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Posted by Angielala on February 16, 2005, at 2:08:59
In reply to Re: volunteers, posted by Dr. Bob on February 16, 2005, at 1:20:44
OK- being pregnant gives me a small disadvantage of flight... however, it's a 14 hour drive out there.... which I have done before- to get to Ohio, on a whim... and just to see the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame... so it is possible
I do have a wedding to go to in June, so I have to check what date that is and compare it to what date this will be.
So a few things that would make a difference to those considering a plane ride or long drive....
There would have to be enough Babblers attending to make it a true get together that will be worth the trip... we all have friends here... so if we can start convincing those closer friends of ours on here, it would be a good starting point to really sealing the deal to those who are on the fence. Of course I see some of my favorites have already posted about meeting- so I'm lucky :) There are a few more I will work on....
Another thing to look into is what events could take place for the get together- fun things to do, maybe find a nice hotel that's nt too pricey that we could all stay and have a bar to schmooze in, a restaurant to eat in and somethings close by to look into (sporting events, a play, museums)... another idea is to address some good issues to talk about- maybe assign a few attendees to getting something together... like a slideshow of pictures that different babblers could send in (even ones that couldn't make it)... someone could gather good stories about how Babble ha helped them through bad times and good friends that they have met... maybe a poetry slam for those on the writing board... a book gathering- meaning babblers could bring books with thier favorite excerpts that they find meaningful, moving, helpful, specific to certain mental health issues...
And of course a party! food music maybe raffle prizes a comedian (I think we should all give stand up a try- we all have SUCH good material- it's obvious we are a funny crew :) )
I think it would be wise to keep it all on a positive note, seeing that we'll be travelling for this, we all want something positive to look forward to....
These are just ideas.. if this flies, I'd be happy to help out with getting things together
I think it mostly depends on who could feasibly make it there, the more the merrier and the more apt people will convince themselves it's worth the trip
Let me know if anything progresses further!
> > I live within driving distance of Chicago, so that might be a benefit. If you need another committee member, I'll give it a go.
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> Great! :-)
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> > My only question is how does the committee meet?
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> It just posts here?
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> Bob
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Posted by partlycloudy on February 16, 2005, at 13:47:31
In reply to Brainstorming- from a semi-pro party planner ;), posted by Angielala on February 16, 2005, at 2:08:59
> Another thing to look into is what events could take place for the get together- fun things to do,
The Art Institute? Museum of Contemporary Art? The Field Museum? There is a river tour guided by the Architectural Society that is way cool (OK, so I'm a museum person...)
> maybe find a nice hotel that's nt too pricey that we could all stay and have a bar to schmooze in,
Maybe we can negotiate a group rate if there are enough of us coming in from out of town?
> a restaurant to eat in and somethings close by to look into (sporting events, a play, museums)...
Food, mmmm. Chicago blues music, mmm.
> another idea is to address some good issues to talk about- maybe assign a few attendees to getting something together... like a slideshow of pictures that different babblers could send in (even ones that couldn't make it)... someone could gather good stories about how Babble ha helped them through bad times and good friends that they have met...
It sounds like a great party :)
> maybe a poetry slam for those on the writing board... a book gathering- meaning babblers could bring books with thier favorite excerpts that they find meaningful, moving, helpful, specific to certain mental health issues...
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> And of course a party! food music maybe raffle prizes a comedian (I think we should all give stand up a try- we all have SUCH good material- it's obvious we are a funny crew :) )
>How about nominations for a Best Thread or Post of The Year?
> I think it would be wise to keep it all on a positive note, seeing that we'll be travelling for this, we all want something positive to look forward to....
>I agree!
Who wants to come to the party?
Posted by 10derHeart on February 16, 2005, at 14:49:08
In reply to Re: volunteers, posted by Dr. Bob on February 16, 2005, at 1:20:44
I also live well within a day's drive (greater St Louis metro area),if that helps. Don't know what the committee might need, or what I could bring to the table, but I'm willing to help. Also I appear to be quite available on that date (no Cardinals tickets that weekend ;-) Gee, too bad they aren't up there playing the Cubs that day - what fun!!)
