Updated List ! for July 6th at my house! Please read my last post today 7-02,on pg 14

[Patrick IL.]

The magical meetings link is gone, if you are planning on attending please post or let me know. We are trying to get a headcount to figure what we are doing here :) Sat July 6th at our home. I figured we would wait until after the TCs meet, which I could not attend :( was over.

List of confirmed folks attending as of Today, I just sent out final email last night so I do expect to be adding others and will add as I here from them. Listed in no particular order :)
Myself, Ellen, Patrick and Erin
Brisully
Glo
CathyCanada, Jim, Meg and Patrick
Dan and Marie Murphy
Dopeygirl and possibly Jim
SSB
ChrisC and BethC
KimRaye and DD Miss Kelly
MnBrowns
WDWTrekker
NancyIL
CarolAnnK
Crissup
Smee
PatinMn and Roger
CDoobie, Kevin, Jared, Pam and Katelyn
Towncrier
Barb[for real] and Bill
kejoda{Beccy}Tim, Kevin, John and Daniel
Cleo
MarlaH and Kara
Figment & I(Candy & Helen)
nativetxn (Kath) and George
Katalin
FairyGodfriend (Jennifer)
jfulcer (Jeff and Gael)
Laurabearz and two dds

[Patinmn]

Roger and I will be there :D


We will be staying at the Embassy Suites in Lombard.

[luvdsny]

Patrick, do you want to link this to something on the CB? Just wondering. :) I wish I could be there.....I will be in spirit. :)

[CDoobee]

Hi Patrick:wave:

Kevin:earsboy:, Jared :earsboy:, Katelyn :earsgirl:, and I :earsgirl: will be there!

Debbie :earsgirl:

[Patrick IL.]

Tia, I may do on CB depending on how the numbers come in. I want to make sure I have all you guys, several mods are planning and also most of the Chicago/ Illinois locals.
Also the speed of the CB {sometimes 5-6 pages a day} things get lost and buried quickly :). Those who respond I will add to my buddy list and as we get closer in I will pm with directions, how we are going to work it ect. :)

[Pixie Power!]

Oh Patrick I would love to come, but you live just a LITTLE too far away for me to make it :D

Have a great day!!

Emma

[glo]

Er...um...I think that I may be attending :p

[Smee]

I'll be there!!!!!:bounce: :bounce: :D
Corinne

[NancyIL]

I'll be there for sure on Saturday, and slight possibility of Friday.

[glo]

Oh no...if Smee is going I may have to change my mind.... :rolleyes: ;) :p

[Smee]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, Glo. We've all seen your intimidation tactics before. :p Please remember that PatrickCon will have MANY
Illinois DIS'ers there (of which I am one) and we all like each other! :p :p :p :D

[glo]

and that means??????

:p :p


I like all the rest of the Illinois DISer's, they do not pick on me!!!!
:D :D

[Smee]

THat we are All looking forward to seeing you of course!!!!:)

Seriously!!!

[Barb]

Glo, don't worry. I'm pretty sure Bill and I will be there to protect you. :D
We should be there Friday night for Buca! Yippee! :D :D

[glo]

Thanks Barb, atleast someone likes me....lol ;)

Smee you know I can't wait to see you again... :D

[Smee]

Phewww. Thanks for posting that Glo!:)
I was beginning to worry that people might not realize that
you were kidding!! (myself included:eek: )

I can't wait to see you, Barb, maybe Marsha, CAK, all my fellow Illinois DIS'ers, Patrick(Mn), Roger, and everybody!!!
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Towncrier]

I'll be there solo.

Anyone who is still interested in Buca di Beppo (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=203502) on Friday night (7/5) needs to contact me before I make the reservation on or around June 5th.

[glo]

LOL...no way...of course I want to see you again. We have had some fun times goofing off in the past!! Sorry I scared you!! :D..

I am dying to see you. You are going to the restaurant on Friday and the game on SUnday right?

[Barb]

I can't wait to see everyone again, too! It was soooo nice to be at John's this weekend. It was so much fun to spend time with my DIS-CON friends. We all get along so well, it's hard to believe we've all only just met in the last year or so. :D :D You guys are the best!! :D :D Wait until you see the DIS-CON video's. I think I laughed just as hard watching it as I did when I was there!! :p :p :p :p

[Brisully]

Hey Patrick, don't forget me! I will be there...

[December99]

Still doubtful that we will be there in body but we'll be there in spirit!!! Hope you guys have a great meet and I can't wait to see everyone in December!!!!

[Dopeygirl]

Count me in!! Not sure if I'll be one or two but most likely just one.

[glo]

Don't forget the margarita machine DG...Patrick said you promised to bring it...I said I would provide the mix for ya ;) :D

BRIAN buddy!!!!!You just remember to be good with that camera...ok? ;) :)

ok guys only 39 more days left til we all see eachother again!!!!

[Dopeygirl]

Patrick is confused. :rolleyes: I know, what's new?! :p He and Ellen are BUYING the machine so that we can have them at all our meets!!! I think Chicago meets will become MUCH more popular once that news is spread! :D :jester:

[KimRaye]

I wasn't part of DisConI but, I'll be there for DisConII. And, Patrick & Ellen, put me down for 3 on the 6th!

Of course, since I'm local, let me know how I can help.

DG, I can almost taste that Margarita NOW! ;) So nice of Patrick to supply the machine! ;)

[glo]

DG are you sure??? Patrick confused:confused: :confused: boy, that would be a first ;)

Kim!!! So cool you are coming. I can finally meet you!

