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Vinemeet Chicago--June 12 - June 14 2009

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It's happening. Even if no one shows up, it's happening. We are having a Vinemeet in Chicago.

This Vinemeet will be happening at the same time as the world-famous Chicago Blues Fest (see link for schedule).

Once we get closer, I will announce some kind of schedule that will include attending the Blues Fest (free!), visiting some of Chicago's amazing museums (not too expensive), and lots of bar-hopping and various other fun and entertaining stuff.

I will also be asking people to sign up to cover some of the things we attend, all assignment-desk style. There's the possibility of getting some press passes to various events, including Blues Fest, so that Newsvine writers can interview some of the performers. It can happen if we make it happen.

Travel arrangements are up to you, but here are some hotels that are in the Grant Park area (that's where the Blues Fest happens):

Congress Plaza Hotel. Somewhat dumpy, but really @!$%#ing cool if you wander around a bit. Rates are advertised for that time period at $159/night. It's directly across from Grant Park. It's old as the hills and seriously needs a rehab, but there's some fantastic mosaics that I am dying to photograph. I've stayed here before, though it's been years, and I walk by at least once a week.

The Hotel Blake looks very cool. Priced around $184/night, it's just a few blocks walk from Blues Fest and close to public transportation.

I'm trying hard not to get carried away with swanky hotels and trying to keep the cost under $200/night, so there are some places I would love for everyone to stay in so I can party there, but I'm leaving them out.

And, in fact, I'm just going to stop there because there are so many freakin' hotels in Chicago I don't even know how to continue.

I think what I need is some kind of idea of who is coming and what they're willing to spend on hotel rooms. There's always the option of sharing a room with some random Newsviner (I got my own room at the first Vinemeet I attended in Columbus, but ended up lying in a big King sized bed with a couple of newly-minted best friends until the sun came up, talking about god knows what. My own room was just a place to keep my suitcase). For the incredibly financially strapped, I do have some space I can make available (please email me privately about that).

I will entertain at least one evening in an as-yet-to-be-decided location. Probably Friday.

I need to know:

If you're coming.

What your hotel price range is and if you're willing to share a room with another Viner.

And from there I can move forward on hotels. If we get enough people, we may be able to secure a special hotel rate.

C'mon, peeps. Who's in?

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{"commentId":6673429,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

I don't want to hear any excuses. I only want to hear "I've sold my second child and/or my car to pay for my plane ticket."

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  • 8 votes
Reply#1 - Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:01 PM EDT
{"commentId":6673819,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

Ooooh.

*Petitions payroll*

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  • 10 votes
#1.1 - Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:29 PM EDT
{"commentId":6673853,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

Oh, I forgot to mention. This is part of your job duties, attending Vinemeets. Maybe you should re-read (re-write) your contract.

I will petition (harass) everyone at Newsvine and/or msnbc.com who has the misfortune of having their email address in my address book.

Here comes the onslaught.

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  • 7 votes
#1.2 - Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:32 PM EDT
{"commentId":6674059,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

This is part of your job duties, attending Vinemeets.

So I've been told. I'm geeked. Can we go to Al's?

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  • 9 votes
#1.3 - Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:49 PM EDT
{"commentId":6674497,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

Absolutely not. There are a million and one better beef stands than Al's, which is nothing more than a bought-out chain.

I shall educate you all on the delicacy of the Chicago beef sandwich, as well as the Chicago hot dog. And the Chicago polish. As far as the best Chicago polish, just remember to keep your head down while simultaneously watching for traffic coming off the highway while I'm across the street spending $12 for food for a crowd.

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  • 5 votes
#1.4 - Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:24 PM EDT
{"commentId":6674600,"authorDomain":"Brad-Leclerc"}

I shall educate you all on the delicacy of the Chicago beef sandwich, as well as the Chicago hot dog. And the Chicago polish. As far as the best Chicago polish, just remember to keep your head down while simultaneously watching for traffic coming off the highway while I'm across the street spending $12 for food for a crowd.

Damn it I really want to get to this Vinemeet...time to start counting my pennies! :)

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  • 7 votes
#1.5 - Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:32 PM EDT
{"commentId":6674798,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

Count 'em up, my friend. You NEED to get here.

There's also the possiblity of a big shared drive...

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  • 5 votes
#1.6 - Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:48 PM EDT
{"commentId":6674893,"authorDomain":"Brad-Leclerc"}

There's also the possiblity of a big shared drive...

If someone wants to swing through Canada and pick me up, I'm there :P. I'll do my best to work something out, just can't promise anything at this point. Definitely gonna try to make it though :)

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  • 4 votes
#1.7 - Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:57 PM EDT
{"commentId":6674937,"authorDomain":"dougdemilo"}

There's also the possiblity of a big shared drive...

we're in NW Iowa off I20 if that helps anybody out there

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  • 6 votes
#1.8 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:00 AM EDT
{"commentId":6675325,"authorDomain":"fembird3"}

depending on what part of canada you live in Brad, you can actually cut straight down through minnesota to get to Iowa; Vicki, Doug and I would love to be there, as I have never been to a blues festival before, and the closest I have ever been, is the O'Hare airport; We will take pictures, with Doug's new camera.

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  • 5 votes
#1.9 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:37 AM EDT
{"commentId":6675539,"authorDomain":"Brad-Leclerc"}

you can actually cut straight down through minnesota to get to Iowa

Yeah, it's not so much the trip that's that problem (It would be about a 12 hour drive...maybe 9 or 10 the way I drive heh), it's that all I have in my pockets is lint hehe. I'm very hopeful that will be changing before the Vinemeet though. There is still plenty of time for me to find some funds. I will likely be able to work SOMETHING out...just not sure enough to guarentee my presence...yet :)

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  • 4 votes
#1.10 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:01 AM EDT
{"commentId":6677629,"authorDomain":"fembird3"}

I hear ya, ours are pretty skinny as well, but, we have a comfy mini-van if it comes to that;lol; the seats go all the way back... and the back ones fold down; lol by the way, I am selling homemade strawberry jam to raise money for an educational trip to the blues festival in Chicago, any takers? ROFL. Joking, although I did just make some yesterday. So now I have 8 jars; lol

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  • 3 votes
#1.11 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:59 AM EDT
{"commentId":6678310,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

Brad you can have my NV earnings all $2.00 of it :-)

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  • 4 votes
#1.12 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:48 AM EDT
{"commentId":6682163,"authorDomain":"Brad-Leclerc"}

sorrelen, heh, that's ok, save up and buy yourself something nice from the dollar store ;)

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  • 4 votes
#1.13 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:53 AM EDT
{"commentId":6692289,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

There are a million and one better beef stands than Al's, which is nothing more than a bought-out chain.

