Wave 3 Meet Up Poll

[AJPratt]

We have discussed a Wave 3 Meet Up on another thread. So, we (the unofficial planning committee) wanted to put up a poll to see what the majority of interested meet-up-ers want to do. We thought if we set a time of 8-10, it might give people a window to drop in just in case their dinner event runs late.

[Kathytnt]

The only one I definatly cannot do is MOnday MOrning becasue I will be at the Home office tour

[chefjeanine]

Can't vote twice. I would like to have the chance to meet at McCormick on Monday morning AND Monday evening 8ish-10ish at a centrally located Starbucks or similar location.

And when I say Monday "morning" it does not have to be early. Those of us not attending the Directors training have free time until 1:00.

[AJPratt]

Sorry! I tried to edit the poll to allow it, but couldn't...

[chefjeanine]

Sorry! I tried to edit the poll to allow it, but couldn't...


That's okay, just wanted to indicate that I was open to two options.

Thank you for creating and posting this poll. Your efforts on gathering us together are greatly appreciated!!!!!

[Kathytnt]

I guess most of the banquests are Tuesday evening - My director is saying we will probably be doing dinner Sunday or Monday which means no one has anything definate yet

I am assuming since I am doing the HO tour Monday morning it will take up most of the morning

Is anyone getting some copies of the Trifle Bowl book to show at the CS meeting. My budget is a bit tight but I am considering ordering a set

[MissChef]

McCormick place gets my vote for the Monday morning! So Anne can you come up with a place inside McCormick place that we can all meet? Cause I'm all over that!:)
But my official vote was for Monday night. I just think the Sheraton has a nice atmosphere, but I'm flexible as long as we meet Monday night! I guess majority wins on this one! So we'll see!;)

[chefjeanine]

There is a Starbucks in McCormick. . .but they have weird hours (I'm talking about the one that is on the other side of the bridge). I'm wondering if they'll have the "Pampered Chef Cafe" open for all the consultants who will be registering.

I don't think we can get into the vendors until after the Directors do, so we won't be able to go into that area.

Usually there are a few tables set up in front of the main doors to the theatre. . .that could be a gathering spot.

Just some thoughts.

[AJPratt]

The Starbucks are open 9a-5p. I called to see if either would be a good spot.

[chefjeanine]

The Starbucks are open 9a-5p. I called to see if either would be a good spot.


Just checking -- did you call the ones inside the McCormick? I know they seemed never to be open when we wanted them to be. . .

[AJPratt]

Yes. There is one on Mezzanine level and another on the east wing or something like that. But the person I talked to said they had the same hours.

[pcchris]

How far is it from the Hilton to the Sheraton? Anyone know?

[lacychef]

I voted for the central location Mon evening, though I'm not sure yet what my cluster has planned. Of course I'd rather meet at the Sheraton, but that's just selfish reasons so we don't have to take cabs, lol!
I'd go for Monday morning too, but I"m a little confused about the booths. Because I thought the directors were seeing the new Merrill stuff first, but on CC it says 'registration & booths open 6:30am-7:30pm'. Me personally, I don't see much use in going to McCormick until the first class, unless we do for sure get to see the booths. (& of course it says "booths", but we only have one vendor!)

[chefjeanine]

Me personally, I don't see much use in going to McCormick until the first class, unless we do for sure get to see the booths. (& of course it says "booths", but we only have one vendor!)

Okay, here is another thought -- instead of meeting for coffee/tea on Monday morning There is a "restaurant" at McCormick that we could meet at for lunch before our classes start.

It's on the other side of the bridge (away from the theatre and our usual registration area). It's a cafeteria style place. They have a variety of foods (including a salad bar) for reasonable rates. Anyone else know the place I'm talking about?

Maybe we could meet there for an early lunch on Monday. Those of us who aren't going to the Director's training will have to find somewhere to eat. . .

[lacychef]

THat's a thought Jeanine! I haven't eaten at that place before. When we stayed at the Sheraton 2 years ago, we ate across the street at the NBC building-there's a cheap restaurant just inside there....
what do the other non-directors think about lunch???

[Kathytnt]

I will be unable to join you if you do an early lunch on Monday because the HO tours go until 12:30 I chose the late one so I didn't have to get up extremely early. Although I will have at least two directors in my room getting ready for the breakfast so I won't have to worry about sleeping in anyway.

[MissChef]

Okay, here is another thought -- instead of meeting for coffee/tea on Monday morning There is a "restaurant" at McCormick that we could meet at for lunch before our classes start.

It's on the other side of the bridge (away from the theatre and our usual registration area). It's a cafeteria style place. They have a variety of foods (including a salad bar) for reasonable rates. Anyone else know the place I'm talking about?

