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Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Call Wendy even if you are late!
She said to continue to call her, and she will check her availability, and if it is still low she will give you the $89 rate that is the same as the group rate. We now have 15 rooms reserved so we are doing ok.

AJ

This thread is specifically for hotel info.

The contact's name is Wendy. Her number is 847-763-3009 You have to call her to get our group rate. Tell her you want a room for Kama Con.
The contract was just faxed in. You guys had better start calling ASAP as soon as I post the number because if it goes down to the wire I'm going to be nervous. The reservation deadline is 7/15/04.

The nights are reserved for August 13th and 14th. If you wish to stay the night of the 15th you will need to tell her. The hospitality room will be reserved for that day so that people who are checking out can crash there.

Holiday Inn Skokie info:
http://www.skokie.holiday-inn.com/chisk/index.shtml

$89/night for two double beds, up to 5/room.
Parking is free.

The hospitality suite will be $50/day with 10 rooms reserved 150/day if we dont' fill 10 rooms. Free if we fill 20 rooms. It is an expense that will be shared by all as well as any catered food we have, though I realize I will probably end up the unoffical "treasurer" of this venture.

So start figuring out who is rooming with whom etc as you already have.

AJ

[ July 29, 2004, 02:21 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

[Eek!]

<-- not calling any hotels in America

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

Kama, you're rooming with somebody, right? Your roomie can make the call.

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

Ok.

Who wants to room with Kama?

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Wanna room with me and Rivka? Made plans last night and need another roommate or two. [Smile]

It will be so much fun!

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result?ed=D8TDDuV.wikHvu7tkD0SEiXOLmPQXplXJkaNXFhSvkbKQ6_yuzVV8ZwdbDzFXPyKeSRfsAXGO3M-&csz=Skokie%2C+IL&country=us&tcsz=edgebrook%2C+il&tcountry=us

Don't know if that link will work. But while I knew it was close Yahoo confirmed it is exactly a 1.1 mile walk to the Metra rail station.

You will want the Milwakee District North Line, Edgebrook Station. I'll estimate fares from OHare shortly. Also there is a weekend metra pass that is cheap though it might not be valid on Friday

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

[Smile]

Sure, Kat

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

http://metrarail.com/Data/fares-2002-chart.html

This is the fair schedule. From Union Station to Edgbrook will be $2.90 because it you are going from Zone A to Zone C

From O'Hare to Union Station will be From Zone D to Zone A so it will be $3.30/person.

So it will cost $6.10 to travel to the hotel via Metra (I'm sure we will be able to run an informal service from the Metra to the hotel, and I'll attempt from O'Hare too but we need to have contingencies planned for.)

So if you have 4 people meeting at the airport at the same time, if you split a taxi fare it will actually be cheaper, and likely less hassle.

The company they reccommend is American Taxi. The flat rate from O Hare to the hotel is $22. Split among four people and you save a bit, and it will be more direct. The American Taxi phone # is 847-255-9614. You should be able to call this from O'Hare. I'm posting it now because that way I won't forget it!

AJ

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

The metra weekend pass with unlimited rides is $5 but only applies for Saturday and Sunday. So I'd reccommend sticking closer to the hotel and vegging more on Friday <grin>

AJ

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Cool. [Smile]

I think rivka is making the reservations.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

If you feel like the metra instead of a taxi,

This is the Metra Ohare transfer Station schedue for the North Central Line abreviated NCS
http://www.metrarail.com/Sched/ncs/ncs_all.shtml Apparently this line only runs on weekdays until about 4pm. You should be looking at the "Inbound" schedule since this is what will take you to Chicago.

Then you will need to take the MD-N line back to Edgebrook. http://metrarail.com/Sched/md_n/md_n.shtml#MAP

Unfortunately there are no straight lines across, you have to go into Chicago to change at Union before coming back out.

Hopefully we can do mostly a shuttle carpool service. I would reccommend arriving earlier in the day on Friday if at all possible. Friday evening traffic both on rail and car is pretty lousy.

AJ

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Rivka will be happy to make the reservation. [Smile]

I get to room with Katie and Kama! w00t! [Big Grin]

I assume that since we're already getting a special group rate my AAA membership won't do anything for me?

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

yes like I said it is a flat fee per room so they aren't charging more per person. AAA might be cheaper, but we couldn't do that and have the hospitality room.

AJ

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

That's what I figgered. [Smile]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

btw there is even a kosher burger diner in Skokie.

AJ

Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :

So . . .

A girl's room is well on its way. Which means the guys need to start getting off our lazy butts. Who wants to share a room with fugu?

Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :

Oh, and just to get it out of the way:

<insert raunchy comment by Lalo based on my above post here>

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

[Edit: to AJ!]

Kewl! [Big Grin]

Would that be the Hy Life (3 miles from the hotel) or Bugsy's (4 miles away)?

And Bagel Country is less than 3 miles away. D'Nali's (pizza, etc., and they have vegetarian stuff) is two-and-a-half; 3 miles to Dunkin' Donuts (the kosher one) and Mi Tsu Yun (*drool* Chinese so good I've heard about it, and I was an infant the last time I was in Chicago!)

Yeah, I don't think food will be a problem for me. [Big Grin]

[ April 20, 2004, 01:55 PM: Message edited by: rivka ]

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

Whooo hooo!
How much time do we have to sign up for this?

[ April 20, 2004, 03:34 PM: Message edited by: Telperion the Silver ]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Well considering I don't have the contract signed sealed and delivered yet, I would imagine next week is the earliest you can make reservations. The contract will have a date by which they release the bloc rooms if they aren't all reserved, so that would be your absolute latest deadline. However, I sincerely hope people won't wait that long because it is going to be those reservations that give us an accurate group count.

AJ

Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :

I wish I knew whether or not I'll be able to go... but the next phase of my life is up in the air until I land a full-time job.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

bumpage

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

btw for sndrake:

quote:
Our hotel has four floors and offers 244 spacious guest rooms with a variety of configurations which can accommodate a maximum of five people. 84 single rooms, 160 double rooms, 181 non-smoking rooms and excellent facilities for the disabled are available.

(emphasis mine)

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

Anyone need a roommate? I figure I'll just go where ever I can fit in. AJ and celia can testify that I am real and am not a serial murderer or something. I would prefer a roommate who is also not a serial murderer.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

lol blackwolve, I don't know who Celia's rooming with. Is Mike/meltingsnoman coming?

Last night as I drifted off to sleep (never think about jatraqueras as you are going to sleep because I dreamed of an orgy with CT and mackillian... but that's a different story)Anyway I was trying to group some obvious people into hotel rooms.

1)-Girls room --basically full
rivka
Kama
katharina

2)-Girls room
Dkw
ElJay
Ryuko

3) Moose family room
there are four of them, I can't see them wanting to share.

4) Davidson family room... I don't know if they will be up for sharing with the baby, but my bets are if they did share with someone it would be CT and her hubby

5) Bob Scopatz's solitary "get off my lawn" curmudgeon room
6) Another Girls Room
Possible people
Banna Oj
Theca (definitely not definite though)
blacwolve?
Celia?

7)Girl's room
Farmgirl
Ivy girl
and others?

8) Boy's room
(there have to be at least 4 unattached boys involved in this.)

So we are a little short on the boys rooms side. But I'm up to 7 (now 8) rooms without too much difficulty so I'm guessing our goal of 10 is reachable.

AJ

[ April 21, 2004, 01:53 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Would there be a problem with putting dkw and ELJay with Farmgirl and IvyGirl?

Farmgirl

Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :

I'll room with some guys.

But I'm not so broke that I'll consent to sharing a bed with Lalo.

Posted by Kasie H (Member # 2120) on :

I think it looks like I should be able to come.

But I need roomies...any girls rooms need another?

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

Ed, Edd & Eddie room

tee-hee

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Farmgirl,

From Tom's thread that I just bumped it appears that Ryuko may be staying with dkw and ElJay.

However kasie might be a good selection for a roomie <grin>

AJ

Posted by Mama Squirrel (Member # 4155) on :

I think we are up to 8 rooms. Didn't Saxon75 want his own room?

Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :

I'm still not 100% sure we will be coming, as I have to work out how we will be funding the expedition, but Juliette and I are a definite maybe, and would definitely be getting our own room.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Yes, but I don't know how definite he was about coming.

[Edit: heh. Jinx! [Big Grin]

]

[ April 21, 2004, 11:52 AM: Message edited by: rivka ]

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

At this point, assume Ryuko is rooming with ElJay and dkw. Whether we can invite anyone else to room with us depends at least partially on Ryuko’s mom, so will have to be on hold for a bit.

Bob is planning on getting his own room. He’s old, and thus much further from his college and slumber party days than the rest of us. [Wink]

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

I have to wait until I figure out what my job will be this summer, but if I do come I'll be wanting to share a room.

I also know Annie really wants to come, but she's trying to be good and get some work done so it's possible she wont be checking Hatrack for a while.

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

dkw, the above list has been changed to reflect your new info.
[Wink]

AJ

[ April 21, 2004, 01:54 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

[ROFL]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

It would be fine to have Kasie H share a room with us, assuming we won't get into any discussions about President Bush [Wink]

Actually, it would be quite good for my daughter to be around someone as motivated and upwardly mobile as Kasie. Might inspire her.

Farmgirl

Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :

If Tom & Christy & baby come, I'd be delighted to share with them. I think that it will depend on how Christy feels at the time, so I'll reserve a room on my own (ready to share) and give them some flexibility.

If they don't come, I will just cover the tab myself.

[ April 21, 2004, 02:14 PM: Message edited by: ClaudiaTherese ]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

If Tom doesn't come and at least make an appearance. He deserves to get smacked after his inscessant threads nagging me to get off my rear and get this taken care of.

And I think I could get Christy to administer the smacking... though he might like that too much...

Besides we need to get a picture of him Bob_Scopatz and Papa Moose together...

AJ

[ April 21, 2004, 02:41 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by Kasie H (Member # 2120) on :

Farmgirl : [Embarrassed]

Don't worry, I'm a rational non-Bush voter. Not a Bush-hater. [Big Grin]

Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :

I'll send Tom even if I'm not feeling up to it, but most likely we'll both come.

We're not really the room-sharing type, though. I'm pretty particular about bedtime and Tom sleeps in the nude. [Smile]

Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :

Ken and I are flexible about sharing a room, we shared with Mark and Josh at wenchcon, and would gladly do so again, assuming they both drag their lazy butts to Chicago.

Ni!

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

AJ, you dreamed WHAT?!

And I can't get a straight answer out of Matt if he's coming or not. *scratches head* So I have no idea about rooms.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Ok the list of people coming is here:
http://www.hatrack.com/ubb/forum/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=023363;p=3

Calvin is keeping it updated, and I will try to keep this room list updated as people decide. Suffice to say if you are on his list and not on the "room" list you might need to start more actively considering who you want your roomies to be.

AJ

Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :

quote:
btw for sndrake:
quote:
Our hotel has four floors and offers 244 spacious guest rooms with a variety of configurations which can accommodate a maximum of five people. 84 single rooms, 160 double rooms, 181 non-smoking rooms and excellent facilities for the disabled are available.

Sounds great! We'll probably be commuting of course. As long as we can get in the front door and have an accessible women's room available (which sounds pretty much guaranteed from the description) we'll be fine.

Think I'm mostly over my nasty bug. Feeling a little better and less grumpy.

I can probably start posting again without fear of alienating Hatrackers. [Wink]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Ok two things, I'm sure there is going to be some sort of *activity fee* involved with this when we include the cost of the hospitality room and possible catering or other food arrangements.

I would ask that the locals who don't stay at the hotel be willing to participate in this fee as they can afford, to make it fair.

Secondly I don't know if they sent the contract today because I called in sick to work. I'll let you know on Monday.

AJ

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Feel better, AJ! And thanks again for all the hard work!

*starts a round of applause*

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

*dances*

I get to room with AJ!

(and maybe celia, but I won't dance about that till I'm sure)

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

[Smile]

Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :

fugu, you and me baby.

Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :

Whatever you say, PC. Whatever you say.

*makes note to bring syrup for drizzling on sleeping PC's face*

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

who's gonna lick it off?

[Eek!]

Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :

keedokes, duh.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Just got the contract. They require a $150 non-refundable deposit by May 7th on the hospitality room. I guess I'll go ahead and pay it.

The reservations for the con MUST be made by 7/15/04 and guaranteed with a credit card. The direct line to Wendy for reservations is 847-763-3009

I'm reading the fine print on the food policy and have a couple questions. I was under the impression it would be ok to bring kosher food in from outside but the fine print makes it a little more touchy but not impossible. Has a lot to do with health codes. I suspect a blind eye will be turned as long as we don't trash the room. Also we can't bring booze in from the outside to the hospitality room because they have a liquor license. I don't think libations were planned in any major sort of fashion but I think that they will need to be restricted to individual rooms if so desired.

Oh yes and we aren't allowed to use smoke or fog machines because it will mess up the delicate smoke detection system.

AJ

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

[Frown]

No fog machines? That changes everything.

*sadly remakes plans*

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Serious question: is there a place I will be able to light candles? (Either in my (and the two Ks) room or in the hospitality room.) Just a couple little tea lights . . .

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Hmm...honestly, I doubt it, rivka.
I can't imagine any hotel agreeing to open flames for guests.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

The fog machine is refering to the main activity room. So considering that this is hotel is located in a dense jewish population I'm sure that as long as you don't proclaim it in the streets lighting a candle in the privacy of your own room would not be a problem.

How long do they have to be lit for?

AJ

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

make sure you request a "smoking" room would be my only precaution.

AJ

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

[Frown]

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

Unscented candles do not stink up the room the way cigarettes do. (They're designed not to smoke.) I wouldn't worry about it.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

NO smoking room! I will DIE! Ack, the very thought is making me cough!

I have NEVER had a problem with lighting candles in a hotel before -- not that I generally scream it from the mountaintops [Wink]

-- I only asked because of the fog machine/"delicate smoke detection system" comment.

I like dkw's answer. [Big Grin]

I'm going with that.

[ April 26, 2004, 03:38 PM: Message edited by: rivka ]

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

*pencils in Rent Fog Machine back on to the To Do list*

What? It's for the room.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I'd go with it too.

The fog machine was in reference to stage productions with a DJ. I found it amusing. Didn't mean to get everyone bent out of shape.

AJ

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

<-- is not at ALL bent out of shape

<-- was mildly concerned

<-- thinks AJ is doing a great job dealing with all us nutty, stress-inducing people! *applauds*

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

*makes fog*

[Razz]

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Okay, Kama, I don't know exactly what that means. [Angst]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

It looks like I will be able to privately order kosher food and not have to go through the hotel service. The lady that I'm currently playing phone tag with gave me a couple of names. So how many meals will we actually be in the hotel for? I'm thinking we need at least one meal of coldcuts and sandwhiches. I can bring a cheese platter from Sam's for those of us who aren't kosher.

AJ

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Yes!!! They won't enforce this page of restrictions that I was faxed on the upstairs like the downstairs "big banuqet" halls for 100s of people. So I can bring in food, but I will have to bring in paper plates and stuff for us to eat off of. Sams and Costco Here I come.

Rivka is it non-kosher to eat off of paper or styrofoam plates? I can order cold cuts from a kosher place called Bagel country. I also have a couple other names if you are interested in having more food catered for you specifically.

AJ

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

AJ, please make sure to find out whose supervision they are under the CRC is fine; any others I will have to inquire about.

If it's simpler to NOT have group meals, I can arrange for stuff for myself for Shabbos. No worries -- I'll be there all day Friday, and I can order things in advance too. [Smile]

[Edit: cross-post!]

Bagel Country is great! Their menu looks pretty extensive, too. [Smile]

Paper/styrofoam is fine -- but could you check that they have an O-U on 'em? (The vast majority of them do. Thanks! If a prob, just let me know.)

[ April 26, 2004, 04:35 PM: Message edited by: rivka ]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

http://www.mindspring.com/~chaver/NTJC-Fd.html

Here's a partial list of places in Skokie. I just called Bagel Country asking about Rabbinic supervision. THey are CRC approved, they cater almost exclusively to Orthodox clientele and have a Rabbie through normally at least twice a day.

THe other two places the hotel lady metnioend are Slice of Life which is on that page, and Kosher Gourmet which isn't, but maybe you can find it.

AJ

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Oh yes and Ken's Diner on that list in Skokie is the diner I've seen written up in a paper for being a CRC aprroved diner that is great to take kids to.

AJ

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I can remember the O-U They have to have both letters?

AJ

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Better link -- and note that at top, has menu that links to other info. But yeah, Slice of Life looks yummy too. And Saturday night or maybe sometime Sunday, I want to go to Mit Su Yun with whoever wants. I hear their Chinese is excellent.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Have you been using this?
http://www.jewishchicago.com/directories/kosher.html#Index

AJ

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Heehee, cross-post again. And O-U is a U in a circle. Oh, and an O-K (K in a circle) would be fine too, although is less common.

No, I hadn't! That looks more recent than mine. OOOOOOOHHHHHHHH! THAI! *drools*

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

this one looks interesting too I'll have to look into traveling from where we will be to the chineese place.

Tu Do Restaurant
3320 W. Dempster
Skokie, IL 60076Phone
847 675-8836

Meat: Thai
Kosher Certification: CRC

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

you are stealing my words! like I said travel to the chineese place might be a bit more difficult.

have you found a congregation to visit yet? IF you have a couple possibles I can give you a better idea of walk time, though you might do just as well on yahoo.

AJ

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

[Cry]

Now I have to choose between Chinese and Thai??

No! Wait! I'm staying till Tuesday! [Big Grin]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

quote:
have you found a congregation to visit yet?

Not yet. I have to check out some possibilities. One thing I know for sure -- if the closest option is >1 mile away, I'm not going. Not in August in Chicago! [Angst]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

rivka you may be in Chicago in August but you aren't going to melt of the heat even if you are coming from CA. I promise. It might be a little hot and sticky but it is bearble, it isn't oklahoma or washington dc. If you go to the art museum you are going to have to walk farther from the train station. And it depends on the weather patterns at the time but it could be in the 80s What time are the services usually held?

Weather chart...
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/lot/climate/803f6ord.html

AJ

[ April 26, 2004, 04:59 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Morning. And the good thing about being female is that I don't have an obligation to pray communally (just to pray). So I'll go if it sounds like I'll enjoy it, and not if it doesn't.

Over two miles in 90 degree weather does not sound enjoyable. Yep, I'm a wuss. [Wink]

Anyway, my mom grew up in Chicagoland, and she keeps laughing at me when I mention this. [Big Grin]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

well I'd say that in august you get one patch of 4 days of 90 degree weather and then everything else is quite nice.

so it just depends on luck whether the weather hits during kamacon or not.

I can't imagine what you would do during a chicago winter...

AJ

Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :

quote:
So I can bring in food, but I will have to bring in paper plates and stuff for us to eat off of.

Correction: Someone can bring in food, but someone will have to bring in paper plates and stuff. Not you. You've done plenty already.

I can do the paper plates and napkins and stuff. My parents are in Sam's club. And knowing me, I'll likely end up bringing some snackish stuff for grazing throughout the day.

I forget--does the hotel have continental breakfast? Most do, these days, but not all of them. Also, are people looking to do group lunches/dinners at the hotel, or do folks want to go out and play it by ear? Preferences?

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

AJ, there's a reason that I live in L.A.! The year I spent in NY, between the weather and my allergies (which both extreme cold AND high humidity worsened) I was utterly miserable a large percentage of the time.

Winter: it's nice to visit, but after a week, I wanna go HOME! [Big Grin]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I don't think the midwest is as bad as the northeast, but that is my opinion... ;-) I'd love to go back to CA myself... It may be in our long term plan...

AJ

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

xnera the food and paperplates really aren't that big of deal, but thank you for volunteering. Steve and I go to Sams and costco sometimes as often as twice a week.

about the holiday inn food. Kids eat free. I know the holiday inn expresses have a continental breakfast, but there is a breakfast resturaunt too. so i'm not sure. Ask when you reserve your room. If not we will get someone to order krispy creme and muffins for the non doughnut eaters.

AJ

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

[Kiss]

Banna

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Oh my this thread dropped to page seven. I just sent the contract in, and am reserving the room for $150 of my own $$. You can be sure I'll collect on it at the Con though!

All info has been updated in the first post on pg1

[Smile]

Don't know how much more I'll be posting on hatrack for the next week since I'm on VACATION!!!!

AJ

[ April 30, 2004, 04:37 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Have a good time AJ! [Cool]

Side note: Annie thinks she probably can't make it to this, and as a direct result, I will also probably not be coming. If that effects anyone's plans at all, which it probably doesn't since I was already listed as "maybe" and I don't think anyone worked out room sharing with Annie.

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

NOOOO! I wanted to meet you two! [Cry]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I wanted to go to the art museum with Annie!!!

AJ

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Sorry, I'm bummed too. [Frown]

And I know that Annie is too, if we can come we will, but I don't think Annie can come, and I'm not spending money on travel that doesn't involve spending time with my precious Annie.

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

[Frown]

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Agreed. [Frown]

Hobbes

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

Why can't Annie come? Perhaps we can work something out.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

I'm going to point her to this thread. [Smile]

[EDIT: she's been doing actual stuff lately and not had time to check Hatrack unlike her slacker boyfriend who made time to check Hatrack. [Wink]

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Hobbes

[ April 30, 2004, 08:55 PM: Message edited by: Hobbes ]

Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :

Juliette and I are in. Just got the plane tickets. We'll get the hotel reservations tomorrow probably.

