86'd From the Poly? No worries-bring us Margarita's & Wiener Salad! A TFW Meet Aug 08

[LurrrvtheDuck]

Hey Z. How is your trip going?

Great! I love being out of Miami! Although I haven't really done much. I have seen 3 movies (The Brave One, Mr Woodco*k, and The Gameplan--which is Disney) cuz my dad gets free satellite.
Exciting huh?

Tomorrow will be visiting my grandma and Friday am gonna go take the day and hang with my cousin and the other side (mom's side) of the family.

Saturday is my little bro's bday and we're gonna go paintballing.

Wellllll.... since you asked......
I'm having mayjah issues with my plan. It's killing me to have so much "down time" - I need more park time - someone help me!! Crap, I've got it bad!

Oh and completely OT - we're having the house fumigated on the 26th - that means no DISing for 3 whole days!!!

Hmmm too much downtime. Have you checked other people's itineraries? Maybe you can use some of that down time to do some stalking. Otherwise I have a feeling you'll be hitting the pool a lot.

Sucks about the fumigation.

 

[TheDISneyFamily]

Hey Michelle...I'm interrupting this ummm....soft porn thread.. .to send you good vibes.

AND - hey - if you have to cancel your October trip, I'll rent some points from ya for my November trip....

Well... as a rule, I only rent points to people who post on my TR...

...but I guess I can make an exception for you.

Seriously, I'll let you know if I do have to cancel. The verdict is still out. (read that - the hubby is still deciding if we should spend the money on another trip or some home improvements - UGH!) We are definitely still going for Christmas , so I won't be too bummed.

Oh, and JO - for the record I would NEVER consider going in August, so I must love you!

 

[PrincessV]

Truthfully, I think it's less that he thinks you might be axe murderers as that he's CONVINCED you're all crazy for going in August. And dragging us along.

Yeah, that sounds about right!

Well that's just Jo's fault.

EXACTLY!!!

We are not crazy...are we

No, just immature.

I personally am not, can't vouch for the rest of you loons

Whatever. LY/MI!

Well, I am not either, although I'm friends with some real whack jobs. Uh-oh.... does that make me crazy by association???

I've been here - I just don't post on TFW anymore, it's too complicated and I don't have the time to read 10+ pages, KWIM?

But, but, but.... I'm there! And I never read all the pages, just the last one. I've taken a "show up when I'm felling chatty and ignore the rest" approach.

I'm having mayjah issues with my plan. It's killing me to have so much "down time" - I need more park time - someone help me!! Crap, I've got it bad!

STEP AWAY FROM THE PLANNER T!! Down time = GUD. Trust V. Anyway, you'll know where to find me... and I'm willing to bet LL half the time, too.

Well... as a rule, I only rent points to people who post on my TR...

...but I guess I can make an exception for you.

BWAHAHAHA!! That was a good one Michelle!

Oh, and JO - for the record I would NEVER consider going in August, so I must love you!

Know what? That was exactly my feeling last year. But we had such a good time, I'm figuring on a short WDW trip every late Aug/early Sept.!

 

[PrincessV]

Okay, a few caveats before I post this:

1. My primary goal was to fill tables to at least 7 each, hopefully eliminating any chance of a poor non-Focker family winding up at one of our tables.

2. A secondary goal was to match up some interests/kids ages/adults/etc. This may have worked or not - I'm sure you'll tell me.

3. Here's my thinking... it's fairly likely they'll at least group the 3 tables of each group of 24 together. And it's a pretty small restaurant. SO we can certainly move around however we want once we're there. BUT, I think we need to sit with our billing groups initially so the poor servers (who have NO idea waht's coming) will know whose meals/drinks go on what bill.

4. All table/group assignments subject to change as party sizes/additions/deletions occur.

And, with that, I present Biergarten Seating for Fockerfest 2008!

Group 1 - 24 people

8-top #1
Jo
Jo
Jo
Jo
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle

8-top #2
T
T
T
T
T
T
V
V

8-top #3
LL
LL
LL
Kate
Kate
Kate
Kate
Kate

Group 2 - 24 people
8-top #4
CE
CE
CE
CE
Z
Kat
Kat

8-top #5
Janet
Janet
Janet
Janet
Janet
Janet
Mo
Mo

8-top #6
Heidi
Heidi
Heidi
Heidi
Lessa
Lessa
Lessa
Lessa

 

[TheDISneyFamily]

Okay, a few caveats before I post this:

1. My primary goal was to fill tables to at least 7 each, hopefully eliminating any chance of a poor non-Focker family winding up at one of our tables.

