CommunityBuzz! - Aug. 25 ORD-area dinner with Captain Denny: Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund

UPDATE: Sweet Willie has scoped out a place for the dinner:

Shoeless Joe's Ale House & Grille
10290 West Higgins Road
http://www.shoelessjoesrosemont.com

Saturday, August 25, 6 pm. Please advise if you will be coming as the restaurant would like a count.

Who among us will be tough enough to fulfill "Da Big Hurt Challenge"?:

Handmade 35-ounce Angus patty topped with American Cheese & Bacon on a special bun.
Finish it by yourself & receive a FREE Shoeless Joe’s BIG HURT T-Shirt. $24.99

UA's Captain Denny will once again be in Chicago and we are having a dinner with him August 25 to kick off fundraising for the Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund. Captain Dahl was the pilot of United Flight 93 on 9/11 and a friend of Captain Denny. After his death, a foundation was started to provide scholarship support to students of aviation.:

http://dahlfund.org/

For those of you unfamiliar with Captain Denny, here is a WSJ profile of him from a few years ago:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118826634834410559.html

And a CBS video from 2007: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=3223866n

Also attending will be Captain Denny's friend American Airlines Capt John Lohmar. He is the owner and operator of a T-6 Texan in which he competes at the Reno Air Races each year in mid September, and he'll be showing videos and discussing his racing.

Here is the thread from last year about a very similar event:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/flyertalk-cares/1251443-2011-capt-jason-dahl-scholarship-fund-contribute-you-may-win-t-6-texan-ride.html

Donations (federally tax-deductible, as the Dahl Fund is a 501(c)3 organization) will be taken in the days after the dinner and tickets will be issued to donors for a drawing to be held 9/11 as was done last year. When we have all the details on prizes and the donation process, they will be posted in the Flyertalk Cares! forum. Please subscribe to this thread or check in periodically.

Hope to see you there. Please post if you definitely will come or might come so we can get a count. Thanks.

Definitely planning to attend

Capt Denny+1
toomanybooks
Sweet Willie
cheltzel+1
Where2next?+1
OnAMileHigh
crankychick
EsquireFlyer
KMA26
u2fan
BL1KITW +1
JoeJSFB
SkiAdcock
WanderLuster
FriendlySkies
the_happiness_store
cawhite
CubsFanJohn
HMPS
YRKInsider

Maybe

iluv2fly
DLroads

deleted, outdated info.........

Put me in +1 as probable (haven't talked to my wife yet)

I'm a maybe.

I leave the day after Labor Day for a 9-day biz trip to AMS and my clients wait until the last minute to get me info I need for work that needs to be done, so usually I'm working 7days/week the last couple of weeks of August. Not sure I'll be able to get away, although will try.

Cheers.

Put me in +1 as probable (haven't talked to my wife yet)

Just talked to the DW ... move us from probable to definite.

I'm a strong maybe. Think I'll be in town that weekend.

To all my flying friends,

If you are in ORD on the 25th I would love to see you. Last year on this date we were remembering the memory of Capt Jason Dahl and that is what I would like to do again. It is not a fund raiser per se because I am not going to ask for any money during the dinner. The raffle takes place through the Flyer Talk blog which sandiego1k will post on the 25th and chances are accepted on the dahlfund.org website via paypal.

Last year we raffled off a ride in a WWII T-6 Texan. American Airlines Capt John Lohmar owns the aircraft and will again offer it as our prize. Capt John races the aircraft at the Reno Air Races in mid September and the winner will also get two tickets and pit passes to the race. Capt John will also be joining us at the dinner and will bring along some footage of his Reno Racing career.

As you all know Capt Dahl tragically lost his life when terrorist took control of his aircraft. His wife, Sandy Dahl, started a scholarship in his name to keep his memory and love of flying alive. She has commented many times that this effort lets the terrorist know that they have not won.

Sandy presented ten students with $18,000 in scholarships on May 12th. Two weeks later she passed away in her sleep at a young age of 52. Sandy will be sadly missed. Sandy was a terrific advocate for Jason and both their memories will be with us as we continue her work.

Capt Denny

Hope to see you there. Please post if you definitely will come or might come so we can get a count.
Maybe, I will be in ORD that weekend but have a previous obligation that is to be scheduled for either the 25th or 26th. I will try to influence it for the 26th.

