Wave 3 Meet up

[DebbieJ]

Okay, we need a meet up!!!!!

I say sometime Monday night after general session. I know my cluster is meeting for pizza for dinner, but then the night is free.

Anyone?!?!?!

[Kathytnt]

I don't know my clusters plans - but I would like to try and join you

Kat

[Chef Ritz]

I don't know what my clusters plan are either, but I would love to meet all of you!

[pcchris]

Ditto! I'm going to find out if we have plans as well...but I can't wait to meet all of my cheffer friends!!

[straitfan]

Triple Ditto!

I'll probably bring 1 or 2 of my clustermates along too. (I couldn't leave w/o my recruiter/friend (or I guess the friend part came first!)

[Kathytnt]

I have a Cheffer button and I am not afraid to use it!!!

[lacychef]

It's kinda nice that the first day is over so early.
I don't know if my cluster has anything planned that night either; probably supper somewhere....are non-cheffer members of our clusters allowed?:p Do we want to meet at the Sheraton, or where? I know they have the Riverside Cafe there-indoor & outdoor seating, plus a whole area right beside it that's right along the river...

[AJPratt]

It's kinda nice that the first day is over so early.
I don't know if my cluster has anything planned that night either; probably supper somewhere....are non-cheffer members of our clusters allowed?:p Do we want to meet at the Sheraton, or where? I know they have the Riverside Cafe there-indoor & outdoor seating, plus a whole area right beside it that's right along the river...
Sure, bring non cheffers... although I don't think my husband is going. They officially denied his vacation. I am just so mad at him! I am up for anywhere!

[straitfan]

I don't think my husband is going. They officially denied his vacation. I am just so mad at him! I am up for anywhere!

Oh Anne! Men can do the dumbest things! I'm so sorry yours picked NOW to do it!!
:(

[AJPratt]

Thanks! There's a small part of me that thinks he may still be able to go, but I don't know why. I guess I'm just being too hopeful.

[vwpamperedchef]

not sure what the plans for my cluster are, but would love to meet up

[AJPratt]

Just bumping this...

[MissChef]

It's kinda nice that the first day is over so early.
I don't know if my cluster has anything planned that night either; probably supper somewhere....are non-cheffer members of our clusters allowed?:p Do we want to meet at the Sheraton, or where? I know they have the Riverside Cafe there-indoor & outdoor seating, plus a whole area right beside it that's right along the river...
this sounds like a great plan, I say let's do it! Do we want to make it the official meet time?

[straitfan]

Our cluster is making plans for Conf. tomorrow night. I'll try to steer them clear of anything other than supper on Mon. night! Where is the Sheraton in the whole scheme of things? Centrally located? Near the other hotels? I think we're at the Palmer House.

[AJPratt]

Monday night at Sherton?

[KRISTI'SCOOKING]

My cluster is meeting at 7:30. Where is the Sheraton in relationship to the Hilton? Kristi

[chefann]

The Sheraton is a couple miles up Michigan Ave. from the Hilton.

[MissChef]

Monday night would be good even if we do it kinda late like 9pm, what time does general session end that night? Things are different this year aren't they?

[MissChef]

Or maybe some of us could meet for dinner and others could join us later? I don't know, if fact I had better call my director and find out if she's made plans for our cluster? My director is far a way from me so we don't talk like we would if I seen her every month! I'm close to my hospitatlity director and thank God we are in the same wave together!

[MissChef]

I just posted a new thread about the question I asked about above!

[MissChef]

I got it now, void the last post!

[lacychef]

I'm guessing you figured out when general session ends? ;)

[MissChef]

yeah, I figured it out! How different things will be at conference this year! I'm used to general session lasting until like 10:30ish! I LOVE the fact that we will learn what the new products are on THE FIRST night~! Wahooooooo!!!! how exciting!!!!! Hope that means it won't take long to get our copy of the new catalog too!:)

[DebbieJ]

So do we want to meet at one of the hotels or somewhere else in between? I can find us a place if that is so.