38 days and counting everyone!!!!

[Dan Murphy]

Marie and I should be there. The Magical Meeting section is still there, but it is really buried in the layers on the new home page. I have seen links to it on the CB.

[glo]

Hey Patrick!!!!


The number is at 20 and counting!!!!!
Yeehaa!!!!!!

[Patrick IL.]

Ok we are looking good :) We are really looking forward to this :D

[Towncrier]

Magic Meetings Page (http://www.wdwinfo.com/magicmeetings.htm)

Patrick IL.'s Magic Meetings Page (http://www.wdwinfo.com/seemeet.cfm?ID=328110)

[Patrick IL.]

Thanks John!!

[CathyCanada]

The McConnell clan (all 4 of us) will be there.......road trip!!!!!!!! :) Not sure when we will be arriving, but we are there! :D
Can't wait to see everyone and someone has to be there to make sure the "little woman" behaves herself! ;)
CC

[Chris C]

Add this Michigander to the list as a definate Patrick! (and maybe another if Kath decides to endure my company for the road trip over) :D

The Durango will be packed to the roof with Coronas! (Ya' hear that Jay?!?!?!?)

[CarolAnnC]

CAK and Crissup will be at Patrick's and at Bucca's too. :) :)

[Crissup]

Hey Patrick, this is quite a crowd you got coming. Please let us know if there is anything we can bring. Burgers, Brats, Beer??? Don't make us feel like freeloaders, tell us what what you need. Otherwise, we all bring brats and you're stuck with 400 pounds of brats to cook! LOL!!

[glo]

I get the bottle caps for the next necklace Chris... Ok, Chis is taking care of the beer!!!!!


Now CC I always behave myself...I am sweet and innocent. I dare you to prove otherwise :D ;) By the way I love the way my clipart looks in your signature...very classy ;)


Hey Patrick, would you like us to bring something? Or maybe help out in some way? John is right...you know little people like me can really pack it away...what can I bring???? And shush up...you best not say nothing or I may give you a nasty suprise. ;)

[Patrick IL.]

I am talking it over with Ellen and we will figure out something..... may be local folks can bring a dish to pass and people traveling can make a donation or something along those lines....Just need to coordinate all of it- I will get this list together and send ya all pms or e's to let you know. How is that sound fair? Her biggest concern at this point, can any of you bring a spare bathroom ;)

[Patrick IL.]

Oh yes another request from her- Pray for no rain :)

[Towncrier]

I have 6 pounds of leftover ground beef from our picnic. Do you want me to bring that? :D
(Actually, I stayed up until 1AM on Sunday to brown the leftover hamburger and turn it into 6 pounds of tacos)

I can probably bring some soda (pop) since we have lots of that leftover too. That is unless my 14yo son has gotten into it. I would just have to figure out how to keep it cold.

Perhaps I should bring my blender and Guavaberry Rum???

[Barb]

Hey, Patrick, can you say Port-a-Potty?!?! :D
The ladies can use the indoor facilities and the men can use the silo! :) ;)
John, the Guavaberry Rum sounds like a good idea! :) Yummy!!
I'll be glad to help in any way I can, Pat. It looks like you have one heck of a crowd coming!! It should be a blast! :D :D
(I agree-no rain! That's the only thing that will keep us home!) :(

[Dopeygirl]

We're a long way off from 300 people, Patrick. Guess I better get busy drumming up business! Wonder what I can offer to get people there (other than the margarita machine you're buying, that is! :D) I'll have to think on it! ;)

[Bunchkin]

Really wish we could go Patrick!:( :(

BUT....it's just too darn close to my due date. Less than a week.

:( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(


Can the pregnant people get a 'rain check' on the festivities?;) :) :D

[KimRaye]

Originally posted by KimRaye
Of course, since I'm local, let me know how I can help.


Offer made, offer stands. Just let me know. ;) Look forward to hearing from you.

How about lawn chairs and such, too? Card tables & chairs? Need anything along these lines, too? :confused:

[Brisully]

I'll have to check, but I think I still have some of the food left over that I won from DISCON. It's in my sister's deep freeze, but I'll let you know.

[Barb]

Hey, Brian, after watching the video of DIS-CON this past weekend at John's, I was wondering about all that food!!! :D You could have had one heck of a DIS meet with that!! ;) :D :D
See you soon! :)

[iluvdisney]

Wish that I could join you all but I'll have to pass - we have a family birthday that weekend - have a great time - I'll be thinking about ya's.

[CathyCanada]

I'm happy to make a donation and grab a couple of cases of soda or beer or whatever, just let me know, Pat!
CC

[glo]

Me too....just name it..JUst don't say a lasanga, I do not think it would be so good by the time I fly from Ma to chicago, checked in my room and drove aimlessly around until I found your house. I would happily make a contribution and bring stuff. Maybe we should start a list...you know guys, they stink at planning. :rolleyes:

[Barb]

I can probably think of something that would travel well, like cookies or brownies. Then again we can always go shopping in the morning, too. Wouldn't that be fun!?! :D :D

[December99]

This sucks...I mean stinks....I may have to change my mind about coming!!! Can I bring my dad?????? :D :D :D :D :D You guys are gonna have a blast and I'm gonna miss meeting CC???? OH MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She was my first DISer that answered my post....I gotta meet CC!!!!!!! Are you coming to DISCon II CC????? :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[Towncrier]

Can we bring leftovers from Buca di Beppo???

[Smee]

Chris,
I can't speak for CC, but there is no doubt in my mind that she will be at DC2 if at all possible!!!!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
YAY!!!! We are going to have a BIG group!!
Corinne

[Patrick IL.]

