Calling all Chicago DISers #2

[slo]

What beautiful weather we are having!!!
We intend on being outside all day today

Thanks to all that gave well wishes for the store.
There are so many people that don't even know that the plaza I'm in exists, that I need to change that. Once people know about me, I'll do a lot better


Bunchkin - I've never had Boston Creme Pie at LTT either, but we didn't start going there until 2005. We are making an ADR for there this year, and I can hardly wait - it's one my favorites!!!!

HERSEY - I'm picking up sticks and stuff today too We have a very messy tree that sheds it's very skinny sticks all year - I hate it !!!! The only reason why we keep it, is because it soaks up excess water in the play area, and if we chopped it down, we fear about having standing water (it's a lower area of the yard).

geffric - Good luck today at the Eagle Ceremony!!

paint - Thanks for the movie review!!! Maybe I'll take the girls to see it

DG - Less than 2 weeks!!! How exciting!!!

Crissup - I was like this when I read your post about Bakers Square. I love their pies, and I hope they don't close the one by us.

ID - I'm glad your DD had a great time at the zoo, and that your other DD did great getting her ears pierced. I'm glad you took her to Merle Norman - I've heard from others that they do a good job

Mac -




I best get going and start my day
Have a good day everyone!!

 

[HERSEY]

Hello! I am in a cleaning mode today. I have already cleaned carpets,windows. So now I'm taking a break waiting for the bacon to finish cooking so we can have breakfast and back to the few other things before moving outside.

I'm making myself tired just typing this. I may have to swing by Bakers square and do my part today.

The fun fair was a good time. It didn't seem to busy though it was a nice night too.

 

[Bunchkin]

Happy Sunday!!


We really need to stop procrastinating every year when it comes to getting our taxes ready for the accountant!!
It's bad when our guy calls us to ask if we're dropping the stuff off or what!!
Should have done it yesterday but cleaning and having company over for dinner got in the way!

DH is determined to get every speck of winter off the car, inside and out.
My car matts are shot! Not nice, since we just bought the car in Sept.




slo LTT is great on MNSSHP night!!! Try to see if you can get a ressie for that night! They dress up! Try for 4:00pm ish, but you have to call right away when your ADR window opens up!
We did this and it was Lauren's b-day too! Her actual b-day!! And MNSSH night too!!! So much fun!!!


irish dancer Just the mention of their French Silk pie gives me a stomach ache!! Too much chololate for me!!
Where at the zoo did they sleep? Sounds fun!


Hersey BACON!!!



geffric & mac Thanks for the info on the lines at US/IOA.
We've got a lot of time to plan since we won't be going there till after HP Wizarding World is open!!

 

[piglet too]

I don't want Bakers Square to close! Dewain and I love to go there and split a Hot Fudge Brownie Ale Mode. Wonder where we can go instead??

 

[macraven]

afternoon chicagoland homies.

had your back this morning.
went to church and all of you are covered for the week.......


nice outside but when i set in the yard i sink.
it is either too wet or i am too fat.

i think a little of both.



today i clean.
and i mean it.

 

[roseprincess]

Good Sunday afternoon all!
Haven't been here in a few days.
Hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather finally!

Matthew has just finished practicing his clarinet outside (I wanted him to practice outside b/c it's so nice out). He has a band concert coming up on Thursday.

I didn't get to mention, but Chrissy and Matthew just celebrated their 11th birthday this past Friday! I can't believe they are 11 already! Time sure flies! It is scary that they are almost teens! Yikes!

I see I missed some other birthdays and celebrations here.

Tiggerrn- Happy Birthday, Kellie!

Crissup- Happy belated birthday to you!

Piglet too- Happy birthday to your DS!

Geffric- Congrats on Geoff(is it Geoff or Eric?) with the Eagle Ceremony and party!! I'm sure you and your DH are so proud of him!

Slo- I'm sorry I missed what you had going at your store
Did you have an open house at your store recently? Hope all went well!