[AJPratt]

I would love to meet where Lacy suggested... sometime after dinner and we could grab a coffee or something like that. If I may make the suggestion, I'd rather not meet at a bar because I don't really drink and I would love to be able to actually talk and hear everyone. LOL

[lacychef]

I'm with ya on that Anne....I don't drink at all, so a bar is not my scene! I'm open to anywhere except that! I'll email my director to see if she's planning on a cluster-supper somewhere....

[AJPratt]

I didn't want to offend anyone, so I'm glad you feel that way.

[lacychef]

No offense taken here!
And trust me, you probably wouldn't want to see me after having a drink, I'd be so loopy! I'd rather be myself around my cheffer friends! I haven't drank in over 4 years, so it would only take a sip to knock me over! My dh quit 3 1/2 years ago, due to a drinking problem, so I haven't drank since being pregnant with our almost 4 year old. Can't say that I miss it at all!

[AJPratt]

I had a bit of a problem myself. Actually, I didn't have a problem drinking at all... hence, the problem!

We should start a poll and see where everyone would like to meet. But I think Monday eve would be the best.

[chefann]

I know I'm not in your wave, but I wanted to make a location suggestion. I don't know about near the Sheraton, but there's a Caribou Coffee about a block from the Chicago Hilton.

[AJPratt]

I know I'm not in your wave, but I wanted to make a location suggestion. I don't know about near the Sheraton, but there's a Caribou Coffee about a block from the Chicago Hilton.
Not a coffee franchise!!! JK!

[chefann]

I know- that's sacrelige (sp?) to you, but I remembered it was there, and it would be a recognizable storefront to many people.

North on Michigan a few blocks from the Hilton (and not too bad of a walk from the Palmer House) is a Corner Bakery. They're also a chain, but not a coffee-exclusive franchise. I don't know if they're open in the evening, however.

[AJPratt]

I think we were talking about somewhere near Sheraton.

[AJPratt]

Whatever is the most convenient for ME! LOL

[chefann]

Oh. 'Scuse me!


I totally get that. I've not stayed at the Sheraton, so I don't know what's up there. Other than Navy Pier.

[AJPratt]

Oh. 'Scuse me!


I totally get that. I've not stayed at the Sheraton, so I don't know what's up there. Other than Navy Pier.
You are too funny! I really don't know where everyone wants to meet, but I can hardly resist being a smarta$$. LOL

[chefann]

I really wish we were in the same wave, Anne. I know we've spoken on the phone, etc., but it's not the same as meeting someone and giving them a hug. :)

[AJPratt]

I'm glad you get my sense of humor!

[DebbieJ]

It might be nice if we can meet somewhere halfway between the two hotels. My DH works downtown near the halfway mark, so I'll ask him. :)

[DebbieJ]

Okay, there's not much. The "halfway mark" is really a business part of town, so not much open after 8 p.m. nor is there a bonafide coffee house in sight.

So we can go to one hotel or the other. Anne, what do the numbers look like for Hilton vs. Sheraton?

[AJPratt]

Out of the list I have, it looks like more are at Sheraton, but not everyone said where they were staying, and some put Hilton, but there are two hiltons now, right?

[DebbieJ]

We have
Hilton
Palmer House (owned by Hilton, but I still call it The Palmer House)
Sheraton

So depending on what name they used, we could be skewed. :)

[AJPratt]

I'll have to look at a map for coffee places.

[AJPratt]

This is what I have... you can update your hotel info if I missed something. I deleted phone #s.

LacyChef The Sheraton
MissChef The Sheraton
DebbieJ Hilton
Amerrigan The Sheraton
ChefRitz Sheraton
Soccermama Palmer House Hilton
ChefJeanine Hilton
Straitfan Palmer House Hilton
KRISTI'SCOOKING Hilton
MandyK Sheraton
SummerG Sheraton
Pcchris Chicago Hilton
Flamingo Chicago Hilton
alfskitchen Sheraton Hotel & Towers
AJPratt Sheraton
Kitchen2U Sheraton
Cassie1037 Sheraton
kathytnt ?
Brandi2007 ?
PamperedVal ?
its_me_susan?

