Anyone up for a Chicago meetup after the new year some time?

[JohnnyCougar]

It's been a year almost since I've seen any of you.

[wndycty]

1. If we are still speaking to one another. . .(grin)

Its gotten hot in here lately and I have been involved in more than a few dust-ups.

[mopinko]

3. if you are not afraid to show your face, ya mean.

sure, come one down wndy. let's just not go anywhere where they get bent about a little yellin'.

[davsand]

6. I'm looking for my whistle and black & white striped shirt.

Do I need penalty flags too? :)


Laura

[mopinko]

7. face mask, knee pads, whatever ya got.

penalty flags would probably be useless.

[davsand]

8. Well, I could LOOK for the handcuffs...

But that would put a WHOLE different sort of spin on this, I'd expect.

I can just SEE those headlines now...


:wow:



Laura

[mopinko]

9. handcuffs, good

maybe bring a few of those lawyers along.

[davsand]

2. Kev and I will be up your way Jan 14

We are coming up for a wedding.

Any chance you might consider having it then? I'd LOVE to meet you all!


Laura

[mopinko]

4. that'd be da bomb.

are you just coming for the day, or will you be staying over? is this one of those fun weddings, or a jeez, i am so sorry i am related to these people weddings?

[davsand]

5. Most certainly a celebration.

One of my "kids" is getting married and it is a most certainly a celebration.

Back in my previous life, I was with an organization that worked statewide to support and develop pro bono legal programs for poor people. I had several UIUC students who worked for me while they went to school, and the bride is one of "my graduates."

I have kept in touch with most of these kids and I am extremely proud of them all. They have gone on to do simply wonderful things ranging from law school to teaching in the inner city.

If we can put it together that we can see my kids AND meet up with the Chicago DUers this could be a spectacular weekend!


Laura

[JohnnyCougar]

10. I could do something that weekend...

I will be back in Milwaukee for a wedding the next weekend. Is two weeks enough time to schedule a meet-up?

[davsand]

11. WHAT is this with the January weddings?

If you guys think it would be enough tims to put a Chicago meetup together I think it'd be a whole lot of fun. If you can't--I'll understand...

(Crossing my fingers)


Laura

[minvis]

12. I can make it then

Now, of course, we have to figure out where. Any suggestions?

[mopinko]

13. my perennial push-

goose island. there is parking, but also great accessibility to public transportation, including both the north and northwest metra lines. they will take good care of us. they are also on the meetup list, and there are a lot of folks signed up for a du meetup.

we need to nail down a time and day. sunday is bad for me, and also bad for the goose- i think there is something called football that might be happening that day. also there is a party there for the loyalists. so that is where i will be.
how about a friday night for a change?

[kevsand]

14. Which Goose Island?

Wrigleyville or Lincoln Park?

[mopinko]

15. lincoln park

nice big parking. it is my home away from home. but they do have stuff happening there that sunday. otherwise, they would probably give us a room.

[bobalu]

17. I'm a "newbie" here, but would love to come!

Goose Island is good. I have an apt. in Lakeview.

[minvis]

16. Friday is fine

Any day that weekend is ok with me.