The 2003 Chicago do.... are you in or out?
 

After last years "mega" FT do, with over 90 people attending I think it's only logical we start thinking about a 2003 version.

Over beer and pizza last night some of the regulars thought between mid august, beginning of september might be a good idea, not too hot, not too cold...

Before we start thinking of venues, let's think dates http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Weekend of the august 23/24 or september 6/7 are the first that come to mind...

For those that missed last years do, here are the pictures:

The "glam" dinner thread was here



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And for anyone interested in the thread that started it all, here it is...(caution: it's 19 pages!)

Also, here's the link to markbach's site he so graciously created for us. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

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Regards,
- Anna

OMG

Since SEADOO 5 is Sept 12 - how about the Aug weekend - we need at least two weeks to recover from each other http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Thread title asks "in or out?"

Chicago FT reputation suggests "in AND out!"

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Kathy http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

One problem. The Cubs are not in town on either of those weekends.

There is a homestand the weekend before, however (August 15-16-17), against a non-high-profile opponent (the Dodgers).

That's about the time of year tickets become easy to get, too, because a lot of people skip town for vacation, and by then the Cubbies should be about 35 games back.

I vote for the cubs weekend..

Sox anyone?

I'm in ......

Best wishes!!

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This thread comes to mind...

SNIEF... will be in Chicago mid august cause I have to be by 8/24 in my North Dakotion Isolation.... now this is a trip worth looking into for flight deals http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

August 22 wknd will not work for me since I'm in Europe - my 2 cents http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

I am "out" but not sure if I am in for the Do.

Count me "in" http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Vote for an August date when either Cubs or Sox are in town.

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I could possibly be persuaded to come to Chicago...

... but it might take some arm twisting.

Yes!

(ScottC...you should know better! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif)

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Remember to keep the tequila supply away from any carpeted floors.

I think I can probably stumble the ten blocks from my office to the Hyatt, and reprise my important roles from last year's efforts:

"That sounds like a good idea, Comicwoman/Anna." and

"Now who are you again??" http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Anna, how did you let Scott rope you into another planning effort???

I'm not in or out.

I"m still stuck at security with the TSA waiting for clearance! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

Let's say... "trying very hard" http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

I vote for 9/6-7--Sox are in town hosting the Indians.

Is the last weekend in May out of the question???? If not, we'll be there -- already have tix and hotel for another mtg. Haven't checked the B-ball sked, though.

Average Chicago August high temperature = 83 degrees F. Record August high = 101 degrees F, 1988.

I'm game for whatever, providing the restraining orders from Missy don't show up.

I'll vote for the weekend the Dodgers are in town

I've been "out" but have always wondered what it's like to be "in" http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

So far, any of the proposed weekends except the last weekend of May work for me.

Huh? Nick, ya gotta lay off the hard drugs buddy http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

I'd prefer at least a couple weeks buffer between ORD Do and SEA Do so I'd have to vote for Aug 15-17 or 22-24

Can we go to that place with the 8000 varieties of Long Island Iced Teas again?

I have an "innie" if anyone cares.

FYI... the weekend of Aug. 16-17 is the 45th Annual Chicago Air & Water show which many folks might be interested in but I'm not sure how it will affect hotel availability.

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Regards,
- Anna

Wait...you mean a bunch of FTers are coming to Chicago?

I gotta remember to split town that weekend.... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif



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"I just wanna wish you good luck, we're all counting on you"
-Dr. Rumack

I am with Punki - how about October??

Since several postings have referred to a date on which the Cubs/Sox are in town, I thought I'd offer up at least 3 of my 4 Cubs season tix to FT'ers who might want to join me at a game...

The tix are 18 rows off the field at first base, and are really spectacular from a "viewing" standpoint...

Guess we'll just have to see how date decisions get made and then I'll follow up with as many of you as I can..
Best wishes, Dave

I'm definitely interested in "doing" Chicago again this year. Datewise, it's the later the better for me, but I guess I could arrange most weekends. Knowing the dates ASAP would help though...

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truly yours. airOli.

If the Dodgers-Cubs Weekend is selected in mid August; I'd love to take you up on your offer

Splatter-guards activate! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/redface.gif


Seriously, I'm in, but I'm w/Punki re the heat index. Couldn't we find a more salubrious time of year to DO Chicago?

I think my ottoman may already be spoken for.... http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

Prefer September, but count me in for either http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

I've got the preliminary numbers for possibly holding the dinner at the Chicago Yacht Club's Belmont Station (it's one we can easily trash more) if that's an option for some. Belmont's more north, but we can have the barge to ourselves and we can party like fiends.

Belmont is out until after Sept 15ish (after the offshore racing season is over). So the Monroe (coat and tie required) Street station is going to be an option if it's liked.

http://www.chicagoyachtclub.org/Abou...roeStation.htm

This comes just in time for my yearly fix of "dynasty-era" carpeting http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif (aka as Hyatt).

Don't care much about the dates, I'm in!