10 Sheraton 5 Hilton 2 PH Hilton 4 ?

[DebbieJ]

The Palmer House is halfway btwn the Hilton and the Sheraton so maybe we should meet there. It is easily accessible via public trans or, of course, a taxi.

My DH says he's eaten lunch at the restaurant there a few times and it's pretty good.

Sound good? How about 9:30 p.m.--that way anyone who is going out for dinner with their clusters can join us later for a drink or coffee or whatever.

[MissChef]

I'm good with this DebbieJ. I was hoping for what Lacy had mentioned before in the Sheraton, but I do understand the 1/2 way mark as being fair. I just called my director to see if there are plans for Monday night and I sure hope so, because I don't want to do nothing on that night! I'm sure there is though because my group likes to have fun!
So if this is good for everyone else, I'm in!:) ;)

[Kitchen2u]

I'm at the Sheraton...not sure if I'll be able to hook up with you...depends what my cluster has plans.

Ginny

[AJPratt]

I'm getting ready for bed. I'll check a map tomorrow and see what's around. I don't know about 9:30. I'd rather start a little earlier and then have people catch up if they want.

[chefjeanine]

I don't know about 9:30. I'd rather start a little earlier and then have people catch up if they want.

I'd have to agree, that's about bed time around here.

[straitfan]

Of course that sounds AWESOME to me since I'm one of the PH residents! Whatever you guys decide. We had our cluster mtg. tonight and our Director said about the only thing we would have planned is dinner, so after that would be free. Maybe 8-ish?

[MissChef]

I was originally thinking 8 ish too! And then the others can just join us as they are available to do so! I might turn into a pumpkin if I'm gone tooooo long!:D :o :rolleyes: ;)

[lacychef]

Yes, that Corner Bakery or whatever it's called, by the Palmer is a good place! We ate there a couple times last year. Good food & really reasonable too! I don't think it's open in the evening though. We had breakfast & lunch there.
What if we have 2 meetups? In case some can't make the evening one. I know 9:30 sounds late, but I think we're done with general session at 6 (right?), then we have to take shuttles back to hotels, & get somewhere to eat, then to our meeting place. Of course I've learned that it takes way longer to get places in Chicago than it does here in small town KS! LOL:) Maybe us non-directors could do a Monday morning meetup at the Sheraton too? Just a thought!

[chefjeanine]

I'd still be interested in a (late) Monday morning meeting at McCormick. Just a cup of coffee (or tea) and chat. Any takers? I know this would leave out Directors but we can still plan something for Monday night -- and then it would be easier for the rest of us to spot each other since we may have already met. :)

How many are arriving on Sunday?

[DebbieJ]

The Corner Bakery is closed in the evening, as are most casual eateries and coffee spots. They cater to the working folks in that neighborhood.

[MissChef]

Yes, that Corner Bakery or whatever it's called, by the Palmer is a good place! We ate there a couple times last year. Good food & really reasonable too! I don't think it's open in the evening though. We had breakfast & lunch there.
What if we have 2 meetups? In case some can't make the evening one. I know 9:30 sounds late, but I think we're done with general session at 6 (right?), then we have to take shuttles back to hotels, & get somewhere to eat, then to our meeting place. Of course I've learned that it takes way longer to get places in Chicago than it does here in small town KS! LOL:) Maybe us non-directors could do a Monday morning meetup at the Sheraton too? Just a thought!
I'd go to both! I just love PC for my social outlet! :eek: I know you all are surprised by that!:D :rolleyes:
I don't care what time, as long as we meet, if it gets too late and I feel like I'm going to turn into a pumpkin then I'll just dismiss myself and go get some sleep!:)

[AJPratt]

Here is a link to a map. I highlighted the general area of the hotels. There are two Starbucks, both open until 10pm. There are a couple of other stores, but they close around 7pm. Take a look at the map and see what you think.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101181633251127614808.0000011368719bdc5a921&z=15&om=1

I would say hang out at McCormick, but I don't know if there would be anywhere to hang out/snack there. Two meet ups might be a good idea.

