20050709 North East US DISMeet July 2005 - Allentown PA

[Towncrier]

Len - Your story at TSA reminded me of an incident that I'm glad DIDN'T happen. The very first time that I saw Wishes, I was in the Rose Garden. It was before they had completely tweaked the direction of the fireworks mortars and a piece of one of the shells fell literally at my feet. You could smell the gunpowder on the paper. I thought it would make a neat memento of the trip, so I picked it up and put it in my pocket. The thought that my hands now had traces of black powder on them and that I was going to be going through Orlando airport security never crossed my mind. Until the next morning when I was standing in line at the airport. Thankfully, I wasn't chosen as an "Extra" that day.

 

[AKQJ10]

Now THAT's funny!!!!! ('cause it didn't happen to me)

 

[StaceyA]

Next time, I may just drive.

Len

LOL Good idea!


Len, you did a great job with your informative talk!
Of course we all want jobs now....I will start out riding the busses and perhaps move up to eating my way around the world!

 

[Liv2CdWorld]

LOL!!

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Ayup

My whole group wanted your job as well

My hubby had the same issue flying SW last year, I did warn him it would happen...he was going to FL to meet up with his dad, a single male traveler, no luggage, one way...same deal as you. Glad it worked out ok for ya-some people just jump at that opportunity to embarras others don't they?

It was great getting to meet you!

Your book and the luxury book haven't left my side since I got them
My DWTrivia book is already a constant companion of mine and currently I also carry the Passporter for DCL and a birnbaum's guide...yes, I drive my family absolutely NUTS with all this stuff...but Iiiiiiiiiiiii Like It~

Getting to sit up front and meet this year's VIPs was the highlight of my day

Thank you for a great experience

 

[tiggerwannabe]

btw-I had mentioned I have a photo similar to your cover photo and wanted to share it with you here...

 

[StaceyA]

Getting to sit up front and meet this year's VIPs was the highlight of my day

Thank you for a great experience

Ditto!!

 

[sjh801]

I had a great time. Fred did a great job coordinating the event, and it ran like butter. And it was great to meet new friends, and see some old ones. (I joked with Towncrier that I see him more often than my dentist.)

Funny story: On the way back to the airport Saturday, I realized I'd actually booked my return flight for Sunday, so I had to change the ticket. It was going through Washington DC...I was changing the ticket 90 minutes before the flight...single male, no bags...one-way ticket. See where I'm going with this?

As I was walking through the first TSA checkpoint, the TSA rep pointed at me and said "EXTRA!" I got the full-on security inspection: wand, pat-down, shoes, belt, rolled-down pants, made me turn on the laptop, work the cell-phone, the works.

They also rubbed the little explosive-detection thing on the contents of my backpack. That would have been fine, except my DD7 gave me a small stuffed animal to carry before the trip. When the security guard saw a grown man traveling alone, with a stuffed animal, he held it up and said "What do we have here?"

Without thinking, I said something like "It's name is Lambie. It's a stuffed lamb my daughter asks me to bring on trips." (It's the plush equivalent of a traveling garden gnome, I suppose.) And for a split second, I thought that Lambie might be a one-way ticket to Guantanamo. Fortunately, he laughed, gave Lambie one more x-ray, and I was on my way.

Next time, I may just drive.

Len

I do hope that Lambie made it home safely!

Sandy

 

[AKQJ10]

Ditto!!

Flattery will get you everywhere... Does this mean I have to send you anotehr mug?

Oh wait... you were talking about me, right? LOL

 

[sjh801]

Flattery will get you everywhere... Does this mean I have to send you anotehr mug?

Oh wait... you were talking about me, right? LOL

If I flatter you, Lou, can I get a mug?

I had a great time but didn't win anything.

"Flatter! Flatter! You are super DISer, author, speaker, husband and father! "

Sandy

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Ok, this is off topic...but she is sooooo cute!

[size=-2]Thanks for the lanyards Lou, they'll be perfect for our DCL 7 day Eastern Cruise come Christmas! [/size]

 

[Dan Murphy]

Flattery will get you everywhere........

 

[StaceyA]

Flattery will get you everywhere... Does this mean I have to send you anotehr mug?

Oh wait... you were talking about me, right? LOL

You are the VIP I was speaking of and of course Deanna and Marian

Don't forget that I have the box that I now use as my ottoman

 

[StaceyA]

If I flatter you, Lou, can I get a mug?

I had a great time but didn't win anything.

"Flatter! Flatter! You are super DISer, author, speaker, husband and father! "

Sandy

Back off! Im the official NO 1 Fan LOL

I won a poster and my imaginary friend won the Hazlenut Truffle Coffee.

 

[sjh801]

Ok, this is off topic...but he is sooooo cute!

Leontyne, a little lady, thanks you!

 

[sjh801]

Back off! Im the official NO 1 Fan LOL

I won a poster and my imaginary friend won the Hazlenut Truffle Coffee.

No problem! I'll settle for number 2 with a mug!

 

[tiggerwannabe]

Leontyne, a little lady, thanks you!

I fixed it...and she's welcome

 

[StaceyA]

here is a link to the seperate group shots from all ears:
http://www.allearsnet.com/btp/atown2.htm

 

[StaceyA]

No problem! I'll settle for number 2 with a mug!

#2 probably could get a mug, where #1 gets a Mug and a Box!

 

[IASW Rider]

Yes, Stacey - I saw all of the great pictures on Deb's AllEarsNet site! And I am very honored to be included amongst them! Thanks for the link, too!

I'm with Tiggerwannabe - I also love the "Unofficial Guide" and was thrilled to receive the "Luxury Guide", which is wonderful! I also have the full set of PassPorters, Birnbaum, and the like - my bookcases are filled with WDW guides, Souvenir Books, hard cover pictorial souvenir books, etc.! And I echo Tiggerwannabe and Stacey by saying that sitting up front and meeting the VIP's was a great highlight of the day! And sitting with Fred and his wonderful family was a great honor!

Your Lambie story was great, Len! So sorry that you had to go through that, on your way home, though! Hope that you both had a pleasant trip back! Thanks so much for taking the time to join us and speak with us at the Meet!