Here We Go Again! A PTR Chapter 19- Some PreTrip Ramblings Updated 7/30/09

[jordanyosh]

thanks for the info about ridemax and the floor mats

It's so nice to have a local amusement park to go to. I think we get spoiled out here with DL, Knotts, Universal and Six Flags so close. You add Sea World and Legoland in San Diego and there's no shortage of places to go.

 

[GreatBiscuit]

This brought back memories of our childhood trips to Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park in Chattanooga. A little over 2 weeks to go!

 

[cmp1111]

I'm stealth posting - it looks fun!

 

[jcc0621]

It's so nice to have a local amusement park to go to. I think we get spoiled out here with DL, Knotts, Universal and Six Flags so close. You add Sea World and Legoland in San Diego and there's no shortage of places to go.

There was so much we didn't do when we were in LA in 20021. I want to go back!

This brought back memories of our childhood trips to Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park in Chattanooga. A little over 2 weeks to go!

15 days...not that I'm counting

I'm stealth posting - it looks fun!

Hi CE!

 

[jcc0621]

What can I say about Dis Meets? Have you had one? Was it planned or unplanned?

Here is my history on Dis Meets. In August, 2007 Disers, Princess_V, Disneyland_Mama; DisneyJo, Lauralee131, and Sorul82 had a planned meet. I was there at the same time, but the actual planned meet was for the day after I left at the Polynesian. The place ran out of Pineapples....enough said. However, in the days leading up to the planned meet several of us were in the same parks at the same time and yet I never ran into any of them I think it was becasue I was a stalking virgin

Move on to September, 2008. Everyone on the TFW thread (Episode 11 is here...check it out http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2173292) was starting to plan trips for the summer of 2008. A couple of us were planning on being at the World again in August, 2009. It looked like the only who would not make it would be DisneyJo, becasue she lives in England and her DH thinks we are axe murderers. Plans were made, but nothing concrete, when all of a sudden Jo announces that she and her family would be returning to the World in August, 2008. From there more people jumped on board and planned trips, even some just coming for a long weekend and the next thing we knew there were (including spouses and children) close to 40 people. Then and there the meet was dubbed Fockerfest 2008.

A plan was created and we had a reservation for 40 at the Biergarten and the meet was set. Some people dropped out, others were added on and a fabulous time was had by all. All the Disers met (most for the 1st time) the spouses and children all had a great time, even my parents came and had a ball. Here is a picture from the mass meet.

I miss you all

And here is a short video Jim created of Fockerfest

Let me know if it works

So what does this all have to do with the current trip? A lot. ist off Disneyland_Mama, PrincessV, and Lauralee131 are all going to be at the World again celebrating DLM's DS's birthday. They leave 2 days before I arrive

However, there are a couple of other Disers that I am going to meet up with, even if only briefly!

The first meet is actually not in the World, but is this weekend in Atlantic City. I am meeting up with KatGarcia and her DH KC for a day of lunch and shopping, and I am sure other stuff! Here is a picture of Kat and I from Fockerfest 2008

I'm really looking forward to seeing Kat and finally meeting KC, expecially to thank him for all his help with the computer when I screw something up

The 1st planned meet of out trip is with Michelle and her Family (TheDisneyFamily). Michelle's DD Jordan is starting the Disney CP and they arrive a couple of days before us. Our plan is to meet them at DTD after our dinner at T-Rex. Jordan is meeting some CP kids there around the same time, so hopefully Michelle and I will have a chance to chat for a bit. I think if I just send Jimmy to the Lego store it will give me a few minutes anyway.

The next planned meet is with Angela (askelton) and Mitch. This meet will also happen at DTD after our HDDR show. We haven't come up with an exact meeting place, but I am thinking the margarita stand outside Capt. Jack's Jim will be doing his Richard Petty Dirving Experience Ride Along on this date so he and Mitch will have lots to talk about I'm excited to see Angela again.

Lastly, is a meet with Theresa, or as we lovingly call her T2 (boysmom5150). We haven't made concret plans at this point, but we are going to be in the same place on several different occasions so we should be able to hook something up.

Jim has been instructed that his only job during these 3 time periods is to take pictures. There is Focker curse that none of us seem to get pictures when we meet...I'm determined to break that curse

So, there you have it 1 planned meet this weekend and three while we are in the World

And based on V's Fuzzy Disney Math I only have 10 Fuzzy Days left (in reality it is 16)

Next Up...What the heck are you printing out now...um Jim we need a new ink cartridge

 

[KatGarcia]

Ok so I am completely sappy and missing everyone Germany will NEVER be the same without you all!

I am so excited about this weekend tho! We have a few other DISers coming too, it should be good times! KC's BFF Pants (Andy) will be with us as well, and maybe a co-worker of his, Dan. I can't wait to crack put my discount at the Disney Store!!!!

 

[jordanyosh]

I love Kathy (KatG)!!!!! I had the chance to meet her in Feb 2008. I also got to meet KC. It was a brief meeting at ESPN, but we connected right away. It was like seeing long lost friends.......