Maybe we could meet there for an early lunch on Monday. Those of us who aren't going to the Director's training will have to find somewhere to eat. . .
THIS SOUNDS FABULOUS!!! :D I like the idea and I say let's do it!:D Then I don't have to worry about where to eat and all that and I love salads! Salad bars are right up my alley!;)
And I can always get my coffee by myself in the morning! Because I'll need it!:eek: :rolleyes: I'd love to meet for lunch! I really hope this is the plan! Okay now what time?

[AJPratt]

I would be fine with lunch but I would hate for the directors to miss out.

[chefjeanine]

I would be fine with lunch but I would hate for the directors to miss out.


I'm not suggesting we cut out a get-together on Monday night. . .I want to have the chance to meet EVERYONE. This could just be an additional opportunity for some of us to gather when we have free time.

[MissChef]

I would still want to meet at night too!!! That case the directors can be there too! I just would like to meet up at lunch with a few of you, it doesn't have to the "official meeting spot!" I just figured we have to eat anyway, so why not just get together, even if it's only just a few of us! I hate eating alone and as I said before, all my friends are directors and I will be lonely! So I need you guys to make me feel happy! J/K! But seriously I will have more fun with you gals then by myself!;)

[AJPratt]

OK... Wow. Three opportunities to socialize? Wow--that's roughing it for me! LOL

[AJPratt]

I would still want to meet at night too!!! That case the directors can be there too! I just would like to meet up at lunch with a few of you, it doesn't have to the "official meeting spot!" I just figured we have to eat anyway, so why not just get together, even if it's only just a few of us! I hate eating alone and as I said before, all my friends are directors and I will be lonely! So I need you guys to make me feel happy! J/K! But seriously I will have more fun with you gals then by myself!;)
Sounds good. I think I'll be on my own as well.

[MissChef]

I'm not suggesting we cut out a get-together on Monday night. . .I want to have the chance to meet EVERYONE. This could just be an additional opportunity for some of us to gather when we have free time.
you were typing when I was!!! My thoughts exactly! You just know how to word it quicker! My hubby always says, I can go on and on!:rolleyes:

[AJPratt]

We're all typing at the same time! LOL Great minds think alike!

[MissChef]

Sounds good. I think I'll be on my own as well.
Great, then it's a plan, even if it's only just a few! It's not the "official" spot, it's just "doing lunch with some friends!!!":D I like that saying, if I do say so myself!:D :D ;)

[chefann]

Anne- did you get the "ribbons" for your meet-up(s)?

[MissChef]

boy check us out! I don't think we'll run out of things to say at both social gatherings!:eek: :D :rolleyes:

[chefann]

The problem will be that there's 20 conversations going on at once!

[Kathytnt]

Well seems like everyone is leaning toward at least one meeting on Monday for an early lunch I hope you will consider a second get together because I can't go then.

Otherwise I will wear my CS button and hope I run into some of you during conference.

I wish my cluster would let me know what their plans are a little earlier but they are being pokey. I don't even know what our banquet theme is yet and it's just over 16 days away from leaving for Chicago

[chefjeanine]

Okay, now to decide what time lunch will be. . .

Do you want to meet at 11:45? That's the time Directors go into thier lunch. Or should we pad it and meet at 11:30? A little more time to talk and/or a little more time to get to our first workshops.

[MissChef]

oh.... pad it!!!! I can talk! Obviously!!:eek: :D 11:30 is a great time for me!

[MissChef]

Well seems like everyone is leaning toward at least one meeting on Monday for an early lunch I hope you will consider a second get together because I can't go then.

Otherwise I will wear my CS button and hope I run into some of you during conference.

I wish my cluster would let me know what their plans are a little earlier but they are being pokey. I don't even know what our banquet theme is yet and it's just over 16 days away from leaving for Chicago
I believe the plan is that we WILL meet on Monday night!! Even if everyone can't make it, I'd go and I believe a lot of others would too! Because the way I'm looking at it that the lunch on Monday is just another soical outlet, but that Monday night, wherever we decide, will be THE OFFICIAL meeting time!

[pcchris]

Well seems like everyone is leaning toward at least one meeting on Monday for an early lunch I hope you will consider a second get together because I can't go then.

Otherwise I will wear my CS button and hope I run into some of you during conference.

I wish my cluster would let me know what their plans are a little earlier but they are being pokey. I don't even know what our banquet theme is yet and it's just over 16 days away from leaving for Chicago

Kathy! Holy Cow....you read my mind and typed in my exact situation!! I also have a HO tour monday ... and don't know about the banquet theme either! That's WAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY too freaky!