Hi to all

Crissup- I didn't know Baker's Square filed for bankrupcy
Now I know why the one by me closed back in September
Wish it was open to buy holiday pies for Thanksgiving/ Christmas
My family and I did go to a BS(Baker's Square) right after church a couple of weeks back, one that was a little farther away. That one was pretty empty for dinnertime. We basically went b/c the kids wanted a slice of BS pie so bad. I'm wondering if they are going to revamp the restaurants and just sell pie? That would be my thinking


Ok all, have a good rest of the day!

 

[macraven]

Please Note - All times listed are for the Eastern Time Zone. Adjust
accordingly.
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On Monday April 07, 2008 from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM on the Science Channel is

Beyond Invention - Gadgets
For three visionaries, invention is about exploration, saving lives
and the quest for creative expression. Meet three extreme inventors: a
toy maker, a composer, and the creator of a shark stopper. (TVKirby
Note - The Toy Maker in this episode is the guy who created the light
chaser... those handheld spinning light toys you see throughout the
parks. He mentions on the show that his #1 customer is Disney for
their theme parks. Thanks to Ricky Brigante of Inside the Magic
http://www.distantc reations. com/insidethemag ic/ for spotting this one)

This show will repeat
Tuesday April 08, 2008 from 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Tuesday April 08, 2008 from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM
Tuesday April 08, 2008 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday April 13, 2008 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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On Wednesday April 09, 2008 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on the Food Network is

Food Network Challenge - Princess Cakes
They are the most recognized Disney princesses on the silver
screen. In this challenge, five of the country's top cake designers
transform Snow White, Belle, Cinderella and Jasmine into 3-foot tall
cakes.

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On Wednesday April 09, 2008 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on VH1 is

I Love the '80s: 3D - "1982" Episode #3.
Orange Julius; `Victor/Victoria' ; EPCOT Center; Freezy Freakies;
`Cats'; Human League; Bow Wow Wow; Tron'; VCRs. VH1 description
says"In 1982, Walt Disney helped us keep our science straight and
bored kids to tears with his brand new EPCOT Center, the "Experimental
Prototype Community of Tomorrow." (TVKirby sez - The segment is the
second one after the commercial break at 40 minutes in. As expected,
they spend a huge TWO minutes with the VH1 celebrities that call it
both Fantastic and Boring. Wil Wheaton proclaims it "Everything that
Geeks Love". They show scenes from opening day. There is a shot of
Dreamfinder and Figment. Commentary on World Showcase concentrates on
the availability of alcohol. Lots of "It looks like a big golf ball"
references to Spaceship Earth combined with a graphic of a giant golf
club hitting it. It was about what you would expect from VH1. Worth
recording for the footage.)

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On Wednesday April 09, 2008 from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM on TLC is

Jon & Kate Plus 8 Hit the Road
8 kids, 7 states, and 15 hours in one car...it's a road trip like
no other road trip! This summer, all 10 Gosselins will pile into their
gigantic blue bus and head south, to where else...Disneyworld!

This show will repeat
Thursday April 10, 2008 from 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM

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On Friday April 11, 2008 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the Travel Channel is

Samantha Brown's Disney Favorites
Samantha Brown is traveling the East coast to West coast to show
her favorite Disney attractions, rides, restaurants, and characters at
both Disney World in Orlando, Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim,
California. In the parks she soars above the clouds on the rides,
encounters wild animals on a safari, dines at the chef's table, steps
inside the dream princess suite, and watches a unique acrobatic
performance.

This show will repeat
Saturday April 12, 2008 from 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM

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On Saturday April 12, 2008 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM on History is

Modern Marvels - Walt Disney World
Journey underground and backstage at the technological marvel that
is Walt Disney World. Enter a make-believe world spanning some 27,000
acres, brought to life by cutting-edge technology. What was once
Florida swampland now boasts the world's largest theme park. The ride
technology ranges from space-age centrifuges to enhanced motion
vehicles powered by 3,000 PSI of hydraulic pressure. And hundreds of
audio animatronics brought to life through the power of pneumatics,
hydraulics, and electrical systems. Walt Disney World is made up of
four separate theme parks, each with its own innovations: the 107-acre
Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom.
The four parks are all part of a megaplex of a resort. Twice the size
of Manhattan, it was the final vision and crowning achievement of a
man who spent more than 40 years pushing the limits of technology to
create entertainment magic: Walt Disney.

