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Posted by partlycloudy on January 16, 2005, at 7:30:53
In reply to Re: planning, posted by Dr. Bob on January 11, 2005, at 19:49:24
I'm still up for it and wanting to help plan. Should we decide upon a venue first? Just as a central meeting place?
And yes, I would be willing to offer a deposit to secure a location.
I would be happier to keep it anonymous.
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 16, 2005, at 7:38:28
In reply to Re: planning, posted by partlycloudy on January 16, 2005, at 7:30:53
> I'm still up for it and wanting to help plan. Should we decide upon a venue first? Just as a central meeting place?
Great, that makes sense to me...
Bob
Posted by Larry Hoover on January 16, 2005, at 12:22:18
In reply to Re: planning, posted by partlycloudy on January 16, 2005, at 7:30:53
> I'm still up for it and wanting to help plan.
I just wanted to pop in somewhere in this thread....
My circumstances are too subject to factors that I can't control, and as a result, I cannot commit to coming to the gathering. I would like to come, but I may not know if I even can come, until even a week before it is scheduled.
I like that it's going ahead.
Lar
Posted by partlycloudy on January 16, 2005, at 16:02:50
In reply to Re: planning, posted by Dr. Bob on January 16, 2005, at 7:38:28
I was thinking we could have a central meeting place - what do people think about
a meeting hall like a VFW or Legion? ($)
or
a more formal room like for a party in a hotel? ($$$)I assuming this will be a very casual meeting, or will we have to arrange for the crowns for the King and Queen of Babble to be commissioned?
Posted by gardenergirl on January 16, 2005, at 21:24:03
In reply to Venue and costs, posted by partlycloudy on January 16, 2005, at 16:02:50
What about burgers (including veggie burgers) and dogs at an outdoor site. Maybe a picnic?
gg
Posted by All Done on January 17, 2005, at 1:23:15
In reply to Re: Venue and costs, posted by gardenergirl on January 16, 2005, at 21:24:03
> at an outdoor site. Maybe a picnic?
>
> gghttp://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/parks.home.cfm
May I suggest the Lincoln Park area if anyone is interested in drinks and/or dining in the evening?
I've seen many different suggestions, but is there a clear consensus on what everyone would like to do?
Posted by gardenergirl on January 17, 2005, at 9:05:20
In reply to Re: Venue and costs » gardenergirl » everyone, posted by All Done on January 17, 2005, at 1:23:15
That's exactly what I was thinking of. :-)
gg
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
>
> http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/parks.home.cfm
>
> May I suggest the Lincoln Park area if anyone is interested in drinks and/or dining in the evening?
>
> 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.
>
> I know someone named Zurek! :-)
>
> 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.
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