I did talk to my director (who is not rooming with us), and she said that there are no plans for our cluster on Monday, so Monday evening will work for me! My roomies might wonder where I disappeared to, but oh well! As long as I have a room key, that's okay. I want to meet all the other cheffers!! I see these people every month. Is that bad? LOL!

[soccermama]

I really don't know if/when I'll be able to meet up.... whatever the plan is, I'll try to join ya. I'm bringing a friend with me to conference, and it's my first time...... so I just don't know what we'll be doing.

I have a HO Tour Monday morning (the later one... I am so NOT a morning person! lol) And I think there are no plans Monday evening.... Sunday evening, well I got an email from my SED with an invite for a get-together......

I have no clue what's going on!!!! lol But I'm excited!!!! ;)

[soccermama]

PS... I don't have a CS button, so ya'll will just have to track me down.... I guess I'll post a pic of me, so you'll have a clue what I look like ;)

[soccermama]

OK.... it's a teeny, tiny picture and you can't really see my face that well.... lol

ETA: Oh, but if you go to my blog (http://mymenu.spaces.live.com) you can find this picture a little bigger in the Chuckanut Drive photo album.......

[DebbieJ]

I don't even know what our banquet theme is yet and it's just over 16 days away from leaving for Chicago

Kathy, I had posted in another thread, but I guess you didn't see it. I contacted NJ's office and she is just piggybacking on the "Live Your Dreams" theme of conference and dress code is "resort casual." HTH!

[DebbieJ]

My roomies might wonder where I disappeared to, but oh well! As long as I have a room key, that's okay. I want to meet all the other cheffers!! I see these people every month. Is that bad? LOL!

I'm with you Chris! At conference, I WANT to meet other people, share ideas, pick their brains, etc. I can see my cluster every month or more!

[MissChef]

Amen to that DebbieJ!! That is what my director and senior director use to make us do! They would tell us we could hang out (2 of us) but we had better find a crowd we didn't know and pick everyone's brain! They said there would be plenty of time for chatting with each other back at our hotel rooms or monthly meetings!:D

[lacychef]

I say 11:30 at MCCormick sounds good! I think I know where you're talkin' Jeanine.....across the bridge & in the other building right? Did it have a name or anything? I vaguely remember seeing a restaurant...

Ann, can you give us the address for the Starbucks? So we make sure to go to the right one, lol!

[straitfan]

Celeste and Kathy I'm on the later HO tour too. We'll have lunch together without them!

[AJPratt]

Anne- did you get the "ribbons" for your meet-up(s)?
They were not in the mail today.

[AJPratt]

OK... Someone let me know about the restaurant @<hidden email> McCormick. I could really get lost.

[AJPratt]

Here are the addresses for the 2 Starbucks in the hotel area:
Starbucks
202 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60601
Starbucks
35 E Wacker Dr Chicago, IL 60601

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

I am not from the area, so I don't know which one would be best. As far as going from Sheraton, a group of us can share a cab. Since w'll have each others #'s we should be able to coordinate it.

[soccermama]

Well, cool! Those of us on the later tour will have to see if we can meet up.... make sure you get that list of cell numbers so if we're not on the same bus we can still try to meet up.........

[pcchris]

Okay, its late and I've consumed a couple "beverages"...but I will be back from the HO tour at 11:30 on day one....where were you planning on meeting? Somewhere at McCormick? I could probably make that too! Now I'm getting excited! Now, what "ribbons" are you talking about? This is my first conference, and have no ribbons coming for 15k in sales or anything else,
so if they are CS ribbons, I'll be happy to have a ribbon for something! Do they give a ribbon for first time attendees?

[Kathytnt]

Christy - Does Strait fan mean George Strait?? I am going to see Keith Urban on the 6th. I am so excited First Keith and then conference. What more could a girl ask for!!!

[pcchris]

How about an appearance by Keith at Conference? That would be awesome!! Hey, a girl can dream, right??

[soccermama]

How about an appearance by Keith at Conference? That would be awesome!! Hey, a girl can dream, right??

Then My John's fear may come true.... I may not return home to him.... because I'd be going home with Keith Urban ;)

[pcchris]

Ah....quite a dream!!

[soccermama]

LOL

Yeah, well..... he always says that when I leave him, he's turning gay and going after George Strait..... LOL He just LOVES "King George"..... I got him tickets to his concert in Tacoma for his BDay. He was just in heaven, just being in the presence of "royalty".....

[pcchris]

WOW!!!!!! I don't think I've ever heard a man say that! I like George Strait, but the music....not the man! Keith is another story! Like him and his music!
Looks like we pulled off a pretty good hijack here!!

