20050709 North East US DISMeet July 2005 - Allentown PA

[DebWills]

Hi everyone.

We got a sneak peak at the hall last night and it's going to be great. LOTS of room with a great set up. Fred started setting up last night and you all are going to love all the table decorations! He's done a great job.

Met Towncrier in the lobby and Tracy and Jack in the dining room. Caught up with Lou and Fred and we are all set to go.

Looking forward to seeing everyone today.

Deb

 

[Blueeyes101817]

time to get ready--see you guys in a few hours!

 

[Liv2CdWorld]

Can't wait!!

Jessica - keep an eye out for a silver Envoy on Rt 33. That'll be me and DS6

 

[Barb]

Have a great meet today! I can't wait to see the pictures!
Deb, I really was hoping to meet you today, but instead I have to work. Hopefully, next year!
Ray, start making your plans for next year!
John, thanks for meeting us for dinner. At least, I got a "mini-meet" out of the weekend!
Fred and compnay, thank you for a fantastic job! This is going to be amazing!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Fred, Deb, Lou, Len, everybody, have a great meet, looking forward to seeing some super pictures. You guys have done a super job on planning, promotion. Good wishes. I think I need to book this one for next year.

 

[Tinkerbelle739]

Morning DISmeet goers!!

Sounds like you are going to have a blast! Fred did an excellent job last year and I am sure this year will even be better. It is certainly bigger!

I cannot wait to see pictures and reports of the big day!

Have Fun!!

 

[Bmwdsny]

Good morning Diser's!!

Will be leaving in about 1/2 hour...takes me only 20 mins to get there....

want to get an early start!!

 

[Towncrier]

Don't short yourself on driving time. As I mentioned yesterday, I got within 50 miles of Allentown and that's when I hit traffic that delayed me for nearly 2 hours. For once I was glad that I had given myself plenty of time.

Drive carefully!!!

 

[Bill Lumbergh]

Maybe after the meet you can have a party in Towncrier's room and jump up and down on the bed!

 

[Charade]

Well.... what did y'all think?

I was feeling a little under the weather but generally had a good time. I won an autographed litho too!!!

Unfortunately, there were a few kids down my end of the room that got out of control a few times which made hearing the speakers difficult. Maybe 5 hours is a bit much for some of them.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

i had a great time!! it was awesome to meet everyone!
fred-thank you so much!!

 

[ncbyrne]

Awesome meet! I'm typing this from the lobby of the Crowne Plaza. Everything was spectacular. However, I agree with a poster above me that it was difficult to hear - the tv for the kids and the pin trader's table made it difficult to hear the speakers. But, no matter, I'll be back next year. Great job Fred!

 

[StaceyA]

Well.... what did y'all think?

I was feeling a little under the weather but generally had a good time. I won an autographed litho too!!!

Unfortunately, there were a few kids down my end of the room that got out of control a few times which made hearing the speakers difficult. Maybe 5 hours is a bit much for some of them.

John,

I saw you and meant to come up to you to bust your chops about bursting my balloon with my countdown clock but never got a chance!
Sorry to hear you are under the weather, you did a great job during the trivia competition!

Im writing this from our room at the crowne plaza and we are getting ready to go meet some more folks and then will be off to Dorney Tomorrow!

 

[Charade]

Hi Stacey.

I don't think I saw you. Where were you sitting? I wished I had the chance to meet some more people from the DIS. The people at my table heard about the meet from Deb's site. The old gals flew in from Wisconsin!! They were really nice. The other two were from NY. I met Blueeyes101817, Towncrier Tiggerwannabe and TattooGuy.

I did good on the trivia??

I did better before I got up there!

The litho I won is really nice. Now I need to flatten it out and frame it.

John

John,

I saw you and meant to come up to you to bust your chops about bursting my balloon with my countdown clock but never got a chance!
Sorry to hear you are under the weather, you did a great job during the trivia competition!

Im writing this from our room at the crowne plaza and we are getting ready to go meet some more folks and then will be off to Dorney Tomorrow!

 

[Tanya]

Had a great time!... Glad to see some old friends and meet some new ones...

Hey Melinda -- I am so sorry but I totally forgot to look for you!... My husband mentioned it on the way home.

Fred, Renee and everyone else... thank you for all your hard work... you guys did great!...

Colleen, it was great talking with you again....

John (Towncrier) - I'm glad you were with us!

See all you guys next meet...

 

[Tinkerbelle739]

Glad to hear you all had a good time! I cannot wait for someone to post pictures of the event!!

Have a great time at Dorney tomorrow for all of those who are planning on doing that tomorrow!!!

 

[StaceyA]

Hi Stacey.

I don't think I saw you. Where were you sitting? I wished I had the chance to meet some more people from the DIS. The people at my table heard about the meet from Deb's site. The old gals flew in from Wisconsin!! They were really nice. The other two were from NY. I met Blueeyes101817, Towncrier Tiggerwannabe and TattooGuy.

I did good on the trivia??

I did better before I got up there!

The litho I won is really nice. Now I need to flatten it out and frame it.

John

John,
I was sitting with Lou and his wife at one of the "head tables" in front.
I was wearing a blue Eeyore shirt

I won a poster and the Coffee from the table....ohh yeah and I harrassed Lou until he gave me a mug (thanks Lou!! )

 

[PixieintheCity]

Just wanted to write and thank Fred and Company and everyone else for a great time! My first meet. Even my usually unenthusiastic brother actually ended up having a good time.

It was great to put faces to all the "legends" - Deb Wills, Lou Mangello, Len Testa, John Rick - and hear your informative talks. Loved that trivia!

Finally, for all at the Space Mountain table, you were great company - Sharon and Kathryn - have a great trip in December, Jessica and cute son - gotta check out your eBay store, Daphne - your daughter is adorable, loved that scrapbook, and Beth - thanks for your generosity with my brother, it made his day!

Already looking forward to next year and meeting more great people!

Carol

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Hi All!

Just got home...I went to a family function right after the meet.

I am very glad to see that everyone had a great time

Fred, great job as usual!

It was wonderful to see my old friends and make a few new ones

Looking forward to next year!

 

[Bmwdsny]

Good Monring all!!

Had a great time meeting many of you...I met everyone who i am cruising with this Aug. on the Eastern Repo Cruise. Sorry, Tanya, i miss you too!! I am sure we ran into each other at one point not knowing one another!

Well, our article is out...Anyone still in Allentown Area, pick up the Newspaper of the "Morning Call" this morning and it is on page B3 of the Local Section. For others, take a look here on website...(no pictures shown though)Dismeet Article

Thanks Fred for doing a wonderful job. I know it was not easy putting all together...Looking forward to next year at the next Dismeet in July 2006.

Going to Dorney Park today..Perhaps i will see many of you there!! Beautiful Day too!! Have fun!!