PAST--20030920 Yankee Peddler Festival (Figmentvi-CON)--INDEXED

[Towncrier]

Try as I may, I could not convince James to take a camera with him. The last time that I was given the opportunity to ride in the hot air balloon, I took both a film camera and video camera. That's the difference between us, I guess. Sue took some photos of the balloon launch that I'll try to post once Yankee Peddler is over (along with photos of the DISmeet).

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

While it was not “Official DIS Meet Day,” DH and I were able to be at Yankee Peddler Festival on the 6th. John, Sue, and James looked “right smashing” in their costumes. We watched the baloon launch. James was not in this baloon; he and Dad were assisting.

The festival was quite enjoyable and we managed to come away with gifts for my mother that were going to be given at Christmas…we were both so excited about our treasures that we caved in an gave her the gifts already!


Have a great time and we look forward to seeing you at another meet.

 

[lisajl]

Just a bump to remind everyone!

 

[Towncrier]

I looked at the weather forecast for Saturday and from all appearances, we will have a nice day. By then, Isabel should be far enough to the northeast that it won't have any effect on the Yankee Peddler. At least that's what I'm hoping.

Prayers for those on the East Coast who will be effected by this storm. Stay safe everyone.

 

[NancyIL]

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone 2 days from now.

 

[Towncrier]

Link to photo post for pre-Yankee breakfast DISmeet:

Breakfast w/figmentvi and DH Chuck

 

[helenabear]

Well it looks like Ohio weather will be fine, but due to East Coast weather activities as of this afternoon, I am officially on call for work. We do a lot of behind the scenes stuff with other telecom companies and the last flood that did major damage (in Houston) we were working round the clock to help restore service. I may or may not show. If things are calm tomorrow I might risk the drive up, but I'd hate to make the 2 hour drive and then have to turn right back around to head into work.

 

[Towncrier]

Oh no

We were talking about coquis at breakfast today. Chuck and Linda just visited Puerto Rico last week and are looking forward to talking to you on Saturday.

 

[helenabear]

I know it stinks... we'll see how it all works out though. I would rather not work, but we'll see. And if I don't see you all on Saturday, remember there is always December I'll have to tell Luis though that you were talking about his little frog friends though

 

[dizneenut]

Wish I could make it.
Hope the weather holds out for you all. Have a great time!

 

[lisajl]

Hi! We just got back from the festival. This is the first time we had been there. What a fun place, and it was my first big Dis meet.

Everyone was so nice! I did get some corn on the cob Linda a bit after lunch. It was soooo good!

The unfortuante thing is that I think our DD broke her foot.
She called us on the way out of the festival, crying.
So, Lee is on his way to the hospital with her.

Thanks for the tickets John, it was so nice to meet everyone.

Maybe one day we will get to meet up in Disneyworld!

Lisajl and DH-Lee

 

[figmentvi]

Oh no Lisa, that's horrible Prayers and Pixie Dust that your DD makes a very quick recovery.

It was so nice to meet you and your DH !!!! We had such a blast. I can't even begin to tell you how incredible that corn tasted to us

John.....what can I say. You are an unbelievable human being. To take the time that you did and be our "personal Yankee Peddler guide" was beyond being a good host. It was being a good friend. Major {{HUGS}} to you and Sue.

 

[NancyIL]

I got home this evening from a GREAT weekend in Ohio! I even enjoy driving through your state!

Thanks, John, for your hospitality to us out-of-towners! It was wonderful to see you again, as well as your dear wife, Sue and daughter, Sarah. As Linda said, it was great having our own celebrity towncrier to lead our little group!

It was great meeting Lisa and Lee, and TuffCookie! Lisa - I hope this will be the first of many more DIS meets for you!

The real reason I drove 7 hours each way was because figmentvi - aka Linda...and her lovely daughter Holly - were to be there. Linda, it was great to meet your other half...Chuck. And Holly - I've been hearing about your hubby and daughters for 2 years...so it's about time I finally met them!! I'm glad your sister Andrea came, too...now I've met the whole family.

For any of you considering the Yankee Peddlar Festival for NEXT September - I highly recommend Akron/Fairlawn as THE place to stay! I got the Radisson there for $35 per night on Priceline, and it was very nice.

Thanks again, John and Sue, for hosting a really fun DIS meet!

 

[Towncrier]

The festival is over. It will take a couple of days for me to recover. I promise to post a photo as soon as my head stops spinning. It was a great peddler made even more special to me by visits from my DIS friends. I'm so glad that I could share Yankee Peddler with all of you who were able to attend. And to those of you who weren't able to make it, there's always 2004.

 

[helenabear]

Sounds like you all had a great time!!! I sure wish I could have made it! I wasn't called in this weekend, but even worse is that I was sick this whole weekend (even missed work Friday) I would have much rather been up there having fun than being stuck in bed most of the day! Next year for sure!!!

 

[sydally9367]

I am home!!!!!

I had the best time at the Peddler Festival, I seriously could've stayed there all day......and eaten alot more too

Nancy, You are the sweetest!!! As always it was great to see you and I am SO glad you finally got to meet Tim and the girls. Not long until we meet again

John, I can't thank you enough for your hospitality!! My whole family had a great time, the girls are still talking about it

Can't wait to see everyone's pics!

 

[Towncrier]

Link to the photo post.

Elaine - Sorry you weren't feeling well this weekend. Hope you are feeling better.