PAST: May 25, 2003 (Sunday) - 3rd Annual Memorial Day Picnic INDEXED

[Towncrier]

Back in 2001, perfectmatch300 (Nancy and Barry) posted a note on the Community Board about visiting Six Flags in Aurora (Ohio) and wanted to know if anyone would be interested in meeting them there. Since it was Memorial Day weekend, we decided to have a DISmeet picnic at our house so that Nancy and Barry could meet some of the NE Ohio DISers. We had so much fun that we decided to make it an annual event.

Starting at noon on Sunday, everyone is invited to our home for a cookout. We will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, salad, chips, and soft drinks. The local DISers have graciously offered to provide fruit, cookies, and moral support as they have in the past. And don't forget the guavaberry coladas.

This year we will have the premiere showing of Barry Hom's DIScon 2002 multimedia presentation. I have seen a preliminary version and it is a lot of fun. I especially love Barry's music selections.

Make a note on your calendar. Send me a PM or email for directions. We're only a 16 hour drive from Orlando, a 12 hour drive from Atlanta, and a mere 6 hour drive from Chicago.

Hope to see you there.

 

[RaySharpton]

I just saw your Monday breakfast DIS-meet. One of these week-ends, I'll make it.

Ray

 

[Cindy B]

Yes, you know we will be there... four.. Jeff, myself, Josh and Lauren.


Please let me know what us out of towners can bring.

 

[Fire14]

I actually got that weekend off from work !!!!! I'll be up there with or without hubby.

 

[Barb]

We're planning on it, too! We'll be there for the whole weekend. See you soon!

 

[dizneenut]

We'll be there!!

 

[CarolA]

Where am I trying to go? I need a major airport to look into. I don't like to drive.

 

[lisajl]

Hey! Can I just come by for the picnic? I have to work on Saturday. It seems I can never make our meets!!
I want to see you people in person!

Thanks.
Lisa

 

[ASFCurly]

I will be there!

 

[BarryHom]

Originally posted by lisajl
Hey! Can I just come by for the picnic? I have to work on Saturday. It seems I can never make our meets!!
I want to see you people in person!

Thanks.
Lisa

You can do just the picnic. I won't be able to make it.

 

[Cindy B]

Originally posted by CarolA
Where am I trying to go? I need a major airport to look into. I don't like to drive.

I might be able to help here.... You could do Cleveland Hopkins...

I tthink there is a smaller airport in Akron, but don't quote me on that.

I know of the general idea Towncrier lives in.. and its pretty acessible from the highway... probably I 77- to I 271.

Cleveland traffic is not bad at all, compared to larger cities.. Its a piece of cake compared to say like Chicago, NYC, Philly, etc. I can't estimate how long of a drive it would be, but maybe less than an hour...

Hopkins Airport is/was pretty small in comparison to larger airports as well.

 

[shep]

We hope to be there too...
Gotta get up bright and early for that 4 hour drive though..

 

[CarolA]

Thanks Cindy.

This might be possible. I think SW flies to Cleveland from here!

 

[EpcotKilterFan]

I'll be there!

And yes, Southwest does fly into Cleveland Hopkins.

This is going to be a great one!

Debbie

 

[helenabear]

I plan to be there for this day! Hopefully Luis will come too!!! Can't wait to se you all again

 

[Towncrier]

Akron/Canton airport is about 35 minutes away from our house. We like to fly to Orlando from there on AirTran. I once made it from Cleveland Hopkins airport to our driveway in 19 minutes, but I might have been going a tad over the speed limit.

I should mention (again) that there are lots of nice motels in the area and that NancyIL had very good luck using priceline last year to get a great rate on a room. If anyone needs info about any specific motel (or airport), send me a PM and I'll try to get back to you ASAP.

 

[Barb]

We're at the Baymont again for the night of the picnic. We stayed there last year, courtesy of NancyIL, and found it to be very nice. Plus, it was very convenient.

 

[bobcat]

This sounds like fun. Let me know what I can bring to help out.

 

[BarryHom]

Who wants to videotape this meet? I belive TC has a camera. We can do a John Con video!

 

[Barb]

Interesting idea, Barry. I've never video'ed a meet before. This may be a first!