Hi all-

It's been a crazy year and I haven't been around the boards much, but received an email on this and I look forward to reconnecting with Denny and all.
Was planning to be in Chicago that weekend enroute to a conference, so this should work out.

s

To all my flying friends,

If you are in ORD on the 25th I would love to see you. Last year on this date we were remembering the memory of Capt Jason Dahl and that is what I would like to do again. It is not a fund raiser per se because I am not going to ask for any money during the dinner. The raffle takes place through the Flyer Talk blog which sandiego1k will post on the 25th and chances are accepted on the dahlfund.org website via paypal.

Last year we raffled off a ride in a WWII T-6 Texan. American Airlines Capt John Lohmar owns the aircraft and will again offer it as our prize. Capt John races the aircraft at the Reno Air Races in mid September and the winner will also get two tickets and pit passes to the race. Capt John will also be joining us at the dinner and will bring along some footage of his Reno Racing career.

As you all know Capt Dahl tragically lost his life when terrorist took control of his aircraft. His wife, Sandy Dahl, started a scholarship in his name to keep his memory and love of flying alive. She has commented many times that this effort lets the terrorist know that they have not won.

Sandy presented ten students with $18,000 in scholarships on May 12th. Two weeks later she passed away in her sleep at a young age of 52. Sandy will be sadly missed. Sandy was a terrific advocate for Jason and both their memories will be with us as we continue her work.

Capt Denny


Captain Denny,

Thanks for the email invite. I won't be able to join as I have to be in NY.
It's been a long time since I last flew on your aircraft,
Could you post your Aug Schedule please, I go back and forth between JFK-LAX and would like to hop on one of your flights in Aug if possible.

Cheers,
Ari

Captain Denny,

Thanks for the email invite. I won't be able to join as I have to be in NY.
It's been a long time since I last flew on your aircraft,
Could you post your Aug Schedule please, I go back and forth between JFK-LAX and would like to hop on one of your flights in Aug if possible.

Cheers,
Ari

Captain Denny,

Thanks for the email invite. I won't be able to join as I have to be in NY.
It's been a long time since I last flew on your aircraft,
Could you post your Aug Schedule please, I go back and forth between JFK-LAX and would like to hop on one of your flights in Aug if possible.

Cheers,
Ari

Ari,

Pat with a bunch of numbers will have it posted shortly. I will get it to her immediately.

Capt Denny

Maybe, I will be in ORD that weekend but have a previous obligation that is to be scheduled for either the 25th or 26th. I will try to influence it for the 26th.

Will put you as maybe.

Hi all-

It's been a crazy year and I haven't been around the boards much, but received an email on this and I look forward to reconnecting with Denny and all.
Was planning to be in Chicago that weekend enroute to a conference, so this should work out.

s

Will put you as planning to attend.

The stars have aligned and it looks like I can attend this event. Adding to my calendar now.

Awesome! Please sign me up.

Thanks for the email, Denny ^

toomanybooks, please mark me as a maybe. I'll know my August schedule in the next week or two, and can then check out prices for MCI-ORD. :)

I would like to attend. I never seem to be able to make a Capt. Denny dinner. :)

Captain Denny,

Thanks for the email invite. I won't be able to join as I have to be in NY.
It's been a long time since I last flew on your aircraft,
Could you post your Aug Schedule please, I go back and forth between JFK-LAX and would like to hop on one of your flights in Aug if possible.

Cheers,
Ari

No JFK flights in August, but subscribe to this thread (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18679141-post1.html) for monthly updates.

Ari,

Pat with a bunch of numbers will have it posted shortly. I will get it to her immediately.

Capt Denny

Posted! (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/18679141-post1.html)

Thanks Pat!

Have added the latest folks.

Have added the latest folks.

I think you missed a couple of us when you updated this morning. Please add me to the confirmed list.

I think you missed a couple of us when you updated this morning. Please add me to the confirmed list.

Thanks for letting me know. Was updating via phone and somehow it did not take. Hope all is done.

Thanks for the email, Denny ^

toomanybooks, please mark me as a maybe. I'll know my August schedule in the next week or two, and can then check out prices for MCI-ORD. :)

Hope you can make it!

p.s. If you find a 4 mile F-class award to ORD please let me know the routing!

What hotel(s) are people staying at?

What hotel(s) are people staying at?