But...but it looks so good...

I shall educate you all on the delicacy of the Chicago beef sandwich

Also I thought it was italian beef. *crosses arms, is hungry*

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  • 9 votes
#1.14 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:35 PM EDT
{"commentId":6692743,"authorDomain":"paperdragon"}

It is Italian Beef.

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  • 8 votes
#1.15 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:58 PM EDT
{"commentId":6694993,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

I'm sorry. It is, of course Italian Beef. I was trying to be less Chicago-centric. Silly me.

I would really love to center the entire Vinemeet around food, and visit all the neighborhoods for authentic ethnic awesomeness. We will have to fit that in.

Actually, I'd love to take one day visiting all my favorite beef stands to get them the best way each particular place serves them. And also figure out who has the best fries. And RC.

Oh, and Dennis, ain't it 'bout time you visited the old neighborhood?

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  • 8 votes
#1.16 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:21 PM EDT
{"commentId":6695744,"authorDomain":"paperdragon"}

Yeah, it is.

Hey Tyler, can you petition payroll for a ticket for me? I mean, if they can send Viki to some silly convention in Denver, surely they can send me to something important like this... I'll even write about it.

Viki... Skyway Dog House on 95th and Ewing. Best fries.

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  • 8 votes
#1.17 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:19 PM EDT
{"commentId":6732964,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

Hey Tyler, can you petition payroll for a ticket for me?

Sure. Although it's not confirmed they're sending me yet, so, you know...priorities.

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  • 8 votes
#1.18 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:42 PM EDT
{"commentId":6742520,"authorDomain":"patricolsen"}

I would love to go...going to see if I can allocate some time off for that period, otherwise I'm there, and happy to share expenses on a room or with a group, females only please! Sorry guys, but I gotta have my nightime face cream ritural....lmao!!!

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  • 4 votes
#1.19 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:58 PM EDT
{"commentId":6743071,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

omg! you just broke my heart, but I hope to meet you, now my mind is made up, just at a chance of meeting the woman bdhind the words, I am there for sure!

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  • 3 votes
#1.20 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:41 PM EDT
{"commentId":6743280,"authorDomain":"patricolsen"}

HCG, you won't learn a thing, cause all you'll do is laugh....and laugh, and laugh! I'm only somewhat serious behind the computer, not in front of it...lol

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  • 3 votes
#1.21 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:59 PM EDT
{"commentId":6743304,"authorDomain":"patricolsen"}

Who needed earining...I made 1.79 - anyone need it...cause I'm donating it again anyway and this would surely be a good cause:) lol (Ya think it might get a "sip" of water)?lol

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  • 3 votes
#1.22 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:01 AM EDT
{"commentId":6743482,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

Hek, are you kidding me, I would never laugh at you, with you until our guts burst and our eyes are crying.

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  • 3 votes
#1.23 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:19 AM EDT
{"commentId":6743531,"authorDomain":"patricolsen"}

Most definitely, we sure wouldn't get a word in edge wise...but HCG, I have so many wonderful friends and I want to see everybody there...especially "the girls"....lol, no fighting over me now. I'll wink at cha...wink,wink!!!That would crack you up too., as I'm can cross my eyes in every direction!

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  • 3 votes
#1.24 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:23 AM EDT
{"commentId":6743579,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

Oh you can have all the time you need with all your friends I just need but a single minute to engrave you my mind forever!

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  • 3 votes
#1.25 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:27 AM EDT
{"commentId":6743651,"authorDomain":"patricolsen"}

We'll see:)....of course I'd make time to you, your the only single male friend I have here!lol

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  • 3 votes
#1.26 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:33 AM EDT
{"commentId":6743769,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

:: :: (blushing)

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  • 3 votes
#1.27 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:46 AM EDT
{"commentId":6744217,"authorDomain":"patricolsen"}

HCG - if you really do 'blush' you can talk to me longer....lol

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  • 3 votes
#1.28 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:34 AM EDT
{"commentId":6748196,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

well, all the time you would like! at least all my free time, its all yours hek!

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  • 3 votes
#1.29 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:47 AM EDT
{"commentId":6763341,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

^^^^^^

*nudge, point, giggle*

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  • 5 votes
#1.30 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:31 PM EDT
{"commentId":6763426,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

tell you what tyler, I am planing on getting a room, honestly I do not know how it will all work, but I can share a room with no problem. I am trying to get a package with my flight, so lets se how it works.

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  • 2 votes
#1.31 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:36 PM EDT
{"commentId":6855976,"authorDomain":"lkessler41"}

Ok, hubby just said it'd be really cool for us to go to Chicago if only for a weekend, so I say we are, likely, to come on over.

Of course, he wants to do the deep-dish pizza thing, Chicago Dog, Chicago Beef Sandwich, etc. In fact, he called it "Can you imagine us eating our way through Chicago for one weekend?"

I'm not sure my heart can handle all of that fat... But darn it, if we're coming, we're sure gonna try! :)

P.S. I don't do creams, but that's 'cause I'm still young-looking... =o

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  • 3 votes
#1.32 - Sat May 2, 2009 10:55 PM EDT
{"commentId":6869366,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

yup I am expecting to return 10 pounds heavier, food, booze, hot dogs, pizza, dang it is going to be one hell of a vine-weekend!

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  • 2 votes
#1.33 - Mon May 4, 2009 12:52 AM EDT
{"commentId":6913438,"authorDomain":"eric24"}

Cool! I might be down to meet up. Never been to Chicago before. :)

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  • 3 votes
#1.34 - Wed May 6, 2009 1:34 PM EDT
{"commentId":6913709,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

it does sound like a blast does it not.

