20040605 Let's Party! A NEW JERSEY DIS Meet!!--INDEXED

[Disneymaddness]

I would rather have it on a Saturday. What a bummer about the restaurant!

 

[buzzlady]

OK - here's another thought - It's going to be June and should be warm What do you think about a park - Burkes Park in Sayreville? It has picnic tables, swings, slide and a ballfield which would give the kids something to do. Of course the only problem would be rain.

 

[msdznyduck]

A park would be a good idea, does anyone know of one with a covered pavilion, in case of rain?
Elaine

 

[IASW Rider]

Unfortunately, I don't know of any parks that have covered pavilions in the event of rain. Johnson Park (Piscataway / Highland Park) and Colonial Park (Somerset) are the parks with which I am most familiar, and I don't believe that either of them has a covered area. But I just wanted to check in and say that I think that a park would be a great alternative, too! Indoors or outdoors - anything is fine with us! Sorry that I couldn't be more helpful.

 

[PrincessTink]

I know Johnson Park, and Colonial Park also.....Colonial is only about 15 min from me. I know they don't. Duke Island in Bridgewater doesn't either. THere used to be one in Bridgewater with a covered pavilion, but it now is where the Promenade is by the BAllpark. (thats going back a while, but not that long)
Anything is fine with me also, it was just a thought.
Elaine

----------Sorry, DD didn't sign off , and I am in under her name.
Msdznyduck

 

[buzzlady]

Originally posted by buzzlady
OK - here's another thought - It's going to be June and should be warm What do you think about a park - Burkes Park in Sayreville? It has picnic tables, swings, slide and a ballfield which would give the kids something to do. Of course the only problem would be rain.

This park does actually have an area that is covered. It's just hard to explain the way it's set up, but would surfice(sp?) in a sudden rain. I also like the fact that this park is small and would be safe for the kids as there wouldn't be any other groups.

Hopefully something will work out.

 

[Tanya]

I would prefer the Saturday also especially that we (JDubbs) and myself would have our kids.... Keep us posted!

 

[Majestic]

The park is an idea that I do like but I am still pushing for an indoor event. The hall we are looking at tomorrow sounds good and is definately in our price range.

The benefit of a hall is we are all together. I am afraid that an outdoor thing would have too many people scattered with kids or whatever. It's tough though because we don't want our kids to get too bored right?

Maybe I will look into getting a clown or magician to come for an hour or so? What do you all think?

Most of all, thanks for the patience and ideas everyone. I am sure we will work something out and it will be one hell of a bash!

Fred

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Kids like face painting too-

 

[SeaSpray]

Just checking in and officially posting my count of 1! Just me

 

[Majestic]

My DW and I have a meeting tonight with The Victorian Manor. Really nice place. I need to commit to at least 20 people for them. I don't think that will be a problem.

More info tonight after we get back home. Thanks everyone!

Fred

 

[Jdubbs]

Good Luck..We will have our fingers crossed.

 

[Majestic]

I have updated the main post in the thread with pictures and other info. Check it out people! We are on! Please please please! I need confirmed head counts.

Let's do it people! It's time for a New Jersey (and surrounding areas/states) DIS Meet! Come one, come all! Have a ball!

When: Saturday June 5th 2004

Time: 12pm to 4pm

Where: The Victorian Manor
2863 Woodbridge Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
732-549-2859

Who: EVERYONE!

How much?: $35 Per Adult / $10 Per Child
We MUST have a MINIMUM CONFIRMED head count of 25 Adults!

Guests planning to attend should post in this thread. Payments MUST be received before NO LATER than March 16th. Payment address and info will be posted here in the next day or so.

Post here if would like to attend please.

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The Menu:

Unlimited Soda, Mineral Water, Coffee, and Tea.

Cold Station including: Pasta Salad, Antipasto Salad, Cheese and Crackers with Lox, Fresh Fruit Salad, and a Tossed Garden Salad with choice of 2 dressings.

Chaffing Stations include: Stuffed Shells, Italian Meatballs, Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Francais, and a hot mixed vegitable dish.

Mirrored Display of Cold Sliced Meats including: Roast Beef, Turkey, Boiled Ham, Salami, German Bologna, Swiss Cheese, American Cheese, Olives, Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato, and condiments (Mustard, Mayo, Rolls, etc.)

Desert: Ice Cream Sundaes

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[IASW Rider]

Sounds wonderful, Fred! Thanks so much again for arranging this! This is to confirm that DH and I will be there! (2 Adults) Just let us know where to send payment and - as they say - "the check will be in the mail"!

Lisa

 

[buzzlady]

Sounds great. I sent out a few more PMs. Now if more people would start reading their PMs.

 

[Majestic]

Everyone, please review the list in the first post and let me know if you are:

A) Not on it.
B) Not confirmed on it but should be.

PM me for information about pre-payment. I must sign the contract by the 16th to confirm the date so we need 25 people by then. After I get at LEAST that, adding more is easy.

Fred

 

[Krissalee]

Wow! Looks like it will be fun!

I most likely will be able to go, plus DH, probably. Right now I'm vacationing in the Florida Keys, but I will be flying home tonight. When I get home, I'll check my calendar and make sure that I can make it. I'll let you know on Sunday if I will be a definite, and take care of payment, etc!

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by Majestic
Everyone, please review the list in the first post and let me know if you are:

A) Not on it.
B) Not confirmed on it but should be.

PM me for information about pre-payment. I must sign the contract by the 16th to confirm the date so we need 25 people by then. After I get at LEAST that, adding more is easy.

Fred

Fred,

Just sent you my payment using PayPal, looking forward to meeting some fellow DIS'ers!!! Thanks for all your hard work putting this together!!!

 

[Majestic]

No problem! I don't mind all of the hard work if we can get a confirmed head count by the 16th!!

Come on people! Give me confirmations. Review the list in the original post on page 1. If you don't have a (1 Adult) or whatever next to your name, I don't have you as confirmed!

I need to sign a contract for the hall by the 17th which is why I picked the 16th for pre-payments.

How about it folks???

Fred

Originally posted by Verandah Man
Fred,

Just sent you my payment using PayPal, looking forward to meeting some fellow DIS'ers!!! Thanks for all your hard work putting this together!!!

 

[IloveDMB]

Fred, as much as I'd like to commit, the restaurant that I am assistant manager at opens for the season in May. So I don't think I can get off, because I am taking off the next weekend for my graduation party. I don't want to confirm anything yet, but I'll let you know.