Calling all Chicago DISers #3

[CarolAnnC]

Hi all my Chicago friends! Hope you are all well, and enjoying this pleasant weather here.

We were up at Doorway to Dreams in Woodfield Mall today at their two year anniversary party. Some nice little giveaway items, and a tasty buffet. Mickey and Minnie were there and several nice Disney promo flix.

Geffric, when do you leave for your WDW trip? Kristen and I leave Thur Oct 8 for four nights. Would like to meet up with you if possible - we have tix for MNSSHP on Friday 10/9.

Take care all....

 

[macraven]

Please Note - All times listed are for the Eastern Time Zone. Adjust
accordingly.
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On Monday September 28, 2009 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMon the Science Channel is

America's Thrillmakers: Walt Disney World
This fascinating study of the rides at Florida's Walt Disney World
focuses not on the mechanics involved, but rather on the thought and
imagination behind the attractions and participants' reactions to
them. Designers talk about how they dream up the state-of-the-art
rides, and testers take a spin---as do cameras, for a vicarious
thrill. Also examined is the setup preceding each one that's meant to
subliminally prep patrons as they wait in line. Rides include the
Tower of Terror, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Test Track, Splash Mountain,
Dinosaur and Mission: Space.

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On Saturday October 3, 2009 from 4:30 AM to 5:00 AM on Food Network is

Behind the Bash - Disney's Anniversary Blow Out
Giada heads to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, to attend a
spectacular bash celebrating 50 years of Disney theme park magic. With
more than 3,000 VIP’s invited to a 50th anniversary celebration of
Walt Disney’s first theme park, the catering team at Walt Disney World
kicks into action
to make sure it’s a party worthy of the Disney name. On the menu are
such delectable treats as Mongolian Beef, Shrimp with Crab Claws, Two
Terrific Tacos, and a Butterfinger Cheesecake that would do Mickey
proud. But as the clock ticks down to the big event, the team has a
lot of challenges to deal with — including a brewing storm that
threatens to rain on Mickey’s parade!

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On Saturday October 3, 2009 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM 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.

 

[macraven]

CarolAnn, looks like i will miss you.
you arrive on the 8th and i leave the motherland on the 8th to go to the darkside.

geffric and our group are doing MNSSHP on tuesday the 6th.





i can start packing tomorrow.
i found my passport.........woohoo......

i wasted the day looking for things.
now it is too late for me to get energetic and be productive.

as scarlet would say, tomorrow is another day.

 

[KimRaye]

geffric and our group are doing MNSSHP on tuesday the 7th.

Pretty sure she means the 6th. That's when we're going too.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Memories.........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbB0xSkG-04

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfIWtRUCDY8


Thankfully, I was able to go there as a kid myself, about 60 years ago, as a parent, about 25 years ago, and this year, as a granddad. It is so sad kids in the future will not be able to enjoy these fun times.


DIS meet? Chicago DIS meet? It has been a long time, a REAL long time since we had one of our big, old time meets. I'm game.

 

[macraven]

Pretty sure she means the 6th. That's when we're going too.

i went back and corrected it.

good thing i have you homie.
you saved my butt on that typo error....

 

[slo]

How is everyone after the storms last night?
Anyone have damage?
They looked like they were going to slam right into us, so I took blankets and flashlights to the basement - just in case. They ended up blowing around us, and we never had to worry about it - thank God!!!!


Yesterday was a filled day.
We went to the mall to get Katie's pictures taken - which turned out well. Then we ran some errands, and after we came home, my in-laws came over for dinner. It was a good day!!!!


Mac - Thanks for the prayers Headache is feeling a little better today

Crissup - My GPS has opened alot of doors for me too. If it weren't for the GPS, I never would have gone to any of The DIS meets

CarolAnn - I need to get to one of those Doorway to Dreams events - they always sound nice

Dan - Good to see you!!!! We will have to set up a meet soon - I would love to see everyone!!!!
**I've never been to Kiddieland. I heard they are closing, but I don't know why. Is it due to the economy?