Likely the ORD Hyatt Regency. Usually has pretty good rates + ORD shuttle service.

I will be attending. Thanks for the email invitation Capt. Denny. Looking forward to seeing you and other FTers on the 25th.

If I can make it I'll be staying at one of the ORD area Marriott properties, using a Cat 1-4 cert.

My guess is most of the airport properties have hotel shuttles to/from ORD, FriendlySkies ;) :p :D

Cheers.

I am looking forward to attending.

If I can make it I'll be staying at one of the ORD area Marriott properties, using a Cat 1-4 cert.

My guess is most of the airport properties have hotel shuttles to/from ORD, FriendlySkies ;) :p :D

Cheers.

Hey I have a cat 1-4 cert too!! Good idea!

EDIT: Wow, actually, I have three of those cat 1-4 certs, two from the "summer bonus" promotion that I forgot I registered for.

If I can make it I'll be staying at one of the ORD area Marriott properties, using a Cat 1-4 cert.

My guess is most of the airport properties have hotel shuttles to/from ORD, FriendlySkies ;) :p :D

Cheers.

:D ;)

Please add BL1KITW +1 in the definitely column.

Count me in. I'm looking forward to meeting Capt. Denny again.

Thanks!

Hey I have a cat 1-4 cert too!! Good idea!

EDIT: Wow, actually, I have three of those cat 1-4 certs, two from the "summer bonus" promotion that I forgot I registered for.

I've got 2 of them. I'm thinking of staying at the Renaissance O'Hare Suites since last report in the Marriott forum said they offered buffet breakfast on weekends. Need to confirm that though.

Ren ORD Suites, Marriott ORD Suites & Marriott ORD are all Cat 4, so any of them will work. Not sure if there's a big difference between where they're located & the dinner venue. Speaking of which, do we know the dinner venue?

PS - If I make it, I might do public transportation this time, so would need a ride to/from the dinner.

Cheers.

PS - If I make it, I might do public transportation this time, so would need a ride to/from the dinner.

This is a general offer for any out of town attendees staying at one of the ORD area hotels ... PM me if you need a ride.

We live about 15 minutes from ORD and will have room for 2 in our car (3 if you don't mind being a little cozy).

Ren ORD Suites, Marriott ORD Suites & Marriott ORD are all Cat 4, so any of them will work. Not sure if there's a big difference between where they're located & the dinner venue. Speaking of which, do we know the dinner venue?


Is any of them better than the others (that you know of?). Or should I just book the one with the highest cash price to get the most "value" from the Cat 4 cert? :D

Hey All, I am doing my best to be there on the 25th. I am scheduled to work that night so it is doubtful. I have requested to have that night off, but there is a lot of flying to do in August. We are looking forward to another good fund-raising year, as well as resuming races in Reno. Thank you all so much for the awesome support we got last year. I hadn't posted in the Radial Velocity Facebook page for a while, but I just updated it and I will be sure to now that things will be moving along.

Hoping to see you on the 25th.

Danno

TMB
Please count me in as a Maybe.

Is any of them better than the others (that you know of?). Or should I just book the one with the highest cash price to get the most "value" from the Cat 4 cert? :D

I'm looking at the Ren ORD Suites because, unlike the other 2 properties, it offers a buffet breakfast to Gold/Plats (just confirmed this on the phone) on the weekend when the lounge is closed. And the rooms are suites. Also, supposedly it's only a 5-10 minute walk from the Blue Line.

Hey All, I am doing my best to be there on the 25th. I am scheduled to work that night so it is doubtful. I have requested to have that night off, but there is a lot of flying to do in August. We are looking forward to another good fund-raising year, as well as resuming races in Reno. Thank you all so much for the awesome support we got last year. I hadn't posted in the Radial Velocity Facebook page for a while, but I just updated it and I will be sure to now that things will be moving along.

Hoping to see you on the 25th.

Danno

Hi Cap'n Dan! Hope you can make it.

Cheers.

I'm looking at the Ren ORD Suites because, unlike the other 2 properties, it offers a buffet breakfast to Gold/Plats (just confirmed this on the phone) on the weekend when the lounge is closed. And the rooms are suites. Also, supposedly it's only a 5-10 minute walk from the Blue Line.