This show will repeat
Sunday April 13, 2008 from 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM

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On Saturday April 12, 2008 from 11:00 PM to 12:00 AM on FLN - Fine
Living Network is

What You Get for the Money: Walt Disney World
A variety of vacation ideas that can include Epcot, Animal Kingdom,
Disney's Hollywood Studios or the Magic Kingdom all for around $1,600.

This show will repeat
Sunday April 13, 2008 from 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM

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On Sunday April 13, 2008 from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM on ABC Family Channel is

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch - DisneyWorld
While visiting a theme park (TVKirby note - Disney's Animal
Kingdom), Sabrina makes a potion that'll transform her into an animal,
but Valerie takes the brew for herself and Libby. Valerie: Lindsay
Sloane. Libby: Jenna Leigh Green. Sabrina: Melissa Joan Hart.

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[irish dancer]

Wow, what a weekend. Finally the weather we've been wishing for.... Lots of outside time this weekend. DH was happy to get back on his motorcycle

mac - thanks as always for the show line-ups. Excited about the new Smantha Brown series. Wish we got Fine Living Network...

Bunchkin - for the zoo overnight they slept in the Discovery Center. I know what you mean about the French Silk, I can only do a small slice but oohh how I love that creamy chocolate mmmmmmm.

Hershey - bacon - yumm! We had pancakes here and the kids were asking if we had bacon to go along with it, lol.

Well, looks like we're going to get one more nice day before the rain comes in on Tues. Sox fans will be happy for the opener. Night everyone.

 

[slo]

We were outside all day yesterday - it was great!!!!
The girls weren't happy that there were some chores to do before playing (picking up sticks, and picking up rocks out of the grass), but I told them I'm not asking them to do anything that I didn't have to do as a kid. That didn't make them feel better But they got over it as soon as they were done, and were able to do whatever they wanted

My daylillies are popping out from between the rocks, and I moved the rocks away from my hostas, and they are starting to show signs of life - that alone makes me feel like winter is officially over!!!! Oh, and our Cardinals are back and that definitly says SPRING!!!!!



HERSEY - I cleaned windows yesterday too It was nice to be able to stand outside and not freeze while doing it I didn't clean carpets though - that definitly needs to be done soon though!!!!

Bunchkin - I agree that LTT is great on MNSSHP night We did this 2 years ago, and our ADR was at 4pm, which was right when they opened for dinner Our characters weren't dressed up though They were in there normal LTT outfits - what kind of costumes did they wear when you were there?
*We put our bacon in the oven yesterday, and it was great
Thanks for telling me this the other day

piglet - I never had that at Bakers Square, and it sounds really yummy!!!

Mac - I had sinking areas in my yard too
*Thanks for the listings!!!!

ID - We had pancakes for breakfast yesterday too Luckily, we had some bacon defrosted so we were able to have that too I do love pancakes w/ bacon!!!!

Rose -

HAPPY
BELATED
BIRTHDAY
CHRISSY
AND
MATTHEW!!!!​

I hope you had a wonderful birthday last week!!!! arty:




Well, it's bedsheets changing day - so I need to get started with things.
Have a good day today everyone!!!

 

[macraven]

good monday morning chicagoland homies......

 

[paintnolish]

Ugh. Monday. That's all I have to say about that.
Went to Gurnee but it was uneventful. I rode with my mom and sisters, so they were rushing me to get back. I was full on cardio shopping. I was sweating! I ending up getting a few things but I was really rushed. Then, for my ride home, I got a delicacy I am unable to get down here- White Castle!
Piglet- to you, your mom, and your whole family
bunchkin- I wish I thought things were too rich or chocolately for me. Those words will neevr come out of my mouth!
hersey- Come on over to clean here. I am just trying to keep my house from becoming major disaster while I finish the semster.
Better make sure the kids are actually getting ready for school and not sucked into Sponge Bob.
Enjoy the weather!

