Pictures from Gino's East Pizza Chicago DIS meet pre-meet **Updated--Now with text**

[Dan Murphy]

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<p><b>It was great to see many DIS'ers I have come close to over the past few years
and many, many DIS meets, along with meeting some new to the Chicago DIS meet
scene.  We had folks from the local area plus from travelers from Kentucky,
Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.</b>
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<p><b> <img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/0001.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>Here are Kejoda's gang, her namesakes, <i>Ke</i>vin, <i>Jo</i>hn and <i>Da</i>nny,
all making immediate use of the freshly painted graffiti walls Gino's is famous
for.</b></p>
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<p><b>These outfits got a few chuckles that night, and I see here also,
LOL.  We each had a Disney shirt, black with red Mickey silhouette and tan
slacks.  When Brain walked in, I made comment to him and we both laughed,
LOL.  Said we needed a picture of it.</b>
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<p><b>The boys on the right and December99's DD, Brittany, and Shep and
Believe's DD, Mandy, trying to add their handiwork to the wall.  It would
fill up quickly as the night progressed.  Lots of fun.</b>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/0004.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>Just in case anyone wondered who we were. </b>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/0005.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>Let's see if I can get these all correct.......from left, Kejoda (Beccy), PatrickIL
(Patrick), Coqui (Luis) Ellen (Patrick's DW), Jim (Dopeygirl's DH), Doctor P
(Mike), Dopeygirl (Tricia), NancyIL (Nancy) and Brisully (Brian) (nice shirt,
Brian)</b>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/0006.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>And it continues.........nice Mickey, Brit!!!!</b>
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<p><b>All ID's above except, Beccy's DH, Tim, on left and back of Helenabear (Elaine)
on far right.</b>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/0009.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>You should be proud, Brit!!!!!  Great work.</b>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/00102.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>KimRaye (Kim) in blue, Shep (Todd) with arms folded, listen to Brit.</b>
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<p><b>Mike just after doing some graffiti handiwork.</b>
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<p><b>Beccy and her hubby, Tim, checking out the delicious menu.  Little
Danny wants attention. </b>
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<p><b>Ellen, directing part of the Illinois contingent in song.  Patrick
was doing well with the finger instrument, Tricia and Jim listen intently while
Brian waits for his part and pitch from Ellen.</b>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/0014.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>I just wandered a bit, looking for something interesting to shoot, LOL.</b>
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<p><b>Tim helps his son, John with some salad.  And that bread was
great!!!!!</b>
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<p><b>Believe (Amanda), hmmmmm, what is she going to do???</b>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/0019.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>Awwwwww, helping little Danny with some water.  Her DD, Mandy still
working on the wall.</b>
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<p><b>Laurabearz (Laura), a few months pregnant, telling us how big the baby
feels like right now. (<img alt="Word Art" src="http://www.magictrips.com/forums/images/smilies/jk.gif" border="0" width="23" height="15">
Laura)  Brian is scared.<img alt="Word Art" src="http://www.magictrips.com/forums/images/smilies/jk.gif" border="0" width="23" height="15"></b>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/0021.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>Then checks to make sure. </b>
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<p><b>Elaine, on the left, looks like she might be getting ready to take
someone's picture.</b>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/0023.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>Just another one of 'those' shots.</b>
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<p><b>Todd and Amanda's DD, Cassie, says. 'Awwwwwww' when she sees Mickey.</b>
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<p><b>RobinB (Robin), her DH, Dave, and DD, Celia, all on right, were delayed a
bit in getting there, but made it in plenty of time for a great evening of food
and sharing.</b>
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<p><b>We were up on the third level.  This is looking down to the
first.  A great restaurant, Gino's.</b>
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<p><b>Directions for everything.</b>
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<p><b>Amanda orders one slice, sausage.</b>
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<b>Folks, this is Chicago pizza!!!</b>
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<p><b>Kevin can't decide which toppings he wants.  Dad waits his turn, kids
first.</b>
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<p><b>Tried to get everyone at the tables, best I could......on left, Todd,
Amanda, Cassie, Mandy, on right, Robin, Celeia, John.</b>
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<p><b>Same table, picked up Kevin and Danny on right.</b>
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<p><b>On left, Tim, on right, Luis, Elaine, Beccy.</b>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/0037.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>On left, Tricia, on right, Brian, Brittany, Mike, Nancy, Kim, Chris.</b>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/0038.jpg" width="600" height="450">
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<p><b>And Tricia again, Jim, Patrick and Ellen.</b>
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<p><b>Honest, they were not.</b>
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<p><b>Todd and Amanda's DD's, Cassie and Mandy</b>
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<p><b>And Beccy's DS's, Danny, Kevin and John.</b>
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<p><b>And Robin's DD, Celia.</b>
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<p><b>After all, it is about the kids, right????</b>
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<img src="http://dmurphydis.com/DISMeets/ChiJan2003/0043.jpg" width="600" height="450"></b></p>
<p><b>Who????</b></p>
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<p><b>That's it folks, A DIS pre-meet at Gino's East for pizza the night before
The Lion King IMAX meet on Saturday.</b></p>