I'd vote for Ren too. Rooms are large. Blue Line is less than 5 min walk; maybe a 5 min crawl. Buffet breakfast is good too, with made to order stations and a good selection of fruit. Buffet lunch isn't bad either. ;)

FS Marriott (not Suites) is also close to L.

I'm looking at the Ren ORD Suites because, unlike the other 2 properties, it offers a buffet breakfast to Gold/Plats (just confirmed this on the phone) on the weekend when the lounge is closed. And the rooms are suites. Also, supposedly it's only a 5-10 minute walk from the Blue Line.


Thanks! Too bad I'm a lowly Silver with Marriott. But the rooms sound good and the short walk to the Blue Line (if accurate) is a plus, too. So maybe I will book that hotel as well.

I just booked my flight! UA 1098 EWR-ORD. Fingers crossed for an upgrade, because the plane is a CO 752! (i.e, flat beds for a 2 hour flight).

Arrival is 2:22pm.

Move me to the confirmed list. I'll be staying at the Ren ORD Suites using my Cat 1-4 cert.

Cheers.

Please put me on the confirmed list.

I'm happy that this (and the Gospel Brunch) are taking place on the only two days I'm actually scheduled to be in Chicago for the month.

Put me as a maybe. Not sure yet depends on the job situation.

Maybe, I will be in ORD that weekend but have a previous obligation that is to be scheduled for either the 25th or 26th. I will try to influence it for the 26th.Put me in the no list, the other event can't be moved. :(

(and update here to save extra space). Since there are few research obligations in Chicago, I see if I can make it all work back to back and attend. Please put me for maybe at this time.

Either way, I will make sure to add a donation.
Thank you for organizing!

Please add me to the confirmed list. :)

Add me too please.

I booked the Renaissance Suites ORD also. For those of you who have Gold/Plat how does the free breakfast work? Do they give you 1-2 breakfast tickets per room?

If anyone has 2 and only needs 1, I will gladly accept your extra one (and give you some drink chits or lounge pass if you can use those).

I booked the Renaissance Suites ORD also. For those of you who have Gold/Plat how does the free breakfast work? Do they give you 1-2 breakfast tickets per room?

If anyone has 2 and only needs 1, I will gladly accept your extra one (and give you some drink chits or lounge pass if you can use those).

No coupons. You sign it to the room, and it's taken off automatically.

No coupons. You sign it to the room, and it's taken off automatically.

Oh, in that case, if anyone would be so kind as to sign my breakfast to your room (if you have only a party of 1 and have a 2nd breakfast credit available), I will gladly give you the drink chits / lounge pass

A location has been secured by Sweet Willie for the dinner. See the OP for update.

A location has been secured by Sweet Willie for the dinner. See the OP for update.good quality/cheap prices and Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale on tap.

Plus last I checked, it is an iDine place@:-)

Count me in as a definite - I'll be in town. Looking forward to it -- good company, and Shoeless Joe's is a good time. :cool: A big thanks to Denny for the email, and hope Dan will be able to make it as well!

Put me as a Yes.

Finally able to manipulate the schedule so I can attend....
Put me down as a definite attending. ^

Looking forward to seeing everyone again....though I will probably pass on tackling Da Big Hurt Challenge....

Looking forward to this!

I've just posted information about this year's scholarship drive here:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/flyertalk-cares/1379598-2012-dahl-scholarship-fund-drive-raise-10k-chance-ride-t-6-racer.html#post19167012

pshuang won last year's drawing. He has committed up to a $1K match for donations received by noon CST on Sunday. He hopes that this encourages those attending the dinner as well as all FTers to start their giving. Remember, he will only match what is given up to $1K. If we only raise $200 by Sunday, that's what he will match. We've got a goal of $10K to raise to give out the ride, so would really like to take advantage of every dollar of his gift.

Just heard from American Airlines Capt John Lohmar. He owns the T-6 and will be my +1. John will be staying at the Rennisance so don't let him get lost on the way to Shoeless Joes'. His brother, Flyer Talk sign "Capt Dan" will be posting race footage from Capt John's racing career at the Reno Air Races. Capt John will answer all your questions on the T-6.

Capt Denny

Going to LHR tomorrow night (on AA, sorry Capt.) and returning on Sunday afternoon. Sorry I am going to miss this as it is in my back yard.

Hope everyone has fun.