Guess it's hard to know if I'd be of help if I don't offer something specific....but nothing is coming to mind as I'm unsure what needs to be done..
Posted by partlycloudy on February 16, 2005, at 15:21:59
In reply to Re: volunteers, posted by 10derHeart on February 16, 2005, at 14:49:08
I guess that eventually - and rather quickly - we'll be deciding where to meet and what activities to plan. I like the idea of an outdoor party but have experienced the vagaries of Chicago's summer weather before, so incorporating an indoor site into the plans is probably wise!
I don't know if this sounds too tacky, or not central enough, but what about renting out a hall like an AmVet or the Legion? Or a meeting room in a hotel so we have a base camp and a place of our own to party?
I think we'll get this organized pretty quickly with all these great ideas...
Posted by Lonely on February 16, 2005, at 23:40:42
In reply to Re: You ARE going to be there, right Dr. Bob?, posted by Dinah on February 4, 2005, at 22:02:47
A party sounds nice and I would like to go but looking ahead in time from where I am now (in time) is not feasable. I'm geographically in the Gulf Coast area. It would be nice to have something at a hotel or within easy transportation distance of a relatively inexpensive hotel. I'm speaking as someone who's trying to avoid renting a car and trying to avoid driving in Chicago traffic! I'm not really familiar with the city and the thought of driving is, well, frightening! I think there must be wonderful stuff to see - perhaps a get-together at a hotel and that evening or the next day a visit to some interesting place together like a museum or whatever. Sort've like a mini version of a conference? People could go together by bus or taxi or if they drove into town they could drive to the museum (or whatever) and meet up with the rest of the group at a given time. For that matter, I've never seen the Univ of Chicago - that might be novel too for folks from a distance.
Posted by dove on February 17, 2005, at 11:21:04
In reply to Re: You ARE going to be there, right Dr. Bob?, posted by Lonely on February 16, 2005, at 23:40:42
I want to be there! I would definitely bring my husband with, is it cool with everyone if we bring spouses? I'd probably drive as I'm in Minnesota and it's not too long of a drive.
Is the IH at the U still up for grabs? I'd be interested in finding somewhere cheap to sleep, especially considering that Chicago is going to be packed for the Blues Fest!
I think the more relaxed and casual the gathering's locale is, the easier it will be for people to make it.
I get pretty panicky when I think about trying to find stuff and follow directions, however, the web helps with printing out driving directions and so forth, and my spouse is a natural navigator, so I should good to go :-)
You can always plan more stuff to do after the fact, the point is to get people there in the first place.
Can we take a poll of who can speculatively meet?
Post the poll on every board with a link to this board?
Post the dates and maybe links for places to stay and so forth, just to help people get started....
I wanna do this thang!
dove
Posted by Poet on February 17, 2005, at 19:27:47
In reply to Re: volunteers, posted by Poet on February 15, 2005, at 19:59:46
Is June 11, 2005 the target date?
Posted by partlycloudy on February 17, 2005, at 19:43:53
In reply to Date of event, posted by Poet on February 17, 2005, at 19:27:47
Yes indeedy.
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 17, 2005, at 19:59:27
In reply to Re: Brainstorming- from a semi-pro party planner ;), posted by partlycloudy on February 16, 2005, at 13:47:31
> Chicago blues music, mmm.
The AFSP has had events at the House of Blues... :-)
Bob
Posted by partlycloudy on February 17, 2005, at 20:20:38
In reply to Re: Brainstorming, posted by Dr. Bob on February 17, 2005, at 19:59:27
Our soiree date is smack dab in the middle of Blues Fest. June 9 - 12. It's reason enough to come to Chicago - but accommodations will be hard come by, or priced accordingly.
Still (wistfully) what an adjunct to a birthday party!!!!