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  • 2 votes
#1.35 - Wed May 6, 2009 1:44 PM EDT
{"commentId":6917934,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

Cool! I might be down to meet up. Never been to Chicago before. :)

As a fellow Northwesterner, it is a very cool city, especially around when we're going.

If there aren't locusts.

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  • 5 votes
#1.36 - Wed May 6, 2009 4:31 PM EDT
{"commentId":6918674,"authorDomain":"paperdragon"}

Once every 17 years...

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  • 3 votes
#1.37 - Wed May 6, 2009 5:05 PM EDT
{"commentId":6920771,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

There will not be any locusts. Scaredy-cat.

Off to whip up a map and find some hotels for y'all. Time's a-wastin' and, as usual, if I don't get my ass in gear everyone's going to be sleeping in Grant Park.

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  • 3 votes
#1.38 - Wed May 6, 2009 6:46 PM EDT
{"commentId":6922860,"authorDomain":"fembird3"}

hmmmm, one giant slumber party, ( scratches chin )

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  • 4 votes
#1.39 - Wed May 6, 2009 8:44 PM EDT
{"commentId":6923448,"authorDomain":"tang"}

That's my strategy, don't book a hotel room and then hope that Viki offers up her couch when all the bars close and I have nowhere to go.

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  • 6 votes
#1.40 - Wed May 6, 2009 9:17 PM EDT
{"commentId":7022649,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

*Petitions payroll*

Almost official. I'll more'n'likely be at the Congress Plaza like you suggested.

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  • 5 votes
#1.41 - Tue May 12, 2009 12:09 AM EDT
{"commentId":7024869,"authorDomain":"hyder"}

Sounds like fun. *Sigh* I wish I could join you, but I can't.

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  • 2 votes
#1.42 - Tue May 12, 2009 3:04 AM EDT
{"commentId":7043389,"authorDomain":"eric24"}

I would need a place that I could walk back to from being drunk and not get lost. >:P

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  • 2 votes
#1.43 - Tue May 12, 2009 10:06 PM EDT
{"commentId":7043449,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

That makes two of us!

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  • 2 votes
#1.44 - Tue May 12, 2009 10:10 PM EDT
{"commentId":7043521,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

I know I've been promising this for at least a week, but I will get some kind of list of hotels up shortly. Been a little busy. Sorry!

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  • 2 votes
#1.45 - Tue May 12, 2009 10:15 PM EDT
{"commentId":7043574,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

viki, thats ok we have time, but I always though the LA Casa Viki, had vacancy, I might have been misinformed!LOL!

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  • 1 vote
#1.46 - Tue May 12, 2009 10:18 PM EDT
{"commentId":7046014,"authorDomain":"patricolsen"}

Simplistic, I'll walk back with ya.....lol

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  • 2 votes
#1.47 - Wed May 13, 2009 1:54 AM EDT
{"commentId":7050596,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

aaah, what a nice lady, in that case I will get drunk! LOL!

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  • 2 votes
#1.48 - Wed May 13, 2009 10:56 AM EDT
{"commentId":7057294,"authorDomain":"eric24"}

Simplistic, I'll walk back with ya.....lol

:) Promise? lol.

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  • 1 vote
#1.49 - Wed May 13, 2009 3:25 PM EDT
{"commentId":7113872,"authorDomain":"patricolsen"}

I'm trying to book a room now, are there any "females" that would want to share, as vacacies are getting slim to none. I am looking to stay at the Congress Plaza Hotel that Vicki suggested, which I hope is in walking distance of everything we need to do and see. Let me know....I am able to get off work for a few, so I'm in!!!!Yay Or would anyone have me as a roomate? Either way will work for me.

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  • 1 vote
#1.50 - Sat May 16, 2009 2:48 AM EDT
{"commentId":7113908,"authorDomain":"patricolsen"}

One of the girls I work with may come along with me...so I won't fly alone, so if we can get two others to share I figure about 50.00 a night should be reasonable...then I can spend my money on the really fun stuff....like food, drink, food - shopping, food...hehehehe

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  • 2 votes
#1.51 - Sat May 16, 2009 2:55 AM EDT
{"commentId":7116352,"authorDomain":"Brad-Leclerc"}

like food, drink, food - shopping, food...hehehehe

I like how you think, though why waste time shopping when there's food be discovered? :P

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  • 3 votes
#1.52 - Sat May 16, 2009 10:20 AM EDT
{"commentId":7184068,"authorDomain":"patricolsen"}

Ahhhh yea, I think I mentioned that 3 times...lol (the "shopping" was meant for shopping for more "food")

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  • 2 votes
#1.53 - Wed May 20, 2009 11:37 AM EDT
{"commentId":7238826,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

Booked. In. Yay.

[Gonna have to earn that weekend mostly-off. :)]

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  • 6 votes
#1.54 - Fri May 22, 2009 6:37 PM EDT
{"commentId":7243492,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

I am booked also Tyler...

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  • 2 votes
#1.55 - Sat May 23, 2009 12:57 AM EDT
{"commentId":7297623,"authorDomain":"katrixx"}

Viki, you ignorant slut, for getting Tyler to go to the Chicago Vinemeet. It's about time someone got him out .. and I wish I could go .. Dammit. I'm using my leave to visit my mom this weekend, and since she came to visit me over Christmas, I don't think she'd take "going to see my NV friends" (which she thinks are cool) as an excuse to ditch our music festival and lose rare family time. Unless you guys jam and I could bring her along for that; do they have bluegrass in Chicago? So, I want pictures (of Tyler in embarrassing situations) and stories. And I will meet you one day.

You're my favorite person on NV who I rarely talk to and barely know, but respect completely; there's that click. You need to consider a nice trip to Harpers Ferry/Shepherdstown while I consider going to Chicago. Rafts, tubes, pedalboats, pontoon boats and fishing. Yeah yeah yeah - for all of you who think that's sappy, I did have to counteract the ignorant slut comment.