 

[jipsy]

OK this picture is scaring me:

Please tell me you two didn't plan that LOL!

Very nice - it looks like alot of fun, although I'm surprised you didn't get in trouble for all that graffitti

 

[mickeyfan1]

Originally posted by jipsy
OK this picture is scaring me:

Please tell me you two didn't plan that LOL!

Very nice - it looks like alot of fun, although I'm surprised you didn't get in trouble for all that graffitti

It seems some of the men checked the fashion calendar and some did not.

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Looks like a good time was had by all

Now - the burning question for today is - did Dan and Brian call each other and confer on what they are wearing today?

 

[Towncrier]

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ROTFLOL

 

[mhopset]

Nice art work Luis!!!!!!!!

 

[Lars624]

Do Dan & Brian shop together?
It seems to me if there is going to be a Dis meet uniform it really should be lime green !!!

It looks like a good time was had by all! I can't wait to hear all about the IMAX adventure!

 

[newmousecateer]

Great pictures! Looks like a great time being had by all.

ROFL....I too love the matching outfits!

 

[MerryPoppins]

Thanks for the pictures! Looks like fun.

 

[WebmasterBarry]

Originally posted by Lars624
Do Dan & Brian shop together?
It seems to me if there is going to be a Dis meet uniform it really should be lime green !!!

It looks like a good time was had by all! I can't wait to hear all about the IMAX adventure!

No, they are not the same. They have different color shoes on. Plus, Dan is wearing polka-dot boxers. Brian has boxers with hearts on them. I asked their wives!

 

[debster812]

The Dan/Brian Dis meet uniform is too funny. Hee hee hee

Someone today will have to fill us in if they were matching today as well.

Dan-Bri,

You both look very handsome, even if you do almost match. Gotta get better communication on the whole shoe/belt combo thing.

 

[minniecarousel]

What a great group of happy people!

 

[Zurg]

I wasn't there either.

 

[nativetxn]

How sweet, Brian and Dan dressed like twins just for a DIS meet The different color shoes were so people could tell them apart

Did they paint the walls specially for this DIS meet? Looks like y'all had plenty of room to add grafitti.

Great photos, thanks Dan

 

[glo]

Me thinks DH can not see this....lol.
Time for me to start planning my next trip out west


Dan and Brian...no comment


Some of my fave DIS people in those shots, everyone looked like they were having a blast. Wish I had been there...have a great time today You'll all love the LION KING!!!

 

[paras4ri]

Originally posted by Barry Hom
No, they are not the same. They have different color shoes on. Plus, Dan is wearing polka-dot boxers. Brian has boxers with hearts on them. I asked their wives!

Thanks Barry....now we don't have to ask if it's boxers or briefs!!!!

 

[Big V]

Great photo's! Thanks for sharing Dan!

 

[Fire14]

ok i want my pizza already lol. hope fun was had by all. maybe next one i can make trip again

 

[catsrule]

But Shep, you could've at least wrote 'Simba' on the wall for me!

 

[Bunchkin]

It's nice to see what fun I missed at the pizza meet!! LOL!!

Boy.......what a great line up of pizzas too!!!!

It looks as if everyone had a great time!