I met 2 or 3 DISers in 08. All nice and all great meetings...Coteau Chick, EnglishRosie and Blueyed Girl were my other meetings! I miss those guys.

Your grand poohba meeting in 08 looks like it was a blast! I live about 15 minutes from DL Mama and we have yet to meet! We'll probably end up meeting first at WDW!

Can't wait to hear how the Meets went....

 

[PrincessV]

What can I say about Dis Meets? Have you had one?

Oh, one or two.

And here is a short video Jim created of Fockerfest

Oh my gosh - you've gone and made me all verklempt! That was SOOOO much fun!

Disneyland_Mama, PrincessV, and Lauralee131 are all going to be at the World again celebrating DLM's DS's birthday. They leave 2 days before I arrive

Which just sucks.

However, there are a couple of other Disers that I am going to meet up with, even if only briefly!

Hooray - these will all be great fun!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Here is my history on Dis Meets. In August, 2007 Disers, Princess_V, Disneyland_Mama; DisneyJo, Lauralee131, and Sorul82 had a planned meet. I was there at the same time, but the actual planned meet was for the day after I left at the Polynesian. The place ran out of Pineapples....enough said.

Good times, good times.

I miss you all

Ahhh, more good times! Miss you too!

They leave 2 days before I arrive

Dude.

Lastly, is a meet with Theresa, or as we lovingly call her T2 (boysmom5150). We haven't made concret plans at this point, but we are going to be in the same place on several different occasions so we should be able to hook something up.

Ok, I am soooo bummed I missing T2 by one stinkin' day! I think she's the only OG Focker I haven't had the chance to meet!

IYour grand poohba meeting in 08 looks like it was a blast! I live about 15 minutes from DL Mama and we have yet to meet! We'll probably end up meeting first at WDW!.

I know! I think I missed you by a few hours when Jodi and Eric were here. We really need to hook up for a cocktail at Uva Bar!


Looks good Janet. Well, except for the part that makes you miss me by 2 days. THat's just bad planning on your part.

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

Plans were made, but nothing concrete, when all of a sudden Jo announces that she and her family would be returning to the World in August, 2008. From there more people jumped on board and planned trips, even some just coming for a long weekend and the next thing we knew there were (including spouses and children) close to 40 people. Then and there the meet was dubbed Fockerfest 2008.

A plan was created and we had a reservation for 40 at the Biergarten and the meet was set. Some people dropped out, others were added on and a fabulous time was had by all. All the Disers met (most for the 1st time) the spouses and children all had a great time, even my parents came and had a ball.

That was so much fun! I'm so bummed I won't see anyone this summer But you'll all have a fabulous time. Thanks for posting the video again...I hadn't seen it since last fall.

You're getting so close

 

[jordanyosh]

I know! I think I missed you by a few hours when Jodi and Eric were here. We really need to hook up for a cocktail at Uva Bar!

I love that bar.....

 

[jcc0621]

Ok so I am completely sappy and missing everyone Germany will NEVER be the same without you all!

I am so excited about this weekend tho! We have a few other DISers coming too, it should be good times! KC's BFF Pants (Andy) will be with us as well, and maybe a co-worker of his, Dan. I can't wait to crack put my discount at the Disney Store!!!!

I love Kathy (KatG)!!!!! I had the chance to meet her in Feb 2008. I also got to meet KC. It was a brief meeting at ESPN, but we connected right away. It was like seeing long lost friends.......

Your grand poohba meeting in 08 looks like it was a blast! I live about 15 minutes from DL Mama and we have yet to meet! We'll probably end up meeting first at WDW!.

That would be too funny!

Oh, one or two.

Oh my gosh - you've gone and made me all verklempt! That was SOOOO much fun!

Yes it was

Which just sucks.

Yes it does

Good times, good times.

Ahhh, more good times! Miss you too!

Dude.

I don't even want to talk about it!

Looks good Janet. Well, except for the part that makes you miss me by 2 days. THat's just bad planning on your part.

Hey it's not MY fault that Evan's birthday is so early in August. That was bad planning on your part

That was so much fun! I'm so bummed I won't see anyone this summer But you'll all have a fabulous time. Thanks for posting the video again...I hadn't seen it since last fall.

You're getting so close

It was, and I really hope we all get to do it again!

 

[Lauralee131]

What can I say about Dis Meets? Have you had one? Was it planned or unplanned?

Hmmm....let me think....heh heh....

Here is my history on Dis Meets. In August, 2007 Disers, Princess_V, Disneyland_Mama; DisneyJo, Lauralee131, and Sorul82 had a planned meet. I was there at the same time, but the actual planned meet was for the day after I left at the Polynesian. The place ran out of Pineapples....enough said.

Missed you by thatmuch - so close and yet....

However, in the days leading up to the planned meet several of us were in the same parks at the same time and yet I never ran into any of them I think it was becasue I was a stalking virgin

Didn't you and I have another "near meet" on some other trip at some point? Or was it some other time during one of those August trips? P & P Party perhaps?? Hmmm...I'll have to wrack my brain here....

The Focker Vision just hasn't worked well for ya in the past!! LY!!