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  • 1 vote
#1.56 - Tue May 26, 2009 9:17 PM EDT
{"commentId":7466868,"authorDomain":"basseq"}

I need to keep better track of these things. I'll be in Detroit that weekend for work, but if anyone is connecting through DTW, drop me an e-mail: I'll be in the airport (long story, don't ask: I won't tell you anyway).

We need another DC Vinemeet!

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  • 1 vote
#1.57 - Thu Jun 4, 2009 4:14 PM EDT
{"commentId":7487037,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

Unless you guys jam and I could bring her along for that;

It's blues fest weekend! Jam o rama!

there's that click.

Damn straight. I heard it too! We'll meet some day!

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#1.58 - Fri Jun 5, 2009 4:47 PM EDT
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{"commentId":6674086,"authorDomain":"dougdemilo"}

I think you can count me and Sue in (Chicago's not that far to drive from here)

:)

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Reply#2 - Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:52 PM EDT
{"commentId":6674506,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

Fantastic!

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#2.1 - Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:25 PM EDT
{"commentId":6803830,"authorDomain":"adventurebooks"}

Can't go to Chicago (too many book commitments right now) but I will definitely show if a Vinemeet is ever held in the Seattle area.

Spent all the company cash sending Gayla the Bookkeeper to DC, anyway. (laughs)

I have been to Chicago once, though. I had to go to Gary to take some pictures for an article back in the 80's. *The Decline of Gary, Indiana*

I heartily recommend anyone considering going to Chicago for this Vinemeet to GO, however. Gary is NOT Chicago by any means and with a local to guide you around, a good time is guaranteed for all. I will look forward to the usual crazy/fun pictures that are bound to appear.

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#2.2 - Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:11 AM EDT
{"commentId":6820357,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

Can't go to Chicago (too many book commitments right now) but I will definitely show if a Vinemeet is ever held in the Seattle area.

Yeah, we should do this. This summer.

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#2.3 - Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:14 PM EDT
{"commentId":6861794,"authorDomain":"tang"}

I nominate Tyler to be in charge of this.

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#2.4 - Sun May 3, 2009 12:31 PM EDT
{"commentId":6876480,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

Well, if you can get your @!$%# together, we can have a Seattle Vinemeet in mid-May, since I will BE THERE ANYWAY.

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#2.5 - Mon May 4, 2009 2:09 PM EDT
{"commentId":7043423,"authorDomain":"eric24"}

Seattle Vinemeet?! Oh I can be there easily. 2 hr drive ;) :) Count me in if that happens!

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#2.6 - Tue May 12, 2009 10:08 PM EDT
{"commentId":7043550,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

SR, I'm arriving in Seattle this coming Saturday afternoon. Let's try to get something together.

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#2.7 - Tue May 12, 2009 10:16 PM EDT
{"commentId":7057407,"authorDomain":"eric24"}

How long stayin in Seattle? Yea let me know if something happens and I'll try and make the venture up boring I-5 North.

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#2.8 - Wed May 13, 2009 3:29 PM EDT
{"commentId":7060618,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

I'll definitely let you know. I should have more info in the next couple of days. Actually, I'd better have more info in the next couple of days, or I'm going to be wandering around Seattle without a clue. ;)

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#2.9 - Wed May 13, 2009 5:40 PM EDT
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{"commentId":6674537,"authorDomain":"StephanieRN"}

Viki, my husband is rolling his eyes at me but I think you can plan on us coming :)

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Reply#3 - Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:28 PM EDT
{"commentId":6674806,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

Tell him to roll away. It'll be a blast. Looking forward to meeting you!

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#3.1 - Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:49 PM EDT
{"commentId":6675322,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

damn I will go work on the corner for the next week or so, so thatI can get enough funds to get there. I will make it no matter what. hell it shouold be prtty warm, so I can sleep in any of the presidents.

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#3.2 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:37 AM EDT
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{"commentId":6674799,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

I think we are planning on coming depending on finances due to the wedding. I will do my best though :-)

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Reply#4 - Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:48 PM EDT
{"commentId":6674818,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

Finances schminances. I demand your presence.

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#4.1 - Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:50 PM EDT
{"commentId":6674970,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

Well my presence has been demanded, guess that settles that...

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#4.2 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:02 AM EDT
{"commentId":6678889,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

We would like to stay under $100 on a room if possible. My fiance says no sharing of room for reasons of nakedness :-) What area are you thinking everyone should stay in? I stayed at the W in January and while a neat place I would never stay again, way too fancy and chic for our tastes. The drive is only about 6 hours for us from Cincy so that is not so bad.

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#4.3 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:26 AM EDT
{"commentId":6687530,"authorDomain":"StephanieRN"}

reasons of nakedness

That sounds like my husband's reasoning for not sharing a room :)

Yep, should only take you about 6 hours. I am 4ish from you and 2ish from Chicago :)

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#4.4 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:07 PM EDT
{"commentId":6692309,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

I stayed at the W in January and while a neat place I would never stay again

Is it mad dark and lunge-club like? The Seattle W is crazy, I always feel like there's an action movie about to break out.

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#4.5 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:36 PM EDT
{"commentId":6694294,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

Yes it was mad dark and lounge club like. Yeah it was crazy they even sold vibrators at the hotel shop! We definitely felt out of place...

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#4.6 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:28 PM EDT
{"commentId":6694592,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

Yeah it was crazy they even sold vibrators at the hotel shop!

Srsly?

I think I need to check out the Seattle one again.

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#4.7 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:49 PM EDT
{"commentId":6695279,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

Yeah there was a bondage kit for sale also maybe you could invite Megan to the Seattle one :-)

Sorry that was a low blow...

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#4.8 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:43 PM EDT
{"commentId":6704469,"authorDomain":"StephanieRN"}

Nikki, I did find some other hotels with rates around $100 on hotwire.com. I am still searching on other sites but if I find more, I will let you know :)

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#4.9 - Sat Apr 25, 2009 3:47 PM EDT
{"commentId":6732934,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

Yeah there was a bondage kit for sale also maybe you could invite Megan to the Seattle one :-)

Dag.