2. A secondary goal was to match up some interests/kids ages/adults/etc. This may have worked or not - I'm sure you'll tell me.

3. Here's my thinking... it's fairly likely they'll at least group the 3 tables of each group of 24 together. And it's a pretty small restaurant. SO we can certainly move around however we want once we're there. BUT, I think we need to sit with our billing groups initially so the poor servers (who have NO idea waht's coming) will know whose meals/drinks go on what bill.

4. All table/group assignments subject to change as party sizes/additions/deletions occur.

And, with that, I present Biergarten Seating for Fockerfest 2008!

Group 1 - 24 people

8-top #1
Jo
Jo
Jo
Jo
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle

8-top #2
T
T
T
T
T
T
V
V

8-top #3
LL
LL
LL
Kate
Kate
Kate
Kate
Kate

Group 2 - 24 people
8-top #4
CE
CE
CE
CE
Z
Kat
Kat

8-top #5
Janet
Janet
Janet
Janet
Janet
Janet
Mo
Mo

8-top #6
Heidi
Heidi
Heidi
Heidi
Lessa
Lessa
Lessa
Lessa

Outstanding work, V! I can't believe how well it all worked out! Thanks for doing this!

 

[cmp1111]

1. My primary goal was to fill tables to at least 7 each, hopefully eliminating any chance of a poor non-Focker family winding up at one of our tables.

Can you imagine???

And, with that, I present Biergarten Seating for Fockerfest 2008!

Looks great, V!

 

[Lauralee131]

Well... as a rule, I only rent points to people who post on my TR...

...but I guess I can make an exception for you.

Ouch....ok, I guess I deserved that....I have been reading along though!! I've just been flying by several TR's and usually even skip the chit-chat and get to new installments and buzz on. Like the hummingbird of the DISboards.... The further/deeper Michael gets into 1st grade and cub scouts this year, the less DIS'ing I've been able to do. It's sad really.

And if it makes you feel any better, I haven't even been posting on my OWN TR

Seriously, I'll let you know if I do have to cancel. The verdict is still out. (read that - the hubby is still deciding if we should spend the money on another trip or some home improvements - UGH!) We are definitely still going for Christmas , so I won't be too bummed.

Ok, well I'm going to having to do a cash stay for a couple of nights anyway as I don't have enough points to cover the GV I need for November, but hey if you want some extra $ let me know...I don't think I'd be brave enough to rent from someone I don't "know". KWIM?

Oh, and JO - for the record I would NEVER consider going in August, so I must love you!

I know that well!!

Anyway, you'll know where to find me... and I'm willing to bet LL half the time, too.

We'll definitely easier to find than Waldo half the time....

BWAHAHAHA!! That was a good one Michelle!

Yep - I deserved that one. And it left a mark too... I hang my head in shame...I've become a lurker....

Know what? That was exactly my feeling last year. But we had such a good time, I'm figuring on a short WDW trip every late Aug/early Sept.!

Good times, good times...

 

[TheDISneyFamily]

LL - I was just teasing you! I do miss you, though! I'm one to talk, I am so behind on so many TRs that I've lost count. I just keep plugging along and try to catch up when I can...

Hey everyone, I had an idea! I put up a private webpage on my server for our FockerFest and I was thinking that we could put our pictures up there so we can all see what everyone looks like before our big meet. Most of us have TRs out there with more than a few pictures but I thought it would be nice to have them all on one page. Sooooo, I'll PM everyone with the webpage and if you think it's a good idea, you can send me a current picture of your group. It's just a quickie page and I'll make it look better if this is a go.

 

[DisneyJo]

So I see everyones blaming me for going in August but you all love me anyway

Z you're going AGAIN

V great plans

T, no DIS for 3 days, OMG how will you manage

Michelle the webpage thing is great, thanks

 

[cmp1111]

So I see everyones blaming me for going in August but you all love me anyway

So much so that we're coming along...

