Chicago dinner December 15
 

Who is up for dinner near ORD on 12/15? I am flying in from LGA and will land about 6:45 (I'm overnighting at the Westin ORD) so here's the plan:

What: Dinner
Where: Gibson's Steakhouse
5464 North River Road
Rosemont IL 60018
(847) 928-9900

When: Thursday, 12/15/05 7:30PM

Confirmed:
cawhite
UAL_Rulez
Sweet Willie
ElmhurstNick

DM List:
indo79
FightingIlliniUAL
JerseyJoe + Mrs. JerseyJoe
AASweets

No-shows:
BenjaminNYC
Grasshopper

ETA: For any non-Chicago FTers flying into or through ORD that evening who may not be familiar with the area, the restaurant is in the Doubletree O'Hare and is extremely convenient to the airport, so please consider joining us!

You know my weakness for Gibsons <sigh> ... But supposed to be out of town that day. Will let you know if that changes though.

my schedule looks good at this point ^

do you need a ride to/from ORD?

I think I can just hop the Doubletree shuttle...but if I end up needing a ride I will definitely take you up on the offer! Look forward to meeting you.

I supposedly get in at 7 from Indianapolis, so count me in if we can do it at 7:30 instead of 7.

^ I had suggested 7:15 but 7:30 works just fine.

Damn, will miss it by a day!

I was really hoping to try and join you all for one of these as I've been making it back to the hometown a couple of times a month lately. Not this time, though. Please give us some kind of mini-report once you've savored Rosemont's finest red meat.

doubtful as I will be in the MICU then. Dunno what my call schedule will be like.

Just ate at Gibson's a couple of weeks ago... mmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Just finished with dinner at Gibsons (State/Rush).....yummmm! :)

Count me as a maybe. I have a department party on that evening but I am not sure if I am planning on going. Is there free parking at Doubletree? :D

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Yeah yeah, just admit you wanted a shameless bump. ;)

I'll take the DM card for now, thanks.

Friendly bump. Anyone else? Bueller? ;)

Spartacus?

Will be tough. On a mileage run until the night of Jan 14 (SJO and back, via LAX); Probably hard to fly out again on the 15th. It's unfortunate; I would love to be there. :(

Forget Spartacus, what about Your Majesty? :)

Yes?

I was talking to the other Your Majesty.

There is another besides me? I don't think so.

Talk to your buddy BJ about his self-inflicted status, or lack thereof.... :D
So are you joining us for dinner? :)

Mrs JJ and I will be in Chicago starting the evening of Wednesday Dec.14. Unfortunately I think I have a "Messiah" orchestra rehearsal on Thursday evening -- if not, consider us on the wait list for now.

Hope you both can make it!

Time to start clearing the DM list...post or PM to confirm your status. :) I guess Bueller's not coming...anyone else?

For you, and for dinner at Gibsons...I made that calendar work ;) See ya Thursday! :)

^ :D :D :D YAY!!!! :cool: :cool: :cool:

Given that I can do Gibsons most any night I'm in town....it was really all about you :D

What he said!

There is a small possibility I may be able to make this. I will be flying XXX-ORD-MKE on the afternoon/evening of the 12/15. Depending on weather and availability of seats for standby on later flights, I might be able to take a "detour" at ORD for a few hours to join the dinner.

I hope you can make it!!! :) It's been a while since I've seen you!

Unto which of the angels said he at any time...
Comfort ye, my people,
Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened
He shall feed His (tire)flock like a shepherd
Behold, I tell you a mystery...we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed

By Gibson's fabulous food and drinks...

Worthy is the lamb

But the beef is even better...

But thanks be to God
For FT and good food and company!
If you & Mrs. JJ can join us...
Hallelujah!!

unfortunately will NOT be able to make it... playing poker that night. have fun!

I would love to actually meet some Flyer Talkers but I won't get home until 7 PM and it would be an hour drive with no traffic. Maybe another time? :)

XXX is a fun place at this time of year. :)

Hope you can make it!

when isn't XXX fun?!?

I think there are a few of us who can vouch for that... ;) :p :D

No penalties for late check-in, feel free to join us if you can! :)

How about stopping by for a drink and an appetizer?

Friendly bump to remind the confirmed and see if anyone on the DM list wants to clear themselves into positive space...please PM or post so we can adjust the reservation count appropriately...see everyone tonight! :)

Since the 2 inbound flights are arriving quite late...looks like dinner will be around 8. See everyone at Gibsons (Rosemont, or whatever 'burb it is) this evening!

Will be fun to see the final "phrase of the evening" given the starter course! :D