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« Reply #250 on: July 23, 2008, 09:20:24 AM »
I'm in it for the food and friendship. I don't plan on doing much sight seeing anyway, I hate Chicago...Ha Ha. Really I do.  :shy;
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« Reply #251 on: July 23, 2008, 11:37:57 AM »
I'm going to switch my reservation to Sleep Inn. I'll just dialyze extra time on Thursday and watch my fluids so I won't need the sauna.
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« Reply #252 on: July 23, 2008, 11:41:28 AM »
Quote from: Sluff on July 23, 2008, 09:20:24 AM
I'm in it for the food and friendship. I don't plan on doing much sight seeing anyway, I hate Chicago...Ha Ha. Really I do.  :shy;

No offense, there are a lot of things I don't like about Chicago either, besides the politics and Chicago/Cook County being the highest tax rate in the country.
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Diabetes -  age 7

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« Reply #253 on: July 23, 2008, 12:07:56 PM »
Flip, I like the new aviatar!   
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« Reply #254 on: July 23, 2008, 12:31:13 PM »
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« Reply #255 on: July 23, 2008, 02:52:27 PM »
We are for sure not going to make it. Otto's machine gets delivered August 1st between 12-4 and we have to have everything set up for his first run Monday. SORRY, I could just cry I'm so upset about missing out AGAIN!!!! :'(
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« Reply #256 on: July 23, 2008, 05:53:31 PM »
Lola, we are all excited for Otto and Wall-e!  You will be missed.   Next year!  Right?!
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« Reply #257 on: July 23, 2008, 06:01:56 PM »
Do we need to do a new head count and see how many are coming? I'm hoping it's quite a few. I can make room if anyone from this area needs a ride.
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« Reply #258 on: July 23, 2008, 06:11:25 PM »
Wish I could be there but we have plans. I've never even been to Chicago.  Hope you all have loads of fun.
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« Reply #259 on: July 23, 2008, 06:46:16 PM »
It's not one of my favorite places but I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.
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« Reply #260 on: July 23, 2008, 06:58:25 PM »
Quote from: flip on July 23, 2008, 06:01:56 PM
Do we need to do a new head count and see how many are coming? I'm hoping it's quite a few. I can make room if anyone from this area needs a ride.

I think so too.
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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
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No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #261 on: July 23, 2008, 09:07:15 PM »
Not me... I don't have a car.
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« Reply #262 on: July 23, 2008, 09:19:27 PM »
I'll send my limo.
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« Reply #263 on: July 23, 2008, 09:22:25 PM »
Sweet. lol
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« Reply #264 on: July 24, 2008, 06:34:21 AM »
Unfortunately I am starting school next Wednesday.  Telling the boss, Oh I gotta got o Chicago for the weekend so I will miss Friday and Monday, just will not work! Especially when Wednesday is the first day kids are back.  I would lose the entire class for the year.  Love you all and best wished.  Maria, my youngest daughter, may show up in my stead.
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« Reply #265 on: July 24, 2008, 06:44:05 AM »
I was in Chicago two weeks ago and had a GREAT time...and lots of it cost nothing at all. We spent an entire morning at Millenium Park, checking out the big kidney (pictures to follow) and the cool fountain. Navy Pier is great...fireworks on Weds and Saturday nights that I recommend...window shopping on the Miracle Mile, or just hanging out in Wrigleyville on a game night.

I wish I could join you all, but I know you'll have a great time
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« Reply #266 on: July 24, 2008, 03:30:45 PM »
On a positive note, Rolando and I  :2thumbsup; WILL  :2thumbsup; be there and we CAN'T WAIT!!!

We are now arriving THURSDAY night instead of Friday night (dialysis in Chicago on Fri am and Mon am)

And, looking forward to meeting everyone.

It is highly likely that Rolando's niece and her two small children, and his nephew (from Michigan) will join us for the weekend.

Hasta real soon folks!!!

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« Reply #267 on: July 24, 2008, 03:54:52 PM »
I thought about dialyzing in Chicago but decided it was too much red tape and paperwork so I'lljust try to drink a little less. Looking forward to meeting you all.
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« Reply #268 on: July 24, 2008, 03:57:46 PM »
Can't wait to meet you both!   I hope the neice, nephew, kids all are able to come.  What a fun time for you.   See you next week!
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« Reply #269 on: July 24, 2008, 04:32:33 PM »
Cool,  people are really coming!  :rofl;
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« Reply #270 on: July 24, 2008, 04:36:49 PM »
looks like at least 6 of us
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« Reply #271 on: July 25, 2008, 02:21:43 PM »
Just talked to the restaurant.  I have told them the number has dropped.  We still can use part of the banquet room.  If there are 25, we will do the family style menu. If less than that, we will order off the menu.  The manager was very accommodating.  Check that off my list of things to do! :rofl;
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« Reply #272 on: July 25, 2008, 02:36:02 PM »
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« Reply #273 on: July 25, 2008, 02:44:27 PM »
Next thing on list----- for those who want to or are able to:  after dinner head to Navy Pier, short sightseeing cruise available all evening (30 minutes seeing Chicago from the Lake, about $15 and handicap friendly) and then fireworks every Saturday night at the Pier.    Or, if we are stuffed and can't move, back to hotel to continue the party :bandance;
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« Reply #274 on: July 25, 2008, 03:28:41 PM »
 :yahoo;
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