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#4.10 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:41 PM EDT
{"commentId":6732971,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

Thanks Stephanie, your comment didn't show up until today for me.

Sorry Tyler sometimes I can't help myself :-)

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#4.11 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:43 PM EDT
{"commentId":7046042,"authorDomain":"patricolsen"}

Is there one that can be done in Charlotte, NC or Raleigh. NC - great weather and really a nice area.

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#4.12 - Wed May 13, 2009 1:57 AM EDT
{"commentId":7050657,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

Well if it can be set up for the last quarter I will be there!

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#4.13 - Wed May 13, 2009 10:59 AM EDT
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{"commentId":6677088,"authorDomain":"paperdragon"}

It's happening.

I don't believe you.

Even if no one shows up, it's happening.

heh.

We are having a Vinemeet in Chicago.

Video, or it never happened.

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Reply#5 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:59 AM EDT
{"commentId":6679475,"authorDomain":"Lis"}

If a Vinemeet is planned in Chicago and no one comes....does it make any sound?

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#5.1 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:55 AM EDT
{"commentId":6680453,"authorDomain":"paperdragon"}

Nah... but it still echoes every year.

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#5.2 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:45 AM EDT
{"commentId":6695028,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

I've been accused of being loud when drunk, so yes. There will be sound with or without anyone.

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#5.3 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:24 PM EDT
{"commentId":6696472,"authorDomain":"StephanieRN"}

Viki sounds like one of my very good friends. She has the loudest laugh I have ever heard and it only gets louder when she is drunk :)

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#5.4 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:12 PM EDT
{"commentId":6732783,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

I've been accused of being loud

Accurate.

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#5.5 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:35 PM EDT
{"commentId":6743549,"authorDomain":"patricolsen"}

Well then,. lets have a "Loud" party!!! I bet I could help break some glass!lol

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#5.6 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:25 AM EDT
{"commentId":6743600,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

probably with your forehead, you party animal! lmao

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#5.7 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:29 AM EDT
{"commentId":6765124,"authorDomain":"patricolsen"}

What forehead....lol

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#5.8 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:19 PM EDT
{"commentId":6798917,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

ha, lol

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#5.9 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:58 PM EDT
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{"commentId":6678321,"authorDomain":"dawnypawny"}

I would certainly like to come. Would have to run it by my husband, first. Do we have to take a plane? Rhetorical? I live just over in Michigan and I know it is a good ride on the bike. We rode to Milwaukee last year to the Harley, 105th.

My husband might really enjoy it if we could ride. Only room for two though, as we have no basket on the front.

Very interested, but still pondering it. What is that assignment that we have to do?

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Reply#6 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:49 AM EDT
{"commentId":6695062,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

You'll be assigned to write an article on Newsvine about something you experience at the meet, and contrary to most of what has been written about past Vinemeets, it won't just be about how you all met somewhere and sat around and got drunk.

There will surely be some of those, but I'm hoping to get us out and about and exploring the city.

You should definitely ride. It's closer than Milwaukee, that's for sure.

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#6.1 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:27 PM EDT
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{"commentId":6678512,"authorDomain":"brimstone-society"}

ill try to make as well

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Reply#7 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:02 AM EDT
{"commentId":6692843,"authorDomain":"prompt"}

We'll see : )

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Reply#8 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:03 PM EDT
{"commentId":6698292,"authorDomain":"GAGUY"}

Viki,

Post a schedule (as a broad, flexible outline type form...)

Post a MAP of area in question (with the important stuff highlighted) so those of us who don't know diddly about Chitown can know when to tell them to &%$#@! off, on priceline or expedia or whatever.

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Reply#9 - Sat Apr 25, 2009 2:59 AM EDT
{"commentId":6876503,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

Great idea. I will do that today.

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#9.1 - Mon May 4, 2009 2:10 PM EDT
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{"commentId":6698518,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

viki: did you get my e-mail about possible hotels.

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Reply#10 - Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:00 AM EDT
{"commentId":6876525,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

I did, and I am so embarrased to admit that I've let it go this long.

Most of those were pretty far from the city and/or the suburb in which I live.

I'll be putting up an article w/a map and a list of possible suburbs in which to get rooms that might be cheaper than downtown.

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#10.1 - Mon May 4, 2009 2:11 PM EDT
{"commentId":6877020,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

sounds great, not a problem on the wait!

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#10.2 - Mon May 4, 2009 2:36 PM EDT
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{"commentId":6699675,"authorDomain":"immaginedigitalimag"}

This sounds interesting - is there an agenda? A meeting room/place other than a bar?

What about hotels on Michigan Avenue - some that would be more or less central to the Meet itself.

A. Macarthur

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Reply#11 - Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:51 AM EDT
{"commentId":6876542,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

Working on a list of possibilities.

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#11.1 - Mon May 4, 2009 2:12 PM EDT
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{"commentId":6704078,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

I am in! defenately showing up! I am willing to squeeze into any corner to sleep, also willing to share a room, thats not problem.

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Reply#12 - Sat Apr 25, 2009 3:15 PM EDT
{"commentId":6719493,"authorDomain":"clariflutist73"}

im in. I live an hour south of Chicago. Keep me posted, please.

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Reply#13 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:33 PM EDT
{"commentId":6720548,"authorDomain":"paperdragon"}

Must be near my old stomping grounds...

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#13.1 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:44 PM EDT
{"commentId":6721269,"authorDomain":"fembird3"}

hmmmm, got a spare room or two to rent, cheap? lol

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#13.2 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:33 PM EDT
{"commentId":6721425,"authorDomain":"clariflutist73"}

that depends....are you a drug crazed axe murderer and do you watch FOX news?

