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Posted by Annierose on May 24, 2005, at 14:18:16
In reply to Re: Hooray!, posted by gardenergirl on May 24, 2005, at 12:41:43
We'll all be crossing our fingers, toes and hairs on our heads. I'm sure we'll be hanging out there for quite awhile.
Good Luck with your work load. May & June is always crunch time for me too. However, my college help has arrived and they want to work more hours!! HOORAY!
Posted by rainbowbrite on May 24, 2005, at 15:53:13
In reply to Re: Wonderful!!! » Dinah, posted by gardenergirl on May 22, 2005, at 1:42:23
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> Anyone feel comfy babblemailing me where they are staying? Or at least what part of town?
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> ggme too? I am trying to find something i can cancel if necessary but at a reasonable price so far no luck on that combo
Posted by Dinah on May 24, 2005, at 17:26:14
In reply to Re: That'd be a delight. » Dinah, posted by Spoc on May 24, 2005, at 7:42:11
Spoc, you sound like someone with a love of and appreciation for the city. :)
If someone were coming to my city, my instructions would be full of "Whatever you do, don't..." or "Avoid..." or "Make sure you bring plenty of... because..."
I like your enthusiasm better. :)
I hope to see you there.
Posted by Dinah on May 24, 2005, at 17:28:30
In reply to Re: Hooray! » Dinah, posted by Toph on May 24, 2005, at 8:21:08
I'm getting scared myself. I'm starting to have a flareup of OCD. Sigh.
But I'm looking forward to it.
Should I be all CBT and label my anxiety as excitement?
Posted by Dinah on May 24, 2005, at 17:29:17
In reply to Re: Count me in! :), posted by All Done on May 24, 2005, at 11:04:43
Posted by Dinah on May 24, 2005, at 17:31:07
In reply to Re: Hooray!, posted by gardenergirl on May 24, 2005, at 12:41:43
I would *so* love to meet you.
I'll keep those eyes crossed, along with my fingers and toes.
Sigh. Sounds like a long drive. Wish I could help you out there.
Posted by Dinah on May 24, 2005, at 17:32:40
In reply to hotels, posted by rainbowbrite on May 24, 2005, at 15:53:13
If you've found one at reasonable, you've done better than me. All I found is exorbitant, even with no ability to cancel. :(
It certainly gives me incentive not to chicken out.
Can we count you as probable?
Posted by Dinah on May 24, 2005, at 17:41:02
In reply to Re: Ok Then, so so far it's, posted by Dinah on May 23, 2005, at 10:50:53
So that makes those who have posted that they are definitely coming:
Partly Cloudy
Poet
Dinah
Fallsfall
Auntie Mel
Annierose
All Done
TophAnd possibly coming: (fingers, toes, and eyes crossed)
Rainbowbrite
Gardenergirl
SpocHappyflower, were you a possibly coming?
Sorry again if I've missed someone. And if I've got the category wrong, let me know.
I guess Dr. Bob wants this to be small and intimate. :) I'll quit nagging him.
Posted by Poet on May 24, 2005, at 18:26:14
In reply to Re: Ok Then, so so far it's, posted by Dinah on May 24, 2005, at 17:41:02
A hotel lobby or a restaurant?
Dinah, I don't believe you really look like a wart hog. I'll try to post what I'm wearing closer to the date, but otherwise I'll be the one having a major social anxiety attack heading towards a bar.
Poet
Posted by Dinah on May 24, 2005, at 18:46:10
In reply to Where shall we meet Friday evening?, posted by Poet on May 24, 2005, at 18:26:14
Well, *that*'s no help. Unless we all identify each other by being the ones having a major social anxiety attack. :D I'm already anxious.
Did you get Dr. Bob's invite to the Yahoo group? Or Annierose's email?
Posted by Poet on May 24, 2005, at 19:22:08
In reply to Re: Where shall we meet Friday evening? » Poet, posted by Dinah on May 24, 2005, at 18:46:10
Dr. Bob's link didn't work, but Annierose's is fine. I'll be there.
Poet
Posted by partlycloudy on May 24, 2005, at 19:42:42
In reply to Sorry, I just read Annierose's email » Dinah, posted by Poet on May 24, 2005, at 19:22:08
I'm having a lovely panic attack right now, just reading about it. Oh, yes - we'll be easy to spot. I'll be perspiring!
