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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.
Posted by Dinah on May 25, 2005, at 17:25:43
In reply to Re: Ok Then, so so far it's, posted by Dinah on May 24, 2005, at 17:41:02
So that makes those who have posted that they are definitely coming:
Dr. Bob
Partly Cloudy
Poet
Dinah
Fallsfall
Auntie Mel
Annierose
All Done
Toph
RainbowbriteAnd possibly coming: (fingers, toes, and eyes crossed)
Gardenergirl
Spoc
HappyflowerC'mon Spoc. We're not scary. In fact, we're all scared!
Except maybe Dr. Bob.
Dr. Bob, are you scared too?
Posted by All Done on May 25, 2005, at 17:29:54
In reply to Re: Ok Then, so so far it's, posted by Dinah on May 25, 2005, at 17:25:43
> Except maybe Dr. Bob.
>
> Dr. Bob, are you scared too?Is Dr. Bob going to talk or just watch us talk to each other and smile?
:-)
Posted by Dinah on May 25, 2005, at 18:05:40
In reply to Re: Ok Then, so so far it's, posted by All Done on May 25, 2005, at 17:29:54
the words for those things cheerleaders shake? The things they hold in their hands? The things with long paper streamers?
Oh drat. I don't want to be vulgar by saying their name.
Posted by Spoc on May 25, 2005, at 18:51:16
In reply to Re: Ok Then, so so far it's, posted by Dinah on May 25, 2005, at 17:25:43
> C'mon Spoc. We're not scary. In fact, we're all scared!
Oh heck, put me on the Yes list. I'm sure at least one thing will work out. And I am thinking Friday could indeed be it. Nah, you kids aren't scary. I have only held out because for some strange reason I can barely commit to even my fa-vo-rite activities in the whole world if it's firm and in advance (boy, would my friends and family back that up! I'm surprised they still are my friends and family). Get anxious after I do, NOT about possibly not wanting to go but because I spontaneously and unexpectedly wake up feeling physically crummy not infrequently.
Ok, enough of that, let's par-TAY. Keep in mind, though not many here have had the indescribable pleasure of experiencing it, despite my compulsion to post reams of dry data at times I AM a hoot. Well, I ain't anything conjured by "spoc," anyway. ;-)
Speaking of names Dinah, at least you have a normal human one for people to call you by during the party! But I do enjoy the thought of these other names being yelled out to get each other's attention in loud public places.
Posted by Spoc on May 25, 2005, at 18:57:35
In reply to Re: Ok Then, so so far it's » Dinah, posted by Spoc on May 25, 2005, at 18:51:16
> Speaking of names Dinah, at least you have a normal human one for people to call you by during the party! But I do enjoy the thought of these other names being yelled out to get each other's attention in loud public places.
NO ONE TALK TO ALLDONE DURING DINNER, or you will have your plate taken away while you're still eating!!!!
Posted by Dinah on May 25, 2005, at 19:08:29
In reply to Re: In fact...., posted by Spoc on May 25, 2005, at 18:57:35
Posted by happyflower on May 25, 2005, at 20:50:00
In reply to lol. I know I'll look forward to meeting you. :) (nm) » Spoc, posted by Dinah on May 25, 2005, at 19:08:29
Posted by annierose on May 25, 2005, at 21:10:08
In reply to could someone email me the info on what is planned (nm), posted by happyflower on May 25, 2005, at 20:50:00
Posted by rainbowbrite on May 25, 2005, at 21:31:51
In reply to Re: Ok Then, so so far it's » Dinah, posted by Spoc on May 25, 2005, at 18:51:16
>>Oh heck, put me on the Yes list.
YAY! :-)
Posted by gardenergirl on May 25, 2005, at 23:16:18
In reply to Re: Ok Then, so so far it's » Spoc, posted by rainbowbrite on May 25, 2005, at 21:31:51
I'm in!
I'll be driving in Friday after working in the morning, so I'll try my best to not get lost or get stuck in too much traffic in order to make it to the restaraunt.
:D
gg
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 25, 2005, at 23:51:09
In reply to Re: Count me in! :) » All Done, posted by Annierose on May 24, 2005, at 14:16:20
> So that makes [the additions]:
>
> All Done
> Toph
> RainbowbriteAnd then it seemed like:
Spoc
gardenergirlSo I've invited the above to join that list.
> Were you able to access your babblemail and get the needed information?
>
> AnnieroseBut maybe you all are just doing this by babblemail? Are you going to make sure people who come are who they say they are, or is that something I should do?
Bob
Posted by All Done on May 26, 2005, at 0:41:00
In reply to Re: Ok Then, so so far it's, posted by Dr. Bob on May 25, 2005, at 23:51:09
> > So that makes [the additions]:
> >
> > All Done
> > Toph
> > Rainbowbrite
>
> And then it seemed like:
>
> Spoc
> gardenergirl
>
> So I've invited the above to join that list.Dr. Bob,
Does this mean I'm waiting for another babblemail? If so, I haven't received anything, yet.
Thanks,
Laurie
Posted by All Done on May 26, 2005, at 0:46:18
In reply to Re: In fact...., posted by Spoc on May 25, 2005, at 18:57:35
> > Speaking of names Dinah, at least you have a normal human one for people to call you by during the party! But I do enjoy the thought of these other names being yelled out to get each other's attention in loud public places.
>
> NO ONE TALK TO ALLDONE DURING DINNER, or you will have your plate taken away while you're still eating!!!!No doubt, you are a hoot, Spoc! :)
Looking forward to meeting you. Any friend of kk's...hmm...wish we could get her to come up here for this.
Posted by All Done on May 26, 2005, at 0:53:16
In reply to And remind us to be civil if we say » All Done, posted by Dinah on May 25, 2005, at 18:05:40
> the words for those things cheerleaders shake? The things they hold in their hands? The things with long paper streamers?
>
> Oh drat. I don't want to be vulgar by saying their name.Oh dear. I fear I may lose my PBC virginity. At least I'll be able to say I lost it in person ;).
And speaking of the offending words, for several reasons, there will be no f*rting!!! Got it, gg?
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 26, 2005, at 3:07:39
In reply to Re: Ok Then, so so far it's » Dr. Bob, posted by All Done on May 26, 2005, at 0:41:00
> Does this mean I'm waiting for another babblemail?
No, the Yahoo server should send you an email...
Bob
Posted by Dinah on May 26, 2005, at 5:15:26
In reply to Done waffling, posted by gardenergirl on May 25, 2005, at 23:16:18
Be thankful that this is the internet, because my happy dance is not a pretty sight. :)
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