[soccermama]

LOL Yeah, My John is a weird guy..... gotta know him to love him.

HEY! Kitchen Guy would be so PROUD of this hijack!!!! lol

[pcchris]

I've been studying KG's habits.....shhhhhh.....don't tell anyone!!! HA HA!

[soccermama]

LOL!!!!! Your secret is safe with me (and the rest of the Cheffers ;))

[pcchris]

LOL....Don't know if that's good or bad...but hopefully only the wave 3 cheffers will read this...KG's not in our wave...so, hopefully my secret is safe....tee hee!!

[soccermama]

LOL I doubt that KG's reading has any boundaries...... ;)

[pcchris]

Actually, I don't know that he ever ventures out of the lounge...I don't think I've ever seen a post from him outside the lounge! Quite the wealth of knowledge, though...he should post in other areas! Should be interesting to see if we get "spanked" for hijacking this thread.....not like anyone else never hijacks!

[soccermama]

LOL!!!!!!

Yes, KG is a wealth of knowledge.....

There's a lot of those "book o' knowledge" types around here ;) (I mean that in the BEST way possible! I call my dd my little book o' knowledge all the time..... she's just too smart for her age,..... knows WAY TOO MUCH! lol)

[lacychef]

Christy - Does Strait fan mean George Strait?? I am going to see Keith Urban on the 6th. I am so excited First Keith and then conference. What more could a girl ask for!!!
OMG:D I am soooo jealous!! I just adore him! That is one concert I'm DYING to go to! The closest one this tour is 6 hours away from me....I hinted to dh--ha! Maybe next year...

[straitfan]

YES! Straitfan DOES mean GEORGE! I am a borderline stalker when it comes to this man. I've been a fan since 1982 when I was a sophomore in high school and my best friend and I got to go on his bus and meet him. Hardly anyone knew who he was then! I promise I'm not psycho, but I've seen the man over 25 times in concert. I've even kissed him!!!!!!!
My son is named Justin after his boots, and I have a limited edition pair of George Strait Justin boots dated 1999 (the year of my little guy's birth) that I'm going to bequeth to him someday!
Keith just doesn't do it for me. I "was country when country wasn't cool" and I don't think Keith is very country. Probably stems from the fact that several years ago he played the state fair as a warm up for someone and performed a lot of cover songs, one of them being "Amarillo by Morning" which he just slaughtered!!! (It all comes back to George doesn't it?!?!?)
Okay, now you've all discovered my obsession you're probably scared to meet me in Chicago right? Should be alright as long as THE MAN isn't scheduled to perform!

[soccermama]

LOL Christy!!!! I was also country before country was cool.....

You're definitely a huge fan!!!! ;)

[MissChef]

Wow this poll is getting neck to neck! We need to make a decission soon about Monday night! I just know that I'm eating lunch on Monday with some of you! I don't even know where but I am!:D

[MissChef]

Okay, here is another thought -- instead of meeting for coffee/tea on Monday morning There is a "restaurant" at McCormick that we could meet at for lunch before our classes start.

It's on the other side of the bridge (away from the theatre and our usual registration area). It's a cafeteria style place. They have a variety of foods (including a salad bar) for reasonable rates. Anyone else know the place I'm talking about?

Maybe we could meet there for an early lunch on Monday. Those of us who aren't going to the Director's training will have to find somewhere to eat. . .
It's been years since I've been to conference. You might need to meet me somewhere and hold my hand and get me there!! :eek: LOL!!!!:D :rolleyes: ;)

[MissChef]

We have discussed a Wave 3 Meet Up on another thread. So, we (the unofficial planning committee) wanted to put up a poll to see what the majority of interested meet-up-ers want to do. We thought if we set a time of 8-10, it might give people a window to drop in just in case their dinner event runs late.
okay, how come the originator of this poll/thread hasn't voted yet!:D :confused:

[AJPratt]

Yes it is! Monday night seems to be the time! (Except for some of us also meeting for lunch.) I would vote for Sheraton for selfish reasons! But where ever would be fine with me!

[AJPratt]

okay, how come the originator of this poll/thread hasn't voted yet!:D :confused:
I didn't think it would be fair to be the first vote.:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[AJPratt]

But don't worry... I just put in my selfish vote! LOL

[MissChef]

Yes it is! Monday night seems to be the time! (Except for some of us also meeting for lunch.) I would vote for Sheraton for selfish reasons! But where ever would be fine with me!
Yeah, I'm with you! Plus the Sheraton is so nice!:D

[lacychef]

I"m all for the selfish vote too, lol! I do want as many as possible to meet though!