It's time to start the school/work week - have a good day!!!

 

[disneygal922]

Good Morning Everyone! I sure do have a lot of catching up to do around here! I want to thank everyone for the bday wishes! We had a fabulous trip full of fun and great memories. We were the AS music family of the day on monday, basically we got balloons and a laminated sign and special gold KTTW cards. That was fun. Tuesday we went to Chef Mickey's for my bday breakfast. I got a cupcake which was delicious! We then went to the MK and MNSSHP which was tons of fun. We rode Splash Mountain 7 times that day! We also were able to do a lot of rides we've never done (Winnie the Pooh, Snow White, Peter Pan) and rides that we rarely do. It was a fun filled day for sure. Wednesday I had my hair and make up trial then to DHS. Thursday we had our planning session which was AMAZING. Let me tell you, that Grand Floridian sure does make some tasty cake! We are having a three tier cake and cutting into all three layers. We figured we are keeping the white chocolate castle cake topper for our anniversary instead of the top layer of cake. The bottom layer is going to be chocolate cake with raspberry mousse and fresh raspberries. the middle layer will be almond cake with ameretto mousse. the top layer will be marble cake with white chocolate mousse. i'm so excited about it! Friday we went to AK and the hung out at the Boardwalk for a little while. That was great! We stopped by the DVC hut and they set us up for a tour and meeting for Saturday. Sooooooooooo... Saturday we went to Saratoga Springs to meet with someone about the DVC. We talked about the wedding/honeymoon and what not and after much consideration we decided to buy into BLT. It almost doesn't sound real still. We talked with our wedding room block coordinator and she cancelled our CR ressie and made note of our ressie at BLT. So that brings me to now, i'm back to work and my allergies are killin' me. I've decided I'm allergic to Chicago. i want to go back to florida!

Slo ~ glad Katie's pictures went well and you had a good day yesterday. Sorry to hear you had a difficult time getting to the airport the other day.

Mac ~ have fun packing for your trip!

Kim ~ have fun at the party. we had a blast last tuesday!

Crissup ~Was it you that mentioned the Polish restaurant? If so, can you PM the name and approximate address? We've been looking for a good Polish place especially since Bobak's closed.

Princess.Chell ~ Welcome to the thread! Sorry to hear your football team lost.

Bunchy ~ hope the kids had fun at the M&M store! I went there a few years back and thought it was pretty neat!

Paint, ID, Leigh, CarolAnnC, and everyone else ~ have a wonderful day!


PS. sorry my post is so long!

 

[Sk8Leigh]

I'm just not a huge Chipolte fan. Too much rice for me, takes away too much flavor. Sk8Leigh is the big Chipolte fan.

And I get it with no rice.

 

[irish dancer]

Hi guys! Brr, what a difference outside!! Time to get out the jeans and pants.......

Typical Monday here. No one wanted to get out of bed this morning but everyone did and although a little late were out the door for work/school.

disneygal - Welcome Back!! Congrats on DVC!! We're owners at AKV but would love to try BLT someday. So glad you had a great trip!

slo - glad to hear the headache is better.
*From what I remember reading online it is due to some sort of family feud. Sad it had to end this way....

mac - I hope you have a GREAT trip! So wish we were going again this year!

Dan - thanks for the links, how touching.

KimRaye and geffric - have a GREAT trip too and a fun night at MNSSHP w/mac.

CarolAnnC - didn't know about the anniversary event, did they send anything out about it? We went last year, we were there when you won your trip!
*Have a GREAT trip too!

Crissup - OK, I confess I never paid attention to my reservation. Very, very familiar with OHare so I never pay attention to that stuff.

MJ - another confession here, I have no idea what position my DD plays on her bball team, forward maybe? She's the tallest on the team so I know she usually does the opening tip off.

Bunchkin - movie night sounds fun! Hope DH didn't have to work so he could go with you guys to the M&M store!