Just heard from American Airlines Capt John Lohmar. He owns the T-6 and will be my +1. John will be staying at the Rennisance so don't let him get lost on the way to Shoeless Joes'. His brother, Flyer Talk sign "Capt Dan" will be posting race footage from Capt John's racing career at the Reno Air Races. Capt John will answer all your questions on the T-6.

Capt Denny

Here's the link to the video Capt Denny mentioned:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM-M8k9L9Uc

I put together this video in 2010. Take a look at it before the dinner so you can see what a day at the Reno Air Races is like - fun! We were trying to show it at the dinner, but logistically it is difficult to pull off. This is the first video I ever did, and little did I know at the time, it has become an involved hobby of mine.

John has raced his T-6 "Radial Velocity" each year since 2007. He has improved his finishing results each year he has raced, and has qualified in the Gold class (the fastest of three classes) the past three years.

John will be at the dinner in Chicago on the 25th and can talk more about racing in Reno. Last year we teamed up with FlyerTalk to help raise money for the Jason Dahl Scholarship fund. In addition to having a very successful fund-raising drive, the race team was grateful to receive great publicity on the FlyerTalk forum and Facebook and we now display the FlyerTalk logo on the airplane during the races. We are looking forward to another great year at the races and raising money for the scholarship fund. I am hoping to make a new race team video this year in which we will show the FlyerTalk logo.

Looks like it's going to be another good get-together in Chicago this weekend. I am still hoping to be there, but I won't know until the day of since I am scheduled to be on call.

Standby for some pix of the FlyerTalk logo on the airplane.

pretzel roll for no extra charge on the burgers@:-)

Based on google maps, it looks like the venue is within walking distance of the O'Hare Transfer Metra station. Does anyone familiar with this area know if that is true?

Just realized this is post #180 (and it only took me seven years) --- is 180 still the cut off for access to omni?

Based on google maps, it looks like the venue is within walking distance of the O'Hare Transfer Metra station. Does anyone familiar with this area know if that is true?

Just realized this is post #180 (and it only took me seven years) --- is 180 still the cut off for access to omni?

I'd guess it is something like 1/2 mile.

I don't know if there are sidewalks and crosswalks though. You can probably walk through the office and hotel parking lots on the east side of Mannheim Road (check out the satellite view of google maps).

Crossing Mannheim and Higgins might be challenging.

Crossing Mannheim and Higgins might be challenging.I think she can run fast, so no problem^Just realized this is post #180 (and it only took me seven years) --- is 180 still the cut off for access to omni?and coupon connection@:-)

Too many Books : Please move me to confirm column. Thanks.

If someone needs a ride to the venue from train, bus, hotel or airport let me know NOW. Also do not know bus train stuff so do be specific. Return maybe iffy depending on times ! Send me a PM.

I'd guess it is something like 1/2 mile.

I don't know if there are sidewalks and crosswalks though. You can probably walk through the office and hotel parking lots on the east side of Mannheim Road (check out the satellite view of google maps).

Crossing Mannheim and Higgins might be challenging.

It is an easy walking distance. The problem is, that particular Metra line does not run on weekends.

It is an easy walking distance. The problem is, that particular Metra line does not run on weekends.

One can still take the blue line, the airtrain, and the bus to the F lot. It sounds difficult but it isn't.

One can still take the blue line, the airtrain, and the bus to the F lot. It sounds difficult but it isn't.

I think Blue Line + Sheraton Gateway Suites or HI Express Suites/Best Western shuttle might work better.

I think Blue Line + Sheraton Gateway Suites or HI Express Suites/Best Western shuttle might work better.

You are correct.

I just talked to Captain John, he's looking forward to the dinner and meeting everyone. It's looking better for me, but still too close to call. Standby for a few pix. I am figuring out how to post them right now.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8432/7848345330_40c0844916.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dlohmar07/7848345330/)
Flyer Talk logo 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dlohmar07/7848345330/) by DLohmar07 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dlohmar07/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8446/7848370308_69511aea85.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dlohmar07/7848370308/) IMG_2556 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dlohmar07/7848370308/) by DLohmar07 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dlohmar07/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8421/7848382874_b7927f6c75.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dlohmar07/7848382874/)
IMG_2464 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dlohmar07/7848382874/) by DLohmar07 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dlohmar07/), on Flickr

Thanks for photos!

