Attention Chicago DU'ers!!!!!! Important!!!

[ProfessorGAC]

There are some issues that have arisen for some folks around the 29th of February. (Susang has the Oscars to worry about, XNASA has a conflict, i have a potential conflict, RandomKoolZip is having a housewarming party the night before, etc. etc. etc.)

Anyway, i'd like to propose that we move the gathering back one week to March 7th. Same place, same time.

XNASA and i will keep this thread kicked. I would hate to have a Chitown gathering without Susan, Mike, Rob and Cate, so i think this is the best option. If i'm wrong about that, go ahead and tell me to shut up. But, if we can all make it on the 7th of March, instead of the 29th of February, please post here.
The Professor

[GOPisEvil]

1. You might want to ask the administrators to change the DU front page.

Also, you might ask them to link to this thread instead. :-)

[ProfessorGAC]

5. I'll Do That When I Get Enough Feedback

Thanks for the reminder.
The Professor

[terrya]

2. I can do it. I still want to meet everyone!

And I'll buy a round.

:-)

Terry

[mopinko]

3. looks good to me

i am pretty flexible- trans: i have no life.

[ProfessorGAC]

4. Kick And Addendum

I'm out of the office the rest of today. So, if Terry and Rob can keep this kicked, i will check it and keep it kicked throughout the day tomorrow. By then, most everyone should have seen it. I'll PM a few of the other regulars to see how they feel about it too!
The Professor

[prolesunited]

6. Works for me!

I didn't realize there would be so many conflicts. Thanks for bringing it up!

If it's the consensus to change it, shoot EarlG an e-mail and we can have the link going to this thread.

[ProfessorGAC]

7. I've Already Done That

I didn't PM, but in Ask the Admins, i asked that the link be changed to this thread. That way folks checking in will see that there is a possible change.

So far, so good. But, we haven't gotten to everyone yet!
The Professor

[XNASA]

8. The 7th, is much better.

Don't wanna 'cause no fuss. But the 7th is better for us.

(Hey, that rhymes!)

[chiburb]

9. Well, I had the 2-week Tahiti trip booked...

For March 7, but I guess I can postpone it 'till next year! See ya there (and then)...

[ProfessorGAC]

10. Thanks, Burb

Could you also keep an eye on this thread and keep it kicked, please. I'm leaving the office for the day in about 2 minutes.

I'd appreciate it. I'll resurrect it tomorrow.
The Professor

[greatauntoftriplets]

11. 3/7 is good for me -- 3/14 and 3/21 are absolutely out.

I have a list of people who have responded -- will PM anyone who doesn't respond to this in a couple of days. Can't right now -- I am at work and they expect me to WORK!!! If you can believe that....

[Bat Boy]

12. Works for us!

I'll have to check in with Susan, but the 7th is a bit better for us.

Oscar night is a bit of a holy night for us. We've already arranged for a goat to sacrifice.

[chiburb]

13. Off to a meeting, please keep kicked...

Thank you.

[greatauntoftriplets]

14. Lunchtime kick.

:bounce:

[lovedems]

15. That works way better for me.

I am not officially a Chicago DU'er. I will be coming up from Springfield, Illinois. You guys are the closest I get to DU get togethers! Thanks for "including me!"

[greatauntoftriplets]

16. Another one on board for 3/7.

See you then, lovedems.

Anybody else?

[prolesunited]

17. Love to have you come!

Glad that works better for you. How long of a drive is that for you?

Any other out-of-towners care to join us?

[lovedems]

20. It is only about 3 hours maybe a little longer with traffic.

My younger sister lives in downtown Chicago so it gives me a chance to go visit her as well. I might drag her along with me! She is just now starting to take an interest in politics and I want her to be on the "left" side of the issues (I couldn't say right).

I swear there is a DUer from Bloomington, I can't remember who though. That is closer to Chicago than I am!

[davsand]

26. I'm not in Bloomington--I'm in Champaign!

But I think you are right about a DUer in Bloomington! I sure can't remember who it is, tho...

I'm checking with the hubby guy about a trip up to meet you guys. I'm struggling to remember, however, that may be the same night as our County Dem dinner. I'm having flashbacks of a Dem social where I may have agreed to help with the free childcare room--so I have GOT to check that date before I plan much else.