[chefann]

Anne- I just dropped "ribbons" in the mail for you to distribute to CSers at your meet-up. And, yes, there's a blue one in there for you. :)

[AJPratt]

Anne- I just dropped "ribbons" in the mail for you to distribute to CSers at your meet-up. And, yes, there's a blue one in there for you. :)
Thanks! Looks like I better attend both meet & greets if we have 'em! LOL

[AJPratt]

I know I'm not in your wave, but I wanted to make a location suggestion. I don't know about near the Sheraton, but there's a Caribou Coffee about a block from the Chicago Hilton.

Caribou would be OK with me, too.

This is what I have so far...
LacyChef The Sheraton
MissChef The Sheraton
DebbieJ Hilton
Amerrigan The Sheraton
ChefRitz Sheraton
Soccermama Palmer House Hilton
ChefJeanine Hilton
Straitfan Palmer House Hilton
KRISTI'SCOOKING Hilton
MandyK Sheraton
SummerG Sheraton
Pcchris Chicago Hilton
Flamingo Chicago Hilton
alfskitchen Sheraton Hotel & Towers
AJPratt Sheraton
Kitchen2U Sheraton
Cassie1037 Sheraton
kathytnt ?
Brandi2007 ?
PamperedVal Hilton
its_me_susan?

10 Sheraton 6 Hilton 2 PH Hilton 4 ?

[Brandi2007]

Caribou would be OK with me, too.

This is what I have so far...
LacyChef The Sheraton
MissChef The Sheraton
DebbieJ Hilton
Amerrigan The Sheraton
ChefRitz Sheraton
Soccermama Palmer House Hilton
ChefJeanine Hilton
Straitfan Palmer House Hilton
KRISTI'SCOOKING Hilton
MandyK Sheraton
SummerG Sheraton
Pcchris Chicago Hilton
Flamingo Chicago Hilton
alfskitchen Sheraton Hotel & Towers
AJPratt Sheraton
Kitchen2U Sheraton
Cassie1037 Sheraton
kathytnt ?
Brandi2007 ?
PamperedVal ?
its_me_susan?

10 Sheraton 5 Hilton 2 PH Hilton 4 ?



I'M STAYING AT THE EMBASSY... LOOKS LIKE I AM THE ONLY ONE!!!!:eek:

[pamperedval]

I'm at the Hilton.

I will be there Monday morning and should be available Monday night too.

There is no official cluster activity planned for my group Monday night....

I am getting excited - my business is slow this summer and this will give me the boost I need to get pumped up again for the fall!

[chefmary]

I just ordered my Cheffer button so you can identify me, but I don't know if I'll be able to make the meet up, since my family will be traveling with me this year and I don't know what my cluster is planning (this will be the first year in a while that we'll have a sizeable group attending). We'll be staying at the Red Carpet Inn, which is a few blocks north of the Sheraton (less than 1/2 mile).

[Kathytnt]

Monday morning is my tour of HO so I can't do a meeting then

[Joelen]

I just found out I'm in Wave 3 and I'm looking forward to meeting more Cheffers! :)

[Kathytnt]

HI Joelen - See if you can get a Cheffer pin to. It is how we are identifying who is a cheffer. I just posted on the other thread I am in Wave 3 also

[AJPratt]

Monday morning is my tour of HO so I can't do a meeting thenOK... Forgot about that. So Monday evening 8ish might be better for most. I am figuring maybe we make it like 8 to 10? And if people are running late then they know someone will still be there if they want to come out? I don't expect everyone will be able to be there right at 8, although we could do an ontime drawing! LOL

I just found out I'm in Wave 3 and I'm looking forward to meeting more Cheffers! :)

Cool! Welcome to our little Wave 3 group!

