Countdown to Wave 1: Only 41 Days Left | Today: 05/29/07

[chefann]

Your not the only one that worries about that!!!

Here's how silly I am: when I posted the offer to buy you a drink, I almost said soda, but most colas have caffeine, so I wasn't sure if that was off-limits as well. So rather than risk it, I typed "juice".

But that's me. The queen of "Open mouth, insert foot."

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Here's how silly I am: when I posted the offer to buy you a drink, I almost said soda, but most colas have caffeine, so I wasn't sure if that was off-limits as well. So rather than risk it, I typed "juice".

But that's me. The queen of "Open mouth, insert foot."

unless my doctor says no caffinee... while prego... ( NO I HAVE NOT TAKEN A TEST YET) I am fine with soda.... last year I had to drink tea at the Excutive Banquet ..... even after I told the waiter I would pay for the soda.. he said tea or water that isyour choice.... ....

 

[chefann]

last year I had to drink tea at the Excutive Banquet ..... even after I told the waiter I would pay for the soda.. he said tea or water that isyour choice.... ....

A lot of banquet facilities don't offer soda for banquets, to make it easier on the staff. DH HATES tea - never touches the stuff, so I usually end up giving him my water. He was at a car show 2 weekends ago that actually had lemonade and tea at the banquet. That made him happy.

 

[mommyhugz1978]

I think this year I am going to bring in a packet for lemonade and stir it in to my water......

 

[katie0128]

Today: Wednesday, June 27

Days until Wave 1: 12

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Whoo Hoo!!!

 

[pampered1224]

Now I see things differentlyIt's only 11 days until I get to meet you all! That will be the highlight of my conference experience!
My SO almost hit me this morning because I am getting on his nerves big time and I would not shut up!!
Too bad so sad!

YEEE HAAA!!

 

[Pampered Laura]

John is he coming with you? Tom Marston brought Josh to Leadership in January, that was fun to meet his SO

 

[katie0128]

Today: Thursday, June 28

Days until Wave 1: 11

Oooo - just realized I haven't figured out childcare for Wednesday when I'm gone... guess I should get right on that... AFTER I check out all the new posts...

 

[mommyhugz1978]

Katie... you crack me up!!!

 

[katie0128]

Today: Friday, June 29

Days until Wave 1: 10... we are almost in single digits!!!

Whew... found a sitter for my kiddos on Wednesday! Good thing I actually remembered to do that! And for those of you following my NC hotel/transportation saga... first I have a room, then I don't, then I have a ride, then I don't, then I have both and then I'm not sure... well now we have MORE than enough room to get there (9 people and 2 minivans) and have AN EXTRA ROOM!!! The extra room is in the name of a clutermate that has been going through this dilema with me, so she is NOT going to cancel the room until the very last minute... we figure that if we cancel it, we will find out 10 minutes later we need it. If we don't cancel it, of course, we won't need it... Next year, I'm hitchhiking to Chicago and taking a tent and sleeping at One Pampered Chef Lane!!!!!

 

[chefann]

Katie- you're so funny! At least you're laughing. I'd be insane(er) by now!

 

[katie0128]

I'm glad my mental anguish is humorous to others! I figure if I don't laugh at it, I'd probably go and kill someone and that might get in the way of getting to Chicago. Don't know how many inmates need PC right now... of course, I could take a STAB at selling the forged cutlery... <giggle!!>

 

[chefann]

Once you get to Conference, you'll forget all about the mess and have a great time!

 

[chef_kimmo]

You guys I am getting so excited (as always). The flutter in the tummy - yep that is me. I am driving to Florida and I know I will be thinking about conference almost the whole way there. Do you know how long 20 hours seems when you are getting excited about conference!!!

AaAaaahhh - I can't wait!!

 

[katie0128]

Yep - I've got my flutterbys, too!
You are going to FL now... before conference? When do you leave? I can't even imagine being in a car for 20 hours right before conference... let alone being away from here for 20 hours. I'd go into withdrawal!!!

 

[katie0128]

Today: Saturday, June 30

Days until Wave 1: 9... SINGLE DIGITS!!!

 

[DanielleQ]

Wooooooo Hoooooooo!!!!

 

[ChefJeniLobdell]

O.K. I have never been to conference or Chicago. Totally excited!!! We are getting in Sunday around 12:00ish. We are staying at the conference Hilton. Is that downtown? What kind of things should I try and see or will have time to see on Sunday? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[katie0128]

O.K. I have never been to conference or Chicago. Totally excited!!! We are getting in Sunday around 12:00ish. We are staying at the conference Hilton. Is that downtown? What kind of things should I try and see or will have time to see on Sunday? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Not a clue... I'm a firsttimer as well! I know my cluster has a pizza dinner in my upline's room and then I think they are going to the Navy Pier... but of course, I'll probably blow that off to come to the CS M'nG!

 

[ChefJeniLobdell]

I plan on going to the MNG too. See you there. I'm glad you mentioned the Navy Pier. Someone said I needed to go there.

 

[chefann]

The Chicago Hilton is downtown. It's right across a park from the Aquarium and Natural History Museum. The Art museum is a few blocks north. Navy Pier is a great thing to do -shopping, restaurants, some rides. If you're there on Saturday or Wednesday night, there's a fireworks cruise on the lake that's really fun.There's great shopping on Michigan Ave - the Magnificent Mile. Lots of great stores: American Girl, Ghirardelli, Hershey's, Apple, Crate & Barrel (5 stories!), Pottery Barn, Disney Store... plus Cheesecake Factory for lunch and dessert!

 

[katie0128]

Today: Sunday, July 1

Days until Wave 1: 8... we're in JULY... CONFERENCE MONTH!!!!!

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[Gina M]

Can't believe it's July 1st - I was just downtown last night for a bachelorette party (my brother's fiance) and we went out to dinner at Harry Caray's restaurant - awesome food! and then went to Howl at the Moon (dueling piano bar - very fun) and then we headed over to The Baton - which is a show with drag queens (these "women" looked so good - it was kind of scary but a hoot!) Didn't get home til 2:30 after dropping several people off (I was the designated driver) - man I'm tired today - can't wait for next week

 

[ChefJeniLobdell]

Thanks for all the great info Ann. Boy I wish I could have saved up more money. Oh well,there is always next year to go shopping.

Can I pick your brain some more? Do you know how far away McCormick is from the Hilton?

 

[ChefJeniLobdell]

The Natural History Museum looks unbelievable. Has anyone ever been? How long do you think it would take to see it?

 

[chefann]

The Hilton isn't very far at all from McCormick, but it's not walkable, and I wouldn't try driving it myself either (I'm a chicken about driving in unfamiliar downtown traffic). Luckily, PC has shuttle buses for us to get back and forth.

 

[