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TikiGoddess
11-30-2007, 02:46 PM
Hi all,

I know it's a long way away, but I thought I might gather some opinions on a meet in March.

I'd love to have the meet somewhere in southwestern CT so the NYC crew could join us. New Haven perhaps?

Well, this early on I'm open to all ideas. Give me:
1. A good date in March.
2. where you are located and/or general area that would be good for you.

Kathy

RedheadWriter
11-30-2007, 04:57 PM
:thumbsup:Why not meet at Foxwoods or Mohegan? Seems to be pretty central for everyone including the folks from VT and NH and ME.
Just a thought!
Rachel.
PS...I'll be there with bells on if the weather is OK! :cool:

SBETigg
11-30-2007, 05:07 PM
I would like to try to make it. Foxwoods or Mohegan could be fun, but anything is fine with me depending on my schedule and when we meet. Looking forward to more news. :thumbsup:

BronxTigger
11-30-2007, 06:46 PM
I'd try to come if I could take the Metro-North or get a ride up from NYC.

Jared
11-30-2007, 08:36 PM
You saw my message, Kathy, so you know what dates work best for me. I have a car at school now, by the way.

Hope to see everybody soon!

ElenitaB
12-01-2007, 12:55 PM
I'd love to come and meet you all! Like Bethany, could it be someplace we can reach via MetroNorth? Also, can you bring kids to the casinos? (If it were at one of the casinos, I wouldn't mind staying overnight from a Saturday to a Sunday and turn the meet into a little getaway.)

SBETigg
12-01-2007, 02:37 PM
I'd love to come and meet you all! Like Bethany, could it be someplace we can reach via MetroNorth? Also, can you bring kids to the casinos? (If it were at one of the casinos, I wouldn't mind staying overnight from a Saturday to a Sunday and turn the meet into a little getaway.)

Ellen, you can but there are certain rooms he won't be allowed in. Both Foxwoods and Mohegan have fabulous arcades to keep kids happy. If you bring someone who can trade off staying with him so you can take breaks and investigate other areas, so much the better. But there are also great shops and restaurants, so it's not all about the gambling. I'm not a huge gambler, but I have been to the casinos for booksignings and dining oppotunities. Lots to do, if you ever decide to try them out even if we don't end up meeting there.

grego77
12-02-2007, 11:35 AM
For me, the only weekends that would work in March are the weekend of the 14th and the weekend of the 28th. I would not be able to do Sunday the 16th, as I will be on a plane to Israel.
Ideally, the best date is the 15th or the 29th or 30th.

Also, I will be doing my New England Meet probably in Feb, but it will be in MA, so just so you know.

Looking forward to seeing you again! :mickey:

Jared
12-02-2007, 12:19 PM
I'd try to come if I could take the Metro-North or get a ride up from NYC.


I'd love to come and meet you all! Like Bethany, could it be someplace we can reach via MetroNorth? Also, can you bring kids to the casinos? (If it were at one of the casinos, I wouldn't mind staying overnight from a Saturday to a Sunday and turn the meet into a little getaway.)
If I'm home and attending the meet, I will pick you both up, so you don't have to take a long train ride.

Ellen, can you and Ben go to Bethany's place? She lives 15 minutes away from me down the Bronx River Parkway, so it would be easy to grab both you there and make our way up to Connecticut.

MinnieMommie
12-03-2007, 12:22 AM
Hi Kath,

It looks as if I can make any weekend in March. I only have one outstanding event but it will be in CT and NOT on a weekend. I am so happy to be able to come. It's a small state so I will be able to attend wherever but are there any objections to meeting at Rainforest again?

If anything falls through with Jared picking up the NY people I will be more than happy to pick up anyone who needs a ride at the New Haven train station. :mickey:

Jared
12-03-2007, 10:10 AM
If anything falls through with Jared picking up the NY people I will be more than happy to pick up anyone who needs a ride at the New Haven train station. :mickey:
Great! We will definitely stay in touch.

:)

BriarRose0708
12-03-2007, 12:26 PM
I *should* (if everything works out) be in Boston for a conference March 9 - 12, but unfortunately I'm not driving. I wish I could make it to CT! But if there are any Boston people who would like to meet for dinner one of those days shoot me a PM!

RedheadWriter
12-27-2007, 02:01 PM
Any further info on this? :)

TikiGoddess
12-27-2007, 02:11 PM
So far the only info I have gleaned is that we might have the meet either on Saturday, March 8 or March 15.

I'm going to send out a message to people who were at the last meet, see if they are interested too. If you know anyone who is in CT (or close by) who might be interested in joining us, please guide them to the thread!