[MissChef]

I think that maybe that we definetely will need 2 meetings! I still think that Monday night should be the main official meeting but the ones that can on Monday should meet in the morning too, I'm game! Especially if we are talking starbucks or someother place that will give me a good strong latte!:D

[MissChef]

I just found out I'm in Wave 3 and I'm looking forward to meeting more Cheffers! :)
Don't forget to find the thread about collecting cell #'s and read it then get ahold of Ann by PM and give her your info!:)
And Welcome to our Wave!

[AJPratt]

I checked out Caribou Coffee in the Hotel area

http://www.cariboucoffee.com/locations/map.asp?transaction=search&country=us&template=map_search&proxIconId=400&proxIconId=400&thumbLabelType=1&pWidth=424&radius=50&address=&postalCode=60603&city=&stateProvince=

And they are only open until 8:30-9pm. So, that might not be late enough.

[MissChef]

so anne and Lacy, I was thinking about adding my "official counter downerererer for wave 3!" title to my signature, what do you think? Is it just a little over the top and too much! Or would my sense of humor just come out and it would be taken as funny as I think it sounds! :confused: ???!!! :eek: :D

[AJPratt]

I think it would be pretty funny! If I had a ribbon saying that I'd give it to you.

[MissChef]

I think it would be pretty funny! If I had a ribbon saying that I'd give it to you.
Okay, Anne, I did it! It's official!!! I just needed one person to support me and you did!!! Thanks Girl! I look so forward to meeting my "parnter in crime!!!":p :eek: :D

[AJPratt]

OMG... LOVE it! Too funny!

[MissChef]

I look forward to Lacy's reaction too! She's the one that asked me if it was a real word! Well, I guess it is now!:p :p :D

[SummerG]

I just found out I'm in Wave 3 and I'm looking forward to meeting more Cheffers! :)

Welcome to Wave 3! Lol! I LOVE your blog!!

[lacychef]

Oh Cathy you are too funny! I love your sense of humor!

So where are we gonna meet if the coffee shop is only open till 9??

[AJPratt]

The Starbucks in the area is open until 10pm.

[pamperedalf]

Just point me in the right direction and I will follow, just not off a bridge. My husband keeps warning me to not take the koolaide if they offer it at conference.

[AJPratt]

Should we start a poll with a couple of options of where to meet?

[Kathytnt]

Is there anytime to get in a workout or a swim during conference?? I was just wondering if it would be worth it to throw in these items in my suitcase???

[Joelen]

There is a 24 hour starbucks further into the city - but it may be out of some folks way (I'm not sure about everyone's access to transportation.) Another option is Chinatown were something is always open super late. Chinatown is just southwest of McCormick place.

There's actually quite a few late night spots here in Chicago, but our energy might be too worn out to venture into the city after all the conference festivities. :)

[DebbieJ]

Joelen,

Keep in mind that folks will be coming from across the country to an unfamiliar city and will have no transportation.

That's why we were trying to keep it close to hotels or somewhat halfway between.

Our hotels are the Sheraton on S. Water st, the Hilton on Balbo and Michigan, and then the Palmer House in the middle. :)

[Kathytnt]

Joelen can be our tour guide!!!

[AJPratt]

I think most of us would be sharing a cab or something like that.

[pcchris]

I also have a HO tour on Monday morning...but you guys can go ahead and plan it for Monday morning if you want to....I still haven't called my director about Monday night's activities, but I'm thinking that if nothing has been said yet, there probably isn't anything planned.

[straitfan]

I also have my HO tour on Mon. am.

[pcchris]

Christy - are you on the 7:00 or 8:00 tour? I'm on the 7:00 tour. I know it's on the schedule thread, but I'm too lazy to look...my bad!!!!!!!

