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« Reply #25 on: March 01, 2008, 11:09:35 AM »
Quote from: petey on March 01, 2008, 08:17:41 AM
Okay, Marvin and I want to come...but, we need more info.  Tell me about the rates for rooms.  When you have a reunion like this, what other costs are involved (food obviously -- how are the meal prices up there? ... anything else?).  We'll have to check into the cost of flights -- too far to drive, and a lot will depend on how much it costs and if we can save up enough between now and then.

I can tell you that the rooms will be around $114.00 highest plus taxes. As low as $99.00 plus taxes. I have a motel already in mind but I have not sent in the contract yet because I will have to pay for up to 8 rooms if they are not used. I can't afford that but I think we will fill them. I have a block on 15 rooms. I can not give you the information yet until the contract goes through and then I will post the location. It is in Tinley Park IL. All the rooms in Chicago were high like $170.00/ night. Tinley park is 20 miles from the main Chicago Post Office.
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« Reply #26 on: March 01, 2008, 11:39:10 AM »
Sluff, which hotel are we staying at? I've been doing some checking,  and the Country Inn (just opened last year!) looked nice. Rates are a bit expensive though, but they do handle groups, which is in their favor!

Had you already picked one out? Ran, my fiancee plans to come...he's my 'chauffeur' as he calls himself!
He already has the route mapped out! 

We're planning on coming up Friday and staying through til Sunday morning!

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« Reply #27 on: March 01, 2008, 11:46:57 AM »
Talk abouit fast!!! Dang, Sluff! I swear you had NOT written that when I was asking!!!

Okay, you've got two from Indiana coming!!
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« Reply #28 on: March 01, 2008, 05:05:10 PM »
Quote from: lola on March 01, 2008, 11:03:05 AM
As long as Otto can stay away from Crashes(hehehe) we'll be there

If he crashes again, you're coming without him!!
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« Reply #29 on: March 01, 2008, 05:50:47 PM »
Quote from: okarol on March 01, 2008, 05:05:10 PM
Quote from: lola on March 01, 2008, 11:03:05 AM
As long as Otto can stay away from Crashes(hehehe) we'll be there

If he crashes again, you're coming wihtout him!!
  he crashes I'll be in jail  :boxing;
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« Reply #30 on: March 01, 2008, 08:16:59 PM »
I'm so disappointed...I was so looking forward to this, and Chicago is a short 4 hour drive for me!!! However, Jim and I are already committed to our annual canoeing weekend that same weekend (and we are the organizers of this event!!!)

Does this mean this event will always be the first weekend in August?
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« Reply #31 on: March 01, 2008, 08:44:23 PM »
Quote from: lola on March 01, 2008, 05:50:47 PM
Quote from: okarol on March 01, 2008, 05:05:10 PM
Quote from: lola on March 01, 2008, 11:03:05 AM
As long as Otto can stay away from Crashes(hehehe) we'll be there

If he crashes again, you're coming wihtout him!!
  he crashes I'll be in jail  :boxing;

Will it be on a murder charge?
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« Reply #32 on: March 02, 2008, 03:53:42 AM »
Quote from: Jill D. on March 01, 2008, 08:16:59 PM
I'm so disappointed...I was so looking forward to this, and Chicago is a short 4 hour drive for me!!! However, Jim and I are already committed to our annual canoeing weekend that same weekend (and we are the organizers of this event!!!)

Does this mean this event will always be the first weekend in August?

No it just happened to work out that way. It could be different every year, so could the location. Too bad you can't make it, I hope you don't find yourself up a creek with out a paddle.. :rofl;
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« Reply #33 on: March 02, 2008, 12:32:02 PM »
 :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :2thumbsup; Good one Sluff!!! People have dumped and lost their paddles on this river...it's pretty fast, so if you don't tie on your paddles, cushions, and cooler you will end up down the river without a paddle...and your cushions.....and your lunch.....and your beer!!!

Hopefully I can make Vegas and other meets!!!
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« Reply #34 on: March 02, 2008, 04:29:15 PM »
If it is at all possible, I would like to go too. I'm in Indianapolis, so it's not that far.

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« Reply #35 on: March 02, 2008, 04:33:32 PM »
Quote from: kitkatz on March 01, 2008, 08:44:23 PM
Quote from: lola on March 01, 2008, 05:50:47 PM
Quote from: okarol on March 01, 2008, 05:05:10 PM
Quote from: lola on March 01, 2008, 11:03:05 AM
As long as Otto can stay away from Crashes(hehehe) we'll be there

If he crashes again, you're coming wihtout him!!
  he crashes I'll be in jail  :boxing;

Will it be on a murder charge?
?????? You could all break me out hehehe
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« Reply #36 on: March 03, 2008, 02:13:59 PM »
If anyone has any unique ideas about where we can go or what we can do while in the Chicagoland area send Paris a PM. She has graciously offered to help the old young Sluffster out with the plans.