I thought I was going to have to drop out & like Cap'n Dan it's still a bit iffy, but I'm going to do my best to make it. I'll know tomorrow for sure.

AND I'm pointing some non-FT folk to this/the fundraising thread.

Cheers.

and coupon connection@:-)

Omni may be interesting, but Coupon Connection access will be very helpful in the future.

It is an easy walking distance. The problem is, that particular Metra line does not run on weekends.

Thanks for the heads up --- I would have been very confused at Union Station

One can still take the blue line, the airtrain, and the bus to the F lot. It sounds difficult but it isn't.

I think Blue Line + Sheraton Gateway Suites or HI Express Suites/Best Western shuttle might work better.

One way or another, I'll be there. :D Thanks for the ideas.

Thanks for photos!

I thought I was going to have to drop out & like Cap'n Dan it's still a bit iffy, but I'm going to do my best to make it. I'll know tomorrow for sure.

AND I'm pointing some non-FT folk to this/the fundraising thread.

Cheers.

Thanks for sharing the link with others. Hope to see you there!

Too many Books : Please move me to confirm column. Thanks.


Done. By the way, what does HMPS stand for?

Her Majesty's Postal Service?
Hereditary Mixed Polyposis Syndrome?
Harvard Mixed Practice Study?

Unfortunately, I have now been called away due to work and will be leaving Chicago this afternoon.

I will not be able to make the dinner. :(

Have a great time everyone.....

I am totally swamped with work & really shouldn't attend, but I decided I'm going to come anyway to see 2 of my favorite captains (if Dan makes it as well as Denny) & FTers.

I've decided to do the public transport thing, so will need a ride to/from the dinner if someone has a car. I'm at the Renaissance ORD Suites, which is at 8500 W. Bryn Mawr.

Cheers.

Things are looking okay for tomorrow. Enough so that I made a reservation at the Renaissance Suites ORD. Still got my fingers crossed I don't get called out.^

My upgrade cleared! :)
Flat bed seat...for the 2 hours to ORD, on a CO 752. ;)

Can I add a +1?

Done. By the way, what does HMPS stand for?

Her Majesty's Postal Service?
Hereditary Mixed Polyposis Syndrome?
Harvard Mixed Practice Study?

Someone who was miffed across the pond thought it meant

Her Majesty's Prison Service !!!

it has to do with books, so keep guessing !

I am totally swamped with work & really shouldn't attend, but I decided I'm going to come anyway to see 2 of my favorite captains (if Dan makes it as well as Denny) & FTers.

I've decided to do the public transport thing, so will need a ride to/from the dinner if someone has a car. I'm at the Renaissance ORD Suites, which is at 8500 W. Bryn Mawr.

Cheers.

Things are looking okay for tomorrow. Enough so that I made a reservation at the Renaissance Suites ORD. Still got my fingers crossed I don't get called out.^

I can pick up, drop off iffy , depends on time!

Ski, you have my cell from last time ? Both of you pls send PM if you want to be picked up.

I checked in around 10 p.m. at the Sheraton ORD (formerly Sheraton Gateway, formerly Sheraton Suites). Shoeless Joe's is right across the street, so I mosied over for an Italian Beef to supplement the mushroom soup and cold chicken salad lunch provided earlier in the day by UA en route from SFO.

This was my first time at Shoeless Joe's. It's really loud. The server confirmed "A reservation for Bill for 25 at 6 p.m. Saturday." She said there are no private rooms and they don't turn down the music. I suppose we can text message each other.

The Sheraton has an airport shuttle that runs every 30 minutes until 11 p.m. and then on request after 11 p.m. I guess one could always take the Renaissance shuttle back to the airport and then catch the Sheraton shuttle followed by dodging traffic to get across the street to Shoeless Joe's on one green light ... and reverse the process after the Do.

Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight.

Can I add a +1?

OK.

With apologies,
I will not be there tonight. I will be here, drinking tea...
But, I sent the donation. Good luck and enjoy dinner tonight!

I'll be leaving in about 45minutes. Look forward to seeing everyone tonight!

Cheers.

I can drop off people at the L if needed after dinner. Just let me know.

I'm going to head out soon to Rosemont and hit up the penny slots at Rivers until it's time for dinner. See you all soon!

I can drop off people at the L if needed after dinner. Just let me know.

I, for one, would much appreciate a drop off at the blue line if you have room.