[MissChef]

yeah Lacy, that's what I'm trying to convey too! If we end up making Seraton be the official place because it wins in votes, but some can't make it cause it's too far away, I'd be flexible and meet somewhere else and not throw a fit!:p :rolleyes: ;) Because I'd like to meet everyone!:D

[klsnyder]

I am getting so excited about conference. I actually get back from my family vacation the day before I leave for conference. I will miss out on so much of the talk for the week...but I will be tjinking of you all. Can someone PM me when a decision is made, so I don't end up missing the thread???

[Kathytnt]

I need cool ideas of things and notes to elave for my hubby while I am gone. It will be the longest we have been apart since we met a little over two years ago. (Can I hear an Awwwwww)

I am so excited about conference but I am gonig to really miss him

[Kathytnt]

My mom was a HUGE George Strait fan. I like other artists but tend to go to the more modern country Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Lone Star (very nice guys) I started listening to country because of Clint Black and progressed to Garth Brooks. The minister who married my hubby and I also married Garth and Trish a short time later.

[AJPratt]

I need cool ideas of things and notes to elave for my hubby while I am gone. It will be the longest we have been apart since we met a little over two years ago. (Can I hear an Awwwwww)

I am so excited about conference but I am gonig to really miss him
We don't spend much time apart, either. The last was NC!

Anyone else have any thoughts about this vote?

[DebbieJ]

It's cool if it's at the Sheraton. Maybe the Hilton folks can meet up and caravan over together. I can help y'all navigate the EL to get there.

[AJPratt]

I would love to just be at the Sheraton, is there an espresso bar nearby?

Also, we have 27 names on the list and 18 voted, so I'm hoping to hear from a few others...

[DebbieJ]

Just looked....

From the Hilton, grab the #6 bus Northbound. It runs every 10-15 mins and takes about 10 mins to get within a block or two of the Sheraton. It should be really easy to get there and back.

[AJPratt]

Debbie,You seem to know the area. Is there an espresso place nearby?

[pcchris]

It's cool if it's at the Sheraton. Maybe the Hilton folks can meet up and caravan over together. I can help y'all navigate the EL to get there.

I'm at the hilton - let me know how you want to "hook up"! I'd rather go with someone else than by myself....not that I don't know how to manuever a "big city"...but safety is in numbers.

[DebbieJ]

Debbie,You seem to know the area. Is there an espresso place nearby?

The part of the city between the Hilton and the Sheraton really caters to the daily working crowd, not the night crowd. Add to that the proliferation of chain coffee houses, and we're not going to find a nice cozy espresso place. My DH works downtown and he didn't give me much hope.

The Sheraton is a little off the beaten path, but that area immediately north of the river on Michigan Ave has really exploded in the last few years and I haven't been down there to check it all out lately, so there could be something there and I just don't know it.

I'll see if I can do some more digging...I might be headed downtown this week if for the Taste of Chicago and if so I can check it out in person.

[lacychef]

THanks Deb! It's good to have a Chicagoan that can check things out for us! We stayed at the Sheraton 2 years ago, & I can't remember what was nearby.
I don't know who all has/hasn't voted, but amerrigan is in my cluster at the Sheraton & I'm sure she'll be up for whatever:)
On a side note, is anyone from our group getting the Paige ribbons from Ann?

[chefann]

On a side note, is anyone from our group getting the Paige ribbons from Ann?
I can pop some in an envelope and into the mail, but I'll need to get an address soon - it's laundry and packing day here, and I have to work Thur and Fri.

[AJPratt]

I know someone has asked Ann about the ribbons.

Thanks, Deb... I am up for going anywhere... If we wind up at a Starbucks, those of us at Sheraton can share a cab or two.

[AJPratt]

I can pop some in an envelope and into the mail, but I'll need to get an address soon - it's laundry and packing day here, and I have to work Thur and Fri.
If you want to send them to me, you can. Unless someone else really wants them, don't want to step on any toes.

[Kathytnt]

I hope we know something about Paige long before conference

I voted for Sheraton on Monday night but still don't know if my cluster is doing anything that night. I am supposed to have a conference call with my director and the other ladies from our cluster before conference. We have our cluster meeting on Monday night

Now to figure out what to wear for our banquet.

[Kathytnt]

I am opening to meeting with people on Sundy night. I fly in at about 3:15 and I am at the Hilton

[lacychef]

THanks Anne, I"m glad you or someone if they already offered will have them. Though, I'm staying positive that we won't even need the ribbons by then because she will be home safe & sound:)

[DebbieJ]

Ann, you have my addy--you can send them to me, too.