Move on to September, 2008. Everyone on the TFW thread (Episode 11 is here...check it out http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2173292) was starting to plan trips for the summer of 2008.

Seems like so long ago though, doesn't it?

A couple of us were planning on being at the World again in August, 2009. It looked like the only who would not make it would be DisneyJo, becasue she lives in England and her DH thinks we are axe murderers.

Poor Jo - she's never going to live that down! And poor David...he just has to deal with it.

And us...heh heh...Love ya David.

No really.

Plans were made, but nothing concrete, when all of a sudden Jo announces that she and her family would be returning to the World in August, 2008. From there more people jumped on board and planned trips, even some just coming for a long weekend and the next thing we knew there were (including spouses and children) close to 40 people. Then and there the meet was dubbed Fockerfest 2008.

A plan was created and we had a reservation for 40 at the Biergarten and the meet was set. Some people dropped out, others were added on and a fabulous time was had by all. All the Disers met (most for the 1st time) the spouses and children all had a great time, even my parents came and had a ball. Here is a picture from the mass meet.

I miss you all

We didn't get to spend nearly enough time together! Miss you too girlfriend!

And here is a short video Jim created of Fockerfest

OMG - our boys look like babies! And I nearly forgot about Michael's broken arm!!! They got along so well...too darn short of a visit though!

So what does this all have to do with the current trip? A lot. ist off Disneyland_Mama, PrincessV, and Lauralee131 are all going to be at the World again celebrating DLM's DS's birthday. They leave 2 days before I arrive

You know, addonitis is contagious...perhaps you could catch it and arrive 2 days early....

Just sayin'....

However, there are a couple of other Disers that I am going to meet up with, even if only briefly!

You're going to have a great time seeing everyone - I'm jealous!

The first meet is actually not in the World, but is this weekend in Atlantic City. I am meeting up with KatGarcia and her DH KC for a day of lunch and shopping, and I am sure other stuff! Here is a picture of Kat and I from Fockerfest 2008

Woo Hoo!! AC baby!! I got the hots for the slots!!!

The 1st planned meet of out trip is with Michelle and her Family (TheDisneyFamily). Michelle's DD Jordan is starting the Disney CP and they arrive a couple of days before us. Our plan is to meet them at DTD after our dinner at T-Rex. Jordan is meeting some CP kids there around the same time, so hopefully Michelle and I will have a chance to chat for a bit.

Fun!!

I think if I just send Jimmy to the Lego store it will give me a few minutes anyway.

Yeah - at least a few minutes!! I'd gain nearly 3 hours if I were to send M to the Lego store!!

The next planned meet is with Angela (askelton) and Mitch. This meet will also happen at DTD after our HDDR show. We haven't come up with an exact meeting place, but I am thinking the margarita stand outside Capt. Jack's Jim will be doing his Richard Petty Dirving Experience Ride Along on this date so he and Mitch will have lots to talk about I'm excited to see Angela again.

Can't wait to hear about Jim's RPDE day! Wish Tony had done it...Hopefully we'll see Angela at some point, but I don't know if she'll be around though...

Here's hoping!!

Lastly, is a meet with Theresa, or as we lovingly call her T2 (boysmom5150). We haven't made concret plans at this point, but we are going to be in the same place on several different occasions so we should be able to hook something up.

Ahhh the ever elusive T2...Haven't met her yet!!!

Jim has been instructed that his only job during these 3 time periods is to take pictures. There is Focker curse that none of us seem to get pictures when we meet...I'm determined to break that curse

That's so true about the pictures, isn't it?

So, there you have it 1 planned meet this weekend and three while we are in the World

Sounds great!! Wish I was included in one of those!!

I'll miss ya Janet!!!

 

[KathyRN137]

Jim surprised me with new floormats for the front.

Love this picture! And those floormats are great! What a wonderful surprise!!


Kathy

ETA: What a great video!! I loved it.. Jim you did such a nice job!!

DIS-Meets are wonderful!!
*

 

[DisneyJo]

It's sad that you're missing T, V and LL but you're still meeting some great DISers Pity you're missing me this year though, Jess is already planning August 2010 BTW

 

[Lauralee131]

It's sad that you're missing T, V and LL but you're still meeting some great DISers Pity you're missing me this year though, Jess is already planning August 2010 BTW

I'm really going to miss you Jo - it just won't feel like August without you!!

 

[DisneyJo]

I'm really going to miss you Jo - it just won't feel like August without you!!

Awww miss you too LL, any chance you can get there in December?

 

[Hedy]

Janet, I hate to tell you this, but the Mousesavers POI for GPS's upload is awesome RPR-in the GPS now! DTD? Same. It'll keep Jim out of trouble for a bit at least

 

[TheDISneyFamily]

Hey Janet! I'm really looking forward to meeting you in a couple weeks! I can't believe it's finally here!

See you soon!
-Michelle

 

[puggymom]

Looks like I'm stalking Michelle today on these trip reports!


Janet, love the Dutch Wonderland pics, years since I've been!

You are getting so close!

How was AC, sorry I missed it!