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« Reply #50 on: January 27, 2012, 11:34:30 PM »
Then let's make it the 15th as then we would have all day if we wanted.
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« Reply #51 on: January 27, 2012, 11:49:01 PM »
Just make sure you do your taxes before Monday the 16th ;D
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Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

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2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
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« Reply #52 on: January 27, 2012, 11:57:39 PM »
I'd like to make a suggestion for future meet-ups. Since we have several different areas represented, why don't we have a local "host"? What I mean is someone from the area would plan that meet. For example, if we were meeting in my area, I would best know good places to eat, visit, etc. Maybe even come up with a few interesting facts about the area. (There is an old homestead near me that is supposedly haunted & local legend has it that there is a Big Foot type creature somewhere around my house! Never encountered either personally so can't say if its true.    :rofl;  ) Does that sound like a good idea? What are your thoughts?
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« Reply #53 on: January 28, 2012, 12:11:33 AM »
I've offered to do that, but I don't know if anyone is really interested in St. Charles/Geneva!  Doesn't sound like it! :P  It's not as exciting as Chicago.  I don't know if people want to drive a long way to visit St. Charles. LOL!
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« Reply #54 on: January 28, 2012, 12:21:16 AM »
Quote from: MooseMom on January 28, 2012, 12:11:33 AM
I've offered to do that, but I don't know if anyone is really interested in St. Charles/Geneva!  Doesn't sound like it! :P  It's not as exciting as Chicago.  I don't know if people want to drive a long way to visit St. Charles. LOL!
  I would! Isn't Pheasant Run in St Charles? Pretty place. Wasn't Ulysses Grant somehow connected to Geneva? (yes, I'm a history geek!) I'll come visit you, even if no one else wants to!
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« Reply #55 on: January 28, 2012, 05:28:35 AM »
If we do the 15th, I will have to bow out of the event as that is Eastern Orthodox Easter and I will be with my husband's family that day.

However, if that is the consensus, I will turn over the planning reins to someone else.  Personally, I was hoping for either April 22nd or April 29th.  The weather would be better, early April is still dicey.

Please do not worry about me in your decision - if the group decides that the 15th will work for them, I will raise a glass to you while I am having Easter with my ILs.
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« Reply #56 on: January 28, 2012, 09:11:55 AM »
OK, so we've got two Easters, dialysis Saturdays and spring break to take into consideration.  I am out of ideas.  I'd suggest that the people who have constraints chime in and make a suggestion as to which day we meet.
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« Reply #57 on: January 28, 2012, 01:43:43 PM »
Some of the constraints I have read are on the other thread regarding the poll of places to meet. This is where merging the two topics is needed. jbeany has something with school on some date or is that rsudock  ???
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
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« Reply #58 on: January 28, 2012, 02:01:19 PM »
I would LOVE to be able to go to a meet up....  I haven't been able to go to one yet. :(

I live in Iowa, so that's what... 350 miles? Maybe with enough notice I can do it. I really hope so!

Angie <3
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« Reply #59 on: January 28, 2012, 02:10:12 PM »
Most everything that I have planned can be rescheduled, so pick a date! Maybe we should go for May instead. Doesn't matter to me.
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« Reply #60 on: January 28, 2012, 11:07:11 PM »
Best idea. just set a date and do it. those that can come, show up.  Those who have other obligations, stay home. Other wise you will talk all year and never meet.
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« Reply #61 on: January 28, 2012, 11:47:55 PM »
Talking is good, or so they say :rofl;
March? no big holiday's on the weekend I can think of since St Patrick's Day is during the week I think. I agree, let's just pick a date and be done with that part atleast.  then can plan what month to choose to go to be trained to use a guide dog (a month long class).
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #62 on: January 29, 2012, 07:45:43 AM »
Isnt the "Al Capone's speakeasy" in st charles too? i remember it being ridiculously priced but still pretty cool!

