FOFC Chicago NFL Draft Get-Together (Take 2?)

[Passacaglia]

Originally Posted by PurdueBrad

Haven't been to one of these yet but am now going to try my best to attend one. I can't make this weekend but will be on the lookout for the next.

Originally Posted by MrIllini

Can I still come to the draft party?

Yes! We got sidetracked, and the get-together got changed to a different weekend (plus all hell broke loose), but the whole point was to have a get-together to watch the draft, and I still want to do that. Seemed like a new thread was in order anyway, to talk about draft day, rather than two weeks before draft day.

[PurdueBrad]

I'm definitely up for getting together for the NFL draft, either the whole weekend or at least day one.

[PurdueBrad]

BUMP, particularly since I think I killed this thread. Can I help revive it? So who else is up for getting together for day one?

[Passacaglia]

I'm still in. I tried to talk Lathum into making the trip up from Cincy again, but he declined. Even though he'll be carrying less weight then he's used to -- I guess he's just a wuss.

Anyway, once we figure out who all is in, we can start figuring out where -- maybe early next week?

[Young Drachma]

What date is the draft?

[Passacaglia]

I believe it's April 26-27. I don't know how much action we'll get for Day 2, though.

[Barkeep49]

I'm a tentative yes, though I'll likely miss some of the first round.

[Coffee Warlord]

Any thoughts on locale?

[Passacaglia]

I was thinking:

once we figure out who all is in, we can start figuring out where -- maybe early next week?

[hoopsguy]

I was supposed to be on the road this weekend, but I think this is now going to be cancelled.

My wife has already made contigency plans for that night, but I'm pretty sure that afternoon is open. The earlier we firm up something the more likely I am to be able to participate.

[hoopsguy]

Dola - and all of this has happened since the thread was posted last week.

[Passacaglia]

If it's just about the existence of something going on, book it. I'll be...somewhere. Then again, if it's just me there it might not be worth keeping the afternoon open!

I just talked to Lathum, and he said he might be able to make it, but isn't sure. I still think the BW3's we went to in Tinley Park is a good idea, so that he wouldn't have to drive into the city on top of what he'd already be driving.

[Lathum]

It's still a longshot I could make it so don't let my possible attendance be a deciding factor in where you meet up

[Logan]

Now that I see a take 2 thread, I feel like I'm being pulled to the original...

[PurdueBrad]

I'm up for driving wherever you guys want to get together. BW3 is as good a place as any. I'm definitely in for day one but probably out for day two as one of my softball leagues starts that day.

[Passacaglia]

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

I'm still in. I tried to talk Lathum into making the trip up from Cincy again, but he declined. Even though he'll be carrying less weight then he's used to -- I guess he's just a wuss.

Anyway, once we figure out who all is in, we can start figuring out where -- maybe early next week?

Looks like it's about that time. Anyone have objection to BW3's in Tinley Park? I can give rides to people who need them -- I drive an hour to work every day, so a ride to Tinley Park with a detour on the way and no traffic is still better than what I do every day, with traffic.

[Passacaglia]

Sounds like there are no objections. I think the draft starts at 11 AM Central? I'll be there then.

[Barkeep49]

Based on a change of schedule I will be leaving the suburbs at 1:30/2, so I will likely be there 3ish.

[PurdueBrad]

So...who all is in for this? I'm more than likely in, depends upon the rescheduling of a couple softball rainouts but as of now, things look good.

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Sounds like there are no objections. I think the draft starts at 11 AM Central? I'll be there then.

better check the start time, I think they moved it to 3:00 EST.

[Passacaglia]

Good call. It starts 2 PM Central.

[hoopsguy]

2PM start time has me out - I would need to leave by 3 at the latest and Tinley Park is a frigging haul for me. I'm fine with TP for an all-day event, but not this small a slice of time.

[Coffee Warlord]

It largely depends how drunk I get the night before. I still need to meet several of you (though I'm hoping I can get a good turnout for the housewarming party in a couple months).

[Passacaglia]

Okay, so we got me and PB in, BK coming at 3, and CW and Lathum down as maybes. Last call for anyone else. Well, I guess not really -- feel free to show up unannounced or whatever.

Buffalo Wild Wings
7301 183rd St
Tinley Park, IL 60477

[weegeebored]

I have to work all day Saturday and the wife and I have plans for the evening, but the BW3 is not far away so I might be able to have a quick one.

Are you guys going to wear your FOFCers t-shirts? (Umm, how will I find you?)

[Passacaglia]

Um..we'll be the dorks watching the draft? I'm not sure what's in my closet that's clean. Oh! I'll wear my blue Italia soccer t-shirt.

[PurdueBrad]

Pass, I'm likely out as I am yet to shake whatever bug I have. If I'm feeling better, I'll be there.

[Coffee Warlord]

This is dying a slow and painful death.

[Passacaglia]

Hope you feel better, PB.

Yeah, it's not looking good. I'm still in if people want to do it, though.

[Coffee Warlord]

I'm pretty much utterly unreliable for tomorrow. Several friends are getting together tonight, and there's no telling how late we'll be out. If it's a rough night, I ain't gonna wanna move (and it's not like Tinley Park is a short jaunt for me).