Looks like it's going to work out. See you all there.

I'm going to head out soon to Rosemont and hit up the penny slots at Rivers until it's time for dinner. See you all soon!



I, for one, would much appreciate a drop off at the blue line if you have room.
Yes I do! I will have a blue collared shirt on and short blonde hair just look for me.

I'm at the ORD Hyatt right now (9300 Bryn Mawr), if anybody is around or wants to meet for a drink, etc.

Plenty of free snacks in the regency club.

I am totally swamped with work & really shouldn't attend, but I decided I'm going to come anyway to see 2 of my favorite captains (if Dan makes it as well as Denny) & FTers.

I've decided to do the public transport thing, so will need a ride to/from the dinner if someone has a car. I'm at the Renaissance ORD Suites, which is at 8500 W. Bryn Mawr.

Cheers.

Glad to hear that you'll be able to attend ^

First one here!

$3 Sam Adams Oktoberfest pints!

Thanks to toomanybooks, Captain Denny, Captain Dan, and Captain John for a great evening ^

Thanks to toomanybooks, Captain Denny, Captain Dan, and Captain John for a great evening ^

+1!

And also thanks, sweet_willie, for organizing although you weren't able to make it tonight.

Thanks to toomanybooks, Captain Denny, Captain Dan, and Captain John for a great evening ^
It was great meeting many of you guys!^

It was great to see FTers, & the 3 Captains last night! Good way to start the Cap'n Dahl Fundraiser!

Can't believe I forgot my camera; learning how to use one of the disposable ones :eek: :D I'll take it it into a place to get the film developed/put on a CD, and will then upload photos to my website/post link here.

Cheers.

And also thanks, sweet_willie, for organizing although you weren't able to make it tonight.thanks:)

My hats off to toomanybooks and sweet_willie for an enjoyable evening. It was nice to see familiar and new faces. The evening was well organized and toomanybooks picked the perfect waitress(Kailee). She should be invited to all the FT events. Each person received their own personal bill from her at the evenings end and no errors were made.

Thank you everyone for coming.

Capt Denny

Special thanks to Capts Denny, Dan and John and everyone else for a wonderful evening. Heartily agree that Kailee did a fabulous job -- maybe we should recommend her to our favorite Chicago airline to do a refresher course on customer focused service.

Great to see so many FTers including Captains Denny, Dan, and John for a great get together. Agree that our server was just terrific too.

Thanks to toomanybooks and Sweet Willie (in absentia) for organizing this one.

Great to see all of you and to meet many of you. Thank you toomanybooks and Sweet Willie for getting it together. A very nice evening and great way to kick off the fund raising drive.

I hope of some you make it out to Reno during the Air Races (Sep 12 -16). Look us up, PM me or leave a note on the Radial Velocity Facebook page if you can. It looks like I'll be there in the early part of the week (like 10th and 11th). I have not seen the airplane yet, but John said the FlyerTalk logo will be on the front of the airplane this year - better for pictures.

Hope to see you all at another dinner soon.

Captain Dan

Finally uploaded pics from the dinner:

http://public.fotki.com/SkiAdcock/flyertalk_do/capn-dennydandahl-ord-do/

If you all will recall, I forgot my digital camera & bought one of those single-use film cameras. So the quality isn't as good as digital. Actually I'm not so sure it's due to the camera, but where I had the film developed. Anyway, at least we have some images from that evening.

Again, good seeing the 3 Captains & other FTers that night!

Cheers.

Hi Everyone,

It may be a little past the event to post this on this thread, but for those of you who met "Capt John" that evening, here's the video I did of him racing in Reno. Pass around the link, email it, share it, post it - we want everyone to see what a great Team Radial Velocity is and what a great event each year in Reno.

I was sure to include a great shot of the FlyerTalk logo on the airplane. ^

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVdJg4trUiQ

Hi Everyone,

It may be a little past the event to post this on this thread, but for those of you who met "Capt John" that evening, here's the video I did of him racing in Reno. Pass around the link, email it, share it, post it - we want everyone to see what a great Team Radial Velocity is and what a great event each year in Reno.

I was sure to include a great shot of the FlyerTalk logo on the airplane. ^

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVdJg4trUiQ

Wish could have been there. NExt year ...Good vid production.

It was a pleasure netting you and John with captain Denny. HOpe to see you all again