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

Annie promised a friend she'd go to Mexico with her and consequently will be totally and utterly broke. [Frown]

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

Did you promise your friend that you'd go to Mexico before or after you said you'd go to KamaCon? [Wink]

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Annie: [Frown]

That's tragic.

saxon and Juliette: woohoo!!!!!! [Party]

Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :

yay! saxy's coming!

Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :

::cough::

Anyone needing another room mate?

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

Me as well. Room in any of the girls rooms?

Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :

I don't mind sharing with Eddie, though we've apparently decided that if we start sharing beds, Nate's in mine.

I like to cuddle.

Grrowwl.

Oh yes, and my proposal to room with Eddie and Nate and god knows who else is contingent on the lack of offers to room with, say, Kasie. Or Kama. Or any number of people who happen to be significantly cuter than Eddie or Nate.

Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :

Word the wise, Eddie, according to people at Kamacon, I attacked the bed, and would stand up and sleep talk. But I'm sure you can handle yourself.

Side note, I'll probably sleep on the floor. I got no probs with that.

Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :

...well, there may be no need for you to sleep on the floor -- what else do you do in your sleep?

Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :

I'm not exactly awake to know. I have been told that I snore very loud. You'll have to ask Noah, Dave, Hobbes, Fugu (I think fugu was in the room), and the lot about that, though. Also, I get disoriented when woken up and will probably shout things if woken up mid dream.

[Smile]

But other than that, you'll just have to find out.

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

*bumped for KarlEd*

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

No takers? [Frown]

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

(glomps mack) Do you need a roommate?

Also, I have yet to talk to ElJay again about this matter! ELJAY! EMAIL ME!!!!!!!!!

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

Yes. mack needs a roommate.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

hey, what days/times are people arriving/leaving?

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

holy crap, there's no cubs tickets left. [Frown]

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

[Frown]

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

quote:
hey, what days/times are people arriving/leaving?

I'm coming with Frisco. Anything is possible.

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

I'd put that in the OoC thread, but it's almost too obvious.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Ryuko, I was just thinking we needed to talk. And I need to meet your Mom. E-mail is on the way.

Mack, if Ryuko and I are coming, we will be rooming with dkw, which leaves room for one more if you'd care to join us. Why don't you plan on that tenatively? If we don't make it, dkw will still be there and need a roomie.

I, like T_Smith, have been known to talk in my sleep. But I don't think it's too frequent...

[ May 09, 2004, 04:11 PM: Message edited by: ElJay ]

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

Meh, I'm used to it. My roommate does it all the time... Last night she screamed, and then yelled NO! NO MORE FINALS!!!

HYUP. Nothing can be as bad as being woken up at 8 by a breathy scream...

Butyeah. MACK!!! (glomps) Come room with us!

(checks email)

[ May 09, 2004, 04:15 PM: Message edited by: Ryuko ]

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

Deal. [Smile]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

I'm arriving at dawn on Friday. I have a feeling that I'll be making the trip to the hotel alone. [Wink]

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

?!?! How can there be no Cubs tickets left?!?! (Hopes there are still tickets available for maybe the Thursday game.) I've never been to a sold-out baseball game in my life -- I guess I didn't believe they really happened, aside from the World Series and the like.

Of course, every pro baseball game I've seen has been the San Diego Padres -- maybe that factors in....

Um, those who know and wish to save me a search, where does one (attempt to) find tickets? Thanks.

--Pop

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I'll talk to my local friends to find out if they know where to get cubs tickets It doesn't surpise me that the game sold out. Cubs fans are pretty rabid and it is a weekend game.

Interestingly the holiday inn hasn't charged my card for the $150 deposit yet. I just checked my bank account after a week of vacation and they had a week for it to clear. I'm wondering if they are just holding the number just in case or what. I'll call tomorrow and find out.

AJ

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

Pop--tickets can be found (legally) on ebay. I want to go to a game, dang it.

email me [Smile]

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

AJ, thanks. And we're thinking of going Thursday, so they theoretically shouldn't be sold out yet, right?

Mack, as I said on your website, I fear e-bay. Thank you, though. Maybe if we get desparate....

--Pop

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

Pop, either answer my IMs or email me.

OR FACE MY SQUIRRELY WRATH!

Posted by Hot Nathan (Member # 6114) on :

I'm sorry, I must have missed a thread, since when does Jamie have squirly wrath?

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

Like I haven't become accustomed to Squirrely wrath by now.... *smile* And I was away from the computer when you messaged me -- just because it always says I am doesn't mean I never actually am. Or something. Yeah.

--Pop

Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :

<----needs roomates

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

I wonder if the hotel has TVs with hookups for video games.... Video games anyone? I have DDR!!

Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :

I hear there's medicine out nowadays to help you treat that.

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

[Razz]

(abuses Lalo)

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Better watch out Ryuko, he probably likes that!

AJ

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Annie -- what! you're slacker boyfriend can't pay for your trip to Chicago? What kind of a deal is that?

[Big Grin]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Have people actually started making hotel reservations or just travel plans? Just curious. They will be deducting the deposit from my account in the next couple of days. I called and asked because I was curious.

AJ

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

I need a roomate too... Or I can just sleep on the floor... [Smile]

Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :

Juliette and I have our plane tickets, but I haven't gotten around to booking the room yet.

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

We have our plane tickets, too, but haven't decided yet whether we're staying in Chicago or Skokie on Wednesday and/or Thursday, so haven't made our reservations yet.

I also hate to disappoint (if I do), especially mack, but I think we're going to try for the Wednesday or Thursday Cubs game, and spend Friday and Saturday doing other things. It's kinda sad, too -- it never occurred to me that the game would cost more than four nights in a hotel. *sigh* I think the last pro baseball tickets I purchased cost about five bucks. It's been a while, I guess....

--Pop

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

Who's reserving our room?

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

rivka. I think she's done it already, and has her ticket. I haven't looked it up yet. Maybe I should?

*mumbles* But I hate planning trips...

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

I'll bring the Absenth!

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Rivka will indeed be reserving our room, but that will be in about a week (check comes in, I pay off credit card, I book room).

I do already have tickets -- electronic ones, at least. They won't let me reserve seats until the 14th. Then I get to print out a boarding pass, I think.

Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :

::lifts eyebrow to Eddie::
Is it already reserved, dude?

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

[Frown]

Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :

Me or Lalo, Nate?

I don't do credit cards, so someone else'll have to make the reservation. But I'll definitely be there, as I'm chauffeuring the Guest of Honor.

We could probably fit you, Noah, me, and Eddie into a room. And BtL if he comes. I don't mind sleeping on the floor. I actually prefer it. I only sleep in my bed when my floor gets cluttered.

Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :

::shrug:: Ok, Lalo? Have you yet?

I also don't mind sleeping on the floor, so long as I got a pillow, I'm good.

Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :

I'm not the one to be making reservations, as not only am I unsure of the time of my arrival in Chicago, I'm unsure of the certainty of the damn thing. Chicago's a long way to go by bicycle, and given that I've really done nothing to train for it, it'll be a long slow struggle once I do start.

I pass on the responsibility to you. Steal one of the credit-card numbers of an AOL customer and reserve away, young padawan.

Oh, and for my part, I'm not going to play selfless. One of the beds is mine. I'm willing to share if it comes to it, but if I'm biking all that way, a mattress is gonna feel damn nice.

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

Eds, it's actually pretty rude to let someone make a room reservation on your behalf -- particularly if you're calling dibs on a bed -- without also committing to it.

You're essentially saying that their money is unimportant to you.

If you're going to be at KamaCon, say so. If you aren't, say so. But if you think you will be, even if there's a possibility that you won't, you owe it to the people who think you might share their room to send them your share of the cost in advance.

Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :

Hey, dude, I have no problem shouldering the burden -- I assumed that's a bit of a given, seeing how I've called the bed and all.

Unfortunately, as I have neither credit card nor knowledge of my arrival, I'm really going to have to put this on the shoulders of someone a bit more knowledgeable about their arrival time.

Would you like me to pull down my pants? I hear that's tradition with spankings.

Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :

<--has debit card, but not credit.

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Wow.

Looking over the list, I'm guessing Bob the Lawyer is your best bet for somebody with a credit card. And he has nice credit. Being a lawyer.

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

You know, it never occurred to me that the possession of credit cards might be a limiting factor. [Smile]

But I can see how that would be an issue.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Nate, many debit cards are on the Visa or Mastercard systems now. Of course, the drawback to using that is that they tend to take more than the amount of the room rate (against possible other charges), and refund it later. (Happened to someone at Wenchcon, neh?) But if all else fails . . . [Dont Know]

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

You are all fine, upstanding young men, yes? And you understand that if I put your reservation on my credit card when I make our reservation and you do not pay me when we get there, I will hunt you down? Not to mention that you will not get your KamaCon shirts, assuming you're planning on ordering one.

If so, I will do that, but I will not be making our reservation until after I meet Ryuko's mom, which looks like it will be next week, maybe. And if y'all sound like you're flaking the week before, I can always cancel it. [Smile]

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

My crazy beautiful wonderful wife signed up on eBay yesterday, and, while Mooselet and I were at dinner with Rivka and A Rat Named Puppy, bought four tickets for the Friday Cubs game. So that's definitely when we're going, and since Superstation won't actually be sitting, we have an extra seat if anyone would like to join us.

--Pop

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

ME! ME! OH! ME! ME! ME!

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Since no one else has volunteered, I'll go. [Smile]

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

Mack, Mama sent me an e-mail indicating she wasn't sure you were excited enough. Kat, for example, used a smiley.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

[Mad]

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

See, was that so difficult?

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

--I-- --I--

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

I don't think this attitude is helping, mack.

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

Bob and I will likely be arriving in Chicago sometime on Thursday. Might the Moose family be available for pre-Con activities?

Unfortunately, we have to leave by late afternoon on Saturday. [Frown]

Posted by Mama Squirrel (Member # 4155) on :

[ROFL]

You know we love you Mack!

Posted by Mama Squirrel (Member # 4155) on :

dkw, I am sure something can be arranged. I can't wait to meet you.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

[Grumble]

People like doing this to me.

Yesterday, at the bank, I gave the teller a twenty and asked for a roll of quarters.

He said no.

me: ...

And he started laughing.

My PSYCHIATRIST does this TOO.

Me. "So you going to call me after you talk to them?"

Him. "No. I'm not going to call you."

Me. "..."

Him. "Ever."

Me. "..."

And he CRACKS UP.

Me. "THAT WAS NOT FUNNY!"

Him. "I thought it was pretty damn funny."

*sigh*

Screw you all! --I--

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

*hug*

Posted by B166ER (Member # 6380) on :

I admittedly make many such sarcastic comments as jokes, and do so fairly often. I even sometimes say them without thinking about it online, when it is far harder to tell that it is in jest since there is no tone or body language.

While I don't beleive I have ever made any such comments to you directly, I'm sorry on behalf of all sarcastic jerks like me [Frown]

.

(I really am trying not to do that so much)

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Steve's great amusment is to tweak me so much about something that I start sputtering and can't get whole words out, just fragmented syllables.

Then I see his face and can tell he did it on purpose cause he is chuckling to himself. And the little smirk that he gets is so darn funny-cute I forget to get mad.

AJ

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

Guys, whenever that happens, I end up laughing as well. Because I do that sort of stuff to OTHER people.

So I deserve it.

[Smile]

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

So... you still want to go to the Cubs game with us?

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

Please?

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

You're in, mack. I'll follow up with you via IM or e-mail to figure out details of meeting and such.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

*dances*

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

As I am arriving at daybreak (more or less) Friday, I would also be interested in pre-Con activities with the aforementioned parties. [Smile]

Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :

Our flight arrives at O'Hare at 12:52 PM on Friday. In case anyone wanted to know.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

rivka are you flying into o'hare or midway? This will be crucial carpool info.

AJ

Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :

Ok, got to get our room taken care of, and sooner the better.

Lalo- No credit card.
Frisco- No credit card.
Nathan- No credit card, but has debit card.
Noah (who I think is rooming with us.. I dunno)- don't know
Bob (still unsure if he's rooming with us)- Possibly. Unknown.

We might have to Eljays offer, although I doubt that we are ALL upstanding young men. [Wink]

Before we do that I'd just like to confirm who for sure will be rooming in that room?

Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :

Do not forget fugu. Who likewise lacks a credit card, though has a debit card, but is well situated money wise (my "concern" is whether or not I'll raise $1300 extra in time to get a nice digital camera setup before the con [Wink]

Posted by Bob the Lawyer (Member # 3278) on :

I'd just like to point out that while I don't know whether or not I can come, I *do* have a credit card.

Thank you. Good night.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

considers whips and chaines to make BtL come
(Oh my that could be way out of context but I like it as it stands)

AJ

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

AJ, I'm flying into ORD -- that's O'Hare, right? -- at (ACK!) 6:30 AM.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

hmm we will have to see when other people are arriving. If worse comes to worse it will be quite easy to pick you up at that ungodly hour of the morning myself.

AJ

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

AJ

When we call for reservation, do they actually take out, or put a "hold" on that amount of money immediately? Or does it not get withdrawn until we arrive?

Things are little tight right now..

Farmgirl

Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :

quote:
AJ, I'm flying into ORD -- that's O'Hare, right? -- at (ACK!) 6:30 AM.

rivka - and AJ,

I'm pretty close to O'Hare. Barring unforeseen events taking me out of town, I'd be happy to do the pick-up.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Farmgirl, I have no idea. I would call and ask. Wendy is very nice. The $150 deposit was due up front but that was in the fine print too. But I'm staying with Celia and she's doing the reserving for our room group so I don't know how the individual rooms are being charged. I would guess it is only once you arrive, that is how it works most places.

AJ

Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :

for a second I thought maybe I could come to KamaCon, but the dates are during the State Fair Leadership Conference thing that I earned through 4-H.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

quote:
The contact's name is Wendy. Her number is 847-763-3009 You have to call her to get our group rate. Tell her you want a room for Kama Con.

Okay, another stupid question before I call Wendy. Do we pronounce Kama with a long 'a' sound, or a short 'a' sound (like 'came' or like 'cam') I don't want to sound stupid to her.

Do I go ahead and reserve our room as being for four people? Even if I'm not sure who else is rooming with us yet? (I think Kasie is with Ivygirl and me)

Farmgirl

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I'm saying it like "comma" but with a little more K and A at the beginning. (like the beginning of the word kamakazi)

It doesn't matter, really it doesn't. I'll listen to Kama say her own name and then figure out how to say it "right"

AJ

[ May 28, 2004, 10:54 AM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

AJ and sndrake, you guys are great. [Smile]

I was totally figuring I would have to take the train, since likely there wasn't anyone else coming at the same time to share a cab.

Thank you.

I have NOT reserved a room yet, btw. I have to clarify where I'm staying Monday night first, so I know for sure that I'm not at the hotel then, too. Should be able to reach the people I need to talk to Sunday. Then I will reserve a suite toot sweet.

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

I'm officially in poverty... can I sleep on someone's floor? [Frown]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I'm glad to concede the early morning trip to sndrake as I suspect I will be making several others.

Depending on when everyone comes in, I'm guessing one noon-early afternoonish and then one evening run to o'hare along with a Midway run too.

AJ

Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :

quote:
I'm glad to concede the early morning trip to sndrake as I suspect I will be making several others.

AJ,

I'm willing to do more than the one run. We can coordinate as the date approaches. O'Hare is easy for me - I'm real familiar with the airport.

I figure there will be enough running to do for two vehicles and drivers. At least. [Wink]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

*hugs sndrake*

[Wink]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Well, my online informants tell me the Thai place is no more. [Grumble]

They were also less than enthused about the Chinese place -- but that wasn't really likely for during the weekend anyway. OTOH, Bagel Country and Bugsy's got thumbs up. So did Slice of Life. [Smile]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

*bump* for Space Opera -- and me! I need to make that reservation.

Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :

Reservation made for the celia/blacwolve/Banna room. Theca, you're welcome to join us if you change your mind (*hopes*). You other two, I'll send out an email with the details shortly.

Posted by Psycho Triad (Member # 3331) on :

Becky and I still need roomies, I believe.

I'll try to get her online soon so that she can participate in the conversation... she's much better at organizing activities than I.

But yeah, anyone still looking for a room to join?

Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :

I think the main guy's room already had 5, so I could throw in with you and becky, ken.

Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :

Ok, paranoia starting to kick in. It happens. So lets go ahead and figure this out soon.

ElJay, unless one of the other guys happens to be able to use a credit card to reserve the room, we might have to take you up on your offer. The rooms are about 90 bucks a night, just cause I think its better to over estimate, we'll say 3 nights. So 270 dollars, with tax.

For sure I know Frisco will be there (driving Kama), I'll be there (if something should happen, I'll still pay for the rooms), I haven't heard much from Noah, Lalo is a toss up, and Bob doesn't know yet.

So, lets get this taken care of, figure things out, and have the room reserved by next Saturday. Does that work for everyone?

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

What's your hurry? [Wink]

Seriously, I still haven't met Ryuko's mom. While at the moment I'm leaning towards going regardless, I'd like to do that before reserving rooms, and I don't believe there was a real close deadline, was there?

So let's go ahead and get a roll-call from the guys about who's coming, and I'll try to set something up with Ryuko & Mom next week, when my life slows down a little. Hopefully. And I'm feeling less-creepy. [Big Grin]

*ahem* Also, the dkw-Ryuko-Mack-ElJay room will NOT have a connecting door with the T_Smith-Lalo-Frisco-Whomever room, even if I am reserving both of them. So there.

Edit: Or with the Bob_Scopatz Grumpy room. *hee*

[ June 05, 2004, 07:07 PM: Message edited by: ElJay ]

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

The deadline is 7/15. After that they release the room block and AJ yells at us.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

We'll totally beat that. Easy. Have a nice lunch?

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

Walked around the kitchen opening cupboard doors at random and grumbling until BpW made us both pizza and put on Invader Zim.

So yes, thanks. [Big Grin]

Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :

No connecting door? You mean I have to walk down a hallway to say goodmorning to you lovely ladies?

Whats the hurry? I don't know, I just get paranoid that unless things are set, they will run away. I suppose as long as we can get things figured out with this clump, that will be fine. [Smile]

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

Damn. [Grumble]

Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :

We'll manage. [Smile]

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

*snort*

[Big Grin]

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Sounds like having a new roomie is working out well for you.

Since I'm undoubtably the member of this group with the least traditional morals, *ahem* I must say that I put the connecting door thing in there 'cause I thought it was funny. So, the room that offers me the best bribe gets the connecting door.

...which we'll keep locked from our side. [Big Grin]

Edit: New roomie part to dkw.

Now, as somebody with a significant other actually in the same state, I'm gonna go listen to some live music and enjoy this beautiful Saturday evening with my sweetheart. *wave* Have a lovely day, everyone!

[ June 05, 2004, 07:22 PM: Message edited by: ElJay ]

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...

Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :

Sorry I haven't been paying attention. It's been a long month. [Smile]

I'm cool with going on ElJay's card. I can send cash beforehand, or just when I get there (or maybe when we finalize exactly who's rooming with Nate and I).

Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :

I'm moving out of my apartment in a day or two, and I'll be pedalling my ass to Chicago in a week or so, so I hope you can sort this out without my express involvement.

But yeah, I'll be paying my fifth of the room, regardless of whether I actually make it or not. Only problem is, I won't be carrying cash -- I will have a credit card on hand, though, or so I hope. Will that work out?

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

Don't worry, Nate. If we miss the deadline, I'm sure they'll have one room available, to fit me, you and Frisco.

[Monkeys]

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

quote:
Now, as somebody with a significant other actually in the same state, I'm gonna go listen to some live music and enjoy this beautiful Saturday evening with my sweetheart. *wave* Have a lovely day, everyone!

This cruel taunting is not very attractive you know. I mean, it's nice for you that your "significant other" is so close by that you can meet at concerts and just enjoy a random Saturday. But where will it end? Next you'll be doing mundane activities like going grocery shopping, or just "popping by" to see if the herb garden is doing well. Heck, you might even drop by when he's not home just to check to see if the lights were left on or something.

Or to use his VCR to tape a show.

That's far too casual. These things need to take months of planning to be truly worthwhile. A date should require careful budgeting, transportation logistics have to be considered, and then, a series of alternatives developed. That's SERIOUS dating.

[Razz]

Okay, fine, I'm jealous. Happy? I actually thought that maybe there should be proxy dating for long distance couples, but I'm not sure that would work. You'd have to really trust the proxy. And what if he was better than the real thing??? Only a really secure person could tolerate the idea.

Although, with unlimited cell phone minutes, the absent party could listen in the whole time and make conversation while the proxy stood around paying for things.

Oh well.

Never mind.

It's just the fever talking.

[Big Grin]

I will be booking late in the game, but I will be booking. My method of paying for the reservation (a check card VISA) allows the hotel to not just put a hold on the card (as with a credit card) but some will actually take the money out immediately for at least the first night's rental. I need to get past July 5th before letting that happen.

So, I'm booking somewhat late.

Unless I need to take care of it earlier to ease AJ's panic.

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

::drops by College Station while Bob's out to use his VCR::

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

Hmm...I wondered why there was a tape of the seaons finale of Joan of Arcadia in my VCR when I got home.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

quote:
This cruel taunting is not very attractive you know.

