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« Reply #125 on: April 17, 2012, 09:31:20 PM »
One thing we did after the last Chicago meet was to see "Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner Theater". It is a bit pricey at $60 to $70 per person depending on the night, but the food was fabulous, vastly better than one might expect for dinner/theater. I had the prime rib and my sister had the pork chops, and there is also salmon, chicken and lasagna. The show was excellent (and interactive!). Gangsters and Chicago, it was part of the experience! There is a $5 discount coupon for the show at their website - www.tommygunsgarage.com.

Have fun everybody!!!
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« Reply #126 on: April 18, 2012, 04:09:04 PM »
Due to finances, I will not be able to attend. Sorry, this month has just not gone right.
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« Reply #127 on: April 24, 2012, 11:22:15 AM »
Are we all still on for the weekend?  It's almost here!  Can we have a final headcount?  Is there anything I can do to help anyone out?

I'll be attending along with my husband.
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« Reply #128 on: April 24, 2012, 01:38:42 PM »
We want to see lots of pictures!  I love putting a face with a screen name.  I am very excited for all of you.    :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #129 on: April 24, 2012, 05:41:35 PM »
Quote from: MooseMom on April 24, 2012, 11:22:15 AM
Are we all still on for the weekend?  It's almost here!  Can we have a final headcount?  Is there anything I can do to help anyone out?

I'll be attending along with my husband.

 I will be coming, albeit possibly a little early depending on traffic and time I leave.
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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
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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
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Guide Dog by end of July 2012
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« Reply #130 on: April 24, 2012, 07:58:44 PM »
Have fun everyone!  I'm saving every penny now for my new place, so all travel plans have been grounded indefinitely.  Maybe next year!
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« Reply #131 on: April 24, 2012, 10:18:54 PM »
Chris, if you arrive early, give me a call and we will come and meet you since we're just 2 minutes from Copper Fox.

Jbeany, we'll forgive you for missing the meetup if and only if you promise to post some pics of your new home...the Jbeany Jar!
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« Reply #132 on: April 24, 2012, 10:30:57 PM »
If early,  can always watch a movie in my car.
I am hoping I do not sleep in late tho like  do usually on Sunday.
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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 #133 on: April 25, 2012, 12:19:08 AM »
 :pics; :pics; :pics; :pics;
Yes - lots of photos please!
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« Reply #134 on: April 25, 2012, 09:59:23 AM »
Quote from: Chris on April 24, 2012, 10:30:57 PM
If early,  can always watch a movie in my car.
I am hoping I do not sleep in late tho like  do usually on Sunday.

LOL...I'm sure you have an alarm clock!  Just get your butt out of bed. :P

You can watch a movie in your car if you really want to, but really, I'm just down the road, and there's no reason for you to have to sit in your car until noon.  Just call me, and I can be there in 5 minutes.  We can have a drink or coffee while awaiting for the rest of the crowd to arrive.
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« Reply #135 on: April 25, 2012, 11:45:10 AM »
I haven't been here in a while and was just checking to make sure the Meet was still on. My husband and I are looking forward to it.   :waving;
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« Reply #136 on: April 25, 2012, 11:46:56 AM »
Quote from: CebuShan on April 25, 2012, 11:45:10 AM
I haven't been here in a while and was just checking to make sure the Meet was still on. My husband and I are looking forward to it.   :waving;

Yay!
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« Reply #137 on: April 25, 2012, 01:22:38 PM »
I forgot, there is an all bird pet store close to the restaurant. Catch theb bird flu before coming in.....lol
That's if it is still there. They usually have young macaws,, covkatoos, and parrots out to be petted.
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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 #138 on: April 25, 2012, 01:50:58 PM »
Quote from: cattlekid on March 23, 2012, 03:12:48 PM
I must be kept away from the yarn stores at all costs!!!    :bandance;
Be strong! I also must restrain myself!   :rofl;
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« Reply #139 on: April 25, 2012, 02:26:37 PM »
Cattlekid here: 

We are set for Sunday!  The reservation has been made for 12 individuals at 12 noon.  I have been perusing the menu on and off for a while, so many tasty things to try. 

A couple of favors to ask:

1.  Does anyone have any name tags or stickers that could be used as nametags?  I do have some Sharpies that I can bring.  I would just hate to go out and buy some if someone has a few laying around the house.

2.  If you have your camera handy, please feel free to bring it.  I'll bring our little one but since DH is not coming and he's the shutterbug, I tend to forget to take pictures!!!

As far as the rest of the weekend, I'm booked up Saturday but if anyone is interested in getting together on Friday or even Monday (I'm on vaca until next week Wednesday!  Woot!) just let me know.

I'm getting excited!!!   :bandance;
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« Reply #140 on: April 25, 2012, 05:38:34 PM »
Cattlekid, I do have address labels that are big (2" X 4") that I can type up all the names on my computer if I have the names.
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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 #141 on: April 26, 2012, 08:49:37 AM »
Chris, thank you so much for your offer.   :clap;

ALL ATTENDING:  Please get your names to Chris.   I assume we will want real names, not screen names (or both).  Either post here or PM Chris if you would prefer not to have your real name posted.
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« Reply #142 on: April 26, 2012, 12:26:53 PM »
Use both screen name and real name.  It will help with connecting.    My :twocents;      :rofl;

Have a marvelous meet up. I can't wait to hear about it and see pictures.     :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #143 on: April 26, 2012, 12:37:33 PM »
Yes, both names. I can ft both names on the tag. I can make the screen name larger than the real name to make t easier or both the same size. I can also add your avitar to the name tag if you like. I have software to capture the screen photo, so you do not need to send me that.
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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 #144 on: April 26, 2012, 02:20:13 PM »
im sorry that I cant make it, with the move I am up to my ears in boxes, and pretty much broke for the rest of this month lol
hopefully next time!!
Have a wonderful time, everyone!

I do plan on making a family trip sometime this summer, maybe we can make it chicago area... :)
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« Reply #145 on: April 27, 2012, 05:21:45 PM »
Gonna need a final head count in order to make name tag labels by Saturday night. Also how you want your real name on the name tags. Just pm me the information. I have 4 names so far.
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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 #146 on: April 28, 2012, 04:11:12 PM »
I have got some news!   :cheer:  I'll tell you tomorrow!!   :clap;
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« Reply #147 on: April 28, 2012, 05:06:04 PM »
Quote from: CebuShan on April 28, 2012, 04:11:12 PM
I have got some news!   :cheer:  I'll tell you tomorrow!!   :clap;

Ooooh, this sounds intriguing!  Hey, are you still looking into tx at Madison?  You, cattlekid and I need to have a chat about it tomorrow.
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« Reply #148 on: April 28, 2012, 06:41:57 PM »
If anyone else is coming, better post soon.
Nametags made for 9 people:
cattlekid
MooseMom (plus husband)
CebuShan (plus husband)
rsudock (plus 2 people)
myself
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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 #149 on: April 28, 2012, 09:27:59 PM »
Hey friends I am sitting at the holiday inn....Neil is running a 101.5 fever :( I know he is trying to hang on for me because I am so excited to see you all, but he is feeling bad...I may just pop in to say hello, just depends how bad he is in the AM. I thought at first he over did it today at the museum with the fake hip and all but he is feeling worse...gosh I hate this....

xoxo,
R
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