Ok guys thanks for all the offers. :) My plan is to sit down with ellen this weekend and put it together- I am in the middle of $#@* week at work here, I will be lucky to get home by midnight tonight. I will shoot you all out e mails or pms on what to bring or donations or whatever. We are really looking forward to this- Glo is right I need to have a woman figure out this stuff :) I just cook and drink beer :)

[glo]

Someone please jot this down. Patrick admitted I was right about something. Man oh man...this is a first!!! This will be a day to remember!!!!

Now what was it I was right about???


Tell Ellen not to worry, we won't mess the place to much. I only had to relandscape the yard in Falmouth, wash all the walls, fix the septic system, and sandblast the counters. Really only about a few hundred dollars or so in damage :D ;) :p

No worries though...ok?

[NancyIL]

Maybe a security deposit from all attendees is in order! ;) :p

[glo]

Just make sure the wild ones (no names mentioned here) pay more than others... Some of those from outside the US can be a real handful I have heard!!!

On the other hand, quiet, calm Cuban's from Massachusetts should get a BIG discount. Especially since we don't take up alot of room...

[Brisully]

Glo - Isn't quiet, calm Cuban from Massachusettes the world's biggest oxymoron? :D :D :D

[glo]

nope not at all..... ;) :D :p :rolleyes:

[Mackey Mouse]

I hate to say this but I do not think we are going to make it.. yikes...there is just too much going on with the wedding coming, etc.. Unless things change drastically, I do not see a visit to Chicago in our future... wahhhh

[Barb]

Aw, Marsha, I'm sorry-we will miss you. I was so looking forward to seeing you again! :(
Glo, are you telling me that I need to increase my homeowner's insurance for one of these DIS picnics???!?!?!?! Yikes!! :eek:

[glo]

Yup Barb, that is exactly what I am telling you... ;)
I told Patrick the same thing.


lol

Honestly...it is a blast to see everyone. I had such a good time last year at the CC meet. Can't wait for the summer meets to start.!

[Patrick IL.]

Mary, Chris and Marsha and everyone else we will miss you guys :( I understand how busy of a time of the year it is and of course the distance involved too. One good thing is we will all meet up in December :) I Think I may see Chris and family before that though, within a couple weeks :)

[poundcake74]

ok trying this again

[poundcake74]

ok maybe this time

[Patrick IL.]

ok guys just sent out a mass email to those who responded :) Some of you have your email addresses not listed so I sent a pm asking for it-

[glo]

yeehaa!! Got mine!!! Now to think what to bring what to bring....hmmmmm

I know I know...I am not telling though :D :p

[Barb]

I received mine, too! Thanks, Pat. I'm pretty sure we'll be chipping in and if I have time, I'll bring some cookie bars or brownies, if that's ok. :D They should travel pretty well. (I hope) :)

[glo]

mmmmmmmm cookie bar? What kind? I love sweets...ok this is getting interesting. Patrick knows what I am bringing and I am going to have to duke it out with him over it. He might be wearing it over the head before I am through with him.:rolleyes:

[Barb]

Glo, it's a recipe I got from my MIL. She calls them Hello Dolly bars. (I have NO clue why) But I've seen basically the same thing called 6 or 7 (depending on what's in them) layer bars. It's graham cracker crumbs, choc chips, coconut, walnuts, & condensed milk all layered and baked. They're a huge hit here and they rarely last more than a day or two! If I make one pan for the picnic, I know I'll have to make one pan to stay home! :D
It will all depend on how much work needs to be done once we get home from WDW on that Saturday before. :) I'll have Sunday-Thursday to get caught up with book work and laundry and then have to repack for this trip!! :D Now isn't this fun?!?!! :) :)

[glo]

Sounds like a blast Barb, but I am so happy you are coming. Those bars sound absolutely delicious, I am drooling over here. YUmmy!!!

[glo]

:) :D bumping up for everyone

[Barb]

I need to warn you all about Bill. He was on his best behavior during our last trip to Chicago. But he really let loose while we were at Cedar Point. (thanks, John!) He managed to put his foot in his mouth BIG TIME at the picnic. Just remember, I warned you. :D

[Patrick IL.]

Barb I got a kick out of Bill when I met him :D, I will see if I can get him to loosen up at the BBQ, John will assist me I am sure :)

[Towncrier]

What ever are you talking about Barb? I took sweet and innocent lessons from Glo. I couldn't possibly have been responsible for Bill's actions over Memorial Day. :D :D :D

[Barb]

Well, John, you can play sweet and innocent with everyone else..........but I know differently. :D :D :D ;) ;) :p

[glo]

John all the sweet and innocent lessons and you screwed up?? What did you make Bill do, John??? Now I want to know..
:D ;) :p

[Towncrier]

I didn't do nothin'. Honest!!!

[KimRaye]

LOL I guess we'll all get to see what Bill, John & Patrick are capable of, won't we? :D Even Miss Sweet & Innocent, right glo? ;)

[Barb]

Be afraid, be very afraid!:earseek: :earseek: :earseek: :earseek: :earseek:

[Dopeygirl]

Originally posted by Towncrier
I didn't do nothin'. Honest!!!
I try to use this line often but nobody ever believes me when I say it, if you can imagine. :rolleyes: :D

[KimRaye]

Originally posted by Barb
Be afraid, be very afraid!:earseek: :earseek: :earseek: :earseek: :earseek:


Bring it on, Barb! LOL :D :Pinkbounc :D :Pinkbounc

[glo]

Kim....I am sweet ans innocent...I can;t wait to meet you all for the first time and again!!! Less than a month left!!!!