[straitfan]

I'm on the 8--------thought i might need that extra hour of sleep!

[MissChef]

Should we start a poll with a couple of options of where to meet?
Start the Poll Anne!!! I'm getting more confused the further we go! :confused: We need to make a decission and a poll will be good. I'd do one for a morning place and a night place and those that can make it to both great but I defenitely think that the Monday night one should be our official one! The morning meeting is just an extra! But I definetely want that one to happen because most of my friends are directors! And I will be on my own, so I'd love to meet up with my cheffer friends so I don't feel like a loner!:o :D :rolleyes:
So Anne, please start it! I am poll illiterate!!!!

[Brandi2007]

I will just wait for the call and try to make it work to meet you all where ever.

[lacychef]

Joelen can be our tour guide!!!
Poor girl, brand new consultant & we're offering her up to be our guide, lol!

It was great last year because one of my cluster-mates' aunt & cousin live in Chicago, so her aunt came & walked us all around downtown. She also met us at the airport & directed us to the correct L train. It was awesome:)

OK, Jersey girl, get us all in line here!:p I say a Monday meeting at the Sheraton for non directors & those not on a tour would be fun, and then that night at the Starbucks is fine if we can share some cabs!

[Bren706]

Another Hilton resident here! I am not sure if I will be able to meetup with everyone as I have the Monday am HO tour and my small cluster is talking about going to the John Han**** building Monday evening. Shucks! As long as I have the list with the cell #s, if something changes, then I can call one of you. Hope to meet everyone!

[AJPratt]

Hey, you guys!!!! I missed this BUT there is a coffee place in the Sheraton!!! Open until 1AM!!! Its called Java Bar!!

Morning or night, the time is right for Java Bar, Chicago's stylish hot spot for Starbucks Coffee® creations and coffee-inspired ****tails. Open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m

http://www.sheratonchicago.com/dining/index.html

How's 8pm to 10pm there?!

[lacychef]

Yeah....between the 2 threads hopefully everyone will see the spot:D

[AJPratt]

When I send out the email of names, I'll also include the info there, too.

[chefjeanine]

Hey, you guys!!!! I missed this BUT there is a coffee place in the Sheraton!!! Open until 1AM!!! Its called Java Bar!!


How's 8pm to 10pm there?!

Sounds like a plan. I hope I can get over there. . .I'm at the Hilton.

Here's the information for the site of lunch on Monday at McCormick.

The Plate Room Food Court, located on level 2.5 of the South building, offers an interesting array of items available to take on the run or to be enjoyed in the adjacent seating area. Six food concepts are available at this location, including Little Italy, Antipasto Bar, Pacific Rim, the American Grill, The Carvery and Fiesto Bravo. So whether you are craving a gourmet sandwich or salad, Mandarin Orange Chicken with Fried Rice or an authentic Pastrami Reuben, you can find it all at the Plate Room Food Court.

We had talked about meeting at 11:30 but I think I'll try to be there at 11:00. . . there are a few "talkers" in this group. This can be an early (pre-workshop) lunch or breakfast. . .depending on which part of the country you are from.

Here's a link (I hope) for an interactive floor plan of McCormick.
http://www.mccormickplace.com/floorplans/map_index.html

[AJPratt]

Jeanine, that sounds great!

[Koolotus]

Java Bar at the sheraton sounds perfect for me! :)
Ann, please email me the list of numbers when you get a chance!
cherylbatcher@<hidden email>
Thanks!
8 days to go!!!!!

[lacychef]

Thanks for looking that up Jeanine!

[Joelen]

Java Bar at the sheraton sounds perfect for me! :)


Great! I *think* I can make it. I'm meeting my cluster for the first time Monday night at a hotel.... hopefully not too far. :)

[chefmeg]

Hi, I am at the Sheraton and know the Java Bar well! I will try to get myself and another of my team mates there on Monday night! Looking forward to seeing some of you in person!:D

[AJPratt]

Hi, Meg... We'd love to have you!

