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Posted by partlycloudy on January 17, 2005, at 12:22:35
In reply to Re: Venue and costs » gardenergirl » everyone, posted by All Done on January 17, 2005, at 1:23:15
I think a park is a great place to gather together and have a picnic. I guess I was thinking of quirky Chicago weather (having been surprised a couple of times there) and having a place where we can officially loiter.
Posted by mair on January 17, 2005, at 16:25:36
In reply to Re: Venue and costs, posted by partlycloudy on January 17, 2005, at 12:22:35
There are some great spots on Lake Michigan, if you can wait until the weather gets less quirky. (May?) I live too far away so I can't come, but I did go to school there so I know the lay of the land a bit.
Mair
Posted by partlycloudy on January 19, 2005, at 14:06:46
In reply to Re: Venue and costs » gardenergirl » everyone, posted by All Done on January 17, 2005, at 1:23:15
> > at an outdoor site. Maybe a picnic?
> >
> > gg
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> http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/parks.home.cfm
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> May I suggest the Lincoln Park area if anyone is interested in drinks and/or dining in the evening?
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> I've seen many different suggestions, but is there a clear consensus on what everyone would like to do?Hmmm a consensus on Babble. What a novel idea! I think a picnic at a park sounds good. Babble's birthday is June 10th, so the 11th (Saturday) would be the date?
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20020510/msgs/5521.html
Posted by rainbowbrite on January 22, 2005, at 8:59:03
In reply to Re: Venue and costs, posted by partlycloudy on January 19, 2005, at 14:06:46
this is so cool if you guys are really doing it
Posted by partlycloudy on January 23, 2005, at 3:57:30
In reply to is this for real?, posted by rainbowbrite on January 22, 2005, at 8:59:03
Um, yeah, if we can ever figure out which way is forward! So far I think we are having a picnic at a park in Chicago around the 10th of June for Babble's birthday.
Posted by TofuEmmy on January 23, 2005, at 10:55:38
In reply to Re: is this for real? » rainbowbrite, posted by partlycloudy on January 23, 2005, at 3:57:30
Can I suggest if you decide to have it outside, that you not disclose the exact location publically? Perhaps only disclose it to those who have paid via some method which ID's them to Dr. Bob? Sorry to be the house worrier.
99.9% of the people I've met online are great....but just to be on the safe side, I think it would be best if it was kept confidential.
Additionally, who wants a photo taken of the group taken and posted on the web somewhere? Bob HAS kinda ticked off a few people over the years (sorry Bob....I'm sure you have more fans than foes).
Since I'm not attending, I shouldn't have a voice....but I will be the official party worrier.
Emmy
Posted by gardenergirl on January 23, 2005, at 16:03:41
In reply to Re: Outside party, posted by TofuEmmy on January 23, 2005, at 10:55:38
Ooh oooh, good worrying, TE! I never thought about that. Yucko, imagine our event being invaded by trolls!
And did we talk about a group picture? Yikes, so much for privacy. Maybe we could all hold Dr. Bob pictures in front of our faces?
Still in favor of the gathering, but feeling a bit nervous about privacy.
gg
Posted by Dinah on January 23, 2005, at 18:19:53
In reply to Re: Outside party » TofuEmmy, posted by gardenergirl on January 23, 2005, at 16:03:41
Ok. I think Emmy's got a point. Drat it. Emmy, did my husband call you by any chance?
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 23, 2005, at 20:54:09
In reply to Re: Outside party, posted by TofuEmmy on January 23, 2005, at 10:55:38
> Can I suggest if you decide to have it outside, that you not disclose the exact location publically?
Getting crashed has come up before:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20040717/msgs/371915.html
We could also just hire a private security person?
Bob
Posted by AuntieMel on January 25, 2005, at 16:21:48
In reply to Re: Outside party, posted by Dr. Bob on January 23, 2005, at 20:54:09
A picnic sounds lovely. I do a mean BBQ brisket (Texas style) and pretty decent potato salad.
Dr. Bob - I was on the planning committee and would love to help however I can, but I'm going through a rough bit right now and I'm not sure how much I can contribute.
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 26, 2005, at 0:04:43
In reply to Re: Outside party, posted by AuntieMel on January 25, 2005, at 16:21:48
> A picnic sounds lovely. I do a mean BBQ brisket (Texas style) and pretty decent potato salad.
Another thing about a picnic, would people from out of town bring food?
> I was on the planning committee and would love to help however I can, but I'm going through a rough bit right now and I'm not sure how much I can contribute.
Don't worry about it, it's good just to see a post from you, please take care of yourself.
Bob
Posted by partlycloudy on January 26, 2005, at 4:47:18
In reply to Re: Outside party, posted by Dr. Bob on January 26, 2005, at 0:04:43
Out of towners could bring take out from a restaurant or stop at a deli... Chicago has some great food - that's worth a trip in itself for me!
Posted by AuntieMel on January 26, 2005, at 12:46:25
In reply to Re: Outside party, posted by Dr. Bob on January 26, 2005, at 0:04:43
Do any of the outdoor facilities have cooking facilities?
I haven't been to Chicago, but there's also bound to be a Polish restaraunt or two. I haven't had a decent bowl of Zurek in a long time.
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 28, 2005, at 2:56:28
In reply to Re: Outside party, posted by AuntieMel on January 26, 2005, at 12:46:25
> Do any of the outdoor facilities have cooking facilities?
Like a grill? Some of them do...
> I haven't been to Chicago, but there's also bound to be a Polish restaraunt or two. I haven't had a decent bowl of Zurek in a long time.I know someone named Zurek! :-)
Bob
Posted by AuntieMel on January 28, 2005, at 9:08:17
In reply to Re: Outside party, posted by Dr. Bob on January 28, 2005, at 2:56:28
Is your friend as delicious as the soup?
ok, semi-serious
You know someone with the same name as a soup? How interesting!