[Patrick IL.]

This will be an interesting meet :D

[Marla Hellwig]

That is for sure Patrick!

[KimRaye]

4 more weeks!! :cool:

[glo]

26 more days!! :) :) :) :)

[glo]

bumping this up with only 21 days to go!!!!!

Anyone else interested in the ball game on Sunday????

[RaySharpton]

Bump-ity-bump

[Patrick IL.]

getting close!:p :p :p

[Nancy]

Ok I just want to clear things up. The Bill I know is so sweet, shy and quiet, I could never see him being loud or on the wild side at all!:jester: :crazy: Why in the 25 or more years that I've kmown him, he has never done anything remotely outrageous! I have no clue what Barb is talking about...Bill would NEVER put his foot in his mouth!! Just what did you guys all do to him??

disclaimer: Bill can really be very funny and outrageous at times, but don't tell anyone

[WebmasterBarry]

All I can say is make sure you bring your glasses or have your contact lenses in. You'll definitely want to "see" this! :)

[Patrick IL.]

It is very possible a very special "presentation" will debut at Patrick Con:p :p :p

[glo]

Yes!!! Thanks Barry...working on it as I type here!! Great job Barry!!!

[luvdsny]

:( Barry, I hope this one has very little or none at all to do with me. :o :eek:

[WebmasterBarry]

No, Dan Murphy will be dancing in a thong. :)

[Patrick IL.]

Barry now do not go spreading rumors. Tia, its fine, trust me :D

[glo]

only two weeks from today to the big bash!!!

[NancyIL]

Yep - only 2 weeks to drop 40 pounds! :p

[glo]

I'll settle for 10 lbs in two weeks!!! ...lol
Good luck Nancy!!! :D

[mnbrowns]

Yeeowza!
Boy that weekend has had many variations in family plans, first a concert, then a trip to NY, now it looks like we might spend the 4th at my folks, which means...
I'll be in the area!
Pat already said it's not too late, so watch out folks, here comes one more!:bounce: :bounce:

[Smee]

Oh Boy, Patrick!!!! This is turning out to be quite "the" event of the Summer!!!!
Corinne

[Patrick IL.]

and..... you never know who else may show up ;) :p :p :p

I am putting out a final e to guests this week, directions, where we stand with food ect...its coming together. Now if you receive and e please respond so I have accurate numbers. We are getting excited:) :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[luvdsny]

Thanks Patrick. :)

[NancyIL]

I heard the President might be passing through your neighborhood that afternoon, Patrick! ;) I'll be on the lookout for your "e"!

[RaySharpton]

This sounds like a wonderful DIS week-end. Best Wishes for beautiful weather, easy travels and a wonderful time by everyone.

RaySharpton :)

[nativetxn]

Patrick, my brother, who lives in CA, is going to be arriving at my house on 7/5 along with his wife and 4 kids. I doubt I will be able to make it to your meet :( I was really looking forward to attending, too :( :( :(

Katholyn

[nativetxn]

Patrick, my brother, who lives in CA, is going to be arriving at my house on 7/5 along with his wife and 4 kids. I doubt I will be able to make it to your meet :( I was really looking forward to attending, too :( :( :(

Katholyn

[glo]

only 11 more days!!!
How awesome!!!


Darn it Kath, I was hoping to see you again soon!!!

[NancyIL]

Patrick - do you have a contingency plan in case of rain? (Perhaps we should all bring our Mickey Mouse ponchos - just in case! ;) )

[Patrick IL.]

Originally posted by NancyIL
Patrick - do you have a contingency plan in case of rain? (Perhaps we should all bring our Mickey Mouse ponchos - just in case! ;) )

Yes I do Nancy, its call punt and make the best out of it :) Bring the pouchos in case-I have a tent and covered patio and a house :)

Kath, me thinks our paths may cross in a few weeks, sorry you can not make it but do understand :D

[SideshowBob]

Mr. P,

Looking VERY likely that old SSB will be on your doorstop that day!!!

Have flight set, and close on hotel room schmack in Chicago, before going to Milwaukee for the All Star Game!

Will be great to see you, and EVERYONE else!!!

PS: No emergency room for SSB this year, please....!

:D ;) :rolleyes: :D

[Smee]

SSB! SSB! SSB!

[glo]

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc


What a great suprise ;)
11 days and counting!!!! :)

[NancyIL]

SSB, it will be great to see you in Chicago! :D The paramedics will be standing by...just in case! :p

[Patrick IL.]

Add another great friend to the guest list! :D No accidents at the house, not sure how I stand with the homeowners policy;) :p :p

[glo]

You better go check that homeowners policy buddy!!! This is going to be quite a crowd!!!!

:p :p :p :p

[SideshowBob]

Lookin' like quite a great crowd, even if you do allow SSB there!

Smee Smee Smee!!!

:D :) :D

[glo]

SSB SSB SSB...I think you may have to get by the midget bouncer first!!! ;)

[mnbrowns]

eek! ahk!
It's a good thing there won't be any cameras at this shindig:cool: Right Dan;)

Leslie

[glo]

Leslie you coming too??

Ok I am so so excited! Way cool!!!
This is getting better and better by the second!!!

[SideshowBob]

Wecome, MNBrowns... someone newer than me!

Should be a great time! Don't worry Mr. Patrick... if it keeps expanding, SSB shall knock on your neighbor's door and ask if we can use HIS pool also...