Well, I'm glad somebody isn't taking the high road and just ignoring me. It takes all the fun out of it if you don't get a reaction, you know.

As far as handling the room, I don't need you to send cash in advance, just to make the commitment that you're for sure going to take care of your share there. I can make the reservation on my card, then when it's time to pay you each can just pay the hotel, with your debit card, cash, or however you want to handle it. The money doesn't need to go through me. Sound good?

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

LJ, I took the high road once. Got a nose bleed and felt short of breath the entire time. Sure the view looking down on people was great, but it just wasn't worth the health consequences.

[Razz]

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

LJ, I will, for a few days, know where you sleep.

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

But mack, she knows what ward you belong to.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

[ROFL]

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

The question is...church ward or psych ward?

I'll let you know when I figure out the difference.

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

From Merriam Webster dictionary online: www.m-w.com

Main Entry: 1ward
Pronunciation: 'word
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English weard; akin to Old High German warta act of watching, Old English warian to beware of, guard, wÃ¦r careful -- more at WARY
1 a : the action or process of guarding b : a body of guards
2 : the state of being under guard; especially : CUSTODY
3 a : the inner court of a castle or fortress b : a division (as a cell or block) of a prison c : a division in a hospital; especially : a large room in a hospital where a number of patients often requiring similar treatment are accommodated
4 a : a division of a city for representative, electoral, or administrative purposes b : a division of some English and Scottish counties corresponding to a hundred c : the Mormon local congregation having auxiliary organizations (as Sunday schools and relief societies) and one or more quorums of each office of the Aaronic priesthood
5 : a projecting ridge of metal in a lock casing or keyhole permitting only the insertion of a key with a corresponding notch; also : a corresponding notch in a bit of a key
6 : a person or thing under guard, protection, or surveillance: as a : a minor subject to wardship b : a person who by reason of incapacity (as minority or lunacy) is under the protection of a court either directly or through a guardian appointed by the court -- called also ward of court c : a person or body of persons under the protection or tutelage of a government
7 : a means of defense : PROTECTION

I meant the one about the lock & key thingy.

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Hey, we're in the dictionary!

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

(pssst) ElJay... I'm planning on going even if my mom thinks you're a creepy weirdo too. Shhhhh...

Also, I got a cell phone!! Email me for the number!

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

We are sadly a definate "no" now. Err..not that you all were eagerly looking forward to my presence! It's just too tight with the kids starting school the following week. [Frown]

space opera

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I will probably start yelling on July 5th or 6th, which will be the time I return from my friends wedding and start panicing about KamaCon. I'm glad to see that you are taking this so seriously!

AJ

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

I think Ryuko just said she thinks ElJay is a creepy weirdo! (She's obviously a very discerning person.) [Razz]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

I am becoming well-acquainted with Wendy's voicemail, as is she with mine. [Roll Eyes]

Today, I made absolutely sure to keep my cell RIGHT NEXT TO ME in the office. And it rings pretty loudly. And yet, five minutes after the ten-minute crazy-frenzy-of-students-who-didn't-belong-in-the-office-combined-with-teachers-needing-stuff, I discovered that I had somehow missed her call AGAIN! [Wall Bash]

She said she'd try again tomorrow.

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

Space Opera...I'm very sorry to hear you can't make it. I was actually looking forward to meeting some new folks. No-one else will listen to my stories anymore.

Or watch my slide show.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Not only did Wendy try again, she actually reached me! [Big Grin]

One more room reserved. [Smile]

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

Yay.

[Kiss]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

you know I should call her and find out how many rooms we are actually up to. But I don't know if I want to know, because I don't want to panic.

AJ

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Don't call, AJ. There's no need.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

*bumpage*

Posted by Lime (Member # 1707) on :

Now that I am gainfully employed, VÃ¡na and I are totally coming. We missed the WenchCons, but not this one!

Posted by VÃ¡na (Member # 6593) on :

Err...anyone want to share a room with us? I promise we'll behave!

Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :

Whether or not I'm there, I'm paying my share of the room -- however, given that both AJ and Hobbes are a bit dismayed at my delay in starting this damnable trip, and given that they both know a hell of a lot more about biking than I do, I'm guessing there's a strong chance that I'll never arrive at all.

So I'm putting my share of the Frisco/T_Smith/Calvinmaker room up for the taking. If nobody takes it and I don't show, I'll still pay for it -- if somebody takes it and I do show, I'll make do with either my own room (which Kama/Celia/AJ/random chicks and I will need anyway), or find a space on the floor somewhere to crash. Or, hell, find a cheaper motel or camp out nearby. Plenty of options.

Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :

There's probably going to be one more room reserved by the end of the week. Diane and I decided it made more sense to go ahead and get a room rather than have me try to do driving back and forth, being all sleep deprived. This way we both have flexibility to crash when and how much we need to.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

[Eek!]

Isn't the goal here NOT to crash?

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Yay! Lime and Vana! Sndrake and Diane! And RIVKA!

Yes, that's right folks. That hysterically-funny woman is MY roommate. Mine and KAMA'S. *does dance*

[ June 16, 2004, 12:36 AM: Message edited by: katharina ]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Clearly, I'm getting the better end of the deal here. [Smile]

kat, I told you, most people roll their eyes at my jokes. If you keep encouraging me . . . well, I'm not quite sure what happens then. Hmm.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

*perks up with the recent posts*

I think we just might make our 10 room quota!

AJ

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

Is anyone going to be driving through east Tennessee on their way to Kamacon?

>_>

Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :

I'll probly be reserving our room some time this week, provided I hear from Ken.

Ni!

Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :

Okay, here's my deal. I'm still definetely coming. As for the rooms, I don't have my own credit card, so I can't reserve a room on my own, besides the fact that I wouldn't feel comfortable waiting for the others in my room to pay me back their share. (Btw, if I'm missing something key here, it's probably because I haven't been keeping much track of the Kamacon threads recently. For example, I'm just assuming that to reserve a room we hae to pay for all the nights in advance.) What I CAN do though, is pay one of the other guys my share of the room and have them charge it if they have a credit card. The best way I can think of would be to pay them through paypal. If they don't have a paypal account, I imagine I could send them a check or something.

Anyways, feel free to inform me if I'm missing some key information here.

-Noah

Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :

Oh, and does anyone want to drive to Chicago with me?

Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :

Noah, I think ElJay reserved a room for Nate and I, and I forget who else was in on it. BtL and Lalo if they can make it, I think.

Either way, I'm sure you could room with us--five isn't too many. I like the floor.

And if you want to meet me in NYC, you can drive with Kama and I (and, hopefully, BtL) [edit: but it would probably be more fun for you to drag all the DC Hatrackers to Chicago, kicking and screaming--the more the merrier].

[ June 16, 2004, 03:05 AM: Message edited by: Frisco ]

Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :

I don't think anyone from the D.C. area can make it.

As for NYC, I'd be more than happy to. Problem is, I'd either have to drive my car up there, meaning I'd need to leave my car up there to switch to yours, or we'd need to take my car. Transportation to NYC by train, etc. is too expensive.

Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :

I think it would be worth the $70 (round-trip) bus ticket to NYC to save yourself 2/3 (or 3/4) of the gas costs to and from Chicago, neh?

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

ElJay has not made room reservations yet, but ElJay will, for the girly-room and a boyish room, well in advance of the deadline. They don't charge your credit card for the full amount up front, they just run a hold on it, so I don't need anyone to send me money in advance. What I do need you to do is commit that you're going to pay for the room once we get there. Direct to the hotel would be my preference, it doesn't need to be paid with the credit card that reserves it.

So far T-Smith, Frisco, and Lalo have committed to doing this, although Lalo is unsure on if he'll make it. BtL doesn't know if he's coming or not, which if he'd make up his mind he could make the reservation, as he has a credit card. So, anyway, that's the story as it stands now.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Oh, and in case anyone's interested, I am still planning on doing the T-Shirts. It just hasn't seemed too urgent yet, as the turn-sround is pretty fast, but I guess I better get my butt in gear so we can allow plenty of time for people to get their orders in.

I've put it in my calendar to be done by a week from today...

Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :

Thanks, ElJay. I'm sure that, at worst, Nate and I could just split the cost. And we're both "definite"s.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

You are most decidedly welcome.

Posted by Bob the Lawyer (Member # 3278) on :

Ok, I'll just clear things up on my status.

There's no way I'll know until the end of July. That's when the NDA (new drug application) is supposed to be in to the FDA. If it's not done then nobody is getting vacation time until it is done.

So I won't know until the 11th hour. Sorry team.

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

T-SHIRTS!!!

Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :

ElJay--

I'm a definete, and I'll commit to paying at the hotel too.

Zat cool?

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Works for me, thankee kindly gentlemen.

Posted by VÃ¡na (Member # 6593) on :

*still looking for roommates*

*wants a shirt*

Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :

Cyberdan, as I said last night, I'm fairly sure that if you could come, there would be room for you somewhere.

Ni!

Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :

Heh.

BtL, you a playa...

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

quote:
*still looking for roommates*

*wants a shirt*

Yowza. A shirtless woman looking for roommates gets NO responses? Really?

quote:
BtL, you a playa...

Bobble is a beach?

Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :

Juliette and I now have a reservation.

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

O_O I just bought a ticket... or my hand did... I guess I'll need a room if my parents don't kill me before August.

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

[Party]

Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :

Hey Frisco, count me in for the drive if there's still room.

Also, where can I get a ticket at the price you mentioned?

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

You'll be in the trunk, Noah. Please understand, it's either you or me in the trunk, and I'm scared of darkness, so...

Posted by Ralphie (Member # 1565) on :

Becky calls BtL "CyberDan"!

That's awesome.

Posted by Frisco (Member # 3765) on :

Here you go, Noah.

[ June 21, 2004, 05:03 AM: Message edited by: Frisco ]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

It warms the cockles of my heart when I see this thread bumped!

AJ

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

By the way, I'm going to try and talk to my employer soon about when he will no longer be my employer so that I can get some tickets back to Indiana. I'm going to try (though I don't really know if I can) to get that to be in time for this. Just an update, I'm still hoping. [Smile]

Hobbes

Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :

Toni, you goober, where do you think I got it?

Still no news from Ken, who is also a goober.

Ni!

Posted by Ralphie (Member # 1565) on :

I know!

That's why I think it's [Cool]

Posted by Bob the Lawyer (Member # 3278) on :

She's just glad to see that I'm still branded in her name.

"Why do you call BtL 'CyberDan'?"

"Well, it all started with this girl named Ralphie. Let me tell you about her..."

And she lives on in infamy through me. Insidious!

Posted by VÃ¡na (Member # 6593) on :

doot doot doot...

Seriously, no one wants to room with us? You're all poops.

I'll see if I can get Dan to reserve us a room tonight, though! If not tonight, then within a week, I promise!

(Don't worry, AJ! We won't wait too long!)

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

Alright, I'm going to come definitely. I just need to find ticket prices and decide if I'm going to skip class that Friday to go to this. Also my class is 1st year intensive immersion German, so someone has to help me practice German that weekend.

So help me find super duper ticket prices from Seattle to Chicago! Also, from another thread we apparently need to get chocolate cake shakes from someplace called Portillo's. Add it to the list.

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

quote:
so someone has to help me practice German that weekend.

Kein Problem!

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

The deadline is getting closer. Celia have you called Wendy for our room yet?

AJ

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Ok only Four rooms have been reserved gang. We need TEN as in 10 as in TEN rooms reserved otherwise I'm gonna be stuck with a huge bill.

GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER!!!!

AJ

Posted by peter the bookie (Member # 3270) on :

Why am I being singled out?

quote:
celia60
Member
Member # 2039

posted June 01, 2004 03:12 PM
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reservation made for the celia/blacwolve/Banna room. Theca, you're welcome to join us if you change your mind (*hopes*). You other two, I'll send out an email with the details shortly.

I talked to a woman named Wendy who seemed to know what "Kamacon" was, and I sent you an email with the confirmation info. [Razz]

[ June 28, 2004, 10:53 AM: Message edited by: peter the bookie ]

Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :

Hey, don't look at me, I made my reservation.

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

I haven't reserved a room, but then, there is still only the faintest of possibilities that I might be able to go.

Honestly, if I do go I was hoping to just sleep on somebody else's floor in exchange for paying part of their bill.

Hmmm...if not enough people who said that they were going to be reserving rooms step up, maybe others of us could give AJ money to at least partially defray her unfairly huge bill.

Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :

Ok. I'm giving up on waiting for ken, and one of my roomates is gonna come anyway, so we'll have four in the room no matter what. CyberDan and Hobbes are still welcome to crash, of course.

Ni!

Posted by peter the bookie (Member # 3270) on :

Ok, how's this for a nice little break down of who we get to cajole:

People to be left alone because they've reserved rooms
saxon75
celia60/BannaOJ/blacwolve
rivka/Kama/katharina
TomDavidson/Christy
Papa Moose
JonnyNotSoBravo
sndrake
ElJay times 2 for BtL/Frisco/Eddie/CalvinMaker/T_Smith/Fugu and ElJay/Ryuko/dkw/mackillian

People to throw disapproving sighs at until they CALL and RESERVE as they've said they will
Vana/Lime
kwsni!/psychotriad
Bob Scopatz
CT for 2 (CT and Xnera)

[Confused]

People to throw rotten fruit at for being all wishy-washy on if they are even coming
Hobbes
Primal Curve
Noemon
RRR
Marek

[Grumble]

Did I miss anyone?

[ June 29, 2004, 04:04 PM: Message edited by: peter the bookie ]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

I have reserved the "K" room, but I agree with Noem -- AJ should NOT get stuck with the whole bill regardless.

Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :

Isn't CT somewhere on that list?

Or did she say she couldn't go after all and I missed it?

Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :

::throws rotten fruit::

Posted by peter the bookie (Member # 3270) on :

yeah, added.

and

*disapproving sigh* didn't you say you were getting a room?

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

I need roommates.

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Tom has a room reserved. Who is on the "I reserved" list that shouldn't be?

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

THE CULPRIT IS PAPA MOOSE.

I don't know why Wendy can't find you. Could you call her and give her your confirmation number please?

AJ

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I found some enlightenment

quote:
Papa Moose
Member
Member # 1992

posted May 11, 2004 02:41 PM
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We have our plane tickets, too, but haven't decided yet whether we're staying in Chicago or Skokie on Wednesday and/or Thursday, so haven't made our reservations yet.

I'm guessing this is how it has been for the last month. Perhaps some gentle nagging? I'm trying to figure out whether to put him in the "rotten fruit category or not <grin>

AJ

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

Done. Take my frequin' name off the thread topic.

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

Done. Now stop throwing rotten fruit at me. I know what rotten fruit looks and feels like 'cuz I just cleaned the old strawberries out of my fridge.

Wishy-washy!!! [Taunt]

What part of "definitely" from above post did you not understand? Hmmm, now I just have to scroll up to find out to whom I'm s'posed to reveal my secret identity in order to prove I reserved a room...

PS A roommate or roommates might be nice because the more money I save, the more I can spend on frivolities. It's a double bed room, non-smoking, however smoke doesn't bother me and can be changed if you want. Join me or be humiliated on the "frequin list"!

[ June 28, 2004, 02:12 PM: Message edited by: JonnyNotSoBravo ]

Posted by peter the bookie (Member # 3270) on :

Are you a room all to yourself? Or do I need to edit other people on the list?

Pops, I moved you. [Smile]

Posted by Bob the Lawyer (Member # 3278) on :

Woah there. I've never once said I was coming. I've very much been in the wishy washy section from the beginning. I think I was the first wishy washy person; I paved the way for all wish washers to come after me. I was a true visionary.

I expect plenty of rotten fruit but no sighs.

Posted by peter the bookie (Member # 3270) on :

Yeah, but you have a room should you show up, so I put you on that list. Notice that ElJay is actually the listed person to sigh at since she's making the reservation.

JNSB, send it to AJ since she's the contact. And I just like throwing fruit at you.

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

Bobble's afraid to come cause he knows I'd throw him down Niagara Falls.

In a barrel.

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

Niagara Falls is close to Chicago?!

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

Kama just throws that far.

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

Nope. It's on the way. Sort of.

Plus, I throw that far [Razz]

[ June 28, 2004, 02:40 PM: Message edited by: Kama ]

Posted by Bob the Lawyer (Member # 3278) on :

No, but Frisco, Kama and CalvinMaker are making the trip together and Niagra Falls is close to Buffalo which is where KFC would be picking me up.

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

I am slightly uncomfortable being a part of KFC ...

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Ok your name is gone from the title Papa Moose. It got your attention though [Wink]

I'm getting a new tally soon and it will be updated periodically.

AJ

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

KFC..all white meat...3 piece...finger lickin' good...yup, you're right to be uncomfortable, Kama.

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

[Angst]

Posted by Erik Slaine (Member # 5583) on :

I expect a full report on this as soon as it happens.

With Photos, please.

Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :

quote:
I expect a full report on this as soon as it happens.

Sure - except the parts we swear to keep secret. [Razz]

Posted by Mama Squirrel (Member # 4155) on :

Two things:

1) This is a reminder to whoever is driving to KamaCon that said they could bring an extra guitar for Papa Moose to play.

2) Is there anyone who lives in Chicago (or is driving) that can find a play pen/travel crib for us to borrow while we are there? It would be much easier if we didn't have to drag one along. My parents have one for us, so we don't need to bring one for the NY part of our trip.

Thanks!

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I can ask around. A lot of my neighbors are grandmothers so they may have something.

AJ

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

"panicking"

Sorry.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

yeah I know, I was worried about exceeding the letter limit and I figured it would get the point across.
[Wink]

AJ

happier?

[ June 28, 2004, 05:18 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

But what if AJ panicing is something Hatrack WANTS to see?

well, yes. Now I'm crazy. [Razz]

[ June 28, 2004, 05:19 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

you don't. trust me.

Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :

I was planning on bringing my acoustic guitar anyway. He's welcome to play that for a bit, if he wants.

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Just because I gave you a dictionary for your birthday... *sniff* One mistake!

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

KathannaOJ- You're talking to yourself again.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Did I ever tell you about the time I carried an Unabridged on a plane? I was taking a short commuter flight from my hometown to LAX, and was meeting my friend Pete at LAX, and it was his Christmas present. It wouldn't fit in my luggage and I was gonna need to pull it back out anyway.

It got some looks...

[ June 28, 2004, 05:28 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

They were probably afraid it was ballast.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Sorry, I've been out of town...

I have called and left Wendy a message, beginning the phone-tag process. So once we connect, you'll be to within one room of quota, won't that be nice?

Ryuko, whatcha doing Sunday afternoon? You and your mom free for ice cream? Drop me an e-mail...

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Message from Bob via dkw: He will reserve the room when he gets back from his trip.

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

Thanks rivka!

I really wish I could have been there to meet you today.

And to confirm rivka's message from dkw from me, I will reserve a room when I get back from California.

[Razz]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

*twinkle* Well fine, see if I try to help! [Wink]

Bob, we had fun without you, but it would have been more fun with you.

Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :

Wendy is only available between 9 and 5. I'll find a way to get ahold of her today, and I'll reserve the room for xnera under my name, which should be sufficient for AnnaJo's peace of mind, bringing the quota to (at least) 10.

I'm tendering my own regrets, as David and I will be attending to other matters at that time.

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

This isn't because people will have cameras, is it?

Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :

I feel pretty shot, and it's time to pare down my life. I won't be very good at socializing for a long time, anyway.

The cameras don't help. [Smile]

I will, however, be up for babysitting. [Big Grin]

Seriously, it's time for a social hiatus for me. I am just so, so exhausted. It has been unbelievably bad.

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

[Frown]

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

[Frown]

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

How's your head CT?

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Wendy called back, rooms reserved. You may take me off the naughty list. [Razz]

They're both under my name, gentlemen, so if you get there first that's Liza Williams. Pronounced Lie-za. Please note the Z. It's way too soon to have travel plans figured out, so I don't know when I'll be there yet.

Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :

No CT! ::sad::

Ni!

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Blacwolve, are you still avaliable for transportation? Like I said in another thread I may be able to make it, I'll know in a week or two, but if I need to get my own transportation I'll probably have to grab some train tickets soon.

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I think we've made it *HUGE SIGH OF RELIEF!*

I haven't called Wendy yet, because CTs playing phone tag and Bob Scopatz won't be reserving for a couple of days.

But now any extra rooms reserved will lower the amount of the meeting room down further.

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Now I remember why I hate planning trips more than three weeks ahead. It turns into WORK. And I'm not even doing the work! I'm just watching AJ do it!

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

You've done good AJ, now you should take some "me" time to rest and relax from thins stressful event. So hope on over to the cycling threads and get started! Hey, I did call it me time... [Taunt]

Seriously, even if I don't end up going, I appreciate all the work you put into it, way to go AJ! [Big Grin]

Hobbes

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

To make it clear, right now I have already paid, out of my personal funds, the $150 for the meeting room. With our ten room minimum met that is all it is going to cost. $50x3 days= $150

If we hadn't met that 10 room minimum it would have gone up to $150/day which means I would have gotten stuck owing them $300 more on top of the $150 I've already paid.

Now I wish I had $300 extra laying around and didn't have to worry about stuff like that, but I don't. Hence the panic.

AJ

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

AJ, you are an angel for arranging everything. [Smile]

This will work out great. We can calculate how much everyone's share of the meeting room is that first night and let people know then. Thank you so much for doing all the work.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Hobbes, I have to go be maid of honor at a wedding this weekend. Weddings, if you are participating at all are always stressful. That is compounding the Kama Con stress, and my work stress just quadrupled as well.