[MissChef]

It will be great to meet you Meg! I'm looking so forward to meeting everyone!:)

[shano]

This sounds like alot of fun! As long as my train gets there you can pretty much count on me being there. I am staying at the Hilton not Palmer and I have never been to Chicago beyond the airport.

[sarahlegare]

I'm really hoping to be there, and maybe a few more from my cluster!!

[MissChef]

Sounds like a plan. I hope I can get over there. . .I'm at the Hilton.

Here's the information for the site of lunch on Monday at McCormick.

The Plate Room Food Court, located on level 2.5 of the South building, offers an interesting array of items available to take on the run or to be enjoyed in the adjacent seating area. Six food concepts are available at this location, including Little Italy, Antipasto Bar, Pacific Rim, the American Grill, The Carvery and Fiesto Bravo. So whether you are craving a gourmet sandwich or salad, Mandarin Orange Chicken with Fried Rice or an authentic Pastrami Reuben, you can find it all at the Plate Room Food Court.

We had talked about meeting at 11:30 but I think I'll try to be there at 11:00. . . there are a few "talkers" in this group. This can be an early (pre-workshop) lunch or breakfast. . .depending on which part of the country you are from.

Here's a link (I hope) for an interactive floor plan of McCormick.
http://www.mccormickplace.com/floorplans/map_index.html
Thank you Jeanine! I printed this info! I'll see you there!:) ;)

[AJPratt]

Be sure to email me the request for the list--I only have a few email addys. I will also try to PM everyone the list as well.

[KaryCam]

My Director and Hospitality Director's clusters are planning a pizza party in the Sheraton lobby around 7 or 7:30pm.
I'm sure to see you all.

[Kathytnt]

O.K Does the 8 o'clock tour on Monday get breakfast or lunch?? My director says it is posted somewhere but I can't find it

[straitfan]

I'm on that one too and thought I saw somewhere that it has a box lunch! I'll dig through my stuff and try to find it!

[Kathytnt]

Hopefully I will get to meet you Christy My cell phone number will be on the list so feel free to give me a call Are you at the Hilton also???

[straitfan]

Palmer House Hilton. I'll have to think about what I'll be wearing on the tour and give you something to look for!

[Kathytnt]

I will probably will be wearing khaki pants but not sure about the shirt yet. I will probably have my cheffer button on. I have some pics with my dogs and family in the photo section to give you a little bit of an idea of what I look like.

[AJPratt]

Bumping!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[straitfan]

I will probably will be wearing khaki pants but not sure about the shirt yet. I will probably have my cheffer button on. I have some pics with my dogs and family in the photo section to give you a little bit of an idea of what I look like.


I think I'll have on a black shirt and white capri's. AND a cheffers button!

[DebbieJ]

Monday I'll be wearing brown linen pants and a v-neck top that is green and white diagonal stripes and has a little tie at the V.

[chefjeanine]

Good morning everyone!

As I'm heading up the lunch on Monday (11ish) at McCormick place, I'm looking for a count on how many to expect. Please RSVP.

Here's the information for the site of lunch on Monday at McCormick.

The Plate Room Food Court, located on level 2.5 of the South building, offers an interesting array of items available to take on the run or to be enjoyed in the adjacent seating area. Six food concepts are available at this location, including Little Italy, Antipasto Bar, Pacific Rim, the American Grill, The Carvery and Fiesto Bravo. So whether you are craving a gourmet sandwich or salad, Mandarin Orange Chicken with Fried Rice or an authentic Pastrami Reuben, you can find it all at the Plate Room Food Court.

We had talked about meeting at 11:30 but I think I'll try to be there at 11:00. . . there are a few "talkers" in this group. This can be an early (pre-workshop) lunch or breakfast. . .depending on which part of the country you are from.