(Maybe you all should come down to Champaign for the dinner--not to work the childcare room!!! :party: )

Obama, Hynes, Hull and the rest of the Senate candidates are supposed to be there according to the last report--so it should be a heck of a looooong night if I am right about that date and any promises I made at a "more than an unhappy hour".

I'll see what I can do...

[greatauntoftriplets]

53. BullGooseLoony is in Bloomington.

.

[Susang]

68. You have to come up for it!!!

I have the Shag Kitty that you have in your post tattooed in the center of my bicep, with the leaping black Shag kitties surrounding it to make an arm band. It was my birthday present to myself last year. If you don't come up for it, then you'll never see it!

[never cry wolf]

18. I was going to wash my hair on the 7th

But it works for me too!

[greatauntoftriplets]

19. We'd let you come with dirty hair.

;)

[XNASA]

21. Or maybe BatBoy and me could strap him down and wash it for 'im.

That might be fun. :evilgrin:

[greatauntoftriplets]

22. Kinky!

They'll throw us onto the street!!!

:evilgrin:

[Bat Boy]

73. I've heard Guiness makes a great conditioner...

Lather...rinse...repeat...

[greatauntoftriplets]

23. Gratuitous kick to page 1.

:bounce:

:toast: :beer:

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

24. March 7th is a lot better

for myself as well. Hopefully, see everyone there.

[chiburb]

25. For the later folks... n/t

.

[greatauntoftriplets]

27. Kick for the about to leave work crowd.

.

[greatauntoftriplets]

28. Another kick before I go out to dinner.

:kick:

[greatauntoftriplets]

29. Hey Chicago DUers!!!!

Please respond!!!

[greatauntoftriplets]

30. An almost bedtime kick

For all you night owls.

[Ellen Forradalom]

31. OK By me!

I'll be there!

[greatauntoftriplets]

32. Yippeee!!!!!

:)

[Ellen Forradalom]

65. Awwww, someone cares

How precious :-)

[greatauntoftriplets]

66. Of course we do!

:hi:

Get your car yet?

[chicagojoe]

33. Chicago Gathering

GREETINGS ! HOW DO I FIND OUT WHERE THE CHICAGO GATHERING WILL BE HELD? ALL PROGRESSIVES MUST BAND TOGETHER ! THIS IS THE POLITICAL YEAR OF A LIFETIME.

[prolesunited]

35. Well, you'll have to post more

between now and then. No one can PM you the directions unless you have more posts. In the meantime, we can can get to know you a little better.

:hi:

[XNASA]

41. Only 2 posts and already using all caps?

Hmmmm.....

Well Joe, you'll need to be more active on DU between now and then. It's rare when anybody who has less than 100 posts or so is invited to one of our private gatherings.

You understand of course, because you're an intelligent progressive. Right?

[greatauntoftriplets]

42. When we meet, I'll have to tell you the story....

...of what happened at the get-together for flush_bush the day after Christmas.

[prolesunited]

43. That's right

a lot of people haven't heard that one.

I did notice we have a lot of interesting brand-new posters popping out of the woodwork this time around.

Things that make you go hmmm...

[greatauntoftriplets]

44. Yup.

;)

[Name removed]

45. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[greatauntoftriplets]

46. My lurker friend may join us.

I can vouch for her.

:beer:

[XNASA]

47. What!?!?

Does she know the handshake? Hmmmmmm?????????

[greatauntoftriplets]

48. She invented the handshake, been lurking for over two years.

:beer:

[ProfessorGAC]

49. Been To One, Invited To All

She certainly welcome in my book. She was at one and got along with all of us there. Seems appropriate that she should return.

I liked her a lot. Probably because she said she likes my posts. Fed my head! (Like i need any ego feeding, huh?)
The Professor

[greatauntoftriplets]

50. She is definitely opinionated...

...just not on this board.

[greatauntoftriplets]

34. Wednesday morning kick!!

:bounce:

[greatauntoftriplets]

36. Getting ready to leave for work kick.

:bounce:

[ProfessorGAC]

37. Well All Right, Then!

That went quite well, didn't it. Thanks to all those who kept this kicked and a special thanks to greatauntoftriplets who did a lot of PM'ing to get confirmation that we're all board.

So, i guess March 7th it is. From the responses, it appears that this might be the better day for a bunch of DU'ers. So, very cool!

See everyone then and thanks again to all who kept this thing moving along.
The Professor

[prolesunited]

38. Were you able to get a message

to EarlG about changing the link and date on the home page? Perhaps they also can lock greataunt's original thread so it doesn't keep bouncing back and confusing people.