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#13.3 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:44 PM EDT
{"commentId":6721558,"authorDomain":"Brad-Leclerc"}

are you a drug crazed axe murderer and do you watch FOX news?

axe murderer AND watch FOX? That's a pretty narrow set of people...I would think..and hope...heh

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#13.4 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:53 PM EDT
{"commentId":6721634,"authorDomain":"fembird3"}

No, but we probably would become drug-crazed axe murderers if we watched Fox News; In fact, we haven't had cable in about a year now, so we watch all our stuff on the internet, or our collection of various movies. lol

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#13.5 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:00 PM EDT
{"commentId":6723524,"authorDomain":"clariflutist73"}

fox noise is blocked on my channel line up...shooting you a friends request Sue

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#13.6 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:42 AM EDT
{"commentId":6726073,"authorDomain":"fembird3"}

accepted...

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#13.7 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:13 AM EDT
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{"commentId":6731792,"authorDomain":"MrsBrady"}

My hubby and I are planning to be there :)

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Reply#14 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:56 PM EDT
{"commentId":6732188,"authorDomain":"jsbach"}

I am coming but I don't know if I am driving or flying. It's about a 12 drive from where I live but I bet I could leave on Wednesday and take my time stopping and sightseeing along the way.

I will want my own hotel room for personal reasons but it would be great for me to be in a hotel with other Viners as I don't want to get lost or left out from all the fun.

I still can't believe I'm going to do this. I'm scared to death just thinking about it!

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Reply#15 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:11 PM EDT
{"commentId":6732354,"authorDomain":"MrsBrady"}

I am a little nervous too ..but cant pass up meeting you ;)

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#15.1 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:18 PM EDT
{"commentId":6732465,"authorDomain":"StephanieRN"}

I am so excited to meet everyone :) My husband says I have to get a job for us to be able to go...BLUGH! So, I will have to do it I guess.

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#15.2 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:22 PM EDT
{"commentId":6732605,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

My fiance needs to put in some overtime for us to be able to go!

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#15.3 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:28 PM EDT
{"commentId":6732721,"authorDomain":"MrsBrady"}

I need to start on my diet recipes before this unless you all promise to keep the cameras at home LOL !!

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#15.4 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:33 PM EDT
{"commentId":6732896,"authorDomain":"StephanieRN"}

Starting my diet today. I gained another 6 lbs in a month! OMGsh! This new medicine is so freaking crazy! GRR!

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#15.5 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:39 PM EDT
{"commentId":6742957,"authorDomain":"GAGUY"}

Sorry about the diet/medicine snafu...but you're going to chitown...you know the OTHER "real pizza" capital of the world!

Oh yeah! and sausages too, and....

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#15.6 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:32 PM EDT
{"commentId":6743091,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

sorry MsBrady, I am going to take a whole lot of pictures.

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#15.7 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:43 PM EDT
{"commentId":6743093,"authorDomain":"dougdemilo"}

and some of the best delis in the known universe!

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#15.8 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:43 PM EDT
{"commentId":6743504,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

like, oh yeah baby, I plan to come back to LA 10 pounds heavier and with the worst hangover ever.

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#15.9 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:21 AM EDT
{"commentId":6754881,"authorDomain":"MrsBrady"}

LOL ... makes a note to diet extra now!

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#15.10 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:37 PM EDT
{"commentId":6755927,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

just though, about this, hope I don't get air sick on the way back home, I would not like to be the person sitting next to me.

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#15.11 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:09 PM EDT
{"commentId":6756115,"authorDomain":"MrsBrady"}

Puts some motion sickness pills in purse for HCG :D it might help..

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#15.12 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:16 PM EDT
{"commentId":6757531,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

<<note to self: do not make an ass of yourself in front of all you vine friends, wait make an ass of my self, no damn I forgot.

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#15.13 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:02 PM EDT
{"commentId":6764022,"authorDomain":"fembird3"}

personal reasons being, either she snores real loud, has gas problems, or is gonna go get her some chicago nookie; ROFL; :-D

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#15.14 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:13 PM EDT
{"commentId":7077631,"authorDomain":"patricolsen"}

Susan, you'd be a big reason for my going.....I would be honored to meet you:) I want to send you my number but don't know how...please go to my page and send me a link somehow or message me so I can give it to you....I MISS YOU!!!

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#15.15 - Thu May 14, 2009 1:54 PM EDT
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{"commentId":6761302,"authorDomain":"tang"}

Shoot, I'd love to come, but we can only afford for either Tyler or me to come. I think Tyler's more popular these days. Maybe we should have a dance off for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T20KmbNYUzk

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Reply#16 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:43 PM EDT
{"commentId":6761781,"authorDomain":"fembird3"}

so carpool and split a room, Doug and I are trying to work out carpool and room arrangements too, and we are probably financially less well off then you. Besides, as a newsvine boss, your presence, is required, nay, demanded; :-P

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#16.1 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:06 PM EDT
{"commentId":6761804,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

That was hilarious!

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#16.2 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:07 PM EDT
{"commentId":6763314,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

but we can only afford for either Tyler or me to come.

Fly yourself out with that Wikipedia page money.

so carpool and split a room

OMG. There's no way he would do that, but I'd be down. For the carpooling leastways.

Also: Seattle.

Also, no way am I entering into a dance-off with someone that much shorter than me. I'll look silly.

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#16.3 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:29 PM EDT
{"commentId":6764609,"authorDomain":"MrsBrady"}

To bad we cant put our earnings towards the good cause of sending both tyler and Calvin ..you could have mine ..but that wont get you to far :D

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#16.4 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:50 PM EDT
{"commentId":6765013,"authorDomain":"fembird3"}

wouldn't it be cheaper in the long run paula for you and hubby to split the cost of a room with us instead of wasting gas going back and forth two hours each way? Try that one on him... (snickers)

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#16.5 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:12 PM EDT
{"commentId":6765093,"authorDomain":"MrsBrady"}

I will pass that on to him ..I think the no beer if we drive home may work too giggles

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#16.6 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:17 PM EDT
{"commentId":6803944,"authorDomain":"adventurebooks"}

Sick Humor from Robert:

Question:

'hmmmm, got a spare room or two to rent, cheap? lol'

Answer:

'that depends....are you a drug crazed axe murderer and do you watch FOX news?'

Final answer: 'If you're an axe murderer, no problem. Can provide a room, possibly a grindstone. If you watch Fox News, not a chance.'