Here's a link (I hope) for an interactive floor plan of McCormick.
http://www.mccormickplace.com/floorplans/map_index.html

[pamperedval]

I'll be there for lunch and I think MrsSyvo will be there too...

Looking forward to it!

[AJPratt]

I am sorry, but I don't know for sure. I am trying to meet up with some coffee people, and may not arrive until GS.

[AJPratt]

I will be in whatever is the least wrinkled.

[AJPratt]

I think I'll be sending out the list shortly. Things are getting crazy at work. I will PM everyone, and if you gave me your email (and I remembered to save it), you will also get an email copy. The format is: ScreenName, Real Name, Phone Number, Hotel (if provided and I remembered it).

[Kathytnt]

Don't forget to sent me my list!!! I can't wit to meet the Cheffers!!!! I am so excited but I am also tired trying to get everything ready before I leave. We are putting my car in the shop to get the trunk repainted. THe paint is peeling off. Have a couple shows I need to get packets out

I got gift cards for my hubby Taco Bueno (his fave), Arby's and Wendy's. A treat for each day that will be revealed gradually Of course Bueno has to be revealed first - This is the first time we have been apart this long

It was weird someone signed our guest page recently - See our webpage from when I got married

http://weddings.theknot.com/pwp/view/co_main.aspx?coupleid=3257102120016875

[chefjeanine]

I'll be there for lunch and I think MrsSyvo will be there too...

Looking forward to it!


Thanks Valori. I'm looking forward to meeting you.

BTW. I'm searching my house for my large Chef Success button (which I had in San Fran). I still have the mini button so I will have that for sure.

I'm tall (5'9"), dark blonde, straight hair (shoulder length/bob) and I wear glasses. That describes about a million people.

I'd post a photo but I don't know how to and I REALLY can't stand seeing myself in photos.

[DebbieJ]

I will probably be later to the meet up--more like 9 p.m. My cluster is meeting back at the Hilton for pizza and I'm not sure what time that will happen given that we all have to take the shuttle back after GS and all that. But I will be there--better late than never!

[AJPratt]

Oooohh! I hope you make it!!!

[DebbieJ]

I will leave my cluster early if I need to--it's just an informal gathering--but I will DEFINITELY be there to see you guys. Just don't leave too early!!!!!

[AJPratt]

I will leave my cluster early if I need to--it's just an informal gathering--but I will DEFINITELY be there to see you guys. Just don't leave too early!!!!!
ok! You got it!

[pcchris]

Perfect!

Thanks, Anne!!! You are the best!

[Flamingo]

Thanks for the list AJPratt..... I will be there on Monday night for sure. But I am still not sure about lunch on Monday!!! Either way I am excited to meet you all

Andrea

[erinyourpclady]

I am TOTALLY dragging the rest of my cluster over! LOL!! They TOTALLY HAVE to meet y'all! LOL!!!

SO today is Friday and I have yet to shop, much less pack or think about what to pack and my flight leaves at 0600 on Sunday. Oh yeah and I have dinner plans tonight and a childs birthday party to attend tomorrow. Perhpas I should get off the computer and start getting ready.......

LOL!!!!

[AJPratt]

You are all welcome!

[Joelen]

I'll be there Monday night too at 9ish. I'm meeting my cluster for a night picnic at Millenium Park so I plan on leaving there a little before 9ish so I can meet up with gals at the Sheraton! :)

[SummerG]

I'm going to try and meet everybody for lunch on Monday but it says we don't get back from the HO tour until 11:30. I'm on the 7:00 tour.

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[shano]

I have to admit , I took a break from Chef success and have been gone since early this year, but I am back and I miss reading what everyone writes. Some of the stuff you go through helps alot. So this means I cant wait for Monday night to "meet" people.

[pcchris]

I'm going to try and meet everybody for lunch on Monday but it says we don't get back from the HO tour until 11:30. I'm on the 7:00 tour.

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Hey! I'm on the 7 am tour too!! :D