Kathy

grego77
12-27-2007, 05:04 PM
I can ONLY do the 15th...so definitely my vote is for that

...and it works perfectly in my schedule, as I will be boarding a plane for Tel Aviv the next afternoon, and be staying overnite the 15th in Hamden anyway! :mickey:

Jared
12-28-2007, 12:53 PM
I'm definitely considering attending this meet. Kathy, please send me any new information.

MinnieMommie
12-28-2007, 08:32 PM
So far the only info I have gleaned is that we might have the meet either on Saturday, March 8 or March 15.

Kathy

Kathy it looks like I have a conflict on the 8th but the 15th looks good. I want to attend so keep me posed. :mickey:

grego77
01-15-2008, 09:14 PM
Any new info Kathy? Looking forward to seeing you in March hopefully if the 15th stands.

Greg :mickey:

SBETigg
01-15-2008, 10:24 PM
March 15 looks good for me now, but it is close to the DH's birthday. As long as we don't decide to go away for that event (probably not), I'm in. I would like to give a more definite answer, but I just can't be 100 % sure right now.

TikiGoddess
01-15-2008, 10:25 PM
Latest update:

I just got my act together and sent out info to people who might not have seen the thread. I'm looking for a spot to have the meet -- only ideas so far are finding a nice restaurant in New Haven, or going to one of the casinos. Any ideas welcome!

The date will be Saturday, March 15th. That is definitely set.

Greg, I'm not sure I'm going to make the Feb meet.... I'm currently negotiating with my husband and also trying to find a date for my daughter's 5th birthday party. Unfortunately it looks like that date might be her party.

Kathy

Lorraine444
01-16-2008, 12:32 PM
Hey Kathy,

I'm gonna have to back out on this one.
Lots going on with an Ill mom. She has needed a lot of attention from me.
Also, I don't have a Disney trip planned and to me that would be too depressing to talk about.
Thanks for keeping me in mind.
You'll see me post once in a blue moon.
Hope all is well with you, take care.

c&d
01-17-2008, 10:57 AM
It looks like I can make the 15th.

PAYROLL PRINCESS
01-17-2008, 08:48 PM
Kathy, thanks for the invite but my company is having an employee appreciation party that night and as part of management I have to be there. I hope everyone has fun though.

Jared
01-18-2008, 02:35 PM
I probably won't be able to come, either, but I'll keep you updated. March 15 is the last Saturday of my spring break, and I'll probably be visiting my girlfriend in Tampa, Fla., that day.

If anything changes, I'll let you know, Kathy.

grego77
01-18-2008, 03:07 PM
Latest update:

I just got my act together and sent out info to people who might not have seen the thread. I'm looking for a spot to have the meet -- only ideas so far are finding a nice restaurant in New Haven, or going to one of the casinos.


Can we do one of the nearby restaurants close to that mall that we had the last meet at. I BELIEVE there was an Olive Garden...I could be wrong. But any of those restaurants would be convenient, as they are close to I-84.

Greg :mickey:

TikiGoddess
01-18-2008, 07:25 PM
Can we do one of the nearby restaurants close to that mall that we had the last meet at. I BELIEVE there was an Olive Garden...I could be wrong. But any of those restaurants would be convenient, as they are close to I-84.

Greg :mickey:

That sounds great to me... for those of you wondering where we're talking about -- Westfarms Mall area, by West Hartford, right off of 84. I'll look into it and see what restaurants are in that general vicinity. We could also do the new Blue Back Square right in West Hartford -- there's a new Cheesecake Factory I'd love to go to...

Kathy

grego77
01-18-2008, 08:31 PM
I LOVE cheesecake factory...AND we could use the trip there as an excuse to go to the Disney store!!! :D

MinnieMommie
01-21-2008, 08:19 PM
Count me in Kathy! Cheesecake Factory sounds yummy. It is definately close enough to Westfarms Mall to make a trip to the Disney store too. If Bethany and Ellen can make it to the New Haven train station I will pick them up and drive them back. I'll PM them in case they don't see this post. I am so excited to be able to attend this meet on the 15th! :mickey:

KAT1811
02-02-2008, 01:44 PM
Count me in, sounds like fun. The 15th works wonderfully. Love Cheesecake Factory but anywhere works for me. I know I'll be seeing some of you soon for the MA meet. My first Intercot meet! :mickey:

TikiGoddess
02-02-2008, 04:38 PM
I think we're tentatively scheduling this one for Saturday, March 15th around lunchtime. We'll do the Cheesecake Factory in West Hartford. I know they don't take reservations but maybe I can get there early and request a table/get the beeper thingy.

So far I have KAT1811, c&d, Mr. Brass Bonanza, MinnieMommie, Grego77 and SBETigg expressing interest and availability. Let me know if I have that wrong or if you want to be added to the list!