AJ

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

No CT? [Frown]

But I totally understand the need to cut down! Good for you, CT, for making the decision that keeps you healthy. [Smile]

You better come next year, though! [Big Grin]

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

There's one next year?

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

You're NOT making this an annual pilgrimage, Kama? [Big Grin]

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

Well, but maybe I should be altering the route a bit?

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

KamaCon 2005 in Los Angeles! [Big Grin]

Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :

Wendy has my card number, and I have a confirmation number which I'll email to Karen. Tom, if you would carry a blank check for me, I'll use that to cover me/Karen's part of the conference room, once the total is decided.

Should some people back out (i.e., cancel reservations already made), I imagine those attending can just pony up to split AnnaJo's $150 nonrefundable deposit and cancel the other conference room charges.

AnnaJo has my sympathies. It's been a murderous week all around.

I'm going to take a little breather for awhile, but thanks so much for the kind words. [Smile]

Ciao for now, and have fun.

[ June 29, 2004, 06:04 PM: Message edited by: ClaudiaTherese ]

Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :

Mr. Gardener isn't willing to commit to anything at this point (we may be moving; we may be working on building our house), but there's a possibility we may show up at the 11th hour. Is it okay if we just show up? Of course, if it gets to be that week and I know we're coming, I'll let y'all know. Also, are kids coming? I have a 5-year-old who'd probably love to play with other Hatrack kiddos.

I'm working very hard on Mr. Gardener. I'd like for him to meet you all. He loves strategy games and networked computer games. He also likes to have all information ahead of time. So if someone would be willing to repost the following info (so's I don't have to go hunting for it and possibly finding the wrong info), I'd appreciate it.

Where? When? How much? When due? Contingencies if we don't decide until 2 days before the Con? Kids or not? Possible activities? What "engineer-geek" type activities might be available (in other words, will he have fun)? Who's going, so that he knows which Hatrackers I always talk about will be there?

Thanks O You Wondrous Hatrackers.

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

You know, Jenny, Kat just hates it when people ask who else is going to be there.... Oh, and we'll have our two kids. Three if you include me.

CT, take care of you. Rivka's oxygen mask analogy is perfect. If you make it, great. If not, even better, because it will definitely be because it's the right thing to do for you. Either way, though, know that you are loved.

--Pop

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Well I can say I averted a nuclear disaster today at work.

(It was only keeping the head of our nuclear department from throwing a tantrum which she is infamous for, but hey, we are cool enough to Have a nuclear department.)

While I was out saving the world before bedtime, I recieved an e-mail from an anonymous donor, saying that they would be interested in sponsoring a room for those who could not otherwise attend due to financial constraints. Teleperion and Farmgirl were mentioned specifically.

Due to its nature it might end up being a co-ed room. If there is enough interest this person will pay for room(s), but they want to know it will be used before they do so.

AJ

[ June 30, 2004, 12:41 AM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

*bump* I don't think many people have seen the anonymous donor's offer yet.

If there is sufficient interest they would consider springing for two rooms one for each sex.

AJ

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

AJ, I'd start a thread for that. People who can't afford to go have probably stopped looking in here.

Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :

Huh. I wonder how I missed any info on this shindig the first time around. So there's a small amount of time left for me to make a decision if I can come or not? Because it does sound like fun; all I'd need is a ride. And a room. But first, can I still come?

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Of course you can still come!!!! The more the merrier. All of the basic info is on the first page of this thread. If flying there are to airports, O'Hare and Midway in the Chicago area. Transportation will be arranged from each one.

AJ

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

btw we are up to 10 rooms. I just called Wendy. And I know there are more that have yet to reserve. Now each time you reserve, we are theoretically dropping the $150 that I've already paid and I might actually get refunded. If we get up to 20 rooms (well I can dream) then our hospitality room is free.

AJ

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

AJ, you weren't thinking you're the one paying for the hospitality room by yourself, were you? No - we count heads the first night, figure out how much it is going to be, and if we owe anything for the room we split it among everyone there. You will DEFINITELY get refunded, if not by the hotel then by the KamaConners.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Definitely! In fact, if it would help relieve some of your stress, AJ, I'd be more than happy to paypal it right now. There is NO reason you should be fronting all the costs, as well as making all the arrangements!

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

No I figured we'd tally up how much I actually paid and divide it among those who are able to contribute. (Like Kama isn't allowed contribute for one) But if they start refunding me than everyone's overall contribution declines.

Rivka give me a couple of weeks to figure out the catering situation and I might take you up on your offer.

AJ

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Cool. [Smile]

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

[Kiss]

Posted by Lime (Member # 1707) on :

We got our reservation in on Friday afternoon! Anyone want to split the room with us?

*looks around expectantly*

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

For those who missed it:

http://www.hatrack.com/ubb/forum/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=025662

T-shirt orders are now being taken. And I now understand how AJ feels... I'm sorry I didn't reserve our room sooner. [Smile]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Give me another day and I'll start working out the food situation.

Would a combination of catered kosher/vegetarian and Sam's Club cold cuts be acceptable to everyone? And how many meals do you guys think I actually need to plan for? I know people want to go out to try places too.

Also are there going to be any "structured" activities or not?

AJ

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

*hug* Thanks, AJ. Would it help if I made the arrangements with kosher catering places? Or have you already done most of that?

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I have a couple of names from Wendy that I know were on your approved lists as well. I think we discussed it before. I'd like to get an idea of the number of people who would choose to eat kosher or vegan, and the number of people who don't care, before I make any firm decisions.

I also think we need to decide what meals will be "in" and which ones will be "out" before making decisions as well.

AJ

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

Iâ€™m in favor of the â€œpeople who want structured activities are in charge of planning themâ€ style of organization. How about we plan to hang out at the hotel on Friday, and have supper available to graze on since people will be arriving at various times. And while weâ€™re hanging out and grazing we can make more structured plans for Saturday and Sunday if we so choose.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

quote:
I have a couple of names from Wendy that I know were on your approved lists as well. I think we discussed it before.

Yup. And I think they were the same ones that the kosher-Chicagoans I spoke to on another forum said had good food. [Smile]

I plan on eating at the hotel Friday night and Saturday lunch. If we do that as a group, great; if not, I originally had every expectation that I would be making those arrangements for just me, possibly a few others. And I would be happy to take care of the kosher/vegetarian part.

Posted by Lime (Member # 1707) on :

Eating at the hotel Friday night and Saturday lunch sound like a good idea to me. I'm in favor of getting everyone that's left together for a restaurant dinner Saturday night, if there are enough interested.

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

I would like to get as far away from the hotel for food as possible. There's absolutely no excuse for being within twenty minutes of Chicago and only eating at ONE of its restaurants. [Smile]

Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :

Agreed, Tom. Though dinner Friday/lunch Saturday at the hotel sounds good, especially if everyone is going to be arriving that day.

So... where do you all want to go for pizza? We ARE going to go out for pizza sometime, right? I mean, this is CHICAGO. There's Gino's East, and Pizzeria Uno, and Connie's, and Giordano's, and a whole lot more.

I really like Uno's, and I don't get a chance to have them often due to their location (just north of the Loop), but it's a small joint and not very good for a crowd. I could call them and see if they have party facilities, though, or the ability to handle a larger crowd. Gino's is another favorite, though I've never been to the one downtown.

Oh, heck, they're ALL good! Really, I'd be happy to go to any. So I'll leave the decision up to the out-of-towners.

*hasn't had REAL pizza in months (not even from a neighborhood joint!) and is craving it mucho*

Posted by Lime (Member # 1707) on :

Heck, that works for me too. I'm up for both. Either. Ok, so I lie: eating out would probably be a better and more fun filled option.

So, in summary: eating is good, Dan like eating, friends are good, Dan like eating with friends. Now that we've got that out of the way, I'm going to go read a book.

(I have to stop trying to make simple decisions this late in a 12 hour shift. They require just enough brainpower to put my brain in neutral.)

Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :

I interrupt this thread to bring you the following announcement:

Olivet's jealousy has turned to acid, and she is now a smoldering puddle of goo with some hair trailing out of it.

That is all.

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

I just tried to reach Wendy, but I must've been too late. I'll call her tomorrow from work.

But I'll definitely reserve a room tomorrow.

- Bob

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

I'm still looking for roommates for the room I already have reserved, be they male, female, animal, mineral, antimatter(as long as they stay on their side of the room)), whatever...

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Dang! If Olivia has become a pile of goo, I will NEVER get to meet her! [Frown]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

the anoymous donor was wondering how you would feel JNSB about rooming with Teleperion, provided he is serious about coming.

AJ

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

I can be almost certain that I'm going, because my mom talked about Kamacon as something I was going to go to this summer. I think my show of good faith in asking her to meet ElJay was really all we needed. :3 Call me at some point, LJ!!

Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :

I still haven't figured out a rooming situation. I do want to come and have the means to do so. If, for some reason, I cannot make it, I'll still pay for my room&tax.

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

No worries, AJ. Telperion can room with me. I'm pretty liberal and very secure in my sexuality. [Smile]

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Ryuko, I checked train tickets, and they're $160 but they're all sold out for the relevant dates, so unless we find some really cheap on-line fares it looks like we're driving. Which is fine.

I can't call you, you haven't sent me your phone number yet. [Razz]

Do so, please, and I'll give you a ring.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Irony of ironies.....

I just got informed that my company is SENDING me to Chicago, all travel, etc. PAID by company......

..however, it is in OCTOBER. (For Training)

Farmgirl

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Primal Curve, I'd reccommend Telperion and JNSB as roomie canidates.

AJ

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

What did you ever decide in terms of Kamacon, FarmGirl? I think I lost track of the thread in which we were discussing it.

Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :

Well, while we're at it, just where are you at with KamaCon, Noemon? [Smile]

Posted by Happy Camper (Member # 5076) on :

Okay, who wants to convince Mike that he wants to come (and yes, Mike is talking about himself in the third person)? I've been waffling on it for the last couple of months I think. Here's the thing. It's a pretty good hike, and I probably will want to drive, roughly 8.5 hours. I've got plenty of vacation I can take, so that wouldn't be a problem. Here's the other thing. I'm going to be in Chicago again the following weekend for a wedding, and I'm not sure I really want to make that trip twice in such quick succession. Oh, and I've got money, so paying for a room would be no problem either. Oh, and the whole concept of cons frightens me. It's like giving in to the dark side. So. Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

-Mike

Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :

You're going. You just needed someone to tell you what you had decided.

Have fun!

Kwea

[ July 07, 2004, 12:39 PM: Message edited by: Kwea ]

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

Well, it's still pretty up in the air whether I'll be in the country at that point. If I am, and if time and finances allow (this new house thing is consuming massive amounts of both my time and my money), I'll be there. I probably won't have a firm idea until the very last minute though.

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

I have met Mike, thus, Mike is coming, if only to cut down the percentages of people I haven't met.

*wipes hands*

There, everything's taken care of, moving on...

Oh, and AJ, I do have room, right? I periodically wake up with this nightmare where there's some sort of miscommunication, and I can't go because there isn't a room for me. [Angst]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Yes, you have a room blacwolve.

Happy Camper you need to come just so I can tease my Steve about sexy Civil Engineers.
[Wink]

Plus I'm more likely to get him to poke his nose into the hatrack madness and come to the dark side himself if he knows there's someone he can discuss soils and rocks with in a pinch.

And if you have enough vacation why not take the whole week and see Chicago or go campin and hiking up in Wisconsin and not make two trips? (or is the gap between the wedding and Kama Con more than a week?)

AJ

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I've been trying to convince cyruseh to come too.

AJ

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

Oh, that'd be fun. I've always wanted to meet him.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Mike -- if you have plenty of vacation, why don't you just stay the entire week BETWEEN the two weekends, so you don't have to drive home?

Noemon -- we're coming if you are. [Wink]

Posted by Nick (Member # 4311) on :

[Cry]

can't go...

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

[Smile]

Sounds good FarmGirl. You won't know what you're planning to do until the last moment though.

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

I'm going to send Marek a picture of my head glued to a Popsicle stick to carry around at the con, so I can be there. He can speak for me.

Posted by Happy Camper (Member # 5076) on :

Ah, well, I don't think I can do the whole week thing. While I do have enough vacation to swing it, it would leave my reserve fairly low and I never know when I'll need a little extra. I might take one more day and fly the second time, though I'm not sure about that. That's probably the best I can do (assuming I break down and go).

Oh, and blacwolve hit on the proper method to get me to come. Appeal to my chivalrous/ helpful nature, and I just can't resist (assuming it's possible at all) [Smile]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

How much vacation does the goverment give you per year anyway? Steve gets a heck of a lot more than I do. I'd whine more but I do like my job

I get 2 weeks-10 working days/ year I've used 7 already. One for my week in St Louis at the dog show and 2 this last week for my friends wedding. I'm going to take Friday for Kama Con. so then I'll be at 8. I wish I could take Thursday too but I just don't think it is going to happen. Those last two days have to last me until April 7th of next year, cause they reset from your hire anniversary date.

And I don't get 3 weeks until I've been with the company 6 years.

AJ

Posted by Happy Camper (Member # 5076) on :

Well, the federal government gives you 13 days per year for the first 3 years, then 19.5 (6 hours every 2 weeks as opposed to 4) for the next 12 years, then 26 after that. And that's in addition to the 13 federal holidays we get each year. It's a pretty good deal, if I do say so myself. [Smile]

Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :

I bet Sveta will be more interesting than me, despite the whole being a picture glued to a popsicle stick thing. [Cool]

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

I spoke with Wendy today. I have reserved a room. I'll be traveling under an assumed identity. I'm leaving the _(underscore) at home.

[Big Grin]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Bringing your dog, Bob?

Really -- who takes care of him when you're not there?

FG

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

Since Boon's not going ( [Frown]

) Marek and I are going to need another roommate if I'm going to be able to afford a hotel room.

[ July 08, 2004, 11:28 PM: Message edited by: Rappin' Ronnie Reagan ]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

OK Happy Camper, now we even have people who need Roommates. You Have to come!

The other possiblity is to combine Marek and RRR and JNSB cause I'm not sure if Telperion is actually coming.

Farmgirl are you still going to be able to make it if you aren't driving with Boon?

AJ

Posted by Boon (Member # 4646) on :

I'm so, so sorry. [Frown]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

I promised to bring halvah, and I remembered to buy a bunch today. However, to ensure that it is still around in August, I hid it in the back of a high cupboard.

Someone please remind me to pack it next month!

Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :

::growls::

We STILL have yet to reserve our room, because ken wnats to see if his AAA discount is more than the discount AJ got. Unfortunately, I need KEN to do this, and he's at camp. [Grumble]

We WILL be coming, though, even if we don't get in AJ's block.

Ni!

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

We had 3 loaves of halvah the other day! We mixed chocolate chips in it, which David, our resident Jewish guy, said was okay, but his Indian(from the subcontinent) friend was horrified by this fact and thought we had been joking when we told her what the brown stuff was that was swirled in it.

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

awwww, boon, it's not your fault.

*hug*

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

I got half plain (vanilla) halvah and half marble. Chocolate and halvah are GOOD together.

One of the nummiest things I ever ate was fresh whole wheat bread covered in halvah spread and then chocolate spread. Sadly, while Israeli chocolate spread is carried by every kosher market I know, halvah spread doesn't seem to be.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

AJ

I answered you in Boon's other thread before I saw this one...

FG

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

[ROFL]

I almost asked what halvah was made out of, and then I clicked rivka's link. Jeez - that wasn't retained. That's sort of disturbing. I wonder if I'm getting halfzeimers.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

*pat pat*

It's ok, kat, I have had the same conversation with some people several times. It's like deja vu -- only different.

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

<-- has had plenty of halvah in her life

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

When I asked about the AAA discount (since we'll be there for four nights), Wendy said the KamaCon rate was better.

Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :

Papa, that's typical. Usually, the AAA rate is a discount off of the rack rate. The rack rate is the rate given to anyone who walks into the hotel looking for a room (instead of calling ahead for a reservation.) So, since the rack rate is probably climbing as the summer wears on and the hotel fills up, the discount really isn't all that great. Also, typically, hotels do not give any more of a discount to negotiated rates.

I'm guessing this hotel has a pool, fitness center, and maybe a sauna or whirlpool and probably a continental breakfast. While most hotels claim these to be "complimentary"- they are not. A room in a hotel with these type of amenities will be more expensive than a hotel that just offers rooms and nothing else. During the summer (especially July and August) hotel rates are at their highest year-round. I would bet the rack rate at this hotel to be well over a hundred dollars for late August.

Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :

Oh, and the AAA rate is usually between 10-20% off of the rack rate. While nice to have when you don't have a choice, it's really not that much in the scheme of things.

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

Well the opposite happened at Endercon -- AAA rate was better, so it's definitely worth the ask.

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

I was sort of hoping for the Hat rack rate.

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

Oh, and Farmgirl, my dog (female, actually) has her special friends who come over and take care of her. It will either be my bosses son or our Admin director's hubby and son. They all love Smokey and she's happy because she gets about 3x the treats and double the walks as when I'm home.

She'd move in with them in a minute...

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

ElJay! I'd email you my number but I don't have your address! It's a pickle wrapped in a conundrum wrapped in bacon and ham!! And that's delicious so I may have to eat it!!!

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Ok I just realized Rivka won't read this post for 24 hours, but if she would set up the kosher food I would greatly appreciated. If anyone else has dietary issues where they feel kosher would be better for them, please contact her.

I'll work on getting a bunch of party platters from Costco or Sams which shouldn't cost exorbitant amounts.

Also would anyone be interested in seeing the Chicago botanic garden? It is part of the Skokie Lagoons, and might be interesting for the outdoorsy types that don't want to be suffocated in the City.

AJ

P.S. Farmgirl the room you, Ivy Girl and fizako will be sharing has been reserved in your real name.

AJ

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

Hey Jonny, do you want to room with Marek and me?

Posted by Insanity Plea (Member # 2053) on :

Mayday and I will be making our way, though we have yet to reserve our room either, I'm waiting for her schedule before I finally book.
Satyagraha

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

methinks we're going to need nametags with screennames. Otherwise I'm going to get very very confused with so many people...

[Big Grin]

Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :

In case there's interest, I'm beginning to check out options for da blues - there's a blues club with a good rep in nearby Evanston. A little over 6 miles and an allegedly 15 minute trip by car.

I need to research the transit options from the hotel, as there might be easy rail option to clubs or other entertainment into the city.

That being said, I'm just doing the research to give some options. I live here and don't care what we do. If it's something I want to do badly enough, I'll do it some other time. As far as I'm concerned, it's you out-of-towners that should be figuring out what your priorities are. [Smile]

Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :

quote:
Hey Jonny, do you want to room with Marek and me?

Just think how cheap it will be if both Jonny and Annie join our room.

Posted by fiazko (Member # 5812) on :

AJ, I could be up for the botanic garden as long as it doesn't rain.

Posted by Insanity Plea (Member # 2053) on :

Botanic garden awesomeness would make me very happy.
Satyagraha

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

Let me reiterate: if you leave the hotel, take the opportunity to get the heck out of Skokie. It would be like telling everyone you're visiting New York, and then finding things to see and do in New Jersey. [Smile]

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

If I'm there (which I'd say is an 80% probability), I am definitely leading an expedition out of Skokie and into the Art Institute. [Smile]

Ooh... maybe I can sell tickets for Annie Art Tours to finance the trip! [Cool]

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

Yes, RRR, both you and Marek can room with me. [Smile]

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

I have also heard things about the Fields Museum and some place called "Jazz Alley" as well as the renowned House of Blues.

Of course, if we do everything there is to do in Chicago, we'll only have like 5 minutes for each place...

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

quote:
Ok I just realized Rivka won't read this post for 24 hours, but if she would set up the kosher food I would greatly appreciated. If anyone else has dietary issues where they feel kosher would be better for them, please contact her.

Happy to.

Ok, folks, if you want to be included, give a yell in the next few days. That includes any vegetarians as well.

rivka AT uclalumni DOT net

quote:
If I'm there (which I'd say is an 80% probability), I am definitely leading an expedition out of Skokie and into the Art Institute.

Ooh... maybe I can sell tickets for Annie Art Tours to finance the trip!

Cool, how much? Any chance that this expedition might be Sunday?

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

ooh... Field Museum... *drools*

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

And I'd rather do the museum on Saturday. The price of admission is the pleasure of being in your presence.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Well, then I guess I'll pass. Hope you guys have fun. [Smile]

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

[Frown]

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

Aw, rats. I don't want to do Sunday because it's the sabbath, and I suppose you're declining Saturday for the same reason. They really should have coordinated those better [Razz]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

*grin* "They"? [Wink]

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

"We ARE They."

"AHHH!"

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

They - you know, the Jewish God and the Mormon God.

Posted by Mean Old Frisco (Member # 6666) on :

Obviously, the Jewish God is a College football fan, and the Mormon God enjoys the NFL.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

frisco: [ROFL]

Annie: what?

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

Oh man- I hope the Mormon God doesn't enjoy the NFL. I'm not up for eternites of superbowl parties.

Posted by Mean Old Frisco (Member # 6666) on :

And I'll bet the Mormon God will TiVo out the beer commercials--the best part of the game.

