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Originally posted by: sm8000
I suppose I'll be the first one there, by over an hour. Do we have a table booked?

Anyone needing my number, PM me or Dain.

From the way it sounds, and with our group size, we'll definitely need somebody to reserve a spot. My wife and I will be in town around 3:00 and staying a few minutes away. Should we call when we get in and set up reservations, or will somebody else take care of that?
 

xeemzor

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Ugh, last minute emergencies suck. I don't think I'll be able to make it this time. :(
 

BurnItDwn

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When I called to make reservations for today, they said that on Fridays they do not make reservaions for past 5:30pm.

They suggested I call them "15 minutes prior" to see if there is there is a waiting list, etc.

I assume I will probably get there by 6:00pm, so If there is a waiting list, I'll at least get us a head start.


PS, I am 6'2", dark hair, full beard, hair and beard are generally short however the hair below my chin is longer. I will be wearing a black coat with a white shirt (collared shirt, as I'll be coming from work, no tie though) and green pants with brown shoes. I am generally pretty easy to spot.

send a PM if you will be attending and want my cell # to hopefully make things easier.
 

zinfamous

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Are we plannign to tie one on, or just drink a few, shoot the sh1t, and head out? I'm trying to convince the woman to go (I just got back into town last night after being away all week--so it would be a strategical blunder if I go out without her ;)), and she seems apprehensive.....

Anyone have any thoughts?
 

BurnItDwn

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Originally posted by: zinfamous
Are we plannign to tie one on, or just drink a few, shoot the sh1t, and head out? I'm trying to convince the woman to go (I just got back into town last night after being away all week--so it would be a strategical blunder if I go out without her ;)), and she seems apprehensive.....

Anyone have any thoughts?

I personally don't plan to get intoxicated or drunk, maybe 4 or 5 drinks over the course of a few hours .... and some food (I like to eat) ... But, I usually don't "tie one on" unless I'm at home, or I'm at a place where I can crash for the night, or unless I have a DD.)
 

Platypus

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We'll prob be there for awhile Kyteland, I'm planning on a couple hours at least.. I don't plan on getting hammerfaced but we'll see what happens :) (getting a ride there)
 

Steve

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Originally posted by: zinfamous
Are we plannign to tie one on, or just drink a few, shoot the sh1t, and head out? I'm trying to convince the woman to go (I just got back into town last night after being away all week--so it would be a strategical blunder if I go out without her ;)), and she seems apprehensive.....

Anyone have any thoughts?

Do what you gotta do, man. You can always make the next meet if it comes to that.
 

Steve

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So I stopped in there and asked if I could book a table for 15 ppl. tonight at 5:30. The manager told me that there are already two parties of 20 booked for around that time, so he can't make any more bookings. I'll be there between 5 and 5:30, and I'll see what I can pull and hope for the best.
 

BurnItDwn

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Originally posted by: sm8000
So I stopped in there and asked if I could book a table for 15 ppl. tonight at 5:30. The manager told me that there are already two parties of 20 booked for around that time, so he can't make any more bookings. I'll be there between 5 and 5:30, and I'll see what I can pull and hope for the best.


Thanks Steve!
Your help in getting this set up is much appreciated.
 

chuckywang

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I'm leaving work now to drive over to Glenview. I should get there around 6pm-6:15pm. I'll probably be the only Chinese person there. I'll be wearing my work clothes of a dress shirt and khakis.
 

Kyteland

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Originally posted by: Kyteland
It looks like I'm out unless you all plan on being there for a while.
Yeah, I'm definitely not going to make it at this rate. I just got out of dinner and it's a bit late to swing by Glenview for a beer. ;)
 

EvilYoda

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Well I'll be visiting lovely Chicago again on the 9th of Feb...partying with auto show people, visiting my friend in Logan Square.
 

BurnItDwn

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To those who made it out, it was a pleasure to get to meet you in person.

/me lifts his Rogue Chocolate Stout to the screen ...
Cheers!
 

Koing

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Sounds fun but alas I'm in England :p

Koing
 

Platypus

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T'was a good time indeed, all of you were very cool cats, we should do it again sometime.