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#16.7 - Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:20 AM EDT
{"commentId":6836628,"authorDomain":"fembird3"}

rofl :-)

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#16.8 - Fri May 1, 2009 3:38 PM EDT
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{"commentId":6763348,"authorDomain":"dougdemilo"}

that's OK, Tyler. I'll buy you a drink when we get there

Doug

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Reply#17 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:31 PM EDT
{"commentId":6797724,"authorDomain":"tyler"}

that's OK, Tyler. I'll buy you a drink when we get there

Only one. I'm very different from Calvin. :)

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#17.1 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:07 PM EDT
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{"commentId":6763411,"authorDomain":"Brad-Leclerc"}

I'm starting to warm up to the idea of playing the "travel like a hobo" game and hitchhiking my way cross country (and through customs...which would be the tricky bit I suppose), to get to the Vinemeet...but regardless, my mind is set, I WILL make it...some way...somehow...and if I do end up thumbin' it....I'll be wearing my Drollhouse t-shirt the whole way and turn it into a photo project hehe.

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Reply#18 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:35 PM EDT
{"commentId":6763459,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

dang if only I had the time I would do the same, damn I am going to have to host next year vinemeet!

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#18.1 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:37 PM EDT
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{"commentId":6765172,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

day by day this looks like it is becoming a beast of a vinemeet, and to think that I was going to treat everybody to the srimp cocktail I make, everybody that has trieed it here lves it, but at this rate it look like it would have to be a massive bucket of shrimps.

Can't wait with excitement!

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Reply#19 - Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:22 PM EDT
{"commentId":6771030,"authorDomain":"goodgossipgirl"}

I live in Chicago and I will be there.

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Reply#20 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:50 AM EDT
{"commentId":6772589,"authorDomain":"fembird3"}

is there a train shuttle with a hotel nearby outside of chicago? Doug was thinking that it might be easier to take something like that in, instead of driving all over.He's been to Chicago, and knows what driving in it is like. The way he figures it, one big party in the social car of the train.....lol

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#20.1 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:41 AM EDT
{"commentId":6773522,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

one big party in the social car of the train.....lol

lol!

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#20.2 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:10 AM EDT
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{"commentId":6783273,"authorDomain":"GAGUY"}

Hey Viki,

Are there any of those Amerisuites, or other extended stay type "suite" set ups near the area?

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Reply#21 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:28 PM EDT
{"commentId":6870718,"authorDomain":"fembird3"}

I wanna know one thing? How are we gonna recognise one another? Wear white T's that have I'm a viner on them, or maybe find shirts with vines already on them? And where do we want to hook up, and at what time? Oops, I guess that's 3 things; lol

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Reply#22 - Mon May 4, 2009 7:45 AM EDT
{"commentId":6873482,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

yes, yes, yes, there is still time to figure all this out, but I do like the t-shirt with "I AM A VINER" them.

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#22.1 - Mon May 4, 2009 11:24 AM EDT
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{"commentId":6876625,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

FYI everyone,

I will have an article up later today detailing hotel possibilities/suggestions. While it's not absolutely necessary that everyone stay downtown, if we don't, everyone needs to be near public transportation to the city.

We'll pull this all together, I promise.

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Reply#23 - Mon May 4, 2009 2:16 PM EDT
{"commentId":6876713,"authorDomain":"immaginedigitalimag"}

Any chance for a weekend Vine Meet in Seattle on the first or second weekend after Labor Day when travel volumes and possibly prices will be down?

A. Macarthur

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Reply#24 - Mon May 4, 2009 2:21 PM EDT
{"commentId":7026806,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

Has anyone started making hotel reservations yet? I was wondering where some people might be staying. Does anyone know of any pet friendly hotels for large dogs?

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Reply#25 - Tue May 12, 2009 9:21 AM EDT
{"commentId":7029527,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

La Casa VIKI! HA HA

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#25.1 - Tue May 12, 2009 11:51 AM EDT
{"commentId":7043564,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

I'm working on it. Pet-friendly might be an issue, but I may have an option for you. How big?

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#25.2 - Tue May 12, 2009 10:17 PM EDT
{"commentId":7043876,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

60 pound puppie :-)

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#25.3 - Tue May 12, 2009 10:36 PM EDT
{"commentId":7043897,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

We could board her but with her having diabetes it is tough to do. Most places anymore don't want to do shots. Plus she needs to stick to her diet to get her insulin on a regular basis and when she is boarded then she won't eat so it messes her up pretty bad. If we can take her with us we prefer to do that.

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#25.4 - Tue May 12, 2009 10:38 PM EDT
{"commentId":7043922,"authorDomain":"fembird3"}

A lot of super 8s are becoming pet friendly. We stayed in one while visiting my daughter in wisconsin, they charge like ten bucks extra a night per pet, but they are ok places. One usually gets the ground floor rooms that way, lol

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#25.5 - Tue May 12, 2009 10:39 PM EDT
{"commentId":7043985,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

Thanks Sue!

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#25.6 - Tue May 12, 2009 10:43 PM EDT
{"commentId":7044027,"authorDomain":"StephanieRN"}

Nikki, Let me know what you guys decide. We might bring my puppy with us. She is a shih tzu and is the worlds biggest baby. We have left her in the past but she protests by not eating.

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#25.7 - Tue May 12, 2009 10:46 PM EDT
{"commentId":7044093,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

She will probably be going with us as of right now. If I can find a hotel that will allow her...

I will let you know...

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#25.8 - Tue May 12, 2009 10:51 PM EDT
{"commentId":7044119,"authorDomain":"fembird3"}

Super 8 prices are usually pretty reasonable, but, in a big city, don't leave anything valuable laying around. They do have room safes now as well. But they charge for the use of those too, so, take your valuables with ya, lol

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#25.9 - Tue May 12, 2009 10:52 PM EDT
{"commentId":7080410,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

Stephanie,

I found the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers for 185 a night on Hotels.com. They accept pets and are near the Navy Pier.

I found some cheaper places that are farther north on 41. Most of them are about 15 miles from Grant Park and the area around Navy Pier.