Thanks Paris.
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« Reply #37 on: March 06, 2008, 11:11:39 AM »
I don't know if my husband and I will be able to make it. The cost of the hotel might be the deal breaker. We are having severe financial problems right now. Chicago is so close tho!  :(
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« Reply #38 on: March 06, 2008, 11:34:15 AM »
Jill D.  Sluff picked that weekend because it is my birthday! :rofl; :rofl;   
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« Reply #39 on: March 06, 2008, 03:27:48 PM »
Quote from: paddbear0000 on March 06, 2008, 11:11:39 AM
I don't know if my husband and I will be able to make it. The cost of the hotel might be the deal breaker. We are having severe financial problems right now. Chicago is so close tho!  :(

$99.90 - $114.99 for the rooms.
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« Reply #40 on: March 08, 2008, 04:58:18 AM »
Here is the Motel Information

Sleep Inn
18420 Spring Creek Drive
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477

Group Name: IHD 2ND ANNUAL GET - TOGETHER
You will need this group name to register for your room.
I have a block of 15 rooms under this group name.

COST= Depending on the type of room.
$99.99 or $113.99

I believe we have 1 wheel chair accessible room on hold.

Dates: August 1st and August 2nd 2008

Contact person: Karla Ruzich

Continental Breakfast 6a-10a.
Check in time 3p Check out time is 11a
Quiet Hours observed 10p - 8am

No Personal Checks

Cancellation Policy  June 20th 2008 7am.  708-342-1700

The group rate is Valid when she recieves the contract back. I mailed it on Friday morning 3/7/08 so give it a couple of days for them to recieve it.
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« Reply #41 on: March 08, 2008, 05:09:07 PM »
I should be able to make it. It is not far from my house, right of the interstate. I'll have to look up where the hotel is at, can't remember Spring Creek, bu I will find it. Any ideas what you want to see in Chicago? Sears Tower Observatory is about $30 (been 6 years since last visit), there is Grant Park wit the giant chrome jelly bean, Navy Pier with a big Ferris Wheel that lights up at night, of course Michigane Ave (Mag Mile, the main drag of shopping for women in Chicago..lol), Lincoln Park Zoo, the various museums, Shedd Aquarium, Plantetarium, ect. There is a commuter train that runs to Chicago and on weekends it is about $5 for ticket that last thru the weekend that allows you to have a round trip. I will have to get a train schedule when I go to Chicago in June or look online for the details.
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« Reply #42 on: March 08, 2008, 07:50:36 PM »
Chris, I would love any info you can give us re: things to do. I am looking for an activity to plan for the group while we are all there, so would love any input you can give me.  Thanks in advance.   PM me anytime.
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« Reply #43 on: March 08, 2008, 10:21:43 PM »
Weddings are fun  ;D http://www.beepcentral.com/story.aspx?story=21689

Comedy Clubs are fun too http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com/press.html

Or the Faerie Festival ?? http://centerstagechicago.com/festival/worldoffaeries.html

Outdoor Film Festival http://centerstagechicago.com/festival/outdoorfilmfestival.html

Oh boy, beer and burgers http://centerstagechicago.com/bars/pint.html
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« Reply #44 on: March 09, 2008, 08:50:46 AM »
Yea sluff ole buddy we will be there. We being Mysty and i. Count us in.
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« Reply #45 on: March 09, 2008, 12:24:50 PM »
Quote from: okarol on March 08, 2008, 10:21:43 PM

Or the Faerie Festival ?? http://centerstagechicago.com/festival/worldoffaeries.html




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Yea sluff ole buddy we will be there. We being Mysty and i. Count us in.

Yep yep.. we will be there..  :yahoo;
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« Reply #46 on: March 09, 2008, 12:31:33 PM »
Keefer and Mysty---yeah! Can't wait to meet! :clap;
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« Reply #47 on: March 09, 2008, 01:18:41 PM »
Woopie! Woopie!!  :yahoo;  :yahoo;
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« Reply #48 on: March 09, 2008, 01:48:46 PM »
The "Cloud Gate" sculpture in Millennium Park... a huge mirrored marvel... affectionately known as "The Bean" because of it's kidney shape... it draws everyone to it so they can see themselves reflected with an incredible view of Chicago's skyline all around them.
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« Reply #49 on: March 09, 2008, 02:35:51 PM »
This will be fun.. a real blast to meet you all..

Didn't Keefer want to steal that kidney for himself? 
I have to check out these links you posted Okarol.. sounds great! :bandance;
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