 

[Bunchkin]

Sunny morning!


Taking a break from my friend, the vacuum!


Yesterday there were so many people outside in our subdivision taking walks, riding bikes and what not. I was over at my neighbor's in the driveway talking and we must have said hi or waved to at least 2 dozen people!!!!


mac Thanks for the listings!


slo Glad the bacon turned out good!!! Can you believe how easy that is? NO MESS!!!
At LTT the characters had on Halloween type masks around their eyes and some wore costumes. I'll have to look at my pics and get back to you with the specifics.


paint My whole family thinks I'm the oddball because I'm not big on chocolate.
White Castles!!!


rose Happy birthday to the twins!!!!


irish dancer I didn't even think of the Discovery Center! That must have been fun!

 

[piglet too]

Morning everyone!

 

[momto1]

Hi gang! I;ve been MIA for a couple of days but hope to jump back in today. Wasn't the weekend fabulous? Oh...yea...DS had his first baseball game on Thursday but it was rained out after 2 innings. Then on Saturday they won 20 to 9. Go team!

I am only working 3 days this week. DS is out of school 1/2 day on Wed and then on Thurs and Friday. What to do? Maybe the zoo or maybe MSI or???
He needs a dental appt since all 6th graders have to have one now. He wasn't quite due to go back but the form has to be back to school by May 9.
Enjoy the sunny day today!
Lori

 

[piglet too]

Nathan is all signed up for his first year of tackle football. We need to get Lauren signed up for soccer soon. I kinda wish she had wanted to be in cheerleading. As a "mascot" she would have cheered for Nathan, thus avoiding have to be in two places at once. But, I think soccer will be much better for her. Plus, they play at the park across the street from us, so we will never have to drive there.

 

[disneygal922]

Good almost afternoon everyone! this weekend was absolutely gorgeous! didn't quite get everything done i needed to but that's ok... i'm not overly worried about it! had a bbq for my sister's bday! it was fun! i actually cooked!! made some potatoes in the oven with garlic and pepper, made some peas, and prepared the chicken with seasoning (my dad wouldn't let me near his precious grill) i also baked the cake! My other sister brought over bread pudding, which was delicious! Over all it was a great success! My oldest sister, there are 3 of us, me being the youngest) looked over my itinerary. She suggested we take a break one afternoon and do something recreational like ping pong or swimming. I looked into it and found the mini golf. Has anybody done this? any reccommendations? well, busy day today at work so I should get some things done before lunch! hope everyone has a great day!

 

[disneygal922]

Hi everyone again! I am doing the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on May 31st, and just got an email saying I still haven't reached my fundraising goal. I've been trying really hard asking everyone I know but still haven't reached the required amount to be able to walk. We (me, my sister and a couple friends) are walking in memory of a friends mom who passed away in January after a long hard fight with cancer. If anyone would like to make a contribution or knows anyone who would like to make a donation, please PM me and I will give you my info. or the link to my Avon Walk website where you can contribute. Breast Cancer is a big disease and still affects far too many people. Every penny helps!! Thanks!

 

[HERSEY]

Ugh. Monday. That's all I have to say about that.

hersey- Come on over to clean here. I am just trying to keep my house from becoming major disaster while I finish the semster.
Better make sure the kids are actually getting ready for school and not sucked into Sponge Bob.
Enjoy the weather!

Sorry I didn't get to the outside stuff. By the end of yesterday my back was killing me.

Sunny morning!

Taking a break from my friend, the vacuum!

paint My whole family thinks I'm the oddball because I'm not big on chocolate.
White Castles!!!

You speak of White Castles and chocolate in the same sentence

What happened out there today. It was so cold.

 

[Bunchkin]

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You speak of White Castles and chocolate in the same sentence

The referrence to chocolate was in a seperate sentence from White Castles!!
That's just totally gross that you thought of that and put it together!! UCK!!

 

[Maverick Mike]

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Thanks,
Mike