I like the idea of the local host mentioned, do something like every 6 mos or somethng like that! theres lots of neat little places all over illinois.
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« Reply #63 on: January 29, 2012, 01:27:04 PM »
I think Kitkat has the right idea.  Let the two or three closest to the meet location work out a time and place, and then post it.  Those of us who can make it will.  I think you have enough input at this point to determine what will work for the majority.
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« Reply #64 on: January 29, 2012, 01:42:11 PM »
Well, here goes.  Since I started this, I guess I might as well keep soldiering on. 

Date:  Sunday, April 29th
Place:  Copper Fox Cafe, 305 West Main Street, St. Charles, IL
Time:  12:00 Noon

Please reply here by Sunday, April 8th to indicate if you can attend and how many people will be coming with you.  They do have a party room so I am hoping that we might be able to get that if we have enough people.
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« Reply #65 on: January 29, 2012, 03:00:27 PM »
That didn't work.  Please ignore this post.
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« Reply #66 on: January 29, 2012, 05:01:56 PM »
I adore the Copper Fox Cafe!!!  As a matter of fact I was just coming online to suggest this very place!  Furthermore, my husband and I are going there for dinner next week to celebrate our anniversary. 

The two of us will be there.  As I am so closeby, let me know if I can help with any arrangements; PM me anytime!
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« Reply #67 on: January 29, 2012, 07:02:14 PM »
A little early for me to know if I can be there. If I can I will. Maybe I can let you know sooner to the date.
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« Reply #68 on: January 29, 2012, 07:03:59 PM »
OK, I'm in!
As long as they have coffee, I'm good!  :rofl;
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #69 on: January 29, 2012, 07:49:30 PM »
Okay, I need travel advice from someone familiar with the train system around Chicago.  What I've found online says that the train from Grand Rapids arrives at Union Station at 10:30.  The Metro train from Olgilvie to Geneva, which appears to be the nearest stop to St. Joseph, runs at 10:40.  I'm guessing there's zero chance I can make it from Union to Olgilvie on time, even if, in theory, it's a 5 minute walk.  I've never been to Chicago and never ridden the trains, so I'm bound to get turned around and lost for a few minutes, even if I arrive on time in the first place.  The next train to Geneva appears to be at 11:45.  How long will it take to get from Olgilvie to Geneva?  And is St. Joseph in walking distance from Geneva?  Would I need a taxi at that point? 

After all that - I still don't know if it will be practical for me to go at all, but I'm quite sure I'm not up to the 5 hour drive there, plus the same back again, all in one day with what I hope is work the next morning to go to.  (And if I do have a job by then, it will be far to early for me to be requesting days off already.)
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« Reply #70 on: January 29, 2012, 08:05:04 PM »
Take the train from Union Station to Naperville and I'll meet you there. That is the easiest way for you, just a walk around the corner (Inside the building). Or I can meet you downtown and take train back together. I can meet you at the Metra Cafe, or upstairs in the bar area by pizza hut.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #71 on: January 29, 2012, 08:13:05 PM »
Ogilvie to Geneva (the penultimate stop on the line to Elburn) is about 1 hr 10 minutes.  If you decide to take the train all the way to Geneva, you can either get a taxi from there or you can just phone me, and I can come get you.  I am about a 2 minute drive from the station.
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« Reply #72 on: January 29, 2012, 08:17:35 PM »
Also if you want to take the train from Ogalvie, go upstairs from Union Station to the Adams Street exit, cabs are always there, or there is bus 157 at the Canal Street exit that stops at Ogalvie, trouble is timing.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #73 on: January 29, 2012, 11:01:55 PM »
i probably will have to pass this time around, as that is my bfs bday!!

but i do plan on going to chicago sometime during summer break, with my son, so if anyone would want to meet up then as well, ill eventually figure out my plans, and let yall know :)
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« Reply #74 on: January 30, 2012, 12:06:42 AM »
Quote from: gothiclovemonkey on January 29, 2012, 11:01:55 PM
i probably will have to pass this time around, as that is my bfs bday!!

but i do plan on going to chicago sometime during summer break, with my son, so if anyone would want to meet up then as well, ill eventually figure out my plans, and let yall know :)

Bring him with you!   :thumbup;

I'd love to meet up with you and your son this summer!  That'd be terrific!
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