FOFC Chicago NFL Draft Get-Together?

[Passacaglia]

If I recall, we tried to do this last year at CW's place, but it fell through at the last minute. Any interest in trying to get it going again? Maybe we can do it at a public place -- I thought bw3 (why do they call it bw3 anyway?) worked really well for the last get-together. Anyway, I figure the draft is a good time for it, since it's pretty FOF related, and it provides plenty of time for people to chat, or play poker, or whatever, without missing any real action. The draft is April 26-27. What do you guys think?

[Lathum]

I could be persuaded to possibly make another trip up.

[Passacaglia]

That'd be awesome if you could make it again!

[Neon_Chaos]

Apparently, CW-led get-togethers end up with him not showing up.

Or so I'm told.

[finketr]

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

If I recall, we tried to do this last year at CW's place, but it fell through at the last minute. Any interest in trying to get it going again? Maybe we can do it at a public place -- I thought bw3 (why do they call it bw3 anyway?) worked really well for the last get-together. Anyway, I figure the draft is a good time for it, since it's pretty FOF related, and it provides plenty of time for people to chat, or play poker, or whatever, without missing any real action. The draft is April 26-27. What do you guys think?

bw3 = buffalo wild wings and weck

you wanted to know.

[Coffee Warlord]

Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

Apparently, CW-led get-togethers end up with him not showing up.

Or so I'm told.

Ohhhhh damn.

I only missed ONE that I said I was 100% going to, and that was my own party, thank you.

[Barkeep49]

I could be persuaded to make the trek to the other side of the world (aka the Western Suburbs).

[Tasan]

We should really get these kinds of things going for several areas. I know we have a large Texas crowd as well.

[Barkeep49]

Originally Posted by Tasan

We should really get these kinds of things going for several areas. I know we have a large Texas crowd as well.

If that happens it would be neat if we could do it in a place with internet access and then we could perhaps Skype them together and have a virtual connection as well.

[cartman]

I'd be willing to offer up my place as a Texas meet area. I've got plenty of space, big TV, fast Internet connection, huge ass BBQ grill, and an always stocked beer fridge. And the Salt Lick is right down the road in case we run low on food.

[Coffee Warlord]

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

I could be persuaded to make the trek to the other side of the world (aka the Western Suburbs).

To the Piper!

[Barkeep49]

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

To the Piper!

Was that where you DT and I met? If so I would suggest the place that we had the NC/Lathum gathering was far superior in terms of being a good place to watch sports while socializing.

[Coffee Warlord]

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

Was that where you DT and I met? If so I would suggest the place that we had the NC/Lathum gathering was far superior in terms of being a good place to watch sports while socializing.

Do not blaspheme the Piper.

It has 3.5 redeeming values.

1) Close to me.
2) They pour a good pint of Guinness.
3) Me and the staff are friends.
3.5) Due to #3, me and anyone I'm with get a LOT of free booze.

[Passacaglia]

Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

Apparently, CW-led get-togethers end up with him not showing up.

Or so I'm told.

Luckily, this one's not led by CW. You'll be there, right?

[Passacaglia]

Originally Posted by finketr

bw3 = buffalo wild wings and weck

you wanted to know.

weck?

[Passacaglia]

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

Was that where you DT and I met? If so I would suggest the place that we had the NC/Lathum gathering was far superior in terms of being a good place to watch sports while socializing.

I think this is an important thing to take into consideration. The place where we met NC and Lathum was perfect, I thought, with lots of TVs at good angles. The place where lurker and I met hoops, BK, and AE during the Rose Bowl wasn't as good for that. Since this is the draft, it's not like we need to have several TVs -- just one will do, so we can see when trades and picks are made. Do we want wireless there for any reason? I think Lathum brought his laptop, but couldn't get it to work, so that's something to think about. But I thought it was a good place -- and if Lathum and Mr. Wednesday can make it again, it'll be more convenient for them.

[hoopsguy]

I'll try to make it out for this (Chicago).

[RendeR]

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

weck?

is actually wyck, as in the type of crusty salted roll they serve the beef on, its quite delicious.

[RendeR]

I wish you guys could do this the weekend of the 13th, I'll be in Chicago for that weekend =(

Ahh well. Gaming tournaments never did fall into good schedules.

[Neon_Chaos]

Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Luckily, this one's not led by CW. You'll be there, right?

Just as soon as someone springs me a two-way ticket from Manila to Chicago, I'm all game.

[Izulde]

I'd love to do this if I can catch a ride down there.

[Passacaglia]

Originally Posted by RendeR

I wish you guys could do this the weekend of the 13th, I'll be in Chicago for that weekend =(

Ahh well. Gaming tournaments never did fall into good schedules.

No reason we can't. The draft was just something I threw out there -- we can do it another time, or both.

[Coffee Warlord]

Originally Posted by RendeR

I wish you guys could do this the weekend of the 13th, I'll be in Chicago for that weekend =(

Ahh well. Gaming tournaments never did fall into good schedules.

Whereabouts and what game?

[RendeR]

That would be too cool. I'm booked the 11th and 12th with the gaming tournament, but I'm free all day Sunday the 13th.

I'm definitely up for getting together with people! I'll be staying at the Crowne Plaza in rosemont, near the airport.

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

I'll be in Chicago April 17th - 20th, in the event you'd like to take meeting The She-Rahn into consideration when planning your get together.

[RendeR]

Originally Posted by Farrah Whitworth-Rahn

I'll be in Chicago April 17th - 20th, in the event you'd like to take meeting The She-Rahn into consideration when planning your get together.

Oh man...my office broom closet sexcapade woman will be there a week after I'm gone =(

Color me dissapointed!

Doesn't it suck that Timing is everything??

[RendeR]

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Whereabouts and what game?