Well, have to run. Time to get dinner ready. Want to eat early so we can do homework earlier and get to bed earlier so it won't be so hard getting up tomorrow. Have a great night everyone!

 

[geffric]

HI Everyone..

MAC - see ya real soon.. have a great flight and I'll be there Saturday

CarolAnn - I pmed you me cell so we can get together.

Dan - hi.. are you going to WDW in Dec??? I am there 12/7 - 12/14.. hope we can connect.

KimRaye.. when do you leave?? I leave Sat at 7 am on Delta..


Hersey - which Costco? I go to Lake Zurich all the time.. hate paying Cook Co tax plus they have gas..

Parogies? I make them.. can you get good ones somewhere else??

Bunchy - hi.. hope DH doesn't work too much and you can enjoy being in Vegas ..


Anyway, back from Cleveland and the baby shower.. it ( the shower) was very nice and the weekend went to fast.. it was fun seeing my friends kids all grown up.. last time I saw them was the wedding in Cleveland.. it is a nice place.. and they will be great parents..

Now I have lots of Meals on Wheels stuff, packing, getting ready to leave, homecoming football game and then I am on a plane..I am so excited.. F&W and MNSSHP and DDP.. MAC, KIMRAYE, Arlene, Rose and Mike, NC Belle and Beast..DFD, Dancid, and a whole lot more.. wearing my LGMH and lots of LG t shirts..

 

[Crissup]

didn't know about the anniversary event, did they send anything out about it?

They planned this one themselves, without bringing people in from Florida. Derek and Laurie did a great job with the presentation and gave lots of nice gifts. Nothing huge like a trip or anything, but nice things like totes and such. It was a much smaller crowd, with most of the Improv empty, but it allowed for much more interaction.

Was it you that mentioned the Polish restaurant? If so, can you PM the name and approximate address? We've been looking for a good Polish place especially since Bobak's closed.

It's the Old Town Restaurant in Lemont. Here's their web site...

http://www.oldtownrestaurant.com/

 

[KimRaye]

KimRaye.. when do you leave?? I leave Sat at 7 am on Delta..

I leave Sat PM at 6:30 on American. See ya down there!!!

 

[Bunchkin]

Hello!!

Sinuses are wrecking havoc with my head. Hunter's too. It is just too dry here and that is part of the problem. Still very hot, 103 today it said on the thermometer on the car's dash.
Cooling off this week though into the 70's and 80's!!!! Thank the LORD!!!

We did get to the M & M store and the Coke store yesterday and the lion exhibit at the MGM hotel, and out to a late lunch/early dinner at Buca Di Beppo (sooo good!!) We had a really good time.


disneygal Congrats on the DVC ownership!! Glad you guys had such a good time!!


geffric, Kim, Mac Hope you all get packed soon and have a great time at WDW!!!!!!!!! Please take pics and share!!!!! I need a visual fix since we won't be going back to the Orlando area till after Harry Potter is done!!




Gotta run. Time to get the kids in bed.

 

[macraven]

i'm saying my good byes now.
tomorrow i really have to pack, have a dentist appt, have a hair appt, need to hit jewel, the bank and finish laundry.

i will be seeing kimraye and geffric real soon in the motherland.


wish i could take all of you chicagoland homies with me....


catch you mid october when i return....

 

[HERSEY]

Who ever comes back first from WDW bring back warm air please. I will gladly pay the extra baggage fee. Have a great time all.

I woke up all stuffy this morning. I hope it is just my allergies.

Geffric I go to the Costco in Bloomingdale.

Kim Mac CarollAnn Geffric have a great time and Remember bring back WARM or Hot I am not picky air please. This cold stuff is not my cup of tea.

I need another cup of hot coffee before my hot shower this morning.

 

[slo]

Today is my long/busy day.

Leads group early - 7:20am
Work until 7pm
Pick Stephanie up from CCD at 7:30pm
Battle with Stephanie about homework until she goes to bed
I don't love Tuesdays


DG - I'm glad you had a good time on your trip

Leigh -

ID - That's a shame they are closing over a family feud
**Your DD is probably the center

geffric - Welcome home from Cleveland - I'm glad you had a good time!!!