:eek: ;) :rolleyes: :eek:

[mnbrowns]

SSB SSB SSB, "newer than me"?
I actually warned them I might be coming, but now it's a done deal. Although, now knowing that you'll be there :crazy: ...
Patrick, can you tap directly into a beer pipeline to Australia?
And SSB, you might want to steer clear of those pools. One unsuspecting canonball can bring back flashbacks of those waves in Pueto Rico:tongue:

[mnbrowns]

Glo, I can't wait to see you all again. This just sounded too good to miss.:bounce:

[cleo]

SSB's going? I'm there!! :smooth:

[Patrick IL.]

OK guys final email sent out tonight :)

[Dopeygirl]

Originally posted by cleo
SSB's going? I'm there!! :smooth:

Oh, so it takes SSB to get you there?! I announced in chat that I'd be there--THAT should have made you want to come. I see how high your fellow chat host ranks. :mad: :jester:

[Crissup]

I see how high your fellow chat host ranks.

Hey, I figured me announcing I was going would be enough. But all it did was convince her she would drive down to visit me, but she still wasn't going to do the party. ;) ;)

:runs out the door and hides now before Cleo beats him for his lying ways. ;) ;)

[glo]

can I watch the beating???? :p :p


DG don't feel bad, my going didn't stir her either... :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Patrick IL.]

OH OH, John is gonna get the Cleo kung foo chop!!!!!!!!!:p :p :p

[cleo]

Apparently Crissup has forgotten that I weild the mighty Cleo Karate Chop and I fear no man!

Ah, but why resort to violence? I'll just take his big ole whonking Durango and drive it around Downers Grove until it runs out of gas. HA! That'll fix him!

DG? Glo? Of course you two inspired me to go! All the times you've pinched me and stollen my wallet and jumped on me from table tops... why would I NOT want to see you two?

But a visit with SSB... how often will I have that opportunity? Code of Karate say: "The time to strike is when the opportunity presents itself" so I'm striking! :cool:

[NancyIL]

Think of all those cars parked in front of Patrick's house! :eek:

Cleo - it will be great to meet you!

Patrick - do you suppose you could list everyone who is coming in one post? Maybe we could entice (or scare!) a few more people!

[Patrick IL.]

I could do that Nancy :) I still have a few hopefuls floating around out there but most are confirmed.

[NancyIL]

That would be great, Patrick! :D I know there's the Magical Meetings page, but not everyone who signed up is going, and some never signed up there.

[Patrick IL.]

I will give it a day or so, to give some a chance to reply via email to me then post it :)

[glo]

wow just looking at this thread there is atleast 40 people.... * days and counting!!!!

[Patinmn]

I have a pretty big car, so I could probably squeeze 3-4 people from the Embassy, so we don't have to take so many cars.

[NancyIL]

Thanks for posting a list, Patrick! :D I didn't see December99/Doctor P on there. Maybe Chris is just slow to RSVP!

[Patinmn]

Don't forget Barb :D :D

[Patrick IL.]

Chris and Mike are camping with family that weekend Nancy- Yup Pat I forgot Barb, I shall add her I think she is traveling this week :D

[glo]

Hey PatMN...I need a ride to Bucca's....can I hitch with you that night??? Pretty Please with sugar on top???

Huh??? HUH??? HUH???

Barb is in WDW!!! Lucky Ducky!!

[mnbrowns]

Yikes!
I don't think I can find a salad bowl big enough for this crowd.
Patrick, do you have a baby pool you won't be needing?

Leslie

[Patrick IL.]

Leslie, we do not need a salad bowl, we were planning on just throwing all the food on a big table and eating like Vikings;) :p :p Seriously, If you need something I can check around- let me know.

[mnbrowns]

No no Patrick, you've got enough on your plate (no pun intended). Between me and my mom, I'm sure I'll manage. Actually, I have have alot of little cousins in the area, and I'm sure they'd loan me their pool. And after I return it, they can enjoy a swim with a little extra roughage. hee hee.

Leslie

[Patrick IL.]

kejoda- Becky clean out your pm box we would love to have you!:D

[kejoda]

Working on it now Patrick thanks!

[kejoda]

sorry double post!

[glo]

Hope you can make it Becky!!!!

[kejoda]

Oops! I meant I was working on getting the pm box cleaned out. We will be there Glo can't wait to meet you and everyone else! You don't know how much I need something to look forward too.

[KimRaye]

I do , Beccy! ;)

Can't wait til Sat.! :Pinkbounc

[Patinmn]

Glo,

You are welcome to ride with us to Buca's on the 5th.

[KimRaye]

"Fruit salad, Yummy, Yummy"!! :p (The Wiggles)

Sorry, I tried to hold off with that lyric! :p That's what I'm bringing though! :eek:

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[KimRaye]

Without re-reading 11 pages, who else going to Patrick's is actually FROM AND LIVING IN Chicago?? I know my Chicago-area DISers but, who else that I haven't met really has a Chicago address? :confused: I'm curious.

Come out, come out, wherever you are! ;)

[Dopeygirl]

Originally posted by cleo

DG? Glo? Of course you two inspired me to go! All the times you've pinched me and stollen my wallet and jumped on me from table tops... why would I NOT want to see you two?


Yea, 'cuz YOU are Miss Innocent?! :rolleyes: :confused: :imagine that wide-mouthed toothy grin that I do miss: Sure would be a shame if it rains and Cleo is in a white shirt and Crissup happens to capture it again and then shows it to us in chat again! And it sure would be a shame if we all had another good laugh over the picture!! :again, imagine that wide-mouthed toothy grin that I do miss:


I was wondering if there were any plans Friday day? Didn't know if anyone was getting together??