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

I don't understand; why would going to the Art Museum count as doing "work" of any kind? Does "work" include spending money you've earned by working on other days? If so, why doesn't paying for a hotel room on that day violate the Sabbath? Is it a travel restriction -- and, if so, can you ride in someone else's car?

[ July 11, 2004, 08:58 AM: Message edited by: TomDavidson ]

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

It's not that I'm working, it's that I'm causing others to work. And more that I'm spending the day recreationally instead of devoting it to God.

And I typically don't mind travelling on Sunday if it's neccessary. Buying gas and other unavoidable expenses are typically not a problem if they're truly unavoidable.

The thing about sabbath observance is that it's a pretty personal doctrine and people will interpret it very differently.

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

See, I can't personally think of a better way to be mindful of God than to be surrounded by some of the best art produced by mankind. But maybe that's me. [Frown]

Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :

rivka can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that, according to Judaism, both handling money and riding in a car are not permitted on Shabbat.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

Yeah, I think it's the getting there and paying for admission, not the act itself. But rivka and ela would know for sure.

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

I suppose I could see the paying money thing -- although I don't understand how paying for the hotel wouldn't also be proscribed -- but why is riding in a car ungodly?

For that matter, the Art Institute's admission fee is one of those optional "donations," so you don't actually have to pay money -- and it used to be waived altogether on Saturdays, back in the day. So if you lived in the area and could walk to the Art Institute, and didn't pay the admission fee, would that be okay?

I know I'm nitpicking. I'm just trying to understand blanket proscriptions like this....

Posted by Insanity Plea (Member # 2053) on :

Hey umm...Tom? How are you and Christy getting down there? Any chance of passing Beloit on 90?
Satyagraha

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

If we don't make a detour through Milwaukee to pick up any Milwalkers, the chance of Beloitering is 100%. In other words, we'd normally drive through Beloit to get to Skokie. So if you need a ride, it's no problem -- although we've booked our rooms from the 13th through the 15th, so that may be an issue for you.

[ July 11, 2004, 01:02 PM: Message edited by: TomDavidson ]

Posted by Insanity Plea (Member # 2053) on :

The scope of your awesomeness is boundless.

We're finalizing Mayday's travel plans this week, so I'll know exactly how long we'll be staying...supposidly by the 15th.
Satyagraha

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Tom, "work" is a dreadful translation of melachah -- not that anyone has come up with a better on yet, to my knowledge. A decent link on the subject.

Short of an emergency threatening life or health, I cannot ride in a vehicle on Shabbos, nor can I handle money. (If I were required to pay for each day in the hotel on that day, it would indeed be a problem. Good thing they let you pay for all the days together. [Wink]

) As far as walking into the Art Institute on a day that doing so is free . . . well, I personally would not be comfortable doing so. *shrug*

Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :

quote:
(If I were required to pay for each day in the hotel on that day, it would indeed be a problem. Good thing they let you pay for all the days together. )

I know this is completely beside any real point, and that you were makeing a joke, but I still feel compelled to say that, I doubt even if they required such payments that it would be any real problem, I'm sure you could give your share for that day to one of your room mates on the day prior. [Razz]

like I said, I know that was ajoke, so I have clearly over thought, but I still felt compelled to say it. [Dont Know]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

*laugh* I'm sure there would be many ways around it, Marek. I'm just glad I needn't worry about any.

Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :

this may be an odd queastion, because I have the idea that Shabbat has more to do with the setting of the sun then it does the stroke of midnight, but if it is based on the time on the clock, which time zone will you celebrate it on while in chicago?

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

It has nothing to do with midnight -- or with any human-invented time measurements at all. It does indeed depend on the sunset. On the Hebrew calendar, each new day begins not at midnight, but at sunset (or maybe at full dark, which is why Shabbos is not over until about an hour after sunset).

And unless there is some reason it is impossible (in the Shuttle, in the Arctic Circle), one uses the time of sunset wherever one happens to be.

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

So it looks like I'm coming for sure. [Smile]

Have a fabulous week, I'm off to camp with 13-year-olds. Wheee!

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Chicagoans --- if I am coming in I-88 from the west (will probably say a brief hello to my sister in Naperville) -- what is the best route from I-88 to the hotel in Skokie?

I have a map from randmcnally.com, but wanted to see if you who live in the area would have a preferred route.

Farmgirl

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Blacwolve, is you driving me still an option? Remember my offer to exchange a tour of Purdue for a shuttle? Please? [Big Grin]

Hobbes

Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :

Farmgirl, I'd probably take 88 to 294 N to Touhy to the hotel. I'm a big fan of 294. [Smile]

When do you think you'll be getting into town? The traffic can be bad in the area around rush hour, so if you can, try to avoid traveling between, say, 3:30-6.

I am all for going to the Art Institute. Doesn't matter what day, as I do not observe any kind of Sabbath.

I did some quick poking around for fun & free things to do. Too bad we weren't getting together the weekend of the 21st/22nd, as that's when the Air & Water show is. But here are a fewn things I found. No links because I am at work and lazy/need to be quick:

Art in the Gardens: At Grant Park and other parks. Sounds like it is a combination of gardening, sculpture, and art. Pretty! Also, Grant Park is right next to the Art Institute. [Smile]

There's also the Gardens of the Magnificent Mile, which has a self-directed walking tour. We could tour and shop at the same time!

The (free!) Grant Park Music Festival continues until August 21st. Might be worth checking out.

The Buckingham Fountain Light/Water show is always fun. It takes place around 9:15, I believe. It's been a while since I've gone. Also, there are Fireworks at Navy Pier every Saturday at 10:15.

Millennium Park has its grand opening this month. I'd love to see it for the first time with y'all. [Big Grin]

It's just north of Grant Park and the Museum Campus.

I did a search for some of the Architechtural (sp?) tours, because I've always wanted to go on one, but the riverboat ones are about $26. Yikes! Too expensive for my budget right now. [Frown]

edit: Oh, and the Lincoln Park Zoo is free! And just north of the Zoo is the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, which has a wonderful butterfly garden. Admission to the museum is about $8, I think.

When is everyone coming/leaving, anyway? I'm trying to decide which days I want to take off of work.

[ July 12, 2004, 11:15 AM: Message edited by: xnera ]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

quote:
When is everyone coming/leaving, anyway? I'm trying to decide which days I want to take off of work.

Well, we plan to show up sometime on Friday, August 13th and leave sometime on Sunday

Farmgirl

Posted by VÃ¡na (Member # 6593) on :

That's what we're doing, too - coming in Friday afternoon and leaving sometime on Sunday.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

I'm coming in early Friday, and I'll head to elsewhere (relatives and suchlike) in Chicago sometime Monday.

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

I found a ticket to come in Friday and leave Monday for about $200. I haven't bought it yet, but that seems the most likely.

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

I'll be around until Tuesday, if it's OK with the boys.

Posted by Richard Berg (Member # 133) on :

Well, I am a complete moron. I go to redeem my United voucher only to discover that it expired yesterday. People at the gate and on the phone both tell me they never extend them. [Frown]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

So what does that mean, Richard? You're out the ticket money?

FG

Posted by Richard Berg (Member # 133) on :

Sorry. It means I didn't buy a ticket, and won't unless something crazy cheap comes up. I may drive -- turns out my drive to Indianapolis last weekend put me within like 100 miles although in my mind the distances were very different -- but that's not something I can decide way in advance.

Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :

Since I'm too lazy to read through the entire thread, I was wondering if someone could re-post the following information:

How much a room is per night with four people in it.

How much the meeting room cost is per person.

Any other costs that are being divided by everyone that I just can't think of right now.

(I'm trying to figure out how much I need to save for this trip.)

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

It is on the FIRST PAGE. FIRST POST.
[Wink]

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

He DID say he was lazy.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Blacwolve isn't reading this is she? I need to send her an e-mail don't I?

Now that Annie is coming, I'm really going to try hard to make it.

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Okay, I'm going to buy my ticket, but I have a choice between airport MDW and airport ORD. Is there one that is closer/better than the other? Does anyone else know what airport they are flying into?

Hmm...maybe I'll look up and figure out which is closer to the hotel.

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

ORD is O'Hare, the main airport. That's the one I'm flying into. I have no idea about which is closer to the hotel.

[Smile]

edit: left out no

[ July 13, 2004, 04:02 PM: Message edited by: Rappin' Ronnie Reagan ]

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

I'm pretty sure ORD is significantly closer.

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

>_<

I'm going to have to reserve the room for me, Marek, Annie, and possibly Jonny today on my check card that doesn't have enough money to cover the room right now. I hope I can do that, 'cause otherwise we'll have no room.

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

Someone help me. When does the hotel office open? Can I reserve a room if I don't have enough money on my card right now? Will they hold the money on my card so I can't use it?

Posted by Theca (Member # 1629) on :

Email me your real name and I can call and arrange a room in your name with my credit card. Using the check card with a low balance is kind of dangerous. Just Friday and Saturday nights?

Edit to say: I need SOMEONE's real name to book the room. Don't they sometimes ask for ID?

[ July 14, 2004, 02:20 PM: Message edited by: Theca ]

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

I have a room, right? RIGHT???? [Angst]

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Speaking of rooms... if I come, who exactly am I staying with? I mean I was just planing on sleeping on someone's floor (and yes I'll pay my share).

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Ah heck --- don't sweat it! We will figure it all out when we get there. I'm sure no one will go bed-less......

Farmgirl

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

I don't mind going bedless, it's roomless I mind...

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by Bob the Lawyer (Member # 3278) on :

So long as you never sleep it shouldn't be much of a problem.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Well I accept that concluesion based on the intial assumption, but I would contest the validity of that postulate.

Boy do I feel chipper today. [Big Grin]

Hobbes

Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :

I think we were planning on you crashing in our room somewhere, hobbes.

Does cyberdan know if he's coming yet?

Ni!

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

OK good, that's what I thought. [Big Grin]

As soon as I get an e-mail back from Blacwolve I'll try to get my job to work out so that I can come, and check with family. [Smile]

[EDIT: Assuming that is, that Blacwolve replies in the positive. [Angst]

]

Hobbes

[ July 14, 2004, 02:06 PM: Message edited by: Hobbes ]

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

Theca, sorry, I fell asleep. I just emailed you. Thank you so much.

Posted by Bob the Lawyer (Member # 3278) on :

From what I've heard, CyberDan's status depends on who he's talking to. I think, in the end, it's pretty likely that he'll be there. But he hasn't asked his boss for any time off work yet so he still really doesn't know.

Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :

Anyone know where the Amtrak station is in relation to the hotel?

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

I've taken Amtrak into Naperville (Chicago suburb) but never on into Chicago itself. Sorry.

FG

perhaps -- can you look up the address of the Amtrak station, and the address of the hotel, and check out the distance on RandMcNally.com?

[ July 14, 2004, 05:00 PM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]

Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :

Union Station is just west of the Loop, so pretty much in the downtown area. Skokie's further west and a bit north. There is public transportation between Union Station and the hotel, but it would likely be a few transfers. I'm trying to figure it out myself, since I will be selling my car sometime in the next week. Would be happy to meet you at the train station, if you'd like.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Blacwolve has gotten back to me and said she can still give me a ride, now I'll try and see if I can leave work in time, and get a plane ticket; but so far so good! [Big Grin]

Hobbes

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I don't know for sure whether amtrack actually goes into Skokie. If it does I'm guessing it is on the same train tracks as the Metra, and it would be about a mile ish away from the hotel, certainly not a problem to pick up someone from there. If it goes into Chicago it probably goes into Union station, and you would have to take the metra out to skokie.

AJ

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

Tick, are you considering a cameo? That'd be awfully cool.... And it's good to see you posting again.

Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :

Amtrak ends up $110 less for me, and since the travelling is overnight I wouldn't really care if it took longer. Thomas and my wife couldn't go so this is better than trying to fly...are there any room openings left for a dude? Or anyone with no room yet? I can't yet guarantee if I'm going but just checking...

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

FG, I have relatives in Naperville!!!

We aren't related are we?

Posted by CalvinMaker (Member # 2032) on :

My neighbor is the Vice President of Amtrak, and has always offered my dad free tix, so my dad and I saw him the other day and he's getting me free train tix to and from NYC, to meet up with Frisco and the gang, as well as get back to dc from NYC.

[Big Grin]

Talk about a money-saver.

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

RRR, I'm not sure why you'd reserve a room if I'm staying there since I already reserved one...but maybe there's a reason I don't know about.

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

From page 8:

quote:

Member
Member # 5715

posted July 06, 2004 08:26 PM
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm still looking for roommates for the room I already have reserved, be they male, female, animal, mineral, antimatter(as long as they stay on their side of the room)), whatever...

So you can relax, RRR. [Smile]

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

>_<

well... i feel stupid. um... okay. so there's already a room. *nervous laughter*

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

"My neighbor is the Vice President of Amtrak, and has always offered my dad free tix, so my dad and I saw him the other day and he's getting me free train tix to and from NYC, to meet up with Frisco and the gang, as well as get back to dc from NYC."

This is yet another reason why Washington is broken, you realize.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

You mean because the people there are spelling "tickets" as "tix"? [Big Grin]

Hobbes

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I called Wendy to find out how many rooms we currently have reserved since today is the deadline. Got her answering machine, so I don't know yet.

AJ

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

RRR, I hope you e-mailed Theca to cancel the reservation she made for you.

We wouldn't want someone to be paying for an unneeded room.

Posted by Happy Camper (Member # 5076) on :

I think I am going to try to come (ya, I know, putting it off till the very very very last minute and all). And I'll go ahead and reserve a room. Unless there's just loads of space in some other rooms. Assuming I do this, I'll have some extra space if others decide to come. Oh, and I'll have a car of my own so I'll be around to shuttle after a certain time (exactly what I don't know yet).

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Having another person for airport shuttling would be a huge help.

I'm thinking of calling in sick, and taking my two "points" that they chalk up every time you do, and that way getting two days of leave, Thursday and Friday instead of only one if I take a vacation day. I might even be able to get away with taking monday off too though I'll have to read the fine print again.

AJ

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

A.J.
Since I will be driving... once I get up there I would gladly help you get people to/from the airport if you give me directions....

Farmgirl

Posted by peter the bookie (Member # 3270) on :

HC, you mean you aren't just going to drive up and wait for us to offer to let you crash? [Smile]

Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :

Room's reserved. Whether my roomate and i will be coming is the question now, since my boss just fired a bunch of people. If i don't come, i don't know if ken will or not. I'm going to try to everything i can to come, but we'll see.

Ni!

Posted by Happy Camper (Member # 5076) on :

[Razz]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Okay - in the interest of trying to be helpful, and to continue with what started on page 6 of this thread, I read back through every single post and attempted to put together a room list.

This was difficult because some of you refer to each other/yourselves by real names, then screen names/ then sometimes alias', so I got really confused.

Feel free to CORRECT this list. I'm just trying to be helpful!

Rooming:

KAMA/Katharina/Rivka
.
DKW/ElJay/Ryuko/Mack
.
BannaOJ/blacwolve/celia/theca(?)
.
Moose family
.
Davidson family
.
Bob Scopatz (solo)
.
Vana & Lime
.
Psychotriad (Ken?) & kwsni/Fugu13/Becki/Cyberdan/Hobbes
.
Saxon75 & Juliette
.
sndrake & diane
.
T_Smith/Lalo/Frisco/BobtheLawyer/CalvinMaker/
.
Fugu13/PrimalCurve (or are they with the above group?)
.
xnera
.
Happy Camper / Hobbes
.
RRR/Marek/Annie/JonnyNotSoBravo
.
Farmgirl/Ivygirl/fiazko/Kasie?
.
Insanity Plea (Bernard) & Mayday
.

Ones I don't know where to put:
The Tick
cyruseh?
Noemon?

Now, what did I miss/leave out/ get wrong?

Farmgirl

[ July 16, 2004, 08:53 AM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I'm posting here what I posted on the first post of this thread too:

Call Wendy even if you are late!
She said to continue to call her, and she will check her availability, and if it is still low she will give you the $89 rate that is the same as the group rate. We now have 15 rooms reserved so we are doing ok.

AJ

Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :

quote:
Having another person for airport shuttling would be a huge help.

My offer is still good too. I haven't forgotten - I'll have off Friday and I think Diane will too, which will allow for maximum flexibility and enjoyability.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Yes I know sndrake. I hadn't forgotten and was actually counting on it, but depending on who flies in where, we will probably have to make multiple shuttle runs so the more people available the better.
[Wink]

I can't wait to meet you and Diane!

AJ

Posted by Happy Camper (Member # 5076) on :

Okay, it's official, I'll be there, or at least my room is reserved. If anyone is left who still needs a place to bunk down, I've got plenty of space (costs to be shared or not, makes no difference to me).

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Hmm... perhaps I'll fall in with Happy Camper. I really appreciate Becky and Ken's offer, but... it seems more, I don't know, appropriate. If that's all right with the three of you of course.

Ohh, and if it is, defaintly sharing costs. [Smile]

Hobbes

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

quote:
RRR, I hope you e-mailed Theca to cancel the reservation she made for you.

I did, and she read it before she made the reservation. So everything's fine. [Smile]

Farmgirl, I believe Annie, Marek, Jonny, and I are rooming together.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Jonny? as in JNSB? (just want to make sure before I fix it)

Farmgirl

[ July 16, 2004, 08:57 AM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]

Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :

I thought fugu was going to room with us. Also my roomate Becki is coming, cause she wants to meet you crazy people.

I've also offered a spot on the floor/couch/chair/bathtub to Cyberdan and Hobbes.

Ni!

Posted by Theca (Member # 1629) on :

Don't pick the bathtub. [Smile]

Trust me, the bathtub is the most uncomfortable choice of the three.

[ July 15, 2004, 06:26 PM: Message edited by: Theca ]

Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :

uh, 4?

Posted by Theca (Member # 1629) on :

I don't even consider chair an option. But thank you for pointing that out.

Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :

i thought maybe your logic was that whoever got first choice would obviously take the best option, leaving 3 for the other.

[Smile]

ok, no, i'm just a smart alec.

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

quote:
Jonny? as in JSNB?

Yep.

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

Heh. I'm Jonny SO Not Bravo by that abbreviation.

To clear up your confusion, Farmgirl, Telperion probably isn't coming, according to AJ.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Do we really have almost 50 people coming? That is neat. [Big Grin]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Well, I made some changes to the above list, but kwsni now has me totally confused [Confused]

Hobbes - are you rooming with kwsni or with Happy Camper (Mike) (as stated earlier in this thread)?

And kwsni, isn't Cyberdan the name you use for BobtheLawyer?

And who the heck is The Tick?
(I guess none of it really matters, as we can figure it out when we get there -- I was only trying to be helpful by giving an overall picture)

Farmgirl

Posted by peter the bookie (Member # 3270) on :

Yes, CyberDan is Bob the Lawyer.

The Tick is the defender of the City.

blacwolve, check your email. [Smile]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

To create confusion, Teleperion has basically stopped posting to Hatrack that I have seen. On the other hand work has been going crazy so maybe he's posting and I haven't noticed. I haven't heard from him, so I don't think he's coming but I really don't know. On this thread he said he was.

AJ

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

I thought Telperion lived in Chicago. Is that wrong?

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

No, I think it's pretty much okay for Americans to live in any city they want in the US. [Smile]

Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :

I thought he lived in Detroit.

Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :

Telperion's last post was number 999. I have a feeling he is still among us, though possibly in a disguise. I hope it's not Justa Notha Name [Cry]

I guess that is a lesson to me to treat everyone as if they could be Telperion in Disguise.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

very observant, pooka!

I never even think to check my own post count. So many other things to think about.....

I'll bet he's still around.

FG

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

Yes, it's Detroit. I knew it was one o' them Northern cities. At least I got the approximate area right. I'm surprised I even picked the right parsec.

Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :

quote:
I can't wait to meet you and Diane!

The feeling is mutual AJ. Speaking for me - I'm not sure if Diane is even thinking about it right now. She gets bits and pieces of stories about Hatrack and the people - so some of it's coming together for her.

She anticipates having a good time, though. [Smile]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

*Bump*

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

*bump* Hey Teleperion help us out. I'm "officially confused" as to your status.

AJ

Posted by Totally Anonymous (Member # 2346) on :

He's gay.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Teleperion's status is "coming to KamaCon, arriving on Friday"

yay!

AJ

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

Yup yup! [Big Grin]

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

So here's some fun irony -

I've been trying to get the cheapest possible airfare, so instead of paying weekend rates, I opted to come in on Wednesday and leave on Tuesday. Having no desire to pay for extra hotel days, I planned to fly into Green Bay and stay with my grandma there.

I finally got priceline to accept my bid of $250. I got the tickets, which include two stops. I fly Missoula to Denver and then Denver to..... Chicago. And then to Green Bay, only to buy a bus ticket and come back to Chicago two days later.

[Roll Eyes]

Oh, well. It was cheap.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Annie will be there! Telp will be there!
[Big Grin]

*bounces*

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

I've got airline tickets, so you can count me in. [Smile]

Hobbes

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Hobbes will be there! [Big Grin]

Oh, wait, that should be a [Smile]

, neh?

Ok.

Hobbes will be there! [Smile]

Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :

Yay hobbes!

Ni!

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

[Smile]

Hobbes

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

I should buy one of those t-shirts with the white tree of Gondor on it so people recognize me. [Wink]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

From estimating from farmgirls lists and ignoring redunancies I think we are at around 46 people.

