Towncrier has returned to NE Ohio

[Towncrier]

I met a group of RADPers at the Animal Kingdom on Friday. I had high hopes of finally meeting the elusive Deb Wills, but alas, the weather did not cooperate. Maybe next time.

I had offered to take Fantasia Sam back to the airport, so we left the AK lodge at around 4PM yesterday (December 13th). I said goodbye to Sam at the airport and headed northward. Like the Energizer Bunny, I kept going and going and going...

I arrived home at 8AM this morning. I drove straight through stopping only three times for gasoline and a "bio break". I would have made it home sooner, but I ran into heavy fog in Virginia and REALLY heavy snow in the northern part of West Virginia. I swear that I saw a dozen snow plows on the southbound side of I-77, but not a single plow or salt truck on my side. I only lost control of the van a couple of times, but fortunately I have a lot of experience driving on snow and ice and quickly regained control. It did take me over an hour to drive the last 40 miles of West Virginia. The rest of the trip was uneventful. So now I know that I'm less than 16 hours away from WDW. A dangerous fact.

A sane person would try to get some sleep, but I'm going to see the new Star Trek movie with my kids and my sister's family. And we are supposed to attend a progressive dinner this evening. Yikes. Sounds like I'll have to switch into commando mode.

I had a great time during my 12 nights at WDW. I renewed a lot of friendships and met a whole new group of friends as well. Thanks to everyone who made the last two weeks so very special.

 

[oldkicker]

Glad to hear you madew it back safely, John.

It was GREAT to see you again.

Thank you for all you do to make DISCon such a wonderful experience.

 

[DaveH]

John, I am glad you made it home safely. It was pleasure for Beth and I meeting you. We did have fun on the teacups. LOL

 

[glo]

Glad you made it home safely buddy. As always it was a pleasure to see you and spend sometime with you. Wish it could have been more, I was really looking forward to one of those guavaberry coladas, but DH thought I had, had enough alcohol for the weekend, and wanted to go do DDD. So instead I spent a ton of money.

Hugs sweetie...hey when is Sue's and your anniversary? I do not want to make the CC meet that weekend

 

[bobcat]

Glad to hear you made it home safely! WV in the winter can be a hazard.

 

[nativetxn]

I'm glad you made it home safely. It was great seeing you again!

 

[Marla Hellwig]

About time John - glad to hear you made it safe though

 

[Towncrier]

Glo - Our anniversary is August 10th.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Nice seeing you again, John, and thanks for all you do, ALWAYS. You are so devoted to making things nice for others, always going out of your way. Thanks for the pin and CD. Hope to see you at a few Chicago meets over the coming months.

 

[poopie]

very nice to meet you.


Rachael

 

[Jdubbs]

glad to hear you made it home in one piece johnny.. great meeting you from me and my girls!!

 

[Nancy]

Glad you made it home in one piece.

It was nice seeing you again.

 

[iluvdisney]

Glad to hear you made it home safe and sound - unlike you, I broke my trip home into a few days. I ran into snow and fog in PA after I dropped off sis, but nothing like you had to deal with. Get some rest!

 

[ahutton]

Glad to hear you made it back safely. Thanks again for the pin and hospitality. We had a great time!

 

[4greatboys]

John Im so glad you made it home okay. It was great meeting you and I look forward to seeing you again at the next Dis con.

 

[DixieDreamer]

That was a marathon drive! Wow! Glad you are home and safe and sound. Try to get some rest soon and THANK YOU for the beautiful DIS pin.

 

[Zurg]

Great to see you again. Glad you made it home safe.

 

[ead79]

Glad you made it home safely, John. It was absolutely wonderful getting to meet you! Thank you so much for our buttons (Melissa thanks you too) and for giving us all a ride back to our resorts (you can always retire at WDW as a bus driver, LOL!) after Le Cellier. Hope to get to see you again sometime soon!

 

[Fantasia Sam]

I can't believe that you drove all night - that's some drive I'm glad you made it safe and well.

Thanks again "Towncar Towncrier" for the ride I really appreciated it

 

[Mickey Nut 50]

Wow John! what a drive! I'm glad you made it home safely! Thanks for all you do for all of us!

We'll keep our eyes open for the next Cleveland area DIS meet!