I will be planning some fun... we could do a Yankee swap... any other surprises in mind, PM me...

Fun!
Kathy

BronxTigger
02-02-2008, 05:10 PM
Count me in Kathy! Cheesecake Factory sounds yummy. It is definately close enough to Westfarms Mall to make a trip to the Disney store too. If Bethany and Ellen can make it to the New Haven train station I will pick them up and drive them back. I'll PM them in case they don't see this post. I am so excited to be able to attend this meet on the 15th! :mickey:

Ooooh....I just might have to come. That's a nice offer! I'm not sure about Ellen coming. I'll see her tomorrow so I'll talk to her.

I've never been to a Cheesecake Factory, but everyone on here is raving about it.

RedheadWriter
02-02-2008, 05:18 PM
I might be a possibility.....will know a little closer to the date:D

MinnieMommie
02-03-2008, 03:57 PM
My pleasure Bethany.* It's a solid offer so talk with Ellen and let me know.* :mickey:

SBETigg
02-03-2008, 04:22 PM
I'm going to have to back out of this one. My daughter, a violinist, is performing with an orchestra at Carnegie Hall the week after and she has a bunch of rehearsals that weekend that I have to be available for transportation.

I was really looking forward to it. I hope I can make the next one.

DisneyCouture
02-07-2008, 11:07 AM
sounds like fun...can I come? I'm not going to be able to make the other New England meet.

TikiGoddess
02-07-2008, 08:46 PM
sounds like fun...can I come? I'm not going to be able to make the other New England meet.

Absolutely! All Disney fans are welcome.

Kathy

Walt Lucas
02-08-2008, 06:31 PM
this one i'm pretty sure i can make. I didn't notice, was there a time mentioned?

TikiGoddess
02-08-2008, 07:41 PM
this one i'm pretty sure i can make. I didn't notice, was there a time mentioned?

The only time mentioned so far has been 'around lunchtime'. Let's say 1pm at the restaurant?

Kathy

Walt Lucas
02-08-2008, 09:11 PM
The only time mentioned so far has been 'around lunchtime'. Let's say 1pm at the restaurant?

Kathy

sounds good :D

KAT1811
02-08-2008, 09:43 PM
I just want to make sure I have this right:


Saturday, March 15th

1:00pm

Cheesecake Factory, West Hartford

RedheadWriter
02-08-2008, 10:10 PM
I just want to make sure I have this right:


Saturday, March 15th

1:00pm

Cheesecake Factory, West Hartford

I also would like confirmation of this. I think Walt Lucas and I are driving in together for this event!!!

TikiGoddess
02-09-2008, 08:54 AM
I just want to make sure I have this right:


Saturday, March 15th

1:00pm

Cheesecake Factory, West Hartford

It's official! Now that we have the date and time set, let's talk activities. Last meet we had a Yankee Swap and a trivia contest. I'd be glad to put it together if y'all are interested. See next message for details on Yankee Swap.

When we get closer to the date of the meet I'll be in touch with everyone --- make sure everyone is coming, knows where to go, has my cell #...

Kathy

TikiGoddess
02-09-2008, 08:57 AM
Details on Yankee Swap:

Everyone brings a wrapped, under-$5 Disney themed item. Everyone draws a number out of a bag and then chooses a present in number order. If you like what you've chosen, you keep it. Otherwise you can take something from someone else and trade what you opened. At the end the first person to unwrap gets their choice of all the presents.

Kathy

MinnieMommie
02-09-2008, 01:06 PM
hey Kath - I can put togetehr a trivia quiz if you like. :mickey:

TikiGoddess
02-09-2008, 09:28 PM
hey Kath - I can put togetehr a trivia quiz if you like. :mickey:

That would be awesome! Thanks!
K

grego77
02-11-2008, 03:45 PM
Kathy...Sounds like a lot of fun! Can't wait!

We can definitely talk it up on Sunday when most of us will be at my meet...HAHA! :party:

aprilisis
02-21-2008, 07:26 PM
Count me in! :mickey:

smiles_rock
02-27-2008, 10:16 AM
Hi Everyone...

Do you have room for 1 more??? :mickey:

grego77
02-27-2008, 05:14 PM
YAY! It looks like it's gonna be a NE Meet reuinion! WOOO! :thumbsup:

TikiGoddess
03-06-2008, 09:56 PM
Hi kids,

The date of the meet is approaching quickly! I called the Cheesecake Factory today. As you cannot make reservations, I wanted to find out what the typical wait for a table would be on a Saturday afternoon. The girl said it would be between 1-1.5 hrs. So what I think I will do is get there around 12 noon, put my name on the list, and assume it's going to take an hour to get the table. We'll still meet at 1pm.