There is a Residence Inn about 9 miles from Grant Park that accepts pets and it is 139 a night.

There is a Doubletree that is 14 miles from Grant Park that accepts pets and it is 118 a night...

Anybody else??

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#25.10 - Thu May 14, 2009 3:29 PM EDT
{"commentId":7081475,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

from what viki had told me that is far from where her house is, but she has been busy, waiting on her post for hotels near.

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#25.11 - Thu May 14, 2009 4:10 PM EDT
{"commentId":7081539,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

Yes I am waiting also...

still waiting....

still waiting....

trying to be patient :-)

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#25.12 - Thu May 14, 2009 4:12 PM EDT
{"commentId":7084119,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

Anouncement coming soon, I want one in my neck of the woods, here in LA. I would say 4 months after the chi town meet!

waiting...

waiting...

patience is my virtue!

Sorr, check out my new group I think you might like it!

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#25.13 - Thu May 14, 2009 5:59 PM EDT
{"commentId":7086458,"authorDomain":"vikibabbles"}

I'm so sorry, guys. I got all involved in trying to make a neat google map with clickable links to nearby hotels. Absurd.

I'm still at work (ARRRRGH!!!!), but once I get home and feed myself and my kids, do some laundry, prepare for tomorrow's last day of class of the semester (i.e. reading 100 pages of student work that they all handed in at the last minute), deal with what must be dealt with before I go to Seattle this weekend, I will post some kind of list.

I'm so excited to meet all of you in person (and see again those of you who I've met before).

Calvin started a Vinemeet thing on facebook that I need to link y'all too as well. Jeez. Just not enough time in the day and I'm so easily distracted.

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#25.14 - Thu May 14, 2009 8:16 PM EDT
{"commentId":7097221,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

there is still time, no problem!

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#25.15 - Fri May 15, 2009 11:50 AM EDT
{"commentId":7143662,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

Ok I found a place more in our price range and they will let us bring our dog. There is a Hilton Garden Inn near Ohare for $84 a night. They have a pool and free wireless internet. There is also a kids pool so it may keep all the kiddies out of the regular pool. There is free self parking there which is a nice thing in Chicago. I have stayed at many Hilton Garden Inns and they are always very nice.

They do ask for a $75 non refundable deposit for pets but that is cheaper than what it would cost us to board her for the weekend. Now it is around 16 miles from Grant Park so it is quite a distance but with the free parking that lets us drive somewhere then pay for parking if we need to.

We are planning on coming up on the Friday before (working a half a day) so we will be there Friday night if anything is going on. On Saturday we are going to Shedd Aquarium since I didn't get to go in January. The Oceanarium is opening back up in a week so I will get to see all that I wanted to. So Saturday night is free for us.

Looking forward to meeting lots of folks!

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#25.16 - Mon May 18, 2009 11:50 AM EDT
{"commentId":7144826,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

Sounds great, i am tryng to get a package deal, so I will see if I can get the Hilton Inn!

Yeah am looking foreward to meeting everybody as well!

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#25.17 - Mon May 18, 2009 12:59 PM EDT
{"commentId":7145732,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

If some of us stay in the same area then we can all ride together and share parking costs once downtown or split the price of a cab...

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#25.18 - Mon May 18, 2009 1:46 PM EDT
{"commentId":7146469,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

I was thinking of the same thing, or rent a minivan!?

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#25.19 - Mon May 18, 2009 2:28 PM EDT
{"commentId":7146557,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

I am bringing my car and don't mind driving. It can fit 5 people comfortably. The parking at the Hilton Garden Inn I mentioned is free and it is self parking so that is nice.

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#25.20 - Mon May 18, 2009 2:33 PM EDT
{"commentId":7146662,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

even better, thats great!

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#25.21 - Mon May 18, 2009 2:38 PM EDT
{"commentId":7147079,"authorDomain":"sorrelen"}

We can get all day parking at Grant Park or Navy Pier for around $25 so if there is a few people in the car splitting won't be too bad.

We have changed our plans a bit. We are going to Shedd Aquarium on Sunday since it is a free day. So that leaves us with Saturday open. I am not sure what the plans are or if people are going to Grant park all day that day or not. I know Jeff and I wanted to spend some time on Navy Pier walking it. We love to be near the lake....

I wish we could afford one of the hotels there near the lake but the way it stands we will get 2 nights at Hilton with free parking for less than one night at one of the downtown hotels.

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#25.22 - Mon May 18, 2009 3:00 PM EDT
{"commentId":7147612,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

my plans are completely open, I have to catch a game at wrigley though!

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#25.23 - Mon May 18, 2009 3:27 PM EDT
{"commentId":7150747,"authorDomain":"azsky13"}

@ HCG76 - The MN Twins are playing the Cubs that weekend at Wrigley...

hopefully it will be good for the Twins! :)

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#25.24 - Mon May 18, 2009 5:57 PM EDT
{"commentId":7150972,"authorDomain":"hugo-gnzlz"}

I really don't care whio wins, I just want to catch a game there! but ok GO TWINS!

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#25.25 - Mon May 18, 2009 6:11 PM EDT
{"commentId":7264676,"authorDomain":"StephanieRN"}

I am trying to convince my husband to stay the night on Saturday night. He doesn't want to b/c I still don't have a consistant job. I will know for sure by the end of this week if I will have one at that point or not. So, maybe after Friday, I might know a little better.

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#25.26 - Mon May 25, 2009 2:31 AM EDT
{"commentId":7264783,"authorDomain":"j-clarahan"}

Steph,

Maybe you need to remind him and you, perhaps, that this is an ideal situation for the two of you to get away from the kids and have a romantic, exciting weekend together and get FREAKY! (I'm sure (at least I hope) like you used to). It would probably do both of you some good. For God's sake, you don't have to stay at the most expensive place in town--surely a motel 6 or 8 would do ;) Just need a shower and a bed....

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    #25.27 - Mon May 25, 2009 2:59 AM EDT
    {"commentId":7269460,"authorDomain":"StephanieRN"}

    You forgot the most important part, one of those fancy detachable shower heads ;)

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