[AJPratt]

THanks Anne, I"m glad you or someone if they already offered will have them. Though, I'm staying positive that we won't even need the ribbons by then because she will be home safe & sound:)
Me too!!!!!!

[JackieBozeman]

So where at the Sheraton will we be meeting? Or are we still trying to figure out what is in the area? I'd think it would work to meet in the lobby then walk to our ultimate destination. It's my first time at conference. Celebrated one year with PC yesterday!!!!!!

[MissChef]

Congrats Jackie on your one year, I think your idea to meet and walk somewhere is good or we just meet in the restaurant there or does anyone else have a better idea?

[Lisa/ChefBear]

I want to meet up too, just not sure what you've all decided, I'm staying at the Sheraton.

Lisa

[AJPratt]

WOW! I have 28 names. I think what I am going to ask everyone to do is to email me a "request" for the names and then I'll just email you back with the list. Not everyone gave me their email in the contact info, so it might just be easier to do that. I could also try to PM everyone the info. I think I can do 5 at a time.

Let me know what you think! OR... if you have a better solution, I would be happy to try it!

[soccermama]

I think I need to change my hotel info! We've changed hotels, (I think....) lol oh well, you've got my cell number ;)

I think sending the email and you replying with the list is a good plan!

[lacychef]

Emailing you sounds good Anne. Do you have 2 emails now? Do you prefer the old one I have, or your new one from your coffee shop?
I'm getting excited to see your faces in person:)

[MissChef]

So when are we going to decide where? :eek:
I don't mind emailing you, just let me know where to!:)

[AJPratt]

Celeste: Your cell is the important thing, if we need it. And, I'm glad you're OK with emailing me.

Lacy: Me, too! Either address goes to the right place!

Cathy: Someone suggested that we meet at Sheraton and walk somewhere... I know Sheraton has some things nearby. Is there a place *in* the Seraton to meet? Email: anne@<hidden email>

[lacychef]

I think the Sheraton has 2 restaurants, the indoor/outdoor one, and some type of bar/restaurant I think...
I'll try to do some checking later to see what's nearby...

[chefann]

Anne- I just put 36 ribbons in the mail to you this morning. They do have pins. :) And they're in a small box so they shouldn't be a pain to pack.

[lacychef]

Anne- I just put 36 ribbons in the mail to you this morning. They do have pins. :) And they're in a small box so they shouldn't be a pain to pack.

I'm glad there's a crafty gal here.....cause it's certainly not me!

[chefann]

OH, yeah, so crafty. </sarcasm> All I had to do was cut ribbon into lengths and pin it together. :)

[lacychef]

Well, you still DID it:D

[chefann]

<giggle>
I'm getting slap-happy from the emotional swings. Down about Paige, then up about conference. Then back down. Then up again.

I can't wait until the Meet-n-greet and a big group hug! http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/love0028.gif (http://www.thesmilies.com)

[AJPratt]

<giggle>
I'm getting slap-happy from the emotional swings. Down about Paige, then up about conference. Then back down. Then up again.

I can't wait until the Meet-n-greet and a big group hug! http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/love0028.gif (http://www.thesmilies.com)
Awww, Ann, I wish you were in our Wave, but talking on the phone works, too.

Lacy: Whatever you can find out would be great.

[AJPratt]

Anne- I just put 36 ribbons in the mail to you this morning. They do have pins. :) And they're in a small box so they shouldn't be a pain to pack.
Thanks! You're very thoughtful!

[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?!

[DebbieJ]

sounds perfect!

[AJPratt]

Well, as long as its good for you and me, its set!!! LOL

[Kathytnt]

How far is the Hilton from the Sheraton

I AM SO EXCITED - GOING TO SEE KEITH URBAN IN CONCERT TONIGHT!!!!

[AJPratt]

Just bumping this... maybe you guys can meet as a groupn in front of the Hilton and do this:

Just looked....

From the Hilton, grab the #6 bus Northbound. It runs every 10-15 mins and takes about 10 mins to get within a block or two of the Sheraton. It should be really easy to get there and back.

[chefann]

How far is the Hilton from the Sheraton
They're about 3 (2.8) miles apart. If you pack 4 in a cab, it'll be a couple bucks each.

[lacychef]

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?!

Sounds good Anne! I can't believe I missed that too! I'm assuming it's on the ground level...

[lacychef]

How far is the Hilton from the Sheraton

I AM SO EXCITED - GOING TO SEE KEITH URBAN IN CONCERT TONIGHT!!!!

OH SURE---RUB IT IN SOME MORE:p :p :p

[straitfan]

Have fun at Keith Kathy!