I've got to know. Is the person of Polish ancestry? If so, that would make the name much more interesting - being Polish *and* named the same as a Polish soup.
But it could be with one of the other Zs. There are three in Polish. The one used for the soup is the one with the dot over it, if memory serves me.
Posted by partlycloudy on January 28, 2005, at 9:36:23
In reply to Re: Venue and costs, posted by partlycloudy on January 19, 2005, at 14:06:46
I am going to book my flights so I get a low fare(the date is closer than we think). I plan to arrive on Friday June 10 and depart on Sunday the 12th.
I guess if this party falls through I'm taking a mini vacation to Chicago, but that's OK too!
Posted by All Done on January 28, 2005, at 10:06:16
In reply to Re: Outside party, posted by Dr. Bob on January 28, 2005, at 2:56:28
> > I haven't been to Chicago, but there's also bound to be a Polish restaraunt or two. I haven't had a decent bowl of Zurek in a long time.
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> I know someone named Zurek! :-)
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> BobSo do I, Dr. Bob. But if I had to guess, it's not the same Zurek. I don't know that we hang in the same circles ;).
Oh, and keep it admin here, k? ;)
Laurie
Posted by Dinah on February 4, 2005, at 18:12:18
In reply to Firming up my plans, posted by partlycloudy on January 28, 2005, at 9:36:23
So a park on June 10th? Is weather in Chicago stable enough to count on that or should there be an alternate venue? Are there any parks with facilities you can rent? There are around here. That way if the skies open, you can run indoors.
I have a suggestion. If there are going to be overhead expenses that require that we buy tickets in advance, so to speak, we'd perhaps get a better idea of how many are coming. And maybe those tickets could come with a code that only appears in the email that Dr. Bob sends to the email address associated with Babble and the specific Babbler. Then a preprinted Babble party tag can be issued to that Babbler upon their giving their code. I hate to be suspicious or anything, but I'd hate for another "Dinah" to show up there. And we don't even really know what each other looks like or sounds like in most cases.
Should we have some sort of deadline for sending in requests to attend? It's kind of hard to plan with no idea of how many are coming.
Posted by gardenergirl on February 4, 2005, at 21:50:03
In reply to You ARE going to be there, right Dr. Bob?, posted by Dinah on February 4, 2005, at 18:12:18
I do want to come, but I am feeling a bit anxious about it, still. Fortunately, I can drive there in just over 5 hours, I think.
gg
Posted by Dinah on February 4, 2005, at 22:02:47
In reply to Re: You ARE going to be there, right Dr. Bob? » Dinah, posted by gardenergirl on February 4, 2005, at 21:50:03
I'm in, unless it means a divorce.
But it would be nice to know if I was coming for an intimate tete a tete a tete with Partlycloudy and Dr. Bob or a big old fashioned party.
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 4, 2005, at 22:51:25
In reply to You ARE going to be there, right Dr. Bob?, posted by Dinah on February 4, 2005, at 18:12:18
> So a park on June 10th?
Whatever the planning committee decides, but that's a Friday, how about that weekend?
> Is weather in Chicago stable enough to count on that or should there be an alternate venue? Are there any parks with facilities you can rent? There are around here. That way if the skies open, you can run indoors.
I wouldn't count on it not raining...
> I have a suggestion. If there are going to be overhead expenses that require that we buy tickets in advance, so to speak, we'd perhaps get a better idea of how many are coming. And maybe those tickets could come with a code that only appears in the email that Dr. Bob sends to the email address associated with Babble and the specific Babbler. Then a preprinted Babble party tag can be issued to that Babbler upon their giving their code. I hate to be suspicious or anything, but I'd hate for another "Dinah" to show up there. And we don't even really know what each other looks like or sounds like in most cases.
That makes sense...
Bob
Posted by Dinah on February 5, 2005, at 5:10:47
In reply to Re: I AM going to be there, right, posted by Dr. Bob on February 4, 2005, at 22:51:25
Yes, of course. From PC's post I gathered the eleventh?
Well, since you wouldn't count on the weather, a head count - sooner rather than later - is probably a wise idea. It'd be nice to know if we could move it to the local McDonald's or if a larger venue would be in order.
You've had experience with this before, Dr. Bob. My take on your prior experiences was that very few people actually take you up on your invitations? I hope it's different this time.
Posted by fallsfall on February 5, 2005, at 8:22:12
In reply to Re: I AM going to be there, right » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on February 5, 2005, at 5:10:47
I think I would like to come. Not ready to commit yet, though.
I think I would be more comfortable inside, though. Having to do with privacy, I think. That doesn't mean I wouldn't come for an outside thing. We wouldn't need a fancy space (we are fancy enough ourselves!). Is there someplace on campus, Dr. Bob? I think I'll be overruled on this, and that will be OK.
Daisy can't come that weekend (son's graduation). Any chance to change the date (I understand the significance of the current date)? PartlyCloudy, did you buy your tickets yet??
So, we are talking about a 4 hour party? Is that right? Some food, and lots of conversation.
I like the idea of a secure way of finding out the location, rather than publishing it on the WWW.
Posted by ghost on February 5, 2005, at 9:10:25
In reply to Re: Outside party, posted by Dr. Bob on January 23, 2005, at 20:54:09
i'm just jumping in here, but many off-duty cops would be very happy to charge a small fee for security duty, or private investigators, too.
just a random thought.
ghost
Posted by ghost on February 5, 2005, at 9:14:18
In reply to Can I come?, posted by fallsfall on February 5, 2005, at 8:22:12
depending on how i'm feeling. chicago isn't too far from here.
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