Posted by Poet on February 21, 2005, at 19:15:54
In reply to Re: Brainstorming, posted by Dr. Bob on February 17, 2005, at 19:59:27
Does the University of Chicago have meeting rooms available? Discounts on hotel rooms for visitors?
The Hyde Park area might be less congested than Grant Park.The Grant Park area will be be packed on June 11 because of the Blues Fest. I looked at the city of Chicago's website and it draws 680,000 people.
Parking and hotels might be a problem. Not to mention my fear of crowds. We could still go to the Blues Fest or the Art Institute, just not stay near them? Maybe mass transit or cab it?
Poet
Posted by terrics on February 21, 2005, at 21:11:27
In reply to Re: Happy Birthday *today* PB, posted by Dr. Bob on June 10, 2004, at 0:52:52
Sounds like fun. I would help if I had a clue what to do. terrics
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 22, 2005, at 0:16:04
In reply to We need a meeting place, Dr. Bob some help pls, posted by Poet on February 21, 2005, at 19:15:54
> Does the University of Chicago have meeting rooms available? Discounts on hotel rooms for visitors?
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> The Grant Park area will be be packed on June 11 because of the Blues Fest.Meetings in rooms instead of a picnic? Maybe decide on lodging first? Hotels always have meeting rooms...
Regarding lodging:
> The Palmer House Hilton
> 4 stars
> 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603
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> Ideally located in the heart of Chicago's *LOOP*, The Palmer House Hilton offers modern conveniences combined with over one hundred years of elegance. For the demanding traveler there are four restaurants, an...
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Regarding the date, I don't think it *has* to be that weekend:
> http://www.afsp.org/whats-new/walk2005.htm
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> Maybe for those Babblers who can do this, it would be a nice tribute to friends and family lost. The date is the ... weekend July 16–17.http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20040717/msgs/368197.html
> Daisy can't come that weekend (son's graduation).
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20050128/msgs/453556.html
Bob
Posted by terrics on February 22, 2005, at 9:52:52
In reply to Re: We need a meeting place, posted by Dr. Bob on February 22, 2005, at 0:16:04
Should we take a poll as to who would be interested in coming?...Or was that already done? terrics
Posted by Dinah on February 22, 2005, at 12:08:51
In reply to Re: We need a meeting place » Dr. Bob, posted by terrics on February 22, 2005, at 9:52:52
I suggested that it might be a good idea to get a rough idea of numbers to plan better, but Dr. Bob pretty much told me it was premature at this point.
And gently pointed out that I wasn't on the planning committee anyway.
Maybe you'll have better luck. :)
Posted by Poet on February 22, 2005, at 22:09:09
In reply to Re: We need a meeting place » terrics, posted by Dinah on February 22, 2005, at 12:08:51
Palmer House seems very nice and reasonable.
I think we should get more of a feeling for who is coming. I can drive or take Amtrak. Those coming a distance will need to plan further ahead.
Poet
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 22, 2005, at 22:14:51
In reply to Meeting/Over night accomodations, posted by Poet on February 22, 2005, at 22:09:09
> I think we should get more of a feeling for who is coming.
Do you want to post a question here, and I'll add a notice to each board asking people to respond if they're interested?
Bob
Posted by 10derHeart on February 22, 2005, at 23:55:35
In reply to Re: who is coming, posted by Dr. Bob on February 22, 2005, at 22:14:51
Not to but right in...but I will...
Before trying for a head count, has the date been firmed up? June 11th? Or was July being considered as well?
Perhaps I was confused by a previous post....
An idea might be to propose (at least) two dates, and see which seems best for the most Babblers...?
Posted by Lonely on February 23, 2005, at 1:10:31
In reply to Re: who is coming for Poet » Dr. Bob, posted by 10derHeart on February 22, 2005, at 23:55:35
Are there any Bed and Breakfast places in the area? Or, in an area where one can take public transportation? What about last minute attendees who have last minute changes that allow them to come? Although I doubt I can make it, the idea of visiting the upper Midwest is appealing. Right now I'm kind've enjoying the thought vicariously through the postings!