Posted by Toph on May 24, 2005, at 20:19:50
In reply to Where shall we meet Friday evening?, posted by Poet on May 24, 2005, at 18:26:14
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> ...I'll try to post what I'm wearing closer to the date...
>Our office practices "casual Friday," so if I'm coming directly from work I'll be wearing jeans.
Posted by rainbowbrite on May 24, 2005, at 23:04:24
In reply to Re: hotels » rainbowbrite, posted by Dinah on May 24, 2005, at 17:32:40
Yes, you can count me as probable, Ive upgraded myself to a 65%. If I dont show up just look for the girl dressed for a masquerade :-) It may be me.
I dont have anything confirmed as of yet but Im working on it.
Posted by Toph on May 24, 2005, at 23:24:07
In reply to You look maavalous, posted by Toph on May 24, 2005, at 20:19:50
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> > ...I'll try to post what I'm wearing closer to the date...
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> Our office practices "casual Friday," so if I'm coming directly from work I'll be wearing jeans.But I'm willing to conform.
Posted by rainbowbrite on May 24, 2005, at 23:26:25
In reply to Re: So will you be joining us? Please?, posted by Spoc on May 23, 2005, at 13:06:17
Please please come spoc :-)
Posted by AuntieMel on May 25, 2005, at 8:47:03
In reply to Re: You look maavalous, posted by Toph on May 24, 2005, at 23:24:07
Every day is casual day for me. If jeans don't work, I'll have to do some major shopping. The few dress things I own don't fit anymore.
Scratch the shopping. I've found that most places are happy to take my money no matter what I'm wearing.
Posted by rainbowbrite on May 25, 2005, at 13:07:24
In reply to Re: hotels » Dinah, posted by rainbowbrite on May 24, 2005, at 23:04:24
Im as in as I can be.
Hey Dr Bob?....want to pick me up at the airport ;-)
just kidding :-)
Posted by Spoc on May 25, 2005, at 13:15:11
In reply to Re: So will you be joining us? Please? » Spoc, posted by rainbowbrite on May 24, 2005, at 23:26:25
Here is a list organized *roughly* by the areas of downtown Chicago that would be most feasible for attendees to stay in (contains no price clues though, beyond spotting the identifiable economy ones). Disclaimers: this probably isn't all of the feasible ones; and some may not still be there or have changed names. But if so, the new name for it is probably listed too. Also may be repeats, like if the location is somewhere that kinda could fit in two categories. Maybe this will help at least, if you Google them or as a reference while you use the hotel sites to see how much they are and get contact info (not all of these are listed on each of the major hotel sites).
For my purposes here I picked "Convenience Ground Zero" to be the heart of the Mag Mile, around Water Tower Place or the river at Wacker. You couldn't go very wrong with any of the following. Loop ones would be farthest away (well, closest of all if Millenium Park was Ground Zero!), but none are bad. About 15 min. walk, or a quick, few buck cab ride (also there are bus stops every block, for buses that go straight up and down Mich Ave all day and night). Best zip codes to stick within are 60611, 60610, and maybe 60605. A suggestion would be, when you find something you think is suitable, pull up a Yahoo or other online map and enter the address of it. You should be able to get a good idea how far away from ground zero it is. Between about 400 N. and 900 N., and within about 6 blocks east or west of N. Michigan, is probably a decent guideline.