AJ

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

*bump for Space Opera*

Okay - who wants S.O. in their room? I'd like to have her in my room, but I think we already have four, and I don't know if we can do five.

quote:

Rooming:

KAMA/Katharina/Rivka
.
DKW/ElJay/Ryuko/Mack
.
BannaOJ/blacwolve/celia
.
Moose family
.
Davidson family
.
Bob Scopatz (solo)
.
Vana & Lime / Theca
.
Psychotriad (Ken?) & kwsni/Fugu13/Becki/Cyberdan
.
Saxon75 & Juliette
.
sndrake & diane
.
T_Smith/Lalo/Frisco/BobtheLawyer/CalvinMaker/
.
Fugu13/PrimalCurve (or are they with the above group?)
.
xnera
.
Happy Camper / Hobbes / Telperion
.
RRR/Marek/Annie/JonnyNotSoBravo
.
Farmgirl / Ivygirl / fiazko / Kasie / Space Opera
.
Insanity Plea (Bernard) & Mayday
.
Roomless:
- Richard Berg
- Jenny
- Jaiden??
- Ted??
- Zevlag
- fugu friend??
- The Tick

Maybes:
cyruseh?
Noemon?

Farmgirl

[ August 02, 2004, 12:39 PM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

Good Lord! Don't use my name - no one will reply! Just say "who wants another person in their room?" That ups my chances.

space opera

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

No, they'll think she means their significant other.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

We all love you, S.O. ! You're a cool newbie.

FG

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Man with close to 50 people, I wish we could convince the Cards to show up.

*sigh*

AJ

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

So who am I rooming with?

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

With me?

space opera

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

Cool beans!

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Well, I had you on the list Telp, then they said you weren't coming, so I took you off. Let me put you back on.

Farmgirl

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Well, except now I don't remember who we thought you were rooming with...

FG

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Well the Happy Camper/Hobbes room looks the least crowded Teleperion. That could work if they have no objections for volunteering them. Or if you and space opera wish to share, I'll need to talk to the anonymous donor and Wendy to work it out.

At worst you can both crash on the floor in the hospitality room and we wont tell [Wink]

AJ

[ July 22, 2004, 02:39 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by Bob the Lawyer (Member # 3278) on :

According to that list there are 17 or 18 rooms reserved. I didn't think it was so high?

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

I can just go ahead and reserve a room for myself. Then if anyone needs a roommate they can room with me. I'm going to call Mr. Opera right now and make certain this is all cool with him.

space opera

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

I do not mind where I sleep... as long as I can use the bathroom! [Smile]

Anywere and with anyone is good.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

There are some redundancies in the above list because those people never made it real clear in the thread who they are planning to room with, so I'm waiting for them to confirm/deny which is right so I can edit the list.

Farmgirl

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

A.J. - is there a limit on how many we can have in a room?

FG

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I'm implementing a don't ask don't tell policy on that.

(I think the limit is 5 acutally, it is most places due to fire codes)

AJ

[ July 22, 2004, 02:52 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

Sounds good to me... and AJ I sent you an email with my contact info for your records.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

We have 16 rooms reserved.

Happy Camper do you have a long last name that starts with an H (that often gets massacred I'm sure cause Wendy couldn't pronounce)? There was a shorter last name belonging to a Mike that started with an S like Sachar. And Papa Moose is Michael.

I think all of the Mikes are going to have to go by their screen names juding from the number of Mikes and Michaels that have reserved rooms alone. If someone hollers "Mike" half the room is going to turn around.

AJ

[ July 22, 2004, 02:52 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :

<-- Mike Sakasegawa

But if you people call me "Saxon" that won't be weird for me at all, given that "Saxon" was one of my nicknames from college, and several of my RL friends still call me that.

Edit: I also respond [usually] to most derivatives of Sak [e.g. Sak-man, Saktang], Saxon, and John.

[ July 22, 2004, 02:59 PM: Message edited by: saxon75 ]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

What a cool last name!

FG

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

I don't have a problem with that. [Big Grin]

(The Telp rooming with us thing [Cool]

)

Hobbes

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

We will probably get some of this ironed out when we arrive, but S.O. you are welcome to come into our room. I'll push IvyGirl off onto the floor (she's a kid, she sleeps that way half the time at home anyway)

Farmgirl

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

Awww...that's so nice of you. But I don't wanna take your daughter's bed!

space opera

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I don't know whether S or the H was you. It is possible she massacred your last name to come out like Hassenpfeffer which is what I thought I heard(or something germanic sounding) Though she sorta mumbled on the shorter S one cause I don't think she had any idea how to pronounce it either.

AJ

I'm going to go over to the hotel at lunchtime to check things out sometime in the next week.

AJ

Posted by Theca (Member # 1629) on :

Currently I'm planning to stay in the room that Lime and Vana reserved. Sharing the cost 50/50. But I've been feeling more and more guilty over staying in a room with a couple (my parents are absolutely horrified at the very idea) so if they would prefer in any way to have the room to themselves I'll find another place. But that's the room I should be listed in right now, anyway. Vana?

Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :

I'm not going to be there, given not-unanticipated but much-unexpected family problems, but I still owe my bit for my commitment to the room. So, yeah, tell me how much I owe for my cut of the days, and I'll mail it to whomever.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Lalo, I think you were going in one of the rooms ElJay reserved but I'm not entirely sure on that.

So that's probably who you should talk to to start.
AJ

Posted by Happy Camper (Member # 5076) on :

Yes, my last name is an often butchered German name that starts with H. And I have no objections to another roomie if Hobbes doesn't.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I still have no idea what happy camper's last name actually is, it was butchered that badly.
When you consider Saxy's name (which I refuse to respell cause I'm going to screw it up) came out to Sachar...

I'm going to ask Wendy for a written printout when I go visit, so I can match screen names to people. Then I can post a list here of the screen names of the main contact person for each room. Then we can cross-reference with Farmgirl's list to clear up the maximum of confusion.

AJ
(Btw lest anyone worry, Wendy isn't giving everyone's information out to just anyone, only me since I'm official co-ordinator that signed the check and contract)

[ July 22, 2004, 03:58 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by Happy Camper (Member # 5076) on :

Well, there are no Ns or Fs in my name. That's all I'll say. [Razz]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Well then the poor woman was really in pain trying to pronounce it cause I would swear I heard both Ns and F's!

I feel everyone's pain on last name butchering. Mine should be simple. Isbell. As in the word "is" and the word "bell" (It is not-so-distantly related to the last name Ziebel) But due to its similarity to the first name Isabel no one ever believes me that it is a last name and I get in arguments regularly phone orders. In fact, I just checked and it is wrong on the Kama Con contract.

*sigh*

AJ

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

BannaOj, I don't need to call do I? I'm all set right? I just need to hand over money when I get there?

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

You will all need to work how much you owe with the person who reserved your room. In your case I'd e-mail Happy Camper also known as "Mike-with-the-unpronouncable-German-last-name-starting-with-an-H."

There will also be a fee, I'm guessing around $10-$20 to help out with the cold cuts and munchy food and the Hospitality room costs. I'm going to get the food from Costco and Sam's for the two group meals. I have considered a bulk order of Chicago-style pizza from someplace like Lou Malnati's (they are better than Giordano's) too, but it would be a slightly pricier option, that is up to the will of the Majority. So if you have a preference let it be known!

Rivka is handling all kosher and vegan meals, so anyone who wishes to participate in that culinary experience needs to let her know and will be dealing with expenses for that with her rather than me.

AJ

[ July 22, 2004, 04:27 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

$10*40 people = $400! Wow, though I could see easily spending $100+ per meal for 40 people. I'm sure it will be $10 or less if 40 people do indeed show up.

Since we are up to 46 people I think, I'm going to start my meal planning targeted for 40 since there are a few who will go with rivka's meal options. I'll estimate for 50 too so I've got an upper limit on price. Will work on that in the next week.

AJ

Posted by Happy Camper (Member # 5076) on :

We can work out whatever, whenever. Like I said earlier in the thread, I'm not really concerned about the money (It occurs to me that I might sound like an ass who's waving money around. I hope I don't), so we figure it out there as far as I care.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Don't worry Happy, I can always send you out to buy the pizza.

Let's see, though I'm sure I can find coupons the good chicago-style pizzas are around $10 each. (There is no point in coming to Chicago and eating Little Caesar's) Figure 3 people per pizza and 45 people that is $150...

AJ

[ July 22, 2004, 04:30 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

Sounds good!

And if you need any manual labor I'm here to help! *flexes his beefy arms*

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

Woo hoo! I'm coming to KamaCon! I'm not sure whether it will just be me, or me and Mr. Opera. We're going to talk about it tonight and decide. We'd need to find a babysitter for the weekend if Mr. Opera comes. Either way I'll know this evening.

space opera

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Ok, pizza is sounding like a good choice for one of the group meals and the cold cuts for the other meal.

Here are my personal choices.

#1) http://www.loumalnatis.com
(and they've got a catering package that is $5.75/person) http://www.louscatering.com/louscatering_menu.pdf

#2) http://ginoseast.com
(pricier but very very good)
I can get coupons for both of these so the prices are a bit better than the website.

#3) http://www.giordanos.com
(I'd personally prefer Lou's or Gino's but I recall Annie requesting them. They aren't bad by any means!)

AJ
(I think I'm going to start another thread for this where people can vote.)

[ July 22, 2004, 04:50 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

Last chance....I'm going to assault the husband one last time and see if he'll cave. Wish me luck.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

PSI - bring him along; Put him in a room with Space Opera's husband and they can have the "Hatrack addicts spouses support group" going....

FG

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

I wish...work and kids. If I come at all, it will be alone.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Good luck, PSI!

Posted by Lime (Member # 1707) on :

quote:
Currently I'm planning to stay in the room that Lime and Vana reserved. Sharing the cost 50/50. But I've been feeling more and more guilty over staying in a room with a couple (my parents are absolutely horrified at the very idea) so if they would prefer in any way to have the room to themselves I'll find another place. But that's the room I should be listed in right now, anyway. Vana?

Pssh, wouldn't hear of it. If it'll make everyone more comfortable I'll sleep on the sofa/floor. I'm pretty sure we grabbed a room with multiple beds, and if not, we can yoink one when no one's looking. Matter 'o fact, if it's okay with you, Theca, I'd like to offer our room to anyone else who'd like to split boarding costs.

[ July 22, 2004, 08:59 PM: Message edited by: Lime ]

Posted by Theca (Member # 1629) on :

Ok with me, and I have a sleeping bag too.

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

Hmmm, no go....again. We figured we can't afford it this year, but he promised I can go to the next one, so that's a plus! He'll have forgotten he said it, but I won't!

*saves promise for later*

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Half a loaf, I guess. *hug* You'll be missed.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

Get it in writing. [Wink]

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

That's it AJ, I'm getting you a present.

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

*bump*
hobbes I don't need anything.

AJ

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

No one needs anything, but you deserve something. [Smile]

Hobbes

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Holiday Inn Scouting Report

Ok I just stopped by the hotel on my lunchbreak. Wendy showed me the hospitality room, and a sample guest room and we wandered around a bit.

Overall, I think the facility is Ideal.

The Hospitality Room is great, like a giant living room. It might be a little small for 45ish people but I don't think we will have all 45 in there all the time either. There is also a bathroom complete with shower and tub as well as a full kitchen complete with refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher. There is a coffee pot too but we may have to buy our own beans to brew.

The reason why I'm not too worried about the hospitality room becoming overcrowded is because there is a pretty Huge recreational area on the ground floor, this is what you can see partially in the hotel picture album. I suspect a lot more time is going to be spent down in this area than in the hospitality room. There is a badminton court in addition to the pool tables, as well as an arcade area with a surprising number of games. There is also a great kids play area with lots of toys and a playhouse and stuff for those of you traveling with youngsters.

The entire hotel is located in a pretty main shopping area. There is a Barnes and Noble half a block away and a McDonalds across the street in addition to several other nicer restraunts within a block. Two blocks away are two grocery stores, a Walmart, and Walgreens, as well as many other shopping stores, so if there is anything you need or forget there aren't a going to be lot of problems acquiring it.

There is also a huge Galyan's Sporting goods store about a block and a half away. I suspect the more athletically inclined (Mack? [Wink]

) might enjoy their indoor climbing wall.

Now, the main drawback I just found out about is that there is no continental breakfast in the mornings. I'm sorry I just kind of assumed there would be at a Holiday Inn. There is a $7 breakfast buffet in their resturaunt where kids eat free, but no free danishes etc. I figure that I can probably buy the equivalents of a continental breakfast at Costco, with muffins and danishes and milk and orange juice and the like and we can have our own mini-continental breakfasts in the Hospitality room.

It is up to you guys if you want me to do this or not. Buying in bulk, I'm sure it would be far less than $7/person. Rivka, I don't know how much more or less this will be of a problem for you, let me know if there is anything you need or that I can do for you.

The other thing, is that we are going to probably need to network together with vehicles to get everyone to and from the nearby Metra station. While it is within walking distance, I don't think a lot of people are going to want to walk, especially if it is hot.

That's it for the scouting report!

AJ

PS. Wendy is trying to keep our rooms all grouped together on two floors. One group for the King size bed people and the other for the double bed people.

AJ

[ July 29, 2004, 02:15 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

[Cool]

Cool! A Barnes & Noble within walking distance! That's where you'll find me part of the time.

Farmgirl

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

AJ, you are complete doll for taking care of all of this. I'm so impressed. I'm only sad that KamaCon isn't going to be longer!

And that not everyone is coming! We'll have to set up some sort of phone taunting and pleading chain on Saturday night.

--

I've done some research for those LDS that want to go to church on Sunday. THere are two best options: 7 miles and 12 minutes away at 9:00am, and 15 miles and 30 minutes away at 2:50pm. I was going to start a thread and get opinions, but we can take care of it there. I suspect we'll plan on the 9:00 and end up tumbling into the back of the 2:50, just like last time. I haven't found a ride yet, but that can be taken care of on Saturday as well.

I DID find a Polish branch that meets at 1:00. It's about 35 minutes away, but it seemed somehow fitting for KamaCon.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

AJ -- don't worry about breakfast. You shouldn't have to do any more than you already have. We are all big kids, and we can walk down to Wal-Mart and get munchies and either meet in the Hospitality room together for breakfast, or have breakfast on our own.

I think you sort of have to do it that way -- because I noticed just that small gathering at Dana's -- everyone has a different idea of when "morning" is and when "breakfast" is. It is very unusual for me to eat breakfast LATER than 6 AM.

Farmgirl

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Yes but I want to know what more people will prefer. It is a very simple and pretty inexpensive task to buy muffins and danishes at Costco at the same time I buy the cold cut platters.

AJ

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

I gotta ask -- if they don't have continental breakfast -- do they at least have complimentary COFFEE in the mornings? Or in the rooms?

Farmgirl

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

I vote no. As long as there's stuff easily available let everyone get their own so they can get whatever they want.

[ July 29, 2004, 02:30 PM: Message edited by: dkw ]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Farmgirl there is also a Starbucks a block or so down if worse comes to worse.

There is a coffee pot in the hospitality room. And while I'm less than expert at making coffee I can make sure we have the fixings for it. I think there may be coffee pots in the hotel rooms too.

AJ

I *think* there is a Baskin Robbins/Dunkin Doughnuts place nearby too. I have a visual memory of it as I was driving around the area but my brain could be lying to me too.

[ July 29, 2004, 02:40 PM: Message edited by: BannaOj ]

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

Dunkies!

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

A couple other notes. They do have internet access and wireless acess too. Don't know how much it costs though. I would imagine a local dialup for those people who actually belong to ISPs that provide local dialup numbers would be free.

And there is a TV in the hospitality room with a VCR. So if you really want to get an LotR fix you can.

AJ

Posted by Mean Old Frisco (Member # 6666) on :

I agree with dkw. Let people fend for themselves for breakfast.

Less work for you.

Fewer stale muffins for those of use who sleep until noon. [Smile]

I expect to eat breakfast at Denny's at 5am, right before bed.

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

Then it'll be supper.

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

Kat - I vote for church in the morning, so we don't laze about and waste the whole day.

But that's just me. [Smile]

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

Could nonLDS members who are interested go to church with the rest of you? I know there are certain things you're only allowed to do if you're LDS, but I don't know if church is one of them?

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

Sure, Blacwolve! Church is totally open to visitors and quite visitor-friendly.

We don't make you stand on the altar and eat a baby until much later. [Razz]

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Annie: I agree. Church at 2:50 will kill the afternoon.

blackwolve: no problem. You're very welcome to come. If you want to know what it will be like, here's a link. [Smile]

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

CLIMBING WALL!!!

WIRELESS ACCESS!!!

*dance*

Posted by Insanity Plea (Member # 2053) on :

Should I bring a spare wireless router for our own networking needs (sharing pictures, etc)?
Satyagraha

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

I would be highly uncomfortable using a wireless router against the express wishes of the provider, and I GUARANTEE you the hotel won't permit it. As most such connections throttle their wireless bandwidth, anyway, a router connection is likely to be agonizingly slow. We can all pay the $10 a day or whatever to use the service HONESTLY, can't we?

Posted by Insanity Plea (Member # 2053) on :

I'm not talking about for that, I'm talking about for incase we need to share pictures between computers.
Satyagraha

Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :

You can just go Ad-hoc mode, unless of course the hotel has enough overlapping channels taken that nothing works, which could be the case. Perhaps a wired switch would be helpful instead.

Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :

I just spoke to my cousin that lives in Schaumberg, Ill. about the possibility of hosting myself and my wife and daughter on the Kama Con weekend. It isn't a done deal yet and we won't be staying at the Hotel but I think there is the distinct possibility that I may be able to visit with all the Kama Coners on either Saturday or Sunday or perhaps both days. I'm still fleshing things out but I'm hoping this will be all right. Would I need to make a donation for anything if it turns out I can make it?

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

Yay!! Make it Saturday, though -- Bob and I have to leave Saturday night.

Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :

If I can make it I'll make sure I am there on Saturday cause I really want to meet you two.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

AJ, the hospitality room has a full kitchen, you said? I assume that includes a stovetop? Maybe even an oven? Cool! I won't have to bring my little electric burner. [Smile]

(Might anyway -- doesn't weigh much.)

I was expecting to supply my own breakfast. So, while I'll happily drink (and chip in for) milk and/or juice if they're there, I'll also quite happily get some when I pick up other stuff Friday.

AJ, thanks for everything you're doing! [The Wave]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

3 miles from the hotel, and near some other shops/restaurants I plan to visit: Zelda's. *drools*

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

It sounds great, I'm really excited!

I guess this could be worked out later, but I wouldn't have to take communion, right? Because I really wouldn't be comfortable doing that.

Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :

Tom, Tom, Tom...

The hotel.. it doesn't care. I can assure you that none of the staff have any idea what's going on at any given moment with their wireless net access. They are not trained to handle it- no one is. It just sits there and runs. I've done all kinds of junk with ours and no one has ever called me on it- nor have I gotten any calls from our provider.

It helps that the access points, computer and mild technical support are the only things provided by Ethostream (the installer). We are the ones paying for the Frac T-1 that supplies the backbone.

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

blackwolve: Nah - they'll pass a little tray down the aisle, and you just pass the tray on down without taking anything. *grin* This'll be fun. [Smile]

Posted by Primal Curve (Member # 3587) on :

Oh, I mayhap should mention... keedokes and I will be unable to attend the whole Con. We've got some pretty major stuff coming up, and we cannot afford the whole affair. We will, however, be sure to make an appearance one afternoon. I'd love to meet most of you face-to-face, and I'd be a fool not to at least stop by something so close to home.

Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :

Ok, so I am coming!!!

United Airlines 238 arrive Chicago (ORD)
Aug 13 - 10:47 am

United Airlines 565 depart Chicago (ORD)
Aug 16 - 7:45 pm

Can you believe it was actually cheaper at united.com than orbitz or anywhere?

I need a room to crash in, just a spot on the floor and 5 minutes in the shower... Any room available anywhere?

meep!

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

yay! josh is coming!

could i come with you guys to church? if can get up that early... i've never been to an actual church service before.

Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :

Sarah, I'm sure you'd be welcome.

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

I think most of the rooms are actually at capacity, right?

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Room list is on previous page -- we will fit everyone in somewhere..

[The Wave]

that punwit might be coming!

dkw -- you have to leave Saturday night? You couldn't get anyone to cover for your sermon on Sunday?

Farmgirl

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

Bob would have to leave Saturday night anyway, -- his flight leaves from Des Moines early Sunday afternoon. Since he's taking the entire previous week off, and will be on the road for a week the week before that, and at a conference the week before that, he needs to be in the office bright and early the Monday after KamaCon.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Rats, though I remember the dishwasher I honestly don't remember if there is a stove. I'll call Wendy and ask today. For any showering overflow if someone wants a shower NOW and has too many people fighting over the bathroom in the hotel room, there is a full shower/tub bathroom combo in the hospitality room itself.

The hotel rooms are very spacious and there would be room for people on the floor without much difficulty.

AJ

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

zevlag, adding you to the plane list. I'll repost it on the other thread shortly.

AJ

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Stove Update

There isn't one in the hospitality room. I'm sure it is because of fire and health codes. So I'm sorry rivka but you will need to bring the hotplate. Besides wouldn't we have had to kosher-ize the stove so you could use it?

However there is a microwave. Is cooking with a microwave allowed in kosher cooking?

AJ

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

No biggie. [Smile]

The hotplate is small and light. Kashering a stove is easier than kashering a microwave; but it can be done.

