Plan: 2008 Heartland Gathering in Chicago Aug 8-10

[newbie21]

As the name suggests, I am new at this, but live in Chicago and would LOVE to come to the bash!

[Alex]

As the name suggests, I am new at this, but live in Chicago and would LOVE to come to the bash!

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Welcome to eGullet, newbie21! Oh, yes -- do not miss it. You will eat some incredible food and meet some outstanding people.

[hjshorter]

Any suggestions on where to stay?

[ronnie_suburban]

Any suggestions on where to stay?

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I'm sure people have their favorites and for some attendees, coming to Chicago will be a big enough trip that staying near the Saturday venue may not be important. But, I'm going to hold off on making any recommendations on lodging until the Saturday venue is confirmed. And when I do make those recommendations, they'll be based largely on geography. Since I live here, I'm not very knowledgeable about how individual places are. Hopefully, some others can provide solid guidance on the lodging front.

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[hjshorter]

I was looking for what part of town might be the most convenient. I'll keep checking the thread.

Edited January 27, 2008 by hjshorter (log)

[moosnsqrl]

Any suggestions on where to stay?

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I'm sure people have their favorites and for some attendees, coming to Chicago will be a big enough trip that staying near the Saturday venue may not be important. But, I'm going to hold off on making any recommendations on lodging until the Saturday venue is confirmed. And when I do make those recommendations, they'll be based largely on geography. Since I live here, I'm not very knowledgeable about how individual places are. Hopefully, some others can provide solid guidance on the lodging front.

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I figured I'd stay in Lucas' room - I'm pretty sure I'm still bigger than he is and I know I'm meaner

[ronnie_suburban]

I was looking for what part of town might be the most convenient.  I'll keep checking the thread.

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Thanks, Heather

I'll try to get this sewn up asap, so people can start making their lodging and transportation arrangements.

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[ronnie_suburban]

Below is a list of folks who've expressed interest (on this thread) in attending at least some portion of the Gathering in August. Please take a look at the list and let me know if you're on it -- and in the proper form. If not, I will make changes to indicate your correct current status. Please let me know if you're in, out or not sure. Also, please let me know how many you expect to be. If you plan to be solo at some events and with companions/family at others, please indicate the larger number. We'll get more specific with these numbers down the road, when the detailed planning begins.

Thanks,

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ronnie +2

hjshorter +1 ?

newbie21

moosnsqrl

osnav ?

Fresser

Lady T

tino27

cat lancaster

Marmish

joiei

Kerry Beal

Alex

Alchemist

Jean Blanchard +1

rockandroller +1 ?

elfin +1

CaliPoutine

NancyH +1

LuckyGirl +1

Sam Iam +1

torakris

prasantrin

santo_grace

nsxtasy +1

dls

Elrushbo

snowangel

tammylc

Palladion ?

jesteinf +1

SundaySous

LindsayAnn

maggiethecat +1

LAZ +1 ?

docsconz ?

nr706 +1

Edited January 28, 2008 by ronnie_suburban (log)

[nr706]

May I (+1) be added to the list?

[ronnie_suburban]

May I (+1) be added to the list?

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Done!

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[Kerry Beal]

In and in proper form.

[prasantrin]

I'm +1 if all works out!

[CaliPoutine]

I'm in and I might be plus 1( my spouse). Still not sure if she's going to join in!!

[santo_grace]

Hi Ronnie,

I'm on the list, but put me down for +1

[Fresser]

Alert the paparazzi: Mama Fresser herself would like to attend.

Says Mama, "I want to meet all these eGullet people you're always talking about. Maybe I can even find a nice Mrs. Fresser for you!"

[Jean Blanchard]

Definitely 2 of us for most events.

[ronnie_suburban]

Updated list . . .

ronnie +2

hjshorter +1 ?

newbie21

moosnsqrl

osnav ?

Fresser +1

Lady T

tino27

cat lancaster

Marmish

joiei

Kerry Beal

Alex

Alchemist

Jean Blanchard +1

rockandroller +1

elfin +1

CaliPoutine +1

NancyH +1

LuckyGirl +1

Sam Iam +1

torakris

prasantrin +1

santo_grace +1

nsxtasy +1

dls

Elrushbo

snowangel

tammylc

Palladion ?

jesteinf +1

SundaySous

LindsayAnn

maggiethecat +1

LAZ +1 ?

docsconz ?

nr706 +1

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[hsm]

I would love to attend (at least the weekend events).

[tino27]

Add a +1 for me as well. I have a friend who may be joining us for the festivities.

[ronnie_suburban]

I would love to attend (at least the weekend events).

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Add a +1 for me as well. I have a friend who may be joining us for the festivities.

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Done!

Updated list . . .

ronnie +2

hjshorter

newbie21

moosnsqrl +1

osnav ?

Fresser +1

Lady T

tino27 +1

cat lancaster

Marmish

joiei

Kerry Beal

Alex

Alchemist

Jean Blanchard +1

rockandroller +1

elfin +1

CaliPoutine +1

NancyH +1

LuckyGirl +1

Sam Iam +1

torakris

prasantrin +1

santo_grace +1

nsxtasy +1

dls

Elrushbo

snowangel

tammylc

Palladion ?

jesteinf +1

SundaySous

LindsayAnn

maggiethecat +1

LAZ +1 ?

docsconz ?

nr706 +1

hsm

edsel

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Edited January 28, 2008 by ronnie_suburban (log)

[Fresser]

I think we need a special t-shirt commissioned for this event. Ideas, anyone?

[hjshorter]

I was looking for what part of town might be the most convenient.  I'll keep checking the thread.

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Thanks, Heather

I'll try to get this sewn up asap, so people can start making their lodging and transportation arrangements.

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You rock. Also, it's probably just me, no +1.

[moosnsqrl]

Ronnie,

I will be "+1" for some of the events but not all. Not sure if you're looking at a best-case (or worst-, depending on your perspective ) scenario or just shooting for a ball-park estimate. Once the schedule starts getting fleshed out (and tee times are made) I'll give more specific info.

Thanks.

[edsel]

Add me to the list.

[ronnie_suburban]

You rock.  Also, it's probably just me, no +1.

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I will be "+1" for some of the events but not all.

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Add me to the list. 

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Duly noted

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