 

[jcc0621]

Wellllll.... since you asked......
I'm having mayjah issues with my plan. It's killing me to have so much "down time" - I need more park time - someone help me!! Crap, I've got it bad!

Do you need another copy of my itinerary

Oh and completely OT - we're having the house fumigated on the 26th - that means no DISing for 3 whole days!!!

No, just immature.

Okay, a few caveats before I post this:

1. My primary goal was to fill tables to at least 7 each, hopefully eliminating any chance of a poor non-Focker family winding up at one of our tables.

2. A secondary goal was to match up some interests/kids ages/adults/etc. This may have worked or not - I'm sure you'll tell me.

3. Here's my thinking... it's fairly likely they'll at least group the 3 tables of each group of 24 together. And it's a pretty small restaurant. SO we can certainly move around however we want once we're there. BUT, I think we need to sit with our billing groups initially so the poor servers (who have NO idea waht's coming) will know whose meals/drinks go on what bill.

4. All table/group assignments subject to change as party sizes/additions/deletions occur.

And, with that, I present Biergarten Seating for Fockerfest 2008!

Group 1 - 24 people

8-top #1
Jo
Jo
Jo
Jo
Michelle
Michelle
Michelle

8-top #2
T
T
T
T
T
T
V
V

8-top #3
LL
LL
LL
Kate
Kate
Kate
Kate
Kate

Group 2 - 24 people
8-top #4
CE
CE
CE
CE
Z
Kat
Kat

8-top #5
Janet
Janet
Janet
Janet
Janet
Janet
Mo
Mo

8-top #6
Heidi
Heidi
Heidi
Heidi
Lessa
Lessa
Lessa
Lessa

Looks awesome V! THanks so much for doing this! Maybe we should take up a little collection ahead of time for an extra tip for the servers

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And if it makes you feel any better, I haven't even been posting on my OWN TR

No, really

Hey everyone, I had an idea! I put up a private webpage on my server for our FockerFest and I was thinking that we could put our pictures up there so we can all see what everyone looks like before our big meet. Most of us have TRs out there with more than a few pictures but I thought it would be nice to have them all on one page. Sooooo, I'll PM everyone with the webpage and if you think it's a good idea, you can send me a current picture of your group. It's just a quickie page and I'll make it look better if this is a go.

I will try to get a pic of us over Easter

 

[DisneyJo]

So much so that we're coming along...

Hope I'm not a let down

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

No, just immature.

Mature = boring

But, but, but.... I'm there! And I never read all the pages, just the last one. I've taken a "show up when I'm felling chatty and ignore the rest" approach.

That's a great approach - I may try that. After all there are few peeps on that thread that I miss chatting with.

STEP AWAY FROM THE PLANNER T!! Down time = GUD. Trust V. Anyway, you'll know where to find me... and I'm willing to bet LL half the time, too.

I have a feeling we'll be seeing eachother at the pool bar.

3. Here's my thinking... it's fairly likely they'll at least group the 3 tables of each group of 24 together. And it's a pretty small restaurant. SO we can certainly move around however we want once we're there. BUT, I think we need to sit with our billing groups initially so the poor servers (who have NO idea waht's coming) will know whose meals/drinks go on what bill.

Do you think we could get away with the ol' "Dine and Dash"? Hehehe.

8-top #2
T
T
T
T
T
T
V
V

Woohoo!!! A drinking table - I wonder if Waldo'll notice if we stick him our beer tab, V?

The further/deeper Michael gets into 1st grade and cub scouts this year, the less DIS'ing I've been able to do. It's sad really.

So does cub scouts stop in June like Girl Scouts?

And if it makes you feel any better, I haven't even been posting on my OWN TR

Errrr.... yeah, we kinda noticed.

We'll definitely easier to find than Waldo half the time....

I just that movie Disturbia - and I've got some great ideas to keep Waldo in check!

Yep - I deserved that one. And it left a mark too... I hang my head in shame...I've become a lurker....

I know the feeling, LL.

Good times, good times...

Absolutely!

So I see everyones blaming me for going in August but you all love me anyway

You're our favorite foreigner!

T, no DIS for 3 days, OMG how will you manage

I don't know, Jo - we're going up to Santa Barbara for a few days. I'm making sure the hotel has internet and packing the laptop, just in case.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

V, the seating arrangements look good.