Except for the heat, July would work better for me or at least later in June. Festivals do make things tough re housing (no doubt the Palmer will be a lot more expensive that week).
On a slightly separate note ... I had no idea there were any hotels around that had *shared* bathrooms! Sounds very quaint!!! Except for practical purposes! Is that more typical in Chicago or other older cities in the north? (Sorry for the slight digression)
Is it possible to take a boat ride on Lake Michigan? Swim there? I kind've like the idea of being able to rent a room in a Univ. dorm possibly if it's relatively quiet in the summer. Some of us are a bit "older", y'know! <grin> Remember, too, it's a big country and some of us reside in distant areas!
I think it's a good idea to post a note on each message board - that's how I happened to wander into this!
Are there "related" places that might let us use a room for an afternoon? Like a Jungian library or some other psychologically related establishment? Or, a library or museum? I'm not really familiar w/Chicago. Also, I'm definitely not pushing any method or "brand" of psychology either - there is a Jungian center in this town. I guess I'm trying to think in terms of who (not including board users/writers) might see this as an opportunity to bring attention to their facility or might have similar interests (i.e., self development, mental wellness, whatever). Possibly even a little theater during the daytime?
Okay, I want to wish everyone a great time preparing and experiencing a get-together!
Posted by terrics on February 23, 2005, at 6:38:07
In reply to Re: who is coming, posted by Dr. Bob on February 22, 2005, at 22:14:51
Hi all,
I realize we definitely need some idea of when this will take place. It would however be nice to have a 'show of hands' by those of us who would really be interested in attending or we are making these plans in vain. After the show of hands and a choice of a few dates I think we can start to get into the real planning phase. terrics
SO! LET'S HAVE A SHOW OF HANDS!!
Posted by partlycloudy on February 23, 2005, at 9:34:25
In reply to Re: who MAY come. 'Show of Hands' please'!/pole » Dr. Bob, posted by terrics on February 23, 2005, at 6:38:07
Posted by terrics on February 24, 2005, at 8:01:07
In reply to Re: who is coming for Poet » Dr. Bob, posted by 10derHeart on February 22, 2005, at 23:55:35
O.K. 1. How about a choice of dates?
2. Headcount
3. Where to stay..Lg enough to accomodate all who want to go.
4. If all the above fall ino place we should plan a few activities, and that is definitely not my thing.
The above for items may work well in that order. However I am still wondering about a temporary headcount to see if we should continue planning. If no one can go we are working on this for naught. terrics
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 2, 2005, at 8:16:17
In reply to Re: Happy Birthday *today* PB, posted by terrics on February 21, 2005, at 21:11:27
> Great, so we have a committee!
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> partlycloudy
> AuntieMel
> karen_kayhttp://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20040527/msgs/365887.html
> If you need another committee member, I'll give it a go.
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> Poet> Don't know what the committee might need, or what I could bring to the table, but I'm willing to help.
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> 10derHeart> I would help if I had a clue what to do.
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> terricsDid I leave anyone out? I didn't mean to, sometimes I'm just not sure if people only want to contribute to the discussion or if they'd like to be more involved...
Maybe this would be more organized if one of you were the spokesperson for the committee? So then I'd know what to link to, announce, etc.?
Bob
Posted by terrics on March 2, 2005, at 13:29:51
In reply to Re: who is coming for Poet » 10derHeart, posted by terrics on February 24, 2005, at 8:01:07
Hi,
Who of us is the most verbose on the psychobabbles? There are some people who come up with a variety of answers to individual problems. Someone like that could make a good organizer or at least throw us some good organizing skills. Also we should vote on what is more important first; a Headcount or a date? Anyone want to vote? Please do. terrics
Posted by AuntieMel on March 2, 2005, at 14:32:02
In reply to Re: who is coming for Poet » terrics, posted by terrics on March 2, 2005, at 13:29:51
Date is most important. Some might be able to come on one date and not another, so a headcount without a date is iffy.
I'm not particular on a date, so I'll pass on the vote.
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