Chicago Seminars Oct 12-14, 2012
Mar 10, 2012, 1:09 pm
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Mar 12, 2012, 9:05 am
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I'll be a bit more honest with bfxfd, truth be told, the only 21-25 people that go to that bar (other than if there is an event/convention at the hotel) are people that work at the bar/restaurant. The bar/restaurant and the whole area near the hotel is NOT a 21-25 person destination, nor anyone's age destination for fun as it is a suburban warehouse/factory area. I know, I've lived/worked nearby to this area for nearly 20 years.
SweetWillie, that might be true any other time but during the Seminar Do the hotel bar is basically packed w/ FTers drinking (lots) & of course talking miles/points.
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Mar 12, 2012, 9:14 am
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Looking for charity raffle volunteers & prize items donated
As the Chief Charity Raffle Cheerleader, er, Chair, I'm putting a call out for two things:
1) Volunteers to help me sell raffle tickets. Please note that you will not miss any seminar sessions by volunteering. Charity raffle sales occur in the lobby, eating areas, bar, during registration, meals, breakout sessions, after seminar events are done for the day & everyone is in the bar drinking. (Please further note when they're drinking is a great time to ask
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2) If anyone has any items to donate for the charity raffle, please PM me with what you'd like to donate (and of course don't forget to bring it with you that weekend).
Cheers.
1) Volunteers to help me sell raffle tickets. Please note that you will not miss any seminar sessions by volunteering. Charity raffle sales occur in the lobby, eating areas, bar, during registration, meals, breakout sessions, after seminar events are done for the day & everyone is in the bar drinking. (Please further note when they're drinking is a great time to ask
).2) If anyone has any items to donate for the charity raffle, please PM me with what you'd like to donate (and of course don't forget to bring it with you that weekend).
Cheers.
Mar 12, 2012, 12:35 pm
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Mar 12, 2012, 12:44 pm
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Your post that I responded to was:
"I'll be a bit more honest with bfxfd, truth be told, the only 21-25 people that go to that bar (other than if there is an event/convention at the hotel) are people that work at the bar/restaurant. The bar/restaurant and the whole area near the hotel is NOT a 21-25 person destination, nor anyone's age destination for fun as it is a suburban warehouse/factory area. I know, I've lived/worked nearby to this area for nearly 20 years.
bfxfd, if you are looking for a vibrant scene, go downtown, period. (my suggestion would be to either come in before or stay after the seminar and enjoy Chicago as you'll be quite tired/exhausted if you partake downtown then try to commute in the morning to the seminar, plus the commute alone will take a lot of time out of your day)."
I interpreted that to mean you were telling bfxhd that there wouldn't be people in the bar in the age group he asked about & to also consider going downtown, when indeed there will be folk at the bar & closing it down. If I interpreted it wrong, my bad.
On a dif note - we do have 21-25 yr olds that attend the seminar, so I don't think there's any worry. And there are travel nuts of all ages
Cheers.
"I'll be a bit more honest with bfxfd, truth be told, the only 21-25 people that go to that bar (other than if there is an event/convention at the hotel) are people that work at the bar/restaurant. The bar/restaurant and the whole area near the hotel is NOT a 21-25 person destination, nor anyone's age destination for fun as it is a suburban warehouse/factory area. I know, I've lived/worked nearby to this area for nearly 20 years.
bfxfd, if you are looking for a vibrant scene, go downtown, period. (my suggestion would be to either come in before or stay after the seminar and enjoy Chicago as you'll be quite tired/exhausted if you partake downtown then try to commute in the morning to the seminar, plus the commute alone will take a lot of time out of your day)."
I interpreted that to mean you were telling bfxhd that there wouldn't be people in the bar in the age group he asked about & to also consider going downtown, when indeed there will be folk at the bar & closing it down. If I interpreted it wrong, my bad.
On a dif note - we do have 21-25 yr olds that attend the seminar, so I don't think there's any worry. And there are travel nuts of all ages
Cheers.
Mar 13, 2012, 7:53 am
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Mar 13, 2012, 8:07 am
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Mar 13, 2012, 3:39 pm
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count down clock anyone?
OK how about this we are down to just 252 tickets to go.
How about a guess for a date they are gone. I will buy a beer in the bar for the one who guess the closest to the right date that is if you guess April 1st and it goes to April 2nd you are out and the one who guessed say April 3rd would win!
Bring it on - when they be SOLD OUT?
How about a guess for a date they are gone. I will buy a beer in the bar for the one who guess the closest to the right date that is if you guess April 1st and it goes to April 2nd you are out and the one who guessed say April 3rd would win!
Bring it on - when they be SOLD OUT?
Mar 13, 2012, 3:51 pm
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Great offer (thanks), but...
If multiple people guess the correct date, how will you determine the winner? Earliest post?
Also, don't you want to cut off guesses once the number of Tickets Remaining drops below some arbitrary number (e.g.,150)?
If multiple people guess the correct date, how will you determine the winner? Earliest post?
Also, don't you want to cut off guesses once the number of Tickets Remaining drops below some arbitrary number (e.g.,150)?
Mar 13, 2012, 7:27 pm
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Cut off number will be 50! Must guess before then so may be good to wait to guess! Like this. If close between two I will buy 2 beers, maybe 3. Just not get silly about it! Have fun.
EDIT: I will keep a running tab on this POST of attendees picks
MrBalima - July 7
balima - AUG 3
HMPS - Sept 10
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Mar 13, 2012, 7:32 pm
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Sell out
OK how about this we are down to just 252 tickets to go.
How about a guess for a date they are gone. I will buy a beer in the bar for the one who guess the closest to the right date that is if you guess April 1st and it goes to April 2nd you are out and the one who guessed say April 3rd would win!
Bring it on - when they be SOLD OUT?
How about a guess for a date they are gone. I will buy a beer in the bar for the one who guess the closest to the right date that is if you guess April 1st and it goes to April 2nd you are out and the one who guessed say April 3rd would win!
Bring it on - when they be SOLD OUT?
Mar 13, 2012, 9:08 pm
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Sold out on Aug. 3
Mar 13, 2012, 9:10 pm
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She's wrong. July 7th
Mar 14, 2012, 7:59 pm
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That is a tough one
I'll buy the second beer for the winner.
it slows down for a bit after the initial rush, but then picks up when the first seminar sells out and those waiting realize they may not get all the sessions they want. I'll ask Howie how balanced the registrations are to date.
it slows down for a bit after the initial rush, but then picks up when the first seminar sells out and those waiting realize they may not get all the sessions they want. I'll ask Howie how balanced the registrations are to date.
Mar 14, 2012, 8:16 pm
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How do I get in on the free rounds of drinks that I see being offered above? Do I need to come as an FD again? The brown face paint wasn't all that much fun to scrub off
Ski - +1 can probably help. I think you two talked about that in LON
Cheers all
How do I get in on the free rounds of drinks that I see being offered above? Do I need to come as an FD again? The brown face paint wasn't all that much fun to scrub off
Ski - +1 can probably help. I think you two talked about that in LON
Cheers all