*laugh* Ok, tell me I'm not the only one (fire codes and other practical issues aside) who thinks it's funny that there's a dishwasher but not a stove.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

yeah I think so too, but sometimes caterers do use real china and cutlery. Depends on how dressy you want the event to be. We are definitely going the disposable paper plate route

AJ

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

*crosses "china" off the Things to Pack list* [Wink]

Posted by Insanity Plea (Member # 2053) on :

Cell numbers I have:

code:

Annie
Anna
Josh (zevlag)
Becky
Russell
Blacwolve
rrr
papa moose & momma squirrel

If anyone else wants to email me their cell my email is bernard@enguin.com, I promise not to sign you up for any credit cards, porn, or have any telemarketers call you unless otherwise requested
Satyagraha

[ July 31, 2004, 08:09 PM: Message edited by: Insanity Plea ]

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

This sounds really great! AJ -- a special THANK YOU to you! And I wouldn't bother getting muffins & such.

High speed internet is good.

I can't wait to meet half of you half as much as you deserve. Or something like that...

[Big Grin]

Posted by Eduardo_Sauron (Member # 5827) on :

Enjoy yourselves very much, people. While you are there, raise a glass for me, will ya? [Hat]

Posted by Richard Berg (Member # 133) on :

Bit the bullet:

quote:
Itinerary:
Friday, August 13 - RALEIGH DURHAM(RDU) to CHICAGO-MIDWAY(MDW)
Flight 1668 Q
Depart RALEIGH DURHAM(RDU) at 10:10AM and
Arrive in CHICAGO-MIDWAY(MDW) at 11:00AM

Sunday, August 15 - CHICAGO-MIDWAY(MDW) to RALEIGH DURHAM(RDU)
Flight 780 Q
Depart CHICAGO-MIDWAY(MDW) at 08:10PM and
Arrive in RALEIGH DURHAM(RDU) at 11:00PM

Dunno how I'll be getting around Chicago but I'll have time to catch up on those other threads soon.

As far as accomodations -- I am very good at covert operations and sleeping on hard surfaces.

Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :

I'm coming! AJ, I need you to e-mail me a driving map ASAP. Anybody have bedspace or floorspace available? I have my own sleeping bag, etc. Which page is the events itinerary on? I'll drive up late Friday evening, most likely.

I'm heading over to Hatrack Chat, so find me there or post here.

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

At this stage, since we've added four more people, perhaps one of those four should get another room.

Posted by Richard Berg (Member # 133) on :

Is Lalo coming? He sounds like an interesting guy who IIRC didn't have room plans. Otherwise, someone point out who the non-housed people are and we'll figure something out.

Posted by Jaiden (Member # 2099) on :

Hmm.... Ted and I may or may not be able to make it.

The mays and maynots lie in when I get time off of work (which, I'll most likely have off) and money.

We could afford to share with two or three people but otherwise it's a for sure no go.

It look likes Richard Berg and Jenny are looking for a room... are there more of us out there? Is there a room of two or three that is willing to accept Ted and I in?

(Even if we can't show up, we will pay our 2/5ths or 1/2 if a room is agreed upon.)

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

You guys pick one of you as a leader, and call Wendy ASAP she said she still has a few rooms available. All of the info INCLUDING driving directions is on the First post on the first page of this thread. I've tried to keep everything there current so it is easy to reference. I will add richard's flight info to the other thread on monday (the Excel program I'm tracking everyone on is at my work) I'm guessing whoever picks up mack will probably pick him up too.

AJ

Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :

I'm largely in the same boat as Jaiden. I'm taking a road trip with my brother and I'll try to swing it toward Chicago -- but who knows. I'll still be paying my share of the Frisco room, though I don't yet know how much that is or how to pay it/who to pay it to. If I don't make it, R-Dub, I don't see why you couldn't replace me.

And if I do make it, you could take my spot anyway -- my brother and I will be sleeping in our car and bathing in restaurant sinks the entire way, so why break the streak?

Have fun, geek.

Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :

Jenny, Jaids, Ted,

I am still looking for a room. If you 3 are good with this, I am. We need to get room worked out shortly so feel free to contact me, or I will you [Wink]

email: josh at zevlag dot com
phone: 801-628-9627
aim: jbgzevlag

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

According to the #1 post in this thread, the hospitality room will be knocked down to FREE (instead of $50 per day) if we get a full 20 rooms booked. We must be getting close to that number by now?????

Farmgirl

Posted by Happy Camper (Member # 5076) on :

We still may have some space available in our room, though I don't feel comfortable making a unilateral decision on that, as it's not exactly my room anymore. Hobbes and Telp would need to weigh in.

Posted by Richard Berg (Member # 133) on :

AIM/ICQ are in my profile

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

As far as I know I think the number is at either 15 or 16 rooms after talking to Wendy on Thursday. I don't know that we could actually get it up to 20 rooms reserved. I think how much they knock it down at that number between 10 rooms and 20 rooms probably depends on in what sort of shape we leave the room. Though logically, splitting the difference at 15 rooms we might be able to get it down to $25/day.

AJ

Posted by Richard Berg (Member # 133) on :

Just thought I'd point out that $50/day among 40+ people is a much smaller savings than the cost of additional 4-person rooms.

Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :

I've not read all 14 pages of posts, so perhaps this information has been discussed already....

Instead of taking Metra from OHare to Chicago, you're much better off taking the CTA. The Blue Line (yes we color code here) leaves from just outside Terminal 1 and is approximately a 40 minute ride to The Loop. From the loop, you'd transfer to the Purple Line which would take you to Evanston/Skokie.

Total fare, $2.00 each way (first leg 1.75, then first transfer 0.25, second transfer in under 2 hours is free, must pay for all together) instead of $6.10 via Metra.

At the moment, the CTA Trip Planner site is down so I can't get exact information, but as soon as I get in, I'll post again.... assuming of course that I don't see that I've just repeated information. =)

Goody

Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :

A female friend of blacwolve and I would like to attend (she'd ride up with us), and needs a room to stay in; she's happy to stay whereever there's room and people would have her, and will pay her share of things. Anybody got an extra spot?

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

everyone is getting really full. I don't know if there are any rooms left. I know I have 3 people in my room and I want to save a spot just in case my steve decides to show up to the festivities in spite of his non-hatrack posting stance.

AJ

Posted by Richard Berg (Member # 133) on :

Ok. Summary:

Roomless:
- Richard Berg
- Jenny
- Jaiden??
- Ted??
- Zevlag
- fugu friend??

Rooms with 3 or fewer:
- Hobbes/Telp/HC
- Frisco/Lalo/brother

Still not at a breaking point: if none of the ?? people show up, there's probably room to squeeze the remaining 3. If one of the above confirms, though, I'll buy us a room.

Posted by Mean Old Frisco (Member # 6666) on :

Our room already has at least 4. Nate, CyberDan, Noah, and I.

I might even be forgetting someone.

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

quote:
I might even be forgetting someone.

Yes. Me.

Oh, wait. Not.

[Monkeys]

Posted by Mean Old Frisco (Member # 6666) on :

I'd think of a witty rebuttal, but I'm walking out the door to head to NYC. [Razz]

See you on the flip side! (The real world, that is)

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

[Wave]

Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :

Our friend is definitely coming, assuming there's room, so an extra room is probably in order.

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Richard I agree, about the room savings vs the hospitality room cost. The reason why I am personally interested in lowering the cost is because right now I've paid the entire $150 for the hospitality room out of my own pocket and I wouldn't mind $75 back. I know that I'll get reimbursed once everyone is there, but I also like minimizing my out of pocket expenses.

AJ

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Goody, no one as far as I know, will be taking the Metra from O'Hare TO Chicago. I think it is a speed vs. convienence thing. We are going to be running a private shuttle service from O'Hare to Skokie with personal vehicles. The reason why I suggested that Annie take the Metra from downtown to O'Hare is because in the long run it will be a time savings. In a social situation like this with limited time, the whole point is if you have to sit around and wait it is far better to sit around socializing with friends, not lonely on a bus somewhere.

Are you considering coming Goody? We'd love to have you, and your knowledge of Chicago public transport vastly exceeds mine. I've only been in the area for two years and I still mix my color coded lines up cause I don't travel into the city that often.

AJ

Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :

Woohoo! I am officially going now!

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

*crosses TheTick off the "maybe" list...*

[ August 02, 2004, 12:45 PM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

This is going to be HUGE.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

You know what would happen if you didn't go Farmgirl? I wouldn't meet you. [Frown]

Hobbes

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

I will be there Hobbesie!

FG
(I want to see how many of us Hatrackers are red-heads)

[ August 02, 2004, 12:46 PM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

<-- won't have enough candy.

You all will have to share. [Eek!]

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

I'm just re-afirming your steadfastness in this desicion Farmgirl, that way when a choice comes up you'll be more convinced in the rightness of this choice. [Smile]

Hobbes

Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :

*cough*

ifyourroomingwithmecheckyouremail

*cough*

Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :

I don't have email from the evil one.

*wonders if he should*

Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :

*wonders why josh thinks he's staying with celia*

uh.

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

Zev, why don't you take the initiative in ordering another room for, like, the six extra roomless people who are now coming? [Smile]

Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :

Celia I don't, but email is always nice [Razz]

Tom, I think I will. Though talking to Jaids ane Ted they are fairly certain if they come they will be staying somewhere else.

I will go ahead and call and get it within the hour.

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

And since those six people haven't actually said anything, you can feel free to scalp 'em for lodging when they show up. Charge by the minute. [Smile]

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

<-- redhead that isn't coming. [Frown]

Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :

*wonders if the tick's email address is correct in his profile*

*wonders if he'll recognize the name*

*waits, continuing to procrastinate on draft due tomorrow*

*wishes there was a ninja smilie to put here*

Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :

Yes I'm hoping to come, probably on Saturday. No I won't need a room. I don't know exactly where the hotel is yet but I did see a link to the hotel's site when I was reading posts last night, so I'll be able to pull driving directions from the hotel's site.

I'll figure out some kind of name tag or something so people know who I am =)

Goody

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Oh! Nametags! I think this is an excellent idea.

I will bring blank name tags.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Ivygirl and I are custom-making shirts (you gotta love technology these days) to wear up there to KamaCon that have our screennames on them. (Got blank t-shirts for $2 a piece at a place having a sale). Hopefully they will turn out well. More fun with PhotoShop!

Farmgirl

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

I plan on having people recognize me by my dry wit, undeniable charm, and snappy catch-phrases. Hi-ho-Silver, away!

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :

I plan to dress up as a maid and go through everyone's personal effects to make sure there aren't any serious wierdos in this group before letting ya'll know who I am.

Then I plan to blatantly lie on my nametag.

Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :

I'll make sure to put some appropriately strange items in my suitcase.

Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :

meep!

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Hmmm... maybe I'll make plans to create a smiley face t-shirt just for Hobbes (what size do you wear again?) You know, just like that one on Forrest Gump...

Farmgirl

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Number one, what is this "again"? I'm a litle freaked out that there was a first time for which this can be an "again." [Wink]

Second:

You're sweet, but I wouldn't want to pay for it and I'd want you to pay for it even less. But still... [Smile]

Hobbes

[ August 02, 2004, 03:48 PM: Message edited by: Hobbes ]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

[Big Grin]

Okay Hobbes -- we will have to go with this instead then.

FG

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

Hate to put this here, but I can't seem to find the post with the info I'm looking for...

What's the story on being able to stay Sunday night? Did you say we could stay in the hospitality room? Is anyone else staying Sunday night?

I would rather leave on Monday if I can because all the buses going back to Green Bay leave in the middle of the day, and I don't want to have to cut out early.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

I don't want that either Annie. [Frown]

Farmgirl, I don't like everybody... I hardly know anyone! [Wink]

Hobbes

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

Yeah, are the rooms reserved for Friday and Saturday nights only?

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

I'm staying through Monday, and I think several others are as well. I'm guessing that Sunday night we'll consolidate into fewer rooms, but that at least a few could still be filled.

Kama, I have no idea if we have a reservation for Sunday night. Rivka?

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

Hm. Anyway, the boys and I are leaving on Monday, too.

Posted by Insanity Plea (Member # 2053) on :

Mayday and I are staying till Monday.
Satyagraha

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

The definite nights are Friday and Saturday. Sunday is optional and I have no idea what people decided. We have the hospitality room Friday Saturday and Sunday I don't know if that means we have to be out Monday morning or out Sunday night. I don't think it will make a huge difference if we don't trash the place and be annoying, but if we are annoying of course they'll kick us out on the dot.

AJ

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

*sadly takes the toga and tuba out of the suitcase*

Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :

Should I reserve my room for Sunday night? I am leaving on Monday, but wondering if when we consolidate will I move?

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Party implements that have alliteration! [Hail]

Hobbes

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

I'm staying till Monday. Marek is too. I don't know about Jonny or our room.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

quote:
Kama, I have no idea if we have a reservation for Sunday night. Rivka?

The K-girls' room is booked for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. (Didn't know what you two were planning, kat and Kama, but I knew I was planning on staying there then.) But I gather I will have you lovely ladies as company that night as well -- yay! [Smile]

*blink* kat, you have a tuba?

quote:
I plan to dress up as a maid and go through everyone's personal effects to make sure there aren't any serious weirdos in this group before letting y'all know who I am.

Then I plan to blatantly lie on my nametag.

Oh. So does that mean that I'm supposed to pretend I don't already know what you look like?

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

rivka, there are questions you don't want the answers to.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

*nods* Very true.

But I'm not that good an actress, so if I'm supposed to be pretending not to recognize celia, I need to start practicing now.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

I was talking about the tuba.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Oh. Are we planning to make celia carry the tuba now? I'm confused . . .

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

We would, but Katie isn't bringing it anymore.

Any other ideas?

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Is Katie bringing the fuzzy bunny slippers? celia could wear those.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

She'd have to fight Katie for them first.

Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :

i haven't had a femal stalker before. have we met, or do you just enjoy being creepy?

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Yes. [Smile]

Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :

at what point will you get that i am not kidding?

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

o_O

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

[Frown]

Check your email, celia.

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

Umm, I know what you look like too, celia.

Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :

is ddr going to be considered disruptive? i don't think groove will be.

[ August 02, 2004, 10:43 PM: Message edited by: celia60 ]

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

quote:
I'm staying till Monday. Marek is too. I don't know about Jonny or our room.

I cannot stay 'til Monday. I must leave Sunday. I have skipped waaaaaaaay too many German classes as it is. I will be happy to reserve the room for another night, though, and trust you to pay for the extra night you stay. Or the hotel might have a way for you guys to extend the reservation for the room even though I'm leaving. Let me know what I can do to help!

Posted by Richard Berg (Member # 133) on :

If someone brings a tuba, I will play it.

Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :

Rich, dude, feel free to usurp my spot in the Frisco room. It looks like my last chance to get to Kamacon just fell through the floor, tragically killing a man bathing two stories below me, so my spot's vacant. Assuming Frisco et. all have room and haven't yet filled it up themselves.

But I wouldn't worry. If there's one thing about Frisco, he always has room for one more. You should hear the boys talk.

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

I have to leave pretty early on Sunday, because I have to work again at midnight. But I'll be back on the board then! Yay..?

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

The tuba is out, but the Shiny Silver Fancy Dancing Pants are still in.

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

Have we confirmed, by the way, that the television provided has inputs appropriate for video game consoles?

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

My question -- are we planning on anything "dressier" than just regular hanging-around activities? I mean, do I need to bring anything fancier than jeans to wear? (katharina's post made me think of this....)

Farmgirl

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Other than if you're going to Church I don't think so... though if you're taking Annie's tour of teh art museum there's probably some sort of dress code there, like shirts required. [Wink]

Hobbes

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I'm pretty sure it does, it actually comes with a keyboard so you can webtv tom so if its got that I would think video games would work on it. They are pretty new tvs tom.

AJ

Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :

Well here's a bunch of links to pictures of everyone that I could find, email or IM if you want to add/change anything.

Kama
Katharina
Rivka
DKW and Bob
ELJay
Ryuko [2]
Mackillian [2]
BanaOJ -far right front
Blackwolve
Celia
Moose Family [2]
Davidson Family [2-in the center]
Lime & Vana [2]
Theca
Becky
Psychotriad/Ken [2]
Fugu
CyberDan
Saxon75 & Juliette
sndrake and Diane
T_Smith
Lalo
BobTheLawer
CalvinMaker
PrimalCurve
xnera
Happy Camper
Hobbes
Telperion
RRR
Marek
Annie
JNSB [2] -tall guy in the back
FarmGirl [2]
Ivygirl
Fiazko
Kasie
Space Opera
Bernard & MayDay
Richard Berg
Jenny Gardener
Jaiden
Ted/Pod
TheTick

[ August 03, 2004, 08:55 PM: Message edited by: Zevlag ]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Hey, that's cool Zevlag! Thanks for doing that!

Farmgirl

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Hey Zevs, can you replace my current link with this? Great list. [Cool]

Hobbes

Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :

"Bocky"

*chuckle*

Ni has a new nickname . . .

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

Woo-hoo! I don't need to bring my TV! [Smile]

--------

Actually, I'm a little concerned about bringing things. We're on the list for a lot of board games and other entertainments, but it's occurred to me that we're going to be packing our own bags, a stroller, a carseat, and Bernard's bags -- and Bernard -- into our car. This intimidates me, since we have a Geo.

Would anyone else in the Madison/Illinois area be interested in driving our games down FOR us? [Smile]

If somebody's got a vehicle with some room, we'd gladly meet up with you a few days before the event and give you the things we'd like to bring.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

And here's Annie. [Smile]

Hobbes

Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :

Thanks Hobbes, I missed it skipping back and forth through Foobonic.

*kicks Fugu* It's fixed, now give me a better pic of you!

Posted by fugu13 (Member # 2859) on :

Well, there's always my standard pic, though its a bit out of date:

http://homepage.mac.com/fugu13/me.jpg

Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :

I'm bringing Apples to Apples with a couple expansions and some custom cards, Groove and probably DDRMax.

Bill won't let me take Catan. He's sure I'll toss it out a window on the drive back and claim ya'll lost it. [Evil]

Posted by ghost of xnera (Member # 3920) on :

Self-portraiture. I'm also in some of Tom's and Jamie's photo albums, somewhere.

So. DDR. I brought it to the Hatrack Ladies' Sleepover, as I was dying to play it with other folks, but alas, we never got around to it. I brought it to the weekend at dkw's, but again, we never got around to it. To say I have been looking forward to FINALLY playing it with my fellow jatraqueros at KamaCon is an understatement.

A week and a half ago I sprained my ankle. BAD.

[Wall Bash]

The ankle is healing. It doesn't hurt much, and I can walk on it without limping, but it's still swollen, and I'm afraid to put TOO much pressure on it. All I can say is that it'd BETTER be fully healed by KamaCon, or I will be very, very upset.

AJ, even though it is a newer TV, that doesn't necessarily mean it can handle a game console. Hotel TVs can be weird like that. If I find the time, I'll call today to verify that we can hook it up okay. I know with my PSX all I need is an RCA connection; not sure what a PS2 requires, though. I *think* it can do RCA, but does it also have an S-video connector, if that is an option? Anyone? Bueller?

Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :

My PS2 doesn't do SVIDEO, just RCA.

Thanks for the pics, I knew they were somewhere.

I'm planning on bringing Settlers of Catan and the 5-6 Player expansion. Sadly I don't have Cities and Knights yet, it is so fun. I hope I can fit it in my bag, should be able to. I am not checking any luggage, just carry on.

[ August 03, 2004, 11:15 AM: Message edited by: Zevlag ]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

With all these games I also wonder if anyone is actually going to make it into Chicago...

AJ

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

I'm thinking of bringing my guitar, but I pretty much suck and can only play chick music.

But y'all are welcome to bust some grooves if you like.

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

quote:
With all these games I also wonder if anyone is actually going to make it into Chicago...

Annie is very restless and has very little patience for video games. She will be doing as much Chicagoing as possible, and anyone is welcome to accompany her.

Posted by ghost of xnera (Member # 3920) on :

That was my one complaint about WenchCon. I love Atlanta, and had wanted to visit the city proper, even if it was on my own one morning. I didn't realize how far we'd be from the city, though. I still had a lot of fun sitting and chatting with everyone, so I don't regret missing out on seeing the city TOO much. [Smile]

Of course KamaCon is a bit different, since I live here, and can see the city any old time. But I'd still love to see it with my fellow jatraqueros. Personally, I was planning on doing my gaming on Friday and late in the evenings, and spending most of Saturday and Sunday out of the hotel, or whatever finances allow me to do.

Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :

TheTick with a baby on his head. [Smile]

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

I just thought it was a novelty hat.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

It grew out of a bump on his butt.

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Zevlag,this infamous picture has in the front row, behind OSC from left to right Happy Camper, cyruseh (who I've tried to convince to come to Kama Con) blacwolve, celia and me, Banna Oj. Behind in the second row is Hobbes.

AJ

Posted by Insanity Plea (Member # 2053) on :

Don't worry tom, I'm only bringing a backpack that can happily go on my own legs, Mayday has her bag and a suitcase...I could probably fit in the box for one of the boardgames if required, bag included. And what games are you bringing, I don't want to somehow duplicate whatever you're bringing...
Satyagraha

[ August 03, 2004, 12:28 PM: Message edited by: Insanity Plea ]

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

me!

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

You have to make it so that we don't need the password to get in.

Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :

blacwolve dearest,

your pictures are password protected, and there must be some people that want to know what you look like.

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

Really?

I don't know how to do that. Let me play with it.

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

Account settings

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

Yep, it should work now. Sorry about that, i just got this account Sunday.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

What are you looking at?

Ohh, and not that I really need to know until the moment of, but out of curiousity, are you still interested in a mini tour of Purdue when you drop me off?

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :

pretty pictures of blacwolve and friends, I have seen like seven of them before, but that's ok. I'll work on hacking your password later. [Evil]

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

Well, I'm not sure. I'm going to drop you off on Monday and then move up on Wednesday, so the practicality leaves something to be desired.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Well it's up to you, but it may be helpful to know you're way around whenever it is you're coming... really I'm just trying to make up for you taking me so you know... umm... right.

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :

OK, my room is reserved for Friday and Saturday night.

I will update the picture list in a few minutes.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Zevlag

You can use this better photo of us since it shows both me and Ivygirl (my daughter) if you want. But you don't have to change it if you don't want to.

Wow -- all these photos of all these young kids. I can tell already I'm going to feel very very old at this gathering. I'll just have to hang out with Bob_S and Dana a lot [Big Grin]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

by the way the 10-day forecast isn't out yet but it looks like it shouldn't be horribly hot that weekend, only the mid-80s of course it is the weather so who knows.

AJ

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

Forecasts are dumb.

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

Farmgirl, I think it's hilarious how two of your children look nothing like you and the other one is a clone. [Smile]

You have such a lovely family!

Posted by Richard Berg (Member # 133) on :

Ok, dibs on Frisco's room. In return, I'll be first in line to repay AJ.

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

I have a pic on the web of myself somewhere. I'll try to find it. It's all good, though. I'll be the one who looks perpetually confused.

space opera

edit: web page

[ August 03, 2004, 05:19 PM: Message edited by: Space Opera ]

Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :

Space Opera, I've heard it said that everyone has a twin somewhere, I just didn't expect mine to be a woman.

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

*gleefully waits for punwit to discover that I've actually added my picture, making his twin comment very scary indeed*

space opera

Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :

Well, since you sneak attacked me my only recourse is blatant self-denigration. I made the comment based on your assertion that you looked perpetually confused, which you don't btw. If we are twins we'd obviously have to be fraternal twins. You are MUCH better looking than I am and you look less confused than I am at my best. [ROFL]

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

Sure I look confused. Notice the way my head is cocked slightly to the side - it's what my fox terrier does when he's trying to figure something out. We can still be twins.

space opera

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

Hey, I look perpetually mad at the weather! Anyone else here like that?

Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :

I would posit that the cocked head syndrome is an indication not of confusion but rather intense mental concentration or as in my case a crick in my neck. My dog cocks his head to the side when I'm trying to outwit him but he always figures out what I'm doing. See, not confusion... comprehension.

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

Uh-huh. You are just trying to get out of the fact that you said we were twins. You probably own a sweater exactly like the one I've got on in the picture. [Taunt]

space opera

Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :

Well, now I did say my head had a perpetual sideways tilt. I was just hypothesizing that the reasons for our head tilt were not analogous.

Perhaps we are twins but I maintain that you are the one blessed with the slightly better genetic code.

[ August 03, 2004, 05:43 PM: Message edited by: punwit ]

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

A pic of me. I'm the guy digitally inser- um, I mean I'm the guy standing right behind the Hobbes-Annie amalgam. Here is another pic as well. They always make me stand in back because I'm freakishly tall. [Grumble]

As you can tell, I've been verified real, unlike some personalities (Lalo, Kama). I bet someone is going to get to the airport to pick up KAMA, and all they're going to find is a large hard drive...wearing a bathing suit. Didn't you notice how she said she never goes in the water?

Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :

Hey, I remember that! Look! It's Crystal!! Remember Crystal? Go Crystal!

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

Yeah! Whatever happened to Crystal?! Is she still lurking about?

Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :

I think we officially freaked her out. She was in the chat room for a while, then disappeared.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Sadly, all the pictures of me that are currently accessible online are far from flattering. I seem to be drinking radiator fluid in this one.

[ August 03, 2004, 08:44 PM: Message edited by: rivka ]

Posted by VÃ¡na (Member # 6593) on :

We're posting pictures of ourselves? Oh, okay! Here's one of Lime and me. It's almost three years old, but we haven't really changed much. My new haircut is even similar to that one!

Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :

Vana, I have a list of everyone and pictures back one page. I have a more recent pic of you two there, but this is nice.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Well, shoot -- I still have pics of Vana & Lime from back at our February gathering at dkw's.

But I guess we are getting a little carried away off topic from KamaCon, huh? It is just so cool to see pics of everyone.

Farmgirl

Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :

Josh, that's fine. E-mail me to work out details. I'll send you my personal info through email.

Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :

Lady Gardener, can you please pack a certain book and air compressor?

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

OMG! :O THERE IS A PUPPY IN MY BOSOM. :O

[ August 04, 2004, 12:31 PM: Message edited by: Ryuko ]

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

I HAVE TO SHARE A ROOM WITH YOU?! [Eek!]

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

[Confused]

[ August 04, 2004, 12:52 PM: Message edited by: Ryuko ]

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

The puppy, dear. It was a joke!

Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :

Jenny, great!

Ryuko, I absolutely love that picture every time I see it!

Posted by Richard Berg (Member # 133) on :

I'm going to regret doing this, but the only place with pictures of me I know of on the intarweb is OkCupid.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Yep -- you're going to regret that alright! Now we know ALL about you! (not that we wouldn't have found it out sooner or later)

Farmgirl

Actually, you should have made the link just go right to this page instead of the whole thing

[ August 04, 2004, 05:10 PM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

I like that you are signed up on an internet relationship site that actually explains their mathematics and was created by math geeks.

AJ

Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :

I like that I was watching family guy while reading your profile.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Oh man! Who is the guy behind you in this full shot, Richard??? He is really hot!!!

Farmgirl

[ August 04, 2004, 05:13 PM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]

Posted by Richard Berg (Member # 133) on :

That's Mike. He was a 2nd-year grad student in music composition (if you can't tell from the hair), currently on sabbatical at his home university near Chicago.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

near Chicago, huh? Where KamaCon is taking place, huh??

<BIG SIGH>

Everyone is WAY too young.....

Farmgirl

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

Silly Farmgirl. Just go for Richard! His profile on the cupid page is pretty good.

space opera [Wink]

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

Note to Richard: when choosing pictures for a dating site, avoid ones in which you are not the hottest man in the picture. [Smile]

Posted by PSI Teleport (Member # 5545) on :

Oh man. I'm actually laughing.

Posted by Richard Berg (Member # 133) on :

I'm not on the site to get dates [Smile]

Posted by Richard Berg (Member # 133) on :

[Blushing]

Anyway, it's interesting that the point would even be made. When I browsed hotornot & such, a girl who had hot friends got a minor boost in the back of my mind so long as she wasn't repulsive herself.

Posted by Richard Berg (Member # 133) on :

FWIW: if I swung that way, I admit I'd be focusing much more on Mike "Bombastic" Trinastic as well as 2-3 of the non-Berg characters in the Backstreet Boys outfit. Equally unimportant: the first 3 pics are from this spring, when I had about 25 extra pounds; the BSB date from '99 and were actually added just 2 days ago by my roommate (behind my back, though I thought it was funny when I found out).

As it is, I'm content to stare at Stacey and Caitlin all day [Big Grin]

Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :

Celia - DEFINITELY. That, or I'll buy you a brand spankin-new air compressor. It saved my butt when we had a tire that started losing air on a regular basis and I was traveling long distance. It got Used, and my hubby suggested we should get you a fresh one.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

There's an Indian restraunt in Chicago called "GayLord's of Chicago", I think it's in the North-West part of the city, though I don't really remember (I can find out the actual adress). It was absoltuley the best Indian food I've ever eaten, and some of the best food I've ever eaten. If anyone would be interested in Indian food (that would most likely require a drive) I'm throwing this out there. Mostly just because I have such vivid and fond memories of it. [Smile]

Hobbes

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

Hey Tricky Dick - you should register here for the absolute classiest dating site.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Did you just insinuate that I remind of Richard Nixon? [Eek!]

[EDIT: and another [Eek!]

for the site itself! [Eek!]

]

Hobbes

[ August 05, 2004, 12:49 PM: Message edited by: Hobbes ]

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

I was talking to Tricky Dick Berg back there, going back to the dating site conversation. Don't worry. [Smile]

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Umm right, that's what I meant.

[Embarrassed]

Hobbes

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

*scared bump*

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

*hugs Kama*

I didn't know computer programs could get scared.

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

[Angst]

They can!!!!

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

*pat pat*

It's wonderful, and you're going to have so much fun!!

Frisco's been out on parole for years now, and that rumor about the gangs roaming the NYC airport looking for pretty Poles is almost 90% certain to be a rumor.

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

[Eek!]

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

Don't be afraid! What can a bunch of dumb, fat Americans do to you? We can't even balance our own budget!

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

Just always have a coupla cheeseburgers to throw at us in case you need to make a run for it...mmmmm, and maybe some fries, too. Supersized.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Kama is coming to the US, and she's scared? Something backward about that . . .

Posted by Beren One Hand (Member # 3403) on :

I, for one, have locked my doors. [Wink]

Posted by Richard Berg (Member # 133) on :

My grandmother has been to the brink of death and back a few times recently. She's an amazing person with a full life so no need for an outpouring of sorrow there, but just a heads-up that bad luck might drag me to Texas next weekend. Now back to your regularly-scheduled ogling...

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

[Frown]

*hugs*

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

~~~prays that Richard's grandma will hang on and get better, so he won't miss KamaCon~~~~~

FG

Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :

*Adds to the well wishes for Richards Grandmother*

Thanks to Farmgirl I can now post a picture. Here is the link.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Ah! You look just as I pictured you, punwit!

[Big Grin]

Farmgirl

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Okay, I'm bumping the rooming list, just because over in this thread, Primal Curve reports that he is not going to be able to come.

quote:
Rooming:

KAMA / Katharina / Rivka
.
DKW / ElJay / Ryuko / Mack
.
BannaOJ / blacwolve / celia
.
Moose family
.
Davidson family
.
Bob Scopatz (solo)
.
Vana & Lime / Theca
.
Psychotriad(Ken?) & kwsni / Fugu13 / Becki
.
Saxon75 & Juliette
.
sndrake & diane
.
T_Smith / Richard Berg/ Frisco/ CalvinMaker
.
xnera
.
Happy Camper / Hobbes / Telperion
.
RRR / Marek / Annie / JonnyNotSoBravo
.
Farmgirl / Ivygirl / fiazko / Kasie / Space Opera
.
Insanity Plea (Bernard) & Mayday
.
Zevlag

Roomless:
- Jenny
- Jaiden??
- Ted??
- fugu friend??
- The Tick

Maybes:
cyruseh?

Zevlag, did the late-comer group all get a room situated?

I don't even know if this is the most recent list, so feel free to suggest edits. I think Noemon told me he was not coming...

Farmgirl

[ August 09, 2004, 09:24 AM: Message edited by: Farmgirl ]

Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :

Er, F-girl, Richard's replaced me as regards the Frisco room. Kinda like a stunt double, only more likely to get Kama naked.

Well.

Yeah, anyway, is Jonny pretty cute? Or is it just me? You're not beating out Sean Connery or Leslie Nielsen for the when-I-go-gay list, but you're a stinking cutie anyway, baby.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

okay, edited.

quote:
F-girl

Lalo, somehow that just doesn't sound right......

Farmgirl

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

quote:
Yeah, anyway, is Jonny pretty cute? Or is it just me? You're not beating out Sean Connery or Leslie Nielsen for the when-I-go-gay list, but you're a stinking cutie anyway, baby.

Guess you'll never really know, will you? KAMA may be real (or as real as a cybernetic organism can get), but you're still in question, young man. You start off by giving us all these romantic visions of mister rugged biker, and then just punk out. You're still a figment of some phantasmagorical surreality.

And I'm getting compared with Sean Connery and Leslie Nielsen? I guess I really AM old. [Razz]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Cyberdan = Bob the Lawyer. And he isn't showing up under either name, alas. [Frown]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

huh?

I show BtL in T_Smith's room. In fact, I originally think I had him on twice -- once as Cyberdan and once as BtL until I figured out they were the same person.

FG

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

She meant at KamaCon. [Frown]

Something about being a terrorist and not allowed to cross the border - I didn't catch the whole story.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Oh -- you mean Bob the Lawyer isn't coming? How did I miss that?

FG

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

See, once upon a time I would have simply said it as Farmgirl did in her last post. But the OoC thread has broken me of that habit. [Wink]

So now I just post things that make no sense . . .

BtL had to bail because of work-related deadlines, actually. *bummed*

Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :

::extremely bummed::

We've got an extra slot in our room, so someone can crash with us.

Ni!

Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :

Heh, whoa, let's not go flattering ourselves, here. You're cute for a man (don't swell with too much pride, we're a hideous gender), but you just aren't anywhere near Sean Connery of Leslie Nielsen, my, sigh, true loves...

Heh, 4 rills, dude, if Leslie Nielsen proposed you, you wouldn't accept? He does wear protection!

Heh, god, that movie had me screaming (which, yeah, is disturbing to say after declaring my lust for Leslie Nielsen, I realize). I LOVE THAT MAN.

Posted by Insanity Plea (Member # 2053) on :

Zevlag has gone on family vacation and won't be available until he's...well...in Chicago...he didn't say whether or not he got a room... [Frown]

Satyagraha

Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :

if that boy doesn't have a room, I'm going to drag him into ours.

Had an Idea that maybe we should play mafia at this gathering. Of course, I have no idea how a real life mafia game works. But seeing novak paranoia in the flesh would be interesting.

Ni!

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

I think Zevlag DID say he called and reserved a room -- I'm just not sure who to list as with his room. So I guess we'll just leave that open and figure it all out in Chicago.

Only 3 more days before I start driving that way!

Farmgirl

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

[Frown]

my buddies over in the investment side of the bank told me I'd better purchase my gasoline for the trip before tomorrow night.... [Angst]

Thing is -- if I hurry and buy gas before the big price rise -- it will still all be gone before I leave for Chicago at the end of the week. Yes, it's that big of a commute.

Why must the markets do this right during before our big driving weekend? [Grumble]

Farmgirl

Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :

I think the markets do it specifically because they know it's a big driving weekend. And because, by definition, investment bankers are evil.

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

I just have to bump this because I'm as excited as a teenager that KamaCon is THIS WEEK! Seems like to took forever to get here! (I'm sure it didn't for AJ, as she worked to plan all this) You have done a great job AJ!

Farmgirl

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

*applauds for AJ*

*bounces excitedly*

Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :

Ok -- we're leaving for the airport in ten minutes. I doubt we'll post during Kamacon (though I'm sure many will), and we'll probably be incommunicado for a week after that, and then need a day to recover. We'll miss you guys.

<Excited about going to Kamacon.>

--Pop

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

The Moose have safely arrived at O'Hare. They are in the process of navigating the taxi system and getting to the hotel.

*dances*

aJ

Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :

hehe, I found a way to get online, yay!

I DO have a room. At this point Jenny Gardener is in it with me. The Tick says "I'm all set for now. " in reply to an email I sent, so he's not with in this room.

I will try to check in twice tomorrow, but not sure when. I will be out of here early Friday morning. Yay!

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

5:20 AM Thurs:

We are heading out the door for the 12.5 hour drive. Be praying for us that all goes safely. I'm going to have to let Ivygirl drive some of it, since I'm really beat.

We will be staying the night in a Chicago suburb with my sister, then we will see you all tomorrow morning, bright and early!

Farmgirl

Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :

I'm going to be getting up at 3:50 AM tomorrow in order to make my flight, so you people better be worth it.

[Wink]

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

Hmm...maybe I should do laundry... And find my swim suit. And some shampoo.

Nah, I got hours.

Posted by Happy Camper (Member # 5076) on :

Hmmm, not sure if I have any clean clothes myself. At least not the ones I'd normally wear. Ah, well, I'll find something. And I'm not leaving till 5 or so. Lets see, work till 4, get oil changed, go home, pack, leave, forget something, go home and get it. Yeah, I can do that all by 5. [Eek!]

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

Space Opera... You are a FOX!!

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

And that guy next to Rich is a FOX too! [Wink]

Whoo hoo! 20 hours till departure!!

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

ROTFL. I just started a load of laundry myself. I think there are enough clothes for about three loads (I'm washing Steve's too). I have no clean blue jeans. I had planned to get up this morning and be productive. Didn't happen. Got up at 10:30 after calling in sick at 8am.

Now I have to squeeze a lot more things into this afternoon and evening, but I think it will work out. I've got to pick up Nathan/T-smith in about 2 hours, and I've just realized while I said I'd be there he may or may not know what vehicle to look for. And while I've seen his pictures I don't know if I will actually recognize him.

Then I've got to drive out to Rockford to drop my dog off since he's got a dog show this weekend. (Oh yeah and Jake needs a bath before I go, but I just hit the shower and tub with mildew spray so it isn't quite as nasty.)

And while portions of the house have been decluttered, there's still cleaning like vaccuming up the dog hair so it isn't nasty and disgusting to everyone else to get done.

Oh well. I have this feeling, like I used to get with class projects, that it will all get done, I just don't know how yet.

AJ

Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :

Make sure you walk around with a sign saying HATRACK. Or carry an actual hat rack. He should spot ya.

Posted by Bob the Lawyer (Member # 3278) on :

When I was getting picked up by people I'd never seen before I took a broomstick and some bristol board on the plane with me. Armed with a pack of crayons and some tape a wrote DAN in big letters arrows pointing down and attached it to the stick. The best part was that there were all of 3 other people on the flight so it wouldn't have been that hard to pick me up. Still, I had fun doing it.

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

When Olivia picked me up from the airport, we used our cell phones to hone in on each other.

And then discovered were wearing identical outfits. That was hilarious - I think we were both so nervous. I know I was. The only reason I'm not crazy nervous now is because I'm refusing to think about it.

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

Hear hear...
I'm crazy nervous!

*tries to stop thinking about it*

Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :

I can't wait!!!!!!

Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :

*hides*

Now I am getting nervous. I'm a pansy.

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

Gods... I'm nervous just thinking about gas money! *counts again* [Wink]

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

This is so cool and scary! I've never done something like this before... going off alone to meet peeps I've never seen before. Gah!
At least my family is in the area. [Smile]

*bounces*

I seriously think I should slam a drink of something before I walk in the door. [Wink]

Posted by Rappin' Ronnie Reagan (Member # 5626) on :

O_O

I'm SO nervous...

*shakes*

Posted by Zevlag (Member # 1405) on :

Nervous, what's that? But seriously, I'm not nervous. Well maybe a liitle, I have to be up at at 4:30am at the VERY latest in order to catch my flight, and it's going to be a really late night. So, sleep or no sleep? I don't want to be dead on Friday, I don't want to miss my flight, sounds like a few hours on the plane is my best bet.

*bounce*

I am so excited!

Posted by Happy Camper (Member # 5076) on :

*Glances around suspiciously at all the bouncing people*

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

Telp, I am actually blushing right now. Don't get your hopes up though - somehow the combination of lighting and mystical forces made me appear attractive.

I'm so glad to hear that everyone else is nervous. I've been sweating bullets all day.

space opera

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

*hugs for SO*

Gasp!

I just realized!! It's Fri the 13th tomorrow!! [Angst]

Posted by punwit (Member # 6388) on :

Well, the Underwoods are about 1 hour away from departing on their edition of the Great Chicago Exodus. I'm quite excited and am crossing my fingers that I will have a chance to meet most everyone even tho I will only be there Saturday. See y'all there.

Posted by JonnyNotSoBravo (Member # 5715) on :

I've met people from here online before so I'm not too scared. I mean, if they didn't bother to kill me the first two times, why would they kill me now...although, this is a different group of people, and the fact that I haven't met internet psychos yet, likely increases the probability of meeting some this time. Btw, I have so told my housemates where I will be going, and they know to start the nationwide manhunt for my killers if I don't show up on time, so no funny business, okay?

And I've met Ralphie, so meeting anyone else will be anticlimactic. Although, meeting all these other famous Hatrack personalities will be pretty freaky.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

*was all packed last night*

Um, 2 am counts as last night, right? [Dont Know]

I am NEVER packed that long in advance, but I knew I had zero time to pack today. Actually dropped the luggage off at my parents' this morning rather than shlep it all over town.

*leaving for the airport in 2 hours*

*VERY excited, and a little nervous*

*bounces*

Posted by Marek (Member # 5404) on :

oh, rivka is about to leave.

Bye bye rivka [Wave]

Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :

Ok, I'm leaving in a few hours. Wish me luck on the big gray dog. See you all soon!

space opera, who is feeling shy, nervous, and excited all at the same time and hopes that these emotions won't make her throw up on the bus.

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

Well... it's 1:20am and I'm about to go to sleep. Got a haircut today and they @&$*)* it up! Grrr... so I have to go back in the morning to get it fixed before I go. What a pain.

I should get on the road by noon... and be at the hotel by 5pm. [Smile]

See you all soon!

*still nervous as heck*
*still sad that bev and Porter can't make it*

Posted by Beren One Hand (Member # 3403) on :

quote:
I mean, if they didn't bother to kill me the first two times, why would they kill me now..

We enjoy the sport of letting our prey thinking that it got away. [Smile]