Sounds like the Sheraton it is. Okay natives---I need easy--no way to get lost directions from the Palmer House!

[AJPratt]

I would PM DebbieJ, she seems to know the area.

What do you think: Should we should do name tags that have our screen name on them? I have some left over from shows. I could walk up to some random people and theink they're Cheffers.

[lacychef]

I think I saw Ann post somewhere to write your screen name on the cheffer button on the hat??? Would that work?

[AJPratt]

I think I saw Ann post somewhere to write your screen name on the cheffer button on the hat??? Would that work?
I guess it would, just as long as we have something to ID everyone. I can bring sharpies. And, maybe the name tags just in case.

[Kathytnt]

I am sorry Lacy - I wasn't try to rub it in about the Keith Concert. Last time he was anywhere close to here (Oklahoma) tickets were all sold out. We played several of his songs at my wedding reception.

It was a great concert. He even dedicated a song to Nicole and thanked everyone for all their support during the difficult last 8 months. I guess he is performing at Live Earth today in New York.

I am getting so excited and nervous about conference

AHHHHHHHHH

I am afraid I am going to forget something or get lost or something. Plus I am trying to come up with cute little things for my hubby for each day that I am gone since this will be our first time apart

[Kathytnt]

OK - Who else is at the Hilton? Will our contact list include Name - screen name cell phone and Hotel name???

[AJPratt]

OK - Who else is at the Hilton? Will our contact list include Name - screen name cell phone and Hotel name???
Yes... I have everything on there... some didn't send me the hotel info, but I do have the rest.

[AJPratt]

Anne- I just put 36 ribbons in the mail to you this morning. They do have pins. :) And they're in a small box so they shouldn't be a pain to pack.
Got them today! Thanks, Ann!

[AJPratt]

OK... These are the Cheffers I need hotel info for. I apologize if you sent it and I missed it... Would you mind just letting me know?

Cassie1037
SummerG
kathytnt
Brandi2007
PamperedVal
its_me_susan
LBurke

[MissChef]

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?!
Lets do it!!!!!!!!!! I want this one!!!!!!!!!!
Cause we need to make a decission!!!! :eek: :D

[pamperedval]

Ann,

I just sent a PM with my hotel info and a recap of my info. I messed up and sent you my regular phone number listed as my cell... Oops!

I re-sent it with the correct number - sorry for the confusion - please let me know if you need anything else and thanks for getting all this together!

Val

[erinyourpclady]

Ann~
I just sent you a PM with my info......sorry I am late!!!

[AJPratt]

Let's just do everything Cathy wants to do! LOL JK

Erin: Got it!

Val: Got it!

Also, Val made this request: Is there any way that we could all meet up in the lobby to head over to the Sheraton? Whoever is going over at 8pm anyway, that way we could stick together and/or save money on a cab or something...

[lacychef]

Yeah Erin! I didn't know you were in our wave!

Kathy: glad you had fun! I WILL go to one of his concerts next year! (I hope!)

Looking forward to seeing you all:)

[AJPratt]

Very exciting! I better get packing, eh?

[Koolotus]

Ann Love the new do!
Hair-do that is!http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/88.gif

[MissChef]

Let's just do everything Cathy wants to do! LOL JK

Erin: Got it!

Val: Got it!

Also, Val made this request: Is there any way that we could all meet up in the lobby to head over to the Sheraton? Whoever is going over at 8pm anyway, that way we could stick together and/or save money on a cab or something...
yeah! it's about time! Haha!:D
Ann!!!! I sooooo love this picture of you!!!! Is this the way you look now, cause you look good! That hairstyle is soooo cute!:)

[erinyourpclady]

Yeah Erin! I didn't know you were in our wave!

Kathy: glad you had fun! I WILL go to one of his concerts next year! (I hope!)

Looking forward to seeing you all:)


I totally am but I have been lurking lately!! My DH just got home from a 6 month deployment so I have been otherwise occupied!

See you next week Lacy!!!

[AJPratt]

Ann Love the new do!
Hair-do that is!http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/88.gif
Thanks!!!

yeah! it's about time! Haha!:D
Ann!!!! I sooooo love this picture of you!!!! Is this the way you look now, cause you look good! That hairstyle is soooo cute!:)
And, thank you! Yes, that was taken this morning.

[lacychef]

Very exciting! I better get packing, eh?
Yeah, me too! I'm such a procrastinator:p I'll probably pack Friday,lol! But I'll start making dh's list of things not-to-forget-to-do tomorrow!

[AJPratt]

I totally am but I have been lurking lately!! My DH just got home from a 6 month deployment so I have been otherwise occupied!