[greatauntoftriplets]

39. Skinner will replace my thread on the front page ...

...with the Professor's thread today.

:toast:

[greatauntoftriplets]

40. A Chicago kick.

:bounce:

[The Magistrate]

51. The New Date Is Fine For Me, Professor!

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

[prolesunited]

52. Will be nice to see you again

Glad that you're feeling better. :-)

[greatauntoftriplets]

54. The new thread is now up on Page 1.

Thanks, Skinner.

[never cry wolf]

55. Lunchtime kick....n/t

[greatauntoftriplets]

56. After-lunch kick.

:beer:

[never cry wolf]

57. Late afternoon kick...n/t

:kick:

[greatauntoftriplets]

58. Early evening kick.

:toast: :beer:

[never cry wolf]

59. Mid evening kick

Hey, GAOT, that's an irish flag you're waving there ain't it?? I know you Irish types, I'm on to you guys. My best friend since high school is one of YOU, his uncle founded Hackneys.

Yeah, I know you micks.

[greatauntoftriplets]

60. I love Hackneys.

The one on Harms is great in the summer.

Us micks rule!

[never cry wolf]

61. Ever get out to Lake Zurich?

That's where I live. Seriously, making friends with a mick as a junior in HS changed my life! I was raised in a staid germanic presberterian household and found irreverance, wittiness and fun, a certain je ne c'est quas, a love of life! You guys DO rule!!

Hackneyburger on dark rye with cheese. Brick of onion rings of course!!

on edit: spelun while drinkin, another carryover of mick influence?

[greatauntoftriplets]

62. Ah, the brick of onion rings, mmmmmm.

We used to go to Lake Zurich a lot when I was small. Is the house with the tree growing through the roof still there?

And, I can make typos when drinkin or sober.

[never cry wolf]

63. Yes, the house is still there

if i am thinking of the same one, that is.

LZ is a full blown bedroom burb now.

Bet I can typo more than you can typo, nyahh, nyahh!! 10 thumbs disease, ya know!

[greatauntoftriplets]

64. Always thought it'd be cool to have a tree in the living room.

I know that Lake County is developed almost up to the state line. My favorite place up there is Milburn. What a great little town lost in time, and surrounded by subdivisions.

[Donkeyboy75]

67. I can go,

but I read the 100 post rule, and guess I won't be invited. It's the unfortunate consequence of not posting unless you have something intelligent to say...and not being intelligent. Anyway, I'll go if invited.

[never cry wolf]

69. Hmmmm, a conumdrum

I'll have to leave it to the more veteran members to ponder, being a relative newbie myself. Please don't be shy about jumping in to any conversation, EVERYONE has an opinion and something to add and if you may have noticed, there are quite a few posts where nothing intelligent had been added, many of them my own!

An honest self analysis IS a sign of intelligence, btw.

[greatauntoftriplets]

70. Friday morning kick!!

:kick:

[Susang]

71. I see that Kick

And raise you an afternoon one!

:kick:

[madrchsod]

72. are we going to finally

meet "name removed"??????

[ProfessorGAC]

74. No. That Person Is VERY Unreliable. And. . .

. . .they have nothing to say. Oh, they'll recite the rules and stuff, but nothing to add. We don't want them at the party.
The Professor

[greatauntoftriplets]

75. Aren't you curious to know if "name removed" is a he or she?

And why he/she starts so many flamefests?

:shrug:

[KharmaTrain]

76. NW Burbs Checking In...

Just saw the post on Page One...not sure what's planned or where, I'm curious about info.

Cheers and let's roll <oh shit, there's that damn lady in the limo again wanting that royalty payment>

[never cry wolf]

77. Hey, whereabouts in the NW Burbs

My office is in Arlington Heights, I live in Lake Zurich. Get together is currently planned for Sunday afternoon, March 7th downtown at a secret location. I am guessing about 2 or 3.

I could pm the location but I am a relative newbie and would prefer to defer to the more senior Chicago DU meetuppers.

[Chicago Democrat]

78. Ok Im not a republican

or dangerous...Where's the meeting?

[prolesunited]

79. PM greataunt

she's organizing the event. It's her call.

Hey, you want to meet some of us on March 20 for a protest march?

[evil_orange_cat]

80. hey, where is this chicago meet? I'm in Naperville (SW burbs)

is there a page of information somewhere?