I would like to know for sure who's coming (and if you are bringing spouses, etc.) so I have a final count. I will be emailing/PMing everyone this weekend for info. We've got tons o' fun planned -- Minnie Mommie's trivia, Yankee Swap, pin trading, and a photo quiz. Oh, and of course, awesome food and people who will talk Disney for hours.

:mickey:
Kathy

DisneyCouture
03-07-2008, 11:00 AM
I will be there. Count me in as One.:mickey:

MinnieMommie
03-07-2008, 08:21 PM
I am so excited!!! Can't wait to see everyone and to have chocolate cheesecake. :thumbsup:

grego77
03-07-2008, 09:17 PM
I am definitely a YES and cannot wait to see all of y'all again! :cloud9:

grego77
03-10-2008, 02:26 PM
Kathy,

Let me know if you need anything to be done for Sat. :mickey:

Are we doing a Yankee Swap/Trivia contest of any kind?

TikiGoddess
03-10-2008, 10:30 PM
Greg,

Yeah, we're doing the Yankee Swap again. Minnie Mommie is doing a trivia contest and I might do a photo quiz like the one from your meet. (this is IF I can find time to do it...)

Can't wait to hear all about your recent travels!
Kathy

MinnieMommie
03-11-2008, 06:54 PM
hey kath - when do you need an exact count by? I know that me and DH will come but I think 2 of my kids might come to. :mickey:

TikiGoddess
03-11-2008, 07:25 PM
Minnie Mommie,

You can tell me Friday night at the latest. Thanks for giving me a heads up.

Kathy

MinnieMommie
03-11-2008, 07:37 PM
Minnie Mommie,

You can tell me Friday night at the latest. Thanks for giving me a heads up.

Kathy

You bet! :mickey:

BronxTigger
03-12-2008, 10:27 PM
I'm pretty sure I won't be able to make this meet. :( There's just too much going on and it's too far. I'll keep watching this forum to see when you're meeting again!

RedheadWriter
03-13-2008, 12:28 PM
:( Due to some unexpected monetary issues and also because I am ill (bad week) I will not be able to come on Sat! I am so sorry. I was hoping to see all of you from the Feb meet.

TikiGoddess
03-14-2008, 12:14 PM
Just sent out final meet information -- check your PMs. So far I have on my list:

DisneyCouture
Grego77
Smiles_rock
MinnieMommie (2, and maybe 2 more)
Walt Lucas (2)

Possibly Kat1811 and Mr. Brass Bonanza? Haven't heard for sure this week.

Kathy

MinnieMommie
03-14-2008, 04:56 PM
Ok Kath - I have 4 and am preparing the trivia quiz. Can't wait. We will have fun! :mickey:

grego77
03-15-2008, 09:23 AM
can't wait to see you all later today! :mickey:

TikiGoddess
03-15-2008, 06:42 PM
Hi all!

Thanks for a great meet. It was lovely to meet you all and talk Disney for hours!!

Sorry if I was a little zoned... it's been a long week! Okay, Greg, you plan the next meet and I'll be there!

Group Photo (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/songster02/DSCN3287.jpg)

Greg and his hat (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/songster02/DSCN3285.jpg)

:mickey:
Kathy

RedheadWriter
03-15-2008, 09:43 PM
Great pictures! I was sad to have not gone...mom and I are SICK and coughing!

LOVE THE HAT, GREG!!!! :thumbsup:
I am going to do my best to be there next time!

MinnieMommie
03-16-2008, 10:32 AM
Hi all!

Thanks for a great meet. It was lovely to meet you all and talk Disney for hours!!

Sorry if I was a little zoned... it's been a long week! Okay, Greg, you plan the next meet and I'll be there!

Group Photo (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/songster02/DSCN3287.jpg)

Greg and his hat (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/songster02/DSCN3285.jpg)

:mickey:
Kathy

Thanks for planning the meet Kath. It was so much fun! See you all at Greg's in the spring. :mickey:

grego77
03-24-2008, 03:21 PM
I just got back from Israel yesterday, and the first thing that came to my mind was how much I LOVED the NE Intercot Meet before I left. LOL! :party:

It was much fun, and I will keep you all updated about our next meet (ideally the end of May).

Miss u all! :mickey:

KAT1811
03-24-2008, 04:40 PM
I am SO bummed that I missed the meet. I am determined to make the next one no matter what! Looks like you all had a great time.

Brainiak5
04-12-2008, 03:26 PM
I just picked up this thread and noticed I just missed the dates...oh well.

I'll keep an eye peeled for the next one in the New Haven area ..it looks like a great way to meet some fellow Disney fans :mickey: