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Posted by Dr. Bob on June 26, 2004, at 15:04:22
In reply to Re: what would be involved?, posted by partlycloudy on June 25, 2004, at 18:51:29
> Shouldn't we have a native helping on the venue and activities?
If there isn't anyone else, well, I'm a native...
Bob
Posted by 64bowtie on July 2, 2004, at 13:57:02
In reply to Re: native, posted by Dr. Bob on June 26, 2004, at 15:04:22
Dr Bob,
June 10, 2005? If so, aren't the dorms rather empty except for summer quarter folks? Any way the campus Student Union could get involved? If so, they can make vacant dorm rooms available for a weekend party, to your guests. Lots less bucks than the local hotels.
June 10 is Friday, so we could site see Saturday. Navy Pier may be too prosaic, but the Sears Tower (IF ITS STILL STANDING), Michigan Ave is a nice walk (June means no falling ice cicles), the Chicago Botanical Gardens is gorgeous in June, and my favorite - The Cheesecake Factory in the base of the Hancock building. Most of these are a short "Red Line" ride from U-of-Chicagoland, which would introduce strangers to the el trains.
Tell me what you think.
Rod
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 2, 2004, at 19:46:41
In reply to more: native » Dr. Bob, posted by 64bowtie on July 2, 2004, at 13:57:02
> June 10, 2005? If so, aren't the dorms rather empty except for summer quarter folks?
Even though the official birthday would be June 10, maybe the main activities should wait until the weekend? Which will be graduation here, we’re on quarters...
> Navy Pier may be too prosaic, but the Sears Tower ... Michigan Ave is a nice walk (June means no falling ice cicles), the Chicago Botanical Gardens is gorgeous in June, and my favorite - The Cheesecake Factory in the base of the Hancock building. Most of these are a short "Red Line" ride from U-of-Chicagoland, which would introduce strangers to the el trains.
>
> Tell me what you think.I think maybe you’d like to volunteer for the committee? :-)
Bob
Posted by partlycloudy on July 4, 2004, at 15:44:30
In reply to Re: more: native, posted by Dr. Bob on July 2, 2004, at 19:46:41
> > June 10, 2005? If so, aren't the dorms rather empty except for summer quarter folks?
>
> Even though the official birthday would be June 10, maybe the main activities should wait until the weekend? Which will be graduation here, we’re on quarters...
>
> > Navy Pier may be too prosaic, but the Sears Tower ... Michigan Ave is a nice walk (June means no falling ice cicles), the Chicago Botanical Gardens is gorgeous in June, and my favorite - The Cheesecake Factory in the base of the Hancock building. Most of these are a short "Red Line" ride from U-of-Chicagoland, which would introduce strangers to the el trains.
> >
> > Tell me what you think.
>
> I think maybe you’d like to volunteer for the committee? :-)
>
> BobThat sounds like a really great plan, as long as we have deep dish Chicago pizza in the equation. For evening entertainment, you cannot beat Chicago for the blues. All over the place; they are great venues everywhere. I'm sure we could take over some joint for the evening.
I think the prerequisite is a winter in the city :)
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 5, 2004, at 15:58:39
In reply to Re: more: native, posted by partlycloudy on July 4, 2004, at 15:44:30
> I'm sure we could take over some joint for the evening.
Well, that does kind of depend on how many people come, doesn't it? :-)
Bob
Posted by gardenergirl on July 5, 2004, at 17:37:21
In reply to Re: taking over some joint, posted by Dr. Bob on July 5, 2004, at 15:58:39
I'd probably be interested in coming. I love Chicago, and that's my birthday weekend!
gg
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 5, 2004, at 21:30:11
In reply to Re: taking over some joint, posted by gardenergirl on July 5, 2004, at 17:37:21
> I'd probably be interested in coming. I love Chicago, and that's my birthday weekend!
So that means 2 cakes! :-)
Bob
Posted by AuntieMel on July 9, 2004, at 16:20:28
In reply to Re: taking over some joint, posted by Dr. Bob on July 5, 2004, at 21:30:11
It's my birthday weekend too.
Posted by partlycloudy on July 9, 2004, at 17:41:48
In reply to 3 cakes, posted by AuntieMel on July 9, 2004, at 16:20:28
We better get cracking or all the good places will be taken and we'll end up at a VFW.
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 10, 2004, at 2:37:42
In reply to Re: 3 cakes » AuntieMel, posted by partlycloudy on July 9, 2004, at 17:41:48
> We better get cracking
I still think a 3rd volunteer for the party planning committee would be nice...
Bob
Posted by AuntieMel on July 12, 2004, at 9:40:51
In reply to Re: getting cracking, posted by Dr. Bob on July 10, 2004, at 2:37:42
didn't karen say she would help?
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 12, 2004, at 18:14:13
In reply to Re: getting cracking, posted by AuntieMel on July 12, 2004, at 9:40:51
> didn't karen say she would help?
Hmm, I do see:
> how about helping out to help plan this party? i'll give you a kiss on the cheek if you do :)
>
> i'll even help too! (as long as we decide on an open bar!)http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20040527/msgs/360625.html
But was she offering to help only if someone from the area did? Karen?
Bob
Posted by karen_kay on July 13, 2004, at 8:54:53
In reply to Re: getting cracking » karen_kay, posted by Dr. Bob on July 12, 2004, at 18:14:13
i'll do what i can! (still no mention of the open bar though :)
i do think it would be much easier if we had some 'open contacts' in the area. sorry, i haven't been following the thread. i just saw my name. i'll go back and reread. but, count me in! (one thing though, i can't commit to a party one year from now :( it's hard to commit to something a week from now, let alone one year... but, i'lll sure help plan it... and i'll see who i know from the area to get tips on where to plan having it, arrangements, ect...
everyone who wants to be involved in some way or another can email me at karen_kay12 at yahoo.... if we could all jsut keep in touch through forwarding emails, that'd be great.... how's that sound?
oh, and mr bob, in what way(s) do you want to be involved? do you want to jump out of the cake? :)
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 13, 2004, at 23:38:17
In reply to yup!, posted by karen_kay on July 13, 2004, at 8:54:53
> i'll do what i can!
Great, so we have a committee!
partlycloudy
AuntieMel
karen_kay> i do think it would be much easier if we had some 'open contacts' in the area.
I agree, and there may be people here who can help, but would rather not be official committee members, plus I'm here, too...
> (still no mention of the open bar though :)
That can be expensive, but I'll leave that to the committee. :-)
> one thing though, i can't commit to a party one year from now
No one's obligated to do anything. Including committee members, who are always free to step down...
> everyone who wants to be involved in some way or another can email me at karen_kay12 at yahoo.... if we could all jsut keep in touch through forwarding emails, that'd be great....
Email's fine, but there's also babblemail now, finally, and of course posting...
> oh, and mr bob, in what way(s) do you want to be involved? do you want to jump out of the cake? :)
I appreciate the offer, but I don't think so. And I'd like to delegate this as much as possible, but keep me in the loop?
Thanks to all the committee members for volunteering!
Bob
Posted by Larry Hoover on July 16, 2004, at 18:03:16
In reply to yup!, posted by karen_kay on July 13, 2004, at 8:54:53
> i'll do what i can! (still no mention of the open bar though :)
Oh, KK, I am so glad you're part of the committee. I take it you'll be organizing the beauty pageant portion of the program? I'll come along, if you let me be a judge.
Lar
Posted by karen_kay on July 16, 2004, at 20:00:21
In reply to Re: yup! » karen_kay, posted by Larry Hoover on July 16, 2004, at 18:03:16
i knew all that pageant talk would one day come back to haunt me....
does this mean you'll be in attendance lar? should i put on my best ball gown and try to coax miss honey into giving me a few of her best pointers? i'd be honored if you judged, but only if i placed somewhere near the top (not that i need to beg for a high score or anything but puuuulease!!!!!)
Posted by partlycloudy on July 17, 2004, at 6:30:19
In reply to Re: yup! » Larry Hoover, posted by karen_kay on July 16, 2004, at 20:00:21
Now what the heck to we do? Do we think of things to do together or just find a place for the Babblers to meet and greet? If we can come up with some attendance numbers we could probably negotiate a group rate at a no-tell motel.
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 18, 2004, at 10:24:32
In reply to We're officially a committee!, posted by partlycloudy on July 17, 2004, at 6:30:19
> Now what the heck to we do? Do we think of things to do together or just find a place for the Babblers to meet and greet? If we can come up with some attendance numbers we could probably negotiate a group rate at a no-tell motel.
I think attendance numbers would be great, but how many people come probably depends on what we're going to do together. So maybe let's start with that?
Bob
Posted by partlycloudy on July 18, 2004, at 11:07:51
In reply to Re: things to do together, posted by Dr. Bob on July 18, 2004, at 10:24:32
Bowling
Take an architectural tour of Chicago
Isn't there an amusepark park on the Pier?There are LOTS of ways for us to get into trouble
Posted by karen_kay on July 18, 2004, at 12:39:48
In reply to Re: things to do together » Dr. Bob, posted by partlycloudy on July 18, 2004, at 11:07:51
there's this site i found...
(that's a biggin (will it work?)!! anything sound good? i like the idea of a hang-over personally, but i don't see that listed. i guess they don't consider that a 'tourist attraction'?)
that will work during the day, but what about the night? since mr bob declined jumping out of a cake, i'm still thinking....
Posted by gabbix2 on July 18, 2004, at 19:58:15
In reply to Re: things to do together, posted by karen_kay on July 18, 2004, at 12:39:48
But we don't want anyone to commit themselves in case they have to commit themselves.. :)
Posted by karen_kay on July 19, 2004, at 7:36:03
In reply to Re: things to do together » karen_kay, posted by gabbix2 on July 18, 2004, at 19:58:15
no commitments!!! (of any sort unless it involves harwood floors, rug burn and chipped teeth, then sign me up! i'll commit to that! but sadly, i couldn't find that on any site for chicago's highlights)
Posted by chicklet on July 19, 2004, at 9:18:15
In reply to Re: things to do together » karen_kay, posted by gabbix2 on July 18, 2004, at 19:58:15
Posted by AuntieMel on July 19, 2004, at 10:00:26
In reply to Re: things to do together, posted by Dr. Bob on July 18, 2004, at 10:24:32
I think we need a plan of attack. It's almost a year away so attendance numbers are probably not going to happen.
So first, we need to start with a couple of (vague) things, then as we go we can flesh them out. For now we need:
1) A date
2) A duration. weekend? day? month?
3) Number of "planned" get togethers. I would suggest two for sure. A meet-and-greet around 10ish in the morning and an evening get together (with a bar for Karen). In between them we could maybe put together a tour or two?The hard part is the "where" These need to be as flexible as possible - something that could work for lots of people or a small crowd.
Posted by AuntieMel on July 19, 2004, at 10:02:39
In reply to We need a plan, posted by AuntieMel on July 19, 2004, at 10:00:26
We also need to keep in mind budgets of attendees. So, if possible we should arrange things so there are options to spend a little or a lot (cash bar, for instance)
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