GOLD COAST (Ranges from 5 to 10 min walk to Mag Mile):
Ambassador West Hotel / Omni Ambassador East Hotel / The Talbott Hotel / Claridge Hotel / Sutton Place / Hotel Sofitel / Tremont / SenecaOn or almost on MAG MILE:
Four Seasons Hotel / Hotel Inter-Continental / The Westin, N. Michigan Avenue / Marriott Courtyard, Ontario St./ The Drake / Hotel 71 / Lenox Suites / Club Quarters, E. Wacker / WhiteHall / Fitzpatrick / Park Hyatt / Omni Mich Ave / Marriott, N. Mich Ave / Hyatt, Wacker St. / Le MeridienSTREETERVILLE (next closest to Mag Mile):
Doubletree Guest Suites, Delaware Place / Holiday Inn Chicago City Centre, E. Ohio St. / Radisson Hotel & Suites / Millenium Knickerbocker Hotel / Sheraton Hotel & Towers, N. Water St. / Wyndham, St. Clair St. / Residence Inn Marriott, Walton St. / W Hotel, N. Lake Shore / Comfort Inn, Ohio St. / Embassy Suites, N. Columbus St.RIVER NORTH (varies! Most from 5 to 15 min walk):
Best Western River North, Ohio St. / Cass Hotel / Embassy Suites, N. State St. / Holiday Inn Chicago Mart, N. Orleans / Howard Johnson Inn / Ohio House Motel / The Westin River North, Dearborn St. / Red Roof / Homewood Suites / Raphael / Hampton Inn / Amalfi / House of Blues Loews hotel / Renaissance / Hard Rock Hotel / Hilton Garden, Grand St. / Courtyard Marriott, Hubbard St. /LOOP (most approx. 15 min. walk):
Hotel Allegro / Hotel Burnham / Crowne Plaza Hotel / Executive Plaza Hotel / The Fairmont Hotel / Monaco Hotel / The Palmer House Hilton / Renaissance Hotel / Swissôtel Chicago / W Chicago City Center Hotel, Adams St. / Oakwood at North Harbor Tower / Club Quarters, Adams St. / Congress Hotel / (Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is probably too far)
Posted by happyflower on May 25, 2005, at 14:11:37
In reply to u can bump me up on the list, posted by rainbowbrite on May 25, 2005, at 13:07:24
Hello! I would love to join all of you! But I can only come for one day, so which one would be better? I don't know the plans, so could you please babble mail the info? I told my DH and he said he and the kids could visit the museams while I do this but we need to be done in order to get on the last South Shore train to South Bend, IN. Can anyone help! Thanks!
Posted by happyflower on May 25, 2005, at 15:15:32
In reply to u can bump me up on the list, posted by rainbowbrite on May 25, 2005, at 13:07:24
Posted by happyflower on May 25, 2005, at 15:34:48
In reply to Did you tell your T that you are doing this? (nm), posted by happyflower on May 25, 2005, at 15:15:32
I was thinking I might be able to spend the night if I could find a room mate to share the costs of the hotel room. Our hot water heater just went out and it was over $500 bucks to fix, so I am running short on cash. Anybody? I promise, I am mostly normal, lol I only do bizare things in my sleep! just kidding! lol really!
Posted by Spoc on May 25, 2005, at 17:07:15
In reply to Would any female want to share a room?, posted by happyflower on May 25, 2005, at 15:34:48
Ouch, guess I haven't reached that mythical state of completeness yet, I had another spasm that forced me to post hostel info.
These of course aren't as convenient as the hotels mentioned. Found awhile ago, don't know if the info is current. But there are lots of details available on the web. (FYI Happyflower, these can be shared, but don't know if you have to provide your own roommate, or if you're comfortable letting them provide one if they will). The lines looked like they might run together in this post, in case something seems to be missing.
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Arlington House International Hostel
Chicago International HostelTel. 773-929-5380
Tel. 773-262-1011www.arlingtonhouse.com
www.chicagointernationalhostel.com616 W. Arlington Place, Chicago, Illinois 60614
6318 N. Winthrop Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660$25 shared room/$55-70 private room
$20 shared room /$46-$57 private room
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Hostelling International
Chicago International House (University of Chicago)Tel. 312-360-0300
Tel. 773-753-2270www.hichicago.org
ihouse.uchicago.edu24 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, Illinois 60605
1414 East 59th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637$35-$38 shared room (per person, per night) $50 per night
Posted by Dinah on May 25, 2005, at 17:20:51
In reply to Did you tell your T that you are doing this? (nm), posted by happyflower on May 25, 2005, at 15:15:32
Yep. He was full of cautions, but simultaneously approved.
Posted by Dinah on May 25, 2005, at 17:22:03
In reply to I am a maybe, but need some info!, posted by happyflower on May 25, 2005, at 14:11:37
I'm guessing that if you come during the day, the day of the 4th would be best. The activities on the 3rd will be in the evening.
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