See you next week Lacy!!!
Enjoy your husband! Glad he made it home!

Yeah, me too! I'm such a procrastinator:p I'll probably pack Friday,lol! But I'll start making dh's list of things not-to-forget-to-do tomorrow!
We'll see when I get motivated.

[MissChef]

Yeah, me too! I'm such a procrastinator:p I'll probably pack Friday,lol! But I'll start making dh's list of things not-to-forget-to-do tomorrow!
And I'm the official count down girl!!! I procrastinate about procrastinating!!! It just hit me how much crap I have to do! I always make meals for my hubby to just heat up, so now I have to figure this out plus pack, + shop for comfy white dressier shoes. I still need to get my travel size stuff! I need to pack stuff up for my kids who will be staying with a friend during the day when Keith (my DH) will be at work! My daughter has allergies and reacts with her eczema and hives, so I need to pack her stuff so that she will be okay! I also need to go see my friend, the one they will be with, and go over everything with her! I need to find my conf. notebook and all the things I need to pack and wash to pack! :eek: I'm making myself crazy! I better start doing it and get off of here!
I had a show cancel for Tuesday and I don't care! I will reschedule her for August or late July! I'm acutally releived because I am going to be busy this week! I do have to get out all my host packs for August tomorrow so that means time on the phone tonight and tomorrow morning! I got to go!:eek: :D :rolleyes:

[MissChef]

Thanks!!!


And, thank you! Yes, that was taken this morning.
I am getting my hair highlighted on Thursday and I'm hoping to get the wow factor from my hubby! My friend is going to do my nails on Friday too! Boy, I haven't done all this to me since I promoted to director 5 years ago!

You do look great though Ann and I can't wait to meet you!:D ;)

[AJPratt]

Thanks, Cathy! I hop your hair turns out great, too! And, we'll look fabulous together!

[shano]

My train doesnt arrive til 9:45 am on Monday morning. And of course Amtrak could be late. I am hoping to meet up w/ a few of you Monday night. Where do you want me to send my cell # to?

[AJPratt]

That would be great, Shannon! Especially to run into a fellow northeastern-er!

[Joelen]

Is the Java Lounge a large place? I'm wondering if other non cheffers/PC consultants also have plans to meet up there? Hopefully it wont be super crowded making it difficult to find other cheffers!

[DebbieJ]

Is the Java Lounge a large place? I'm wondering if other non cheffers/PC consultants also have plans to meet up there? Hopefully it wont be super crowded making it difficult to find other cheffers!

Oh, believe me, PC takes over the hotels when we're in town. There won't be a problem.

[MissChef]

Thanks, Cathy! I hop your hair turns out great, too! And, we'll look fabulous together!
oooooohhhhh I can't wait!:D 1 week from now, we will all be great buddies by now!!!!!!:D :) ;) :D
beyond what we already are here!

[Lisa/ChefBear]

What time is lunch planned and where?? Is that also at the Java Bar??? I'm not sure I can make Monday evening, as I think that's our cluster/team meeting.

I'd love to get to meet everyone.



Lisa

[lacychef]

We're meeting around 11am at the restaurant at McCormick....can't remember the name right now; I think it's listed in the other thread about meeting....I do know it's in the other building that you have to walk across the bridge to get to.

[lacychef]

I found it Lisa.....here's the info:)

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

[MissChef]

What time is lunch planned and where?? Is that also at the Java Bar??? I'm not sure I can make Monday evening, as I think that's our cluster/team meeting.

I'd love to get to meet everyone.



Lisa
Well, at least you'll be able to meet some of us! And if you can, you can still run down even if it's close to 10pm, we'll still welcome you with open arms!:) ;) .... oh wait, are you at the Sheraton?

[AJPratt]

I am looking forward to the Monday Meet as well as the lunch. I am trying to meet some coffee people while I'm out there, so I may not make the lunch. But I will really try. Its just hard to say "no I'm not available" when someone is opening their business up to you.

[AJPratt]

:D 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.

[MissChef]

I just emailed you!:) :)

[AJPratt]

Got it! Thanks!

[pamperedalf]

Anne thanks so much for putting the info in your sig line. That helped me a bunch!! Your great and I am looking forward to meeting you this year!

Lacy thanks for posting the lunch info I will be there!!

[lacychef]

See ya then Amanda!

[AJPratt]

Anne thanks so much for putting the info in your sig line. That helped me a bunch!! Your great and I am looking forward to meeting you this year!

Lacy thanks for posting the lunch info I will be there!!
You are very welcome, Amanda! It has really been a blast! I look forward to meeting everyone!!!

[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).