I have to admit that my biggest fear about going to Fockerfest is that you all will not like me once we met in person. I'm sure some of you have the same fear as well?

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I have to admit that my biggest fear about going to Fockerfest is that you all will not like me once we met in person. I'm sure some of you have the same fear as well?

Funny, I didn't feel that way when we went to Lapufest. I guess because we got to "know" eachother a little through phone calls, etc. It was funny, because we kinda ran into eachother before our scheduled meets, so it was basically like having dinner with old friends.

Don't worry, Lessa - I bet we'll all love you just as much on the DIS as in person!

 

[Phibbles]

I had an idea! I put up a private webpage on my server for our FockerFest

Private?
But how will I stalk a private website?

 

[cmp1111]

Hope I'm not a let down

No chance.

V, the seating arrangements look good.

I have to admit that my biggest fear about going to Fockerfest is that you all will not like me once we met in person. I'm sure some of you have the same fear as well?

Did you read about my nightmare where V thought I was an axe murderer? I hear you... No fears, though, we'll all get along!

 

[puggymom]

Did you read about my nightmare where V thought I was an axe murderer? I hear you... No fears, though, we'll all get along!

But at least you weren't being denied puffy french toast!


Wow, you were all chatty today!

Too busy at work today to really DIS and then Rocky had his annual check up today. I swear if I am not at the DR for myself I am at one for one of the pugs


Did I see a drive by from LL, hope all is well!

V - thanks for the seating chart

Michelle - I will send a pic shortly for you to load up

T - I feel the same, I keep looking at my Plan and thinking I should tweak it but then I don't know what to tweak it, I mean it's over 5 months out and I can't be done planning already


Lessa - I'm sure you are as great in person as you are here, just don't get between me and my puffy goodness or um, I can't be held responsible


Now did I see that Jo is paying for weinerfest? That works for me

 

[LurrrvtheDuck]

V, great job on the seating charts!

So I see everyones blaming me for going in August but you all love me anyway

Z you're going AGAIN

Of course we love ya Jo!

I said May...

I have to admit that my biggest fear about going to Fockerfest is that you all will not like me once we met in person. I'm sure some of you have the same fear as well?

Me too Lessa. Although I have a feeling we'll just all gravitate who we feel most comfortable with, but be happy to meet everyone.

Now did I see that Jo is paying for weinerfest? That works for me

Well it's only fair, since you're paying for the London ABD to Jo's.


Michelle I'll send a pic when I get back home for the website too.

 

[PrincessV]

And if it makes you feel any better, I haven't even been posting on my OWN TR

You don't say? LY/MI!

Hey everyone, I had an idea! I put up a private webpage on my server for our FockerFest and I was thinking that we could put our pictures up there so we can all see what everyone looks like before our big meet. [/COLOR][/B]

I'm in, so long as it truly is private. And we'll have to use "Leo's" fictitious name - yes I'll introduce him to you all with his real name in person, but I promised my ex I'd never use his real name on the Internet.

So I see everyones blaming me for going in August but you all love me anyway

Oh, I'm sure we'll find more for which to blame you Jo! LY!

Maybe we should take up a little collection ahead of time for an extra tip for the servers

Shoot, I think we may need to buy them GIFTS for putting up with us!

I have a feeling we'll be seeing eachother at the pool bar.

Really?

Woohoo!!! A drinking table - I wonder if Waldo'll notice if we stick him our beer tab, V?

BWAHAHAHA!!!! I say we have the server put all 3 tables' drinks on his tab and see if he notices!

I have to admit that my biggest fear about going to Fockerfest is that you all will not like me once we met in person. I'm sure some of you have the same fear as well?

Not a chance!

Funny, I didn't feel that way when we went to Lapufest. I guess because we got to "know" eachother a little through phone calls, etc. It was funny, because we kinda ran into eachother before our scheduled meets, so it was basically like having dinner with old friends.

Uh, yeah - all except ME! I had no idea all this stalking and talking was going on till we had dinner! Unless we count T's call when I arrived the night before. Turst me - there was NO inhibition at that table - it was immediate comararderie

Private?
But how will I stalk a private website?

Exactly.

Now did I see that Jo is paying for weinerfest? That works for me

I thought Waldo was paying?