Crissup and Kim -

Bunchkin - I hope you feel better soon!!!!!

Mac - Bye Have a great trip!!!!!!

HERSEY - I'll split that extra baggage fee with you



Time to get ready to go - have a good day everyone!!!

 

[DonnaW]

Hello to all...we are back from our fantastic trip!

Yeah, I actually got on the plane The flight out to Reno was perfect, the seatbelt sign came on like once and the pilot said he was sorry for the bumps..umm..what bumps?! The flight back, not so good...it was really rough taking off and then really rough coming down for the landing, too. And, what is up with having to taxi on the ground for a half hour to get to a gate at O'Hare????!

We had a wonderful time out west. It was so good to finally see where Christopher is living (a very nice apt with a very cute little cat!) and working (the studio is everything I know he LOVES!). The weather was perfect, sunny every day and in the mid 80's or so. They had some record highs when we were there, which is okay for us! Beyond Reno (did a slight amount of gambling, and watched a world-record motorcycle jump, and stayed in a gorgeous hotel!), we went to Carson City and then did a tour thing in Virginia City; both were fun. But, the most beautiful scenery was in Lake Tahoe...we took a boat cruise to Emerald Bay on the California side of the lake...absolutely breathtaking!!! We were very blessed to go on this trip.

I hope all is well with Chicagoland...and those leaving on their Disney trips soon have a GREAT time!!!

Have a good evening, all!

 

[Bunchkin]

Sicker than a dog here!!! Got to find the digital thermometer, everyone here says I feel like I have a fever. Typical for me. I get more fevers then the kids do.

I started helping out at DS's school today and will do it every Tues morning. I stayed an hour extra today. I went through 3 reams of paper making copies for his teacher. There is hardly any parent volunteering going on here. Unlike at the kid's old schools. And here parties are left up to the teacher to be planned. Usually the room moms do that, but out here they don't 'do' room moms.


Donna Good to here you survived the air plane rides!! And I'm glad you all had a good time!


slo Is there any earlier time Steph can do her homework? Maybe being tired is adding to the battle. I know my kids are trying to wind down for the night by 7:30 and doing homework that late would not be good.


Hersey I can box you up some warm air and ship it to you.
Actually, as of tomorrow it's going to cool down here...finally!!! It will be in the 70's the next couple days, then the 80's for a few days and then back to the 70's!!!!

And again.....Happy travels to all who are leaving!


Hi to everyone else.

Time for bed for me. I did not get much sleep last night because I was so stuffy and I imagine tonight will not be any better.

 

[princess.chell]

Hey everyone! Yay for senioritis and not getting home till 8 tonight! I still have to write a 2 page paper and read my psychology book for my in class essay tomorrow. But I chose to watch TV (aka spend time with the family), help my younger brother with his homework, and be on here instead, good life choices right? Anyway, um, being a senior is crazy. I've finished applications, but now I'm just waiting, and listening to all my friends talk about apps and essays. Plus club meetings, work, intern, volunteer, homework, spend time with family and friends, and oh sleep. This year is crazier than last! I should survive though...I just gotta keep dreaming of Disney... =)

Crissup & Sk8Leigh No rice is the way to go. Or light rice in the burrito bowl, if I'm hungry enough. I normally stick with two tacos.

irish dancer Yah she's probably forward or center. I was always so jealous of the tall girls. They got the most fun position on the floor because they got to be in the middle of the action. I didn't like playing guard; I wanted to be "down low". They put me on the wing a lot because even though I short I could go in there with the tall girls, plus I could shoot outside and throw off the defense. Fun times...

disneygal922 Your trip to Disney sounds amazing, as does your wedding plans! I want to either get married or honeymoon (or both) at Disney. Congrats on the DVC!

Everyone going to Disney...have a great trip!!! Maybe bring some warmer weather. I froze in gym class today!!!