 17?

If you are, I will start the plan by saying lets meet in the lawn section on the 3rd base line. This is the $8 seat section.

I'm in for 2 Adults and 2 Kids.

Who else will be there?!?:yay:

Mrf. Family trip, I'll be in TN.

[disneysarge156]

Hey Chicagoland! Are we all still planning on the Kane County Cougars game Aug. 17?

If you are, I will start the plan by saying lets meet in the lawn section on the 3rd base line. This is the $8 seat section.

I'm in for 2 Adults and 2 Kids.

Who else will be there?!?:yay:

I'm in. I'll be with my wife and DS 1 and DD 6

[dpuck1998]

Hey Chicagoland! Are we all still planning on the Kane County Cougars game Aug. 17?

If you are, I will start the plan by saying lets meet in the lawn section on the 3rd base line. This is the $8 seat section.

I'm in for 2 Adults and 2 Kids.

Who else will be there?!?:yay:

I'd like to go, but not sure I can make the baseball game. Any plans to meet up anywhere else? Maybe I can just bring the boys to the game and let the wife and DD go shopping.

[grizbuzz]

UPDATE: COUPON HAS BEEN CLAIMED

:wave2: Hi! Sorry for the off-topic message.

I just can't let a good coupon go to waste ;)

I got a kids free admission with paying adult coupon in my DS's Brickmaster magazine for the Legoland Discovery Center in Chicago and thought this might be a good place to check if anyone would like it. Looks like the center opens end of July 2008.

So, if you are interested, please PM me. Whoever PMs me first gets it and if no one is interested, well, sorry for the interruption.

Now, back to your regular programming...