amonkie

it's REALLLLY not that hard to get to their place if you've been on a train before - the El stop is really close... then JJ can stand on the balcony and look down to the street and go "OK! I see you!!"

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hehe alright

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tecoyah

I am still just a maybe...likely wont know more until March due to scheduling vacations for staff. Fingers crossed, and will post as I know more.

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analog

After much uncertainty, we finally come down to the harsh reality...

You'll have to see me in March!

kylie

well i can only be there sunday i would think or the late saturday cos i have to must have to work on saturday .>< sorry but i am in chicago so when you know more details and things you can always give me a call too
i cant wait to meet all of you .. even tho i dont know too much i tried to be on but school and work is a lot >< dont forget about me and keep me info with it ..

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shesus

I don't know if I can stand that reality.

Yea!

See you in a month!! Let us know who you want to pick you up.

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JumpinJesus

JumpinJesus on a Pogo Stick! there are a lot of people coming. This is going to rock. Of course, we must warn you that we're all pretty boring people in real life. We just kind of sit and stare at each other.

Have we established where the gathering place is going to be? With a group this large, we'll probably need to reserve a section or something.

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shesus

Obviously, my loving husband doesn't listen to me (I must be boring)

We are meeting at Rock Bottom and as the time gets closer and we have a more definite number, I will call to see if we need to reserve a section. We will be going there on Saturday evening for those who are in town and want to meet up.

I'll have more exact times in the future.

Yea for everyone making the trek to see us. And yes, we do sit around and stare at each other a lot, but that's not a bad thing.

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SecretMethod70

Oh, I could have sworn I mentioned to you two that analog was considering coming and staying at my place. We'll be picking him up when he gets in, so you don't need to worry about it.

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kylie

so it is gonna be a saturday ?
hmm i must have to work .. i am sorry then if i can be there >< even tho i really want to meet up

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Sweetpea

yes i believe so. And are you working all evening? Perhaps you can pop in and play some pool for the last couple hours or something?

sweetpea

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amonkie

I'm officially out - I won't be able to get the time off work in order to make it .. have fun!

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JumpinJesus

Also, for anyone who is definitely making it but is having trouble finding a place to stay, our building has guest suites that sleep 4-6 people for $125 a night. Basically it is a 1-bedroom apartment with a sleeper sofa in the living room. You will be on the 17th floor with an amazing view. You will not find a hotel in this part of town with this size and view for cheaper. Plus, it's a 5-10 minute walk to the Rock Bottom from here.

This could be a great option for those of you coming from out of town. By splitting the cost between 4 people, you'd have the room for about $30 a night.

Let us know if you've confirmed that you're coming and you still need a place to stay and we'll have the office reserve it for us.

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JumpinJesus

Okay, it looks like we've got one person so far who wants the guest suite. 2 or 3 more will make this a very good deal.

Also, we do have a parking garage for which we can get parking passes. They run about 10 dollars for a 24 hour stay, so if you need a place to park, we've got that covered, too.

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Sweetpea

/me is very disappointed i won't get to meet you in person Monkie!

very much looking forward to seeing you all !!

sweetpea

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JumpinJesus

Count me as among the disappointed, too. I think we've sort of adopted you as a quasi-Chicago member. I'm sure those in Rochester will argue with us, but to that I stick out my tongue.

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roachboy

i am tied up that weekend, but will be in chicago a couple weeks afterward to start looking around for an apartment....

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JumpinJesus

roachboy,

You're moving to chicago? We'll be glad to have you as a neighbor.

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oberon

Hmm... DEN-ORD flights are going for $184 (3/17-3/19) right now. Hmm... hmm... hmm.

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SecretMethod70

It would be great to have you oberon

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shesus

Oberon, you know you are welcome if you decide to come. The more the merrier I always say. Hope you decide to join us.

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Supple Cow

I'm looking into coming out for this, too. I'm thinking I would fly in on Wednesday or Thursday and leave Monday. Jesus & Shesus - is that room in your building still on the table? I could probably afford to split it with some TFPers on Friday & Saturday. Of course, this will all depend on whether or not Mr. I's sister will want to hang out with me and let me crash on her couch before Friday and again on Sunday. I'll know more soon.

/me crosses fingers

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spectre

Sweet! We keep getting more people, this is going to be a lot of fun.

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JumpinJesus

From what I know of, so far there is only one person confirmed who wants it (Toaster 126), if you would care to split the cost, that would bring it down to about 65 per night for each of you. We haven't reserved it yet because we want to get some confirmation on who wants it and who will make it out.

If you don't mind rooming with Toaster, we can go ahead and reserve it and if there are any others who would like to share, we can work that out as it arises.

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Toaster126

I think my gf is going to come too, if she does then it will be three. I'll ask her tonight.

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Sweetpea

i'm glad you're thinking about coming...
life is funny... you have to reach out, to get somewhere.

/me hopes you can make it!

sweetpea

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me and SC in the same room.... me and SC in the same room.....?!!



i dearly hope you can make it

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Supple Cow, that would be great if you could make it. From what I've seen of you, you bring fun everywhere you go.

Looking good, I can't wait.

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Toaster126

Okay, my gf has committed to going also. Which is good because now I won't want to kill myself out of sheer boredom due to the driving.

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oberon

I am still working on this. I am trying to make it in on Thursday night, and stay until Sunday night. shesus, I'm probably not going to go with your guest suite. I am making other arrangements for housing.

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JumpinJesus

Okay,

with Toaster confirming that he and his girlfriend will be making it, I'm going to go ahead and reserve the guest suite.

If there are any others who wish to help defray the costs, let us know.

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oberon

Flights booked:
DEN-ORD arriving 8:45pm Thursday March 16, 2006
ORD-DEN leaving 7:05pm Sunday March 19, 2006

Still working on the place-to-stay thing.

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yellowchef

hahaha Im about to IM you for your info... Im going to RSVP you a room dammit.

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yellowchef

oh and I might be going... the hyatt better have some fucking rooms

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Sweetpea

w00t! good for you, glad you decided to.

looking forward to meet ya!

sweetpea

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Sweetpea

come!! the more the merrier!!

i'm really surprised at how many about going to make it!! so awesome!!

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yellowchef

Ive booked 2 employee rooms at the McCormick Place Hyatt, if anyone wants the 2nd room let me know.. its a double double. If I go I have agreed to split the cost with Oberon for the first one. The room is booked 16-19 meaning you can check in with me after 3pm Thursday and leave with me at 5am(or earlier) Sunday. They will probably let you stay because it all has to go against my card. You can e mail me, aim me or pm me if you want this room. I know its a bit far from JJ and Shesus but the rate is decent and even better when split.

if anyone knows of any awesome rates on airfare Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago let me know.. if it HAS to be Miami... Ill take it but I work literally 5 min driving from Ft Laderdale airport. So Id rather fly out of there.

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yellowchef

you people like to sucker people in. Im coming. Shoot me

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Carno

Well, after looking at my class schedule and the ticket prices, I might be able to go to this.

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maleficent

American Airlines has a few flights, leaving on the 16th returning on the 19th for under 150... there are a few that go thru Dallas, but there are a few that are direct...

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