[Patrick IL.]

Originally posted by Dopeygirl

Sure would be a shame if it rains

NO RAIN!!!!!! Trica please do not use the "R" word!!!!!!!!

[Towncrier]

I'll be in town sometime before the Buca meet on Friday. If anyone wants to get together, please give me a call as I will be away from the DIS boards and may not get the message. PM me for my cell phone number.

[glo]

Hey TC...send me your number!!!!
I am still looking for a ride to Bucca's that night!!
When is the Bucca's meet?? time???

[Patrick IL.]

bouncing updated list today:)

[Marla Hellwig]

Ok gang - are you all sitting down?

Right now Kara and I are coming - I actually have made reservations at the Holiday Inn Express in Elmhurst -

The plan is to arrive sometime Wed 7/3 - depart Mon 7/8 - sooooooooooooooo

I pm'ed John about Friday night - I am game for about anything - you can pm me - I know we are thinking about the big science musuem and Shedd's Aquairum -

Lets's see - making a list - pack mickey ponchos, lawn chairs,

Patrick - let me know

Now, you all have to cross your fingers and toes that my dad decides to take a turn for the worse - he started new dosage on his new meds last night - he was a little shaky this morning

But, right now - look out Chicago - those 2 wild ladies from southern Ohio are planning on hitting the town soon!

[NancyIL]

Marla - VERY cool!!!!!!! :bounce:

[Towncrier]

Myself, Ellen, Patick and Erin

Patick is such a unique name. Can I assume that you didn't want two Patrick's in your family? :crazy:

I got a real chuckle when I read your list of attendees. I guess that I'm easily amused.

[Patrick IL.]

LOL John I did not catch that :jester:

[Patinmn]

John,

He must think of me as part of his Family :)


By the way how did the ressies go on Buca's for the 5th, and how many are signed up?

[Towncrier]

I am sticking with a reservation for 20. I called at 2:30 and they told me to call back in an hour. I called a few minutes ago and they told me that their reservation computer was down and that I should call them Monday. If I were a worrier, I'd be worried. But I'll give them a call Monday (after 3:30 Chicago time) and confirm our reservation for 20 people. I have continued to update the original Buca thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=203502) in case you would like to check on who will be there. I'm sure that our reservation will work out just fine.

See you on Friday.

[CarolAnnC]

Oooooh goodie!! My first time meeting Marla!! Wheeeee! :) :)

[glo]

I am confused...... Patrick, there are two Patricks though..... you guys are severly confusing me here!!!


This will be way cool!!!!
This time next week we will all be at Buca's!!!

[Marla Hellwig]

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[glo]

Marla are you excited?

[Marla Hellwig]

moi?

nah

;)

[Smee]

:Big "toothy grin" smilie guy: !!!!

[Mackey Mouse]

I will be there in spirit.. hugs to you all and have a wonderful time..

[WebmasterBarry]

I say put a big cardboard cutout of Marsha in the room. :)

[NancyIL]

Just giving this a little bump! It will be GREAT to see so many DISers again! :D

[glo]

YEEEHAAA!!!

This is going to be quite a gathering!

[mnbrowns]

OK, we're here at grandma and grandpas (a couple of hours from Paticks) and yesterday we went for a swim in Lake Geneva. Now, I've been swimming in this lake since I was a kid, but now I'm not sure I'm going back in that water.
So I'm swimming just beyond the beach buoy when something actually BIT my toe. Mind you, this wasn't a little fish nip, it was a chomp. Yikes! My first thought was I got my toe caught in the buoy chain, but when I looked back, the buoy was a few yards away. Needless to say, I swam like an olympian back to shore. I ran to DH (out of kids earshot) and showed him the bite. He just rolled his eyes and told me it was a popcan or something. A POPCAN! Look at the teethbites!
What the heck you all got swimmin' in these waters?! I'm from the land of 10,000 lakes, and our waters are much tamer than this.
Sheesh, you'd think this was another SSB tale.

[NancyIL]

LOL, Leslie! You'd better be careful the next few days! :p

[SideshowBob]

That is a SCREAM!!! Er, um... SSB guesses that YOU were the one doing the screaming... EEK!!!

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Don't believe that what you can't see, can't hurt you!!!

:rolleyes: ;) :rolleyes:

[Mackey Mouse]

Yikes Leslie.. I do not know what that is.. but it sure scared me.. creatures that bite are not high on my list.. Hope you all have fun at Patrick's.. hugs.

[Barb]

Yikes!! Leslie, that would finish it for me for sure! :eek:
This is exactly why I prefer a nice clean, clear pool to swim in. You can see what's lurking beneath the water! ;)

[FairyGodfriend]

Yikes Leslie!

Hope it's not to late to join in all the fun? Just home from a trip to Cape Cod and headed to Chicago. This party sounds like a blast...WOW....what a list! :D ;) :D

[NancyIL]

Oh boy, another DISer! Jennifer - it will be great to see you again! :D

[Marla Hellwig]

Great news Jennifer

[glo]

That is great news!! Glad to see another friendly face!!

[mnbrowns]

Weehaw! The list get's bigger (note to self - buy another head of lettuce).

My dad thinks it was a snapping turtle that got me, but he's never heard of one actually biting someone before. Lucky me.

[CDoobee]

Hey, Patrick! I need to add one more to my group! She's little, and she doesn't eat much! :p :p I just found out that Katelyn's best friend, Pam, will be spending the week with us. She's the same little girl who was with us last year at Chris (December99's) house. She was also with us Saturday at the St. Louis DIS meet. She's moving to Texas before school starts :( :( :( :( , and the girls want to spend as much time together as possible this summer!

See you all Saturday! (and some of you Friday night at Buca's) :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc

Debbie:earsgirl:

[SideshowBob]

Really need that quick addition to the yard, Mr. Patrick... wow! What a great BIG group of DIS'ers.


Congrats, FairyGodfriend and Pam, on joining the melee!!!

:D ;) :D

[Barb]

This is going to be incredible! Can't wait to see you all again! What a rockin' party we're gonna have!! :D:p :p

[NancyIL]

Patrick, have you warned your neighbors yet? Perhaps you could suggest that this would be a good weekend for them to visit their out-of-town friends and relatives! ;)

[Patrick IL.]

ok, I think we are hitting capacity, Ellen saw this last night, we are about at 50:eek:

[RaySharpton]

I know that you are going to have a wonderful time...one and all. Here's a Whoo-Dee-Whooooo for your DIS-meet.

[Mackey Mouse]

Darn.. I thought last night I had Tom convinced to drive it with me.. Hey.. you never know. I may be a surprise guest.. I am still trying.. Hugs and everyone have a fun time...

[PandyPaws]

I am sorry I cannot make this meet :(

I wish you all a great time and tons of fun :)

Hoping to see lots and lots of pictures!!!

[Marla Hellwig]

See you all either Friday night or Saturday afternoon

[glo]

Yikes Patrick at capacity!!!!
You have a large crowd coming!

Do not get yourself in hot water with Ellen!! :(

[Brisully]

Glo - I think Patrick's way past that!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Laurabearz]

Originally posted by Patrick IL.
ok, I think we are hitting capacity, Ellen saw this last night, we are about at 50:eek:


Hmmmm to late to jump on in??? It would be my girls and I (3 and 1 1/2) Turns out Hubby wants to golf...... so we are free....


Laura <------- who makes a devine lemon orange cake and who was way to chicken to show up to the last DIS meet!

[Patrick IL.]

Laurabearz please send me your email address and I will send you the email, you just made it under the wire.
OK guys we are getting a little concerned with the numbers and I think we have all we can handle at this point. I am not trying to be rude but also do not want to not be able to handle the crowd and not be a proper host and hostess :( So if your in your on the list your fine. If your coming consider bringing a little more to pass if you can, we are honestly thrilled and even overwhelmed at the reaction and are looking forward to seeing everyone :) I do apologise to anyone else who was looking to do this last minute :(

[Marla Hellwig]

Patrick - shall I bring a port a potty just in case?

[KimRaye]

Completely understandable, Patrick!

[Brisully]

Well I just had the greatest idea. Sitting in my sister's deep freeze is some of the food I won at DISCON!!! I will bring whatever I have left to Patrick's!. I know there is a tray of barbecue, and some of those nachos we had at the opening reception of Discon. This should be cool!!!!

[glo]

Tray of Barbeque what????

mystery meat????


Hey Patrick perfectly understandable buddy...but I was wanting to bring my entire family...all 25 of them....You telling me you think Ellen will mind??? :p ;)

[Barb]

LOL Glo! :D Wow! Patrick, see how much everyone wants to be together!?! You open your home to a picnic and EVERYONE wants to come!! :D :D And, of course, the fact that you're the host adds to the attraction! ;) :D
Brian, that's so nice of you! What a generous offer! :) :D

[Patrick IL.]

Thanks guys for understanding, and Thank You Brian! :D
Now we are about there. I need a favor. I have about a hundred emails at one address and another 120 I moved to another on just this event. Everyone has been added to the list that is coming. I have pretty solid grip on what most are bringing. If you are waiting on me to respond to you on what to bring Please email me at the address below in my sig. I have been under the weather for a couple days and the recent actvities with poopieheads on the boards has warrented much of my time. I definitly need a reminder if I failed to respond to you. I am kinda starting to feel like myself so this is a good thing. Locals if you can throw some lawnchairs in the car that would be great. We are thrilled to be seeing you all of you, the weather is looking good, keep your fingers crossed:rolleyes: This is going to be awesome ! :) Hugs. see you guys soon:D

[glo]

Patrick?????

Do you know that it is just under 75 hours til your party from right now???


Thought that the fact might interest you.

:) :) :)

hehehehehe

hugs!


Wow who is BRAIN????

[Patrick IL.]

Originally posted by glo
Patrick?????

Do you know that it is just under 75 hours til your party from right now???


Thought that the fact might interest you.

:) :) :)

hehehehehe

hugs!


Wow who is BRAIN????

Excuse me??? Your correcting my spelling??? I fixed Brians name Thank You for your imput. I am sure a whole bunch of little surprises await you once you arrive in town. Be very careful little one.......very careful:p :p :p

[SideshowBob]

That RASCAL once tripped poor old SSB... and ANOTHER time... she splashed GALLONS of water on innocent SSB during an attraction....

So....

SSB would be VERY happy to see, just what might befall our very good, er, um.... friend.... Ms. Glo....

:eek: ;) :rolleyes: :eek:

[glo]

EXCUSE ME!!!!

and you two think I am afraid of either one of you?? Mutt and Jeff the two of you are!!! Please little one, dear Patrick?? I may have to talk to Ellen about size!!! Patrick dear, you are about the only person on this board who I can insult about spelling!!!

SSB dear...I hear alot about the roach motel....Now, I seam to remember that you deserved your soaking...and I also remember that you were the one who apologized when you tripped over me...The nerve of some people!!!


I am not afraid!!!

[NancyIL]

I witnessed the tripping of poor SSB on July 27, 2001 by Ms. Glo! :p However - I only HEARD about the drenching and subsequent ride shutdown on Splash Mountain that same night. :D

[glo]

LIES LIES LIES!!!!!

Nancy, remember he apologized...come on admit it!!! The ride was NOT shut down, and SSB was just slightly damp...That is what you get when you laugh at everyone else in the log for getting wet!!!

[NancyIL]

Yes, SSB apologized, then realized it was YOU who tripped him on purpose! I didn't say the ride was shutdown for good. But didn't the ride come to a STOP because of your splashing? As I said - I didn't witness that part...so it is his-say vs. her-say! ;)

[Smee]

(note to self....head the other way when glo sees SSB at Patrick's)

[Brisully]

(note to self... Have camera ready when Glo sees SSB at Patrick's) :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[glo]

not if he sees me first Corrine...he knows to run when he sees me ;) j/k

The ride was not even stopped. I was yelled at! I NEVER got out of the log, or was the ride even slowed...some person we know and well whatever....has had his NOSE or maybe FEET grow more!!! :p

I am sweet and innocent and I dare YA to all prove otherwise..Patrick dear if you know what is good for you...shush up!:rolleyes:

hmmmmm :smooth: :smooth:

[Patrick IL.]

hhmm...... Never known my Buddy SSB to "embelish" tales........:smooth:

[glo]

hey Mutt...did I not say to shush????

[Patrick IL.]

:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[glo]

OH OH OH...I am so quivering in my little shoes....NOT!!!!


Do you really look all red like that when you are mad??? I know what it sounds like, but do you get the popped veins and the red face and the peircing eveil eyes??? Now that might just scare me even if you are vertically challenged...hehehehehe


ho hum...I am not afraid...even of that red face!!!

[mnbrowns]

Fight! Fight! I'm tellin'.
Hey my brother is a cop around there so you guys better not embarrass me by getting this party raided.

[glo]

He is afraid of little old me Leslie....See???

Do not worry...he is all talk and no action!! Atleast I am counting on that!!! :) :D

[SideshowBob]

SSB has awakend the GIANT...

oops...

Guess that might be a poor description of my pal, Ms. Glo....

:rolleyes: ;) :rolleyes:

Methinks SSB best come undercover.... certain that she will not spot me, in this MONSTER CROWD of people at Mr. Patrick's!!!

:) ;) :eek: :)

[Patrick IL.]

Me thinks I would spot my buddy SSB in any crowd ;) Me thinks Ms. Glo is going to have some trouble;) :p :p :p

[Barb]

I was thinking the same thing.;) ;)

[glo]

Me thinks I can spot my buddy SSB anywhere...he best be afraid....lol. :p :p :p

Now SSB, I liked the giant description!!!!


See ya guys all real soon!!!
Barb is always way cool!!

[SideshowBob]

Packing now... be afraid... be very afraid...

SSB is RETURNING to Chicago!!!

:eek: :p :eek:

[Smee]

!!!!!YAY!!!!!

[Patrick IL.]

Mr. Trekker just called and is swinging buy for a quick visit, Chris C and Beth C are in town, spoke with Marla yesterday! The mass arrivals are commencing, the eagles are landing!!!:p :bounce: :p :p

[Barb]

We should be landing around 3:00 tomorrow afternoon! Should get to the hotel by 4:00. Is anyone going to be there at that time?
Can't wait to see everyone again! This will be so fun! I agree with CorinneYAY :wave:

[glo]

Can't wait to see you barb!!! I'm at the same hotel!! Yeeehaaa!!!!

I am on my way out the door right now!! See ya all later tonight!!
Hugs, and safe traveling to everyone leaving today!!! :)

[Dopeygirl]

Can I just say that I woke up this morning bright and early, with a stomach feeling like it used to on Christmas morning 20 years ago!! I CAN NOT wait to see everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I had a dream that I forgot about the meet tonight. So if I'm not there by 6:15, someone needs to call me!! LOL

[Brisully]

I can think of a few things to call you DG. :cool:

[mnbrowns]

Have fun at Buca gang. I'll see you tomarrow afternoon.
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Leslie

[luvdsny]

Have fun everyone. :bounce: Don't forget to call me! :) :) :)

:wave: Be safe. :wave:

[Dopeygirl]

Originally posted by Brisully
I can think of a few things to call you DG. :cool:
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Smee]

Hey Brian, While you're thinking of things to call DG, can you think of something to call Tia, too?!;) :p
Corinne

[Dopeygirl]

SMEE! You're not supposed to be encouraging him to think of mean things to call me!!!

[Patrick IL.]

Ms glo is here now, I have people watching her ;) I hired security:p :p Ellen and I are a may be for bucas....it could happen:)

[Brisully]

DG - Why must you assume that I am going to call you mean things?

That really hurts.

[Dopeygirl]

And I would assume otherwise because _______?????!!

[Brisully]

Because I am getting a pin from you today, O gracious Moderator from Chicago.......

[Patrick IL.]

Am I getting a pin too???:confused: :confused:

[Smee]

....and me???????????:confused:
Corinne

[Dopeygirl]

So THAT is what the pin thing was about tonight...I was so confused!! I know--big shock there.

Well, now you have your pin, Brian, and you can go back to making your little comments!! :rolleyes:

[Smee]

Gee, DG....I thought that Brian was a perfect gentleman this evening!!!:p
Corinne