Its the Adepticon tournament, Games workshop games (warhammer fantasy, warhammer 40K, lord of the rings) table top war games.


Adepticon.Org


Fridays event starts at 12 and ends sometime in the wee hours of saturday =) the saturday event starts at 7am (good god don't they know we're gaming geeks???) I was going to sign up for the sunday event as well, but its a team event and I don't have a teamate, and on top of that it gives me the day free to meet some peeps!

[Passacaglia]

Okay, this thread got confusing fast. Any weekend is probably good for me -- lurker will be studying for an exam she's got in May, so the more I'm out of her hair, the better. Meeting some of the out-of-town people coming in would be cool, but I also think the NFL Draft would be fun, too. Anyone in or near here have thoughts (Lathum, you gotta make it over here before moving to Seattle!)?

[Lathum]

I will try my damndest!

[RendeR]

Ok folks, I will be in Chicago (crown plaza O'Hare) the 11th-13th. I would love to set a time Friday or Saturday evening to get together with any and all FOFC-ers who cna make it.

So whose around and willing to actually meet?

[Barkeep49]

Well I'm currently available either night. I'd love to get something together, especially as O'Hare isn't the drive for me that most of our get togethers seem to entail.

[Passacaglia]

I think I'm available either night, but Saturday might be better for me. If I recall from when I had a seminar there (at least I think it was there), parking is something like $22, and $12 if you have permits, so we should probably see how many permits RendeR can get his hands on (they give one to anyone who stays there, so maybe you can ask around for some), and see if we can get some carpools going.

[RendeR]

I can always meet you all somewhere else as well, we don't have to come to the hotel. Its going to be swamped there anyway. I'm probably blowing of the gaming tournament for the most part. My army sucks ass =)

I'll keep folks updated as the days get nearer!

[JeeberD]

Originally Posted by Tasan

We should really get these kinds of things going for several areas. I know we have a large Texas crowd as well.

You would think we would get a good crowd down here, but I've tried several times without much success...

[RendeR]

We should plan this for someplace other than the hotel, there are 2 conventions going on at once and the parking thing is very limited it seems.

I'm blowing of most of the gaming event anyway to have a last hurrah so to speak with the GF. So we'll be taking in the sights n sounds of Chicago all weekend long.

Anyone whose going to be available for say a saturday afternoon/evening meet up drop me a PM and I'll give you my cell # so we can set stuff up as we get closer to next week =)

[Coffee Warlord]

I could be tempted to hop the train up on Saturday for a little bit.

[Coffee Warlord]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

You would think we would get a good crowd down here, but I've tried several times without much success...

Just goes to show you. The Chicago FOFC'rs are the best.

[RendeR]

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Just goes to show you. The Chicago FOFC'rs are the best.

Actually it seems like the Buffalo FOFCers are better


I've got one name so far! We're talking about meeting up at navy Pier sometime Saturday afternoon. Who else wants in on this? Come on people, this is yer chance to see if I really am the angry asshat everyone thinks I am

PM me!

[RendeR]

BUMP


Bumpin this up so people get the reminder. PM me with phone numbers or some way to get ahold of you if you can meet up on saturday afternoon/evening!!

[Barkeep49]

Are we meeting up at the hotel then?

[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.

[RendeR]

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

Are we meeting up at the hotel then?

Depends on what you want to do BK. We'll be at the hotel Friday, probably not doing much but relaxing/crashing and enjoying the pool. Saturday we're hitting the field Museum, then trying to meet up downtown with Pass, CW and possibly hoops if he can finangle it =)


If any of you are willing to chaufer us around it'd save me a butt ton in parking fees *laughs* on top of not knowing the city at all. I'm liable to get lost =) I could certainly park somewhere near the museum and then we could ride with someone for the rest of the day.

I'm open to lots of suggestions. Though I'll pass on relying solely on the trains/buses. I've never been good with public transit, but if you can convince me its simple and doesn't waste tons of time I might be willing to give it a shot =)

[Coffee Warlord]

So, as I noted in my PM.

I'm suggesting tasty beverages and a good dinner. Ruth's Chris if people wanna pony up the cash for a damn fine steak, or there's plenty of other places to go as well.

Maybe a trip to ESPNZone after dinner just for kicks. But as I have to catch a train home, I can't be out in the city too late.

[Barkeep49]

And as I noted in my PM, I can basically provide a free meal at Morton's for a reasonable amount of people, so if you're in the Chicago area you should really join us...

[Neuqua]

What time you all getting together? I'm getting off work around 1ish I am hoping and I have plans at night, but could be available during the afternoon-ish time.

[RendeR]

Its looking like a dinner-time meet up at this point. 6-ish seems to be the prevailing theme in our PM's thus far.

I'm taking Liz to the Field museum in the morning then we're going to get some pictures from the top of the tower after which we'l see what time it is and look to meet up with folks (anyone who wants to hang out during any part of this can meet us sooner too!!) I can phone people when we're headed to Sears Tower and we can meet there, sort of collect pepole as we go =)

OH:::: what time is the last train back out to the airport?? I want to be sure we get back to the hotel =) LOL

[JeeberD]

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

And as I noted in my PM, I can basically provide a free meal at Morton's for a reasonable amount of people, so if you're in the Chicago area you should really join us...

Damn...that alone is almost worth a trip up there...

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

Originally Posted by Barkeep49

And as I noted in my PM, I can basically provide a free meal at Morton's for a reasonable amount of people, so if you're in the Chicago area you should really join us...

Dammit. Why do you guys always do these get togethers the week before I get there!!

[Barkeep49]

I dunno, but next weekend I'm unavailable which is why I jumped on the Render visit and not yours.

[JeeberD]

Man...I would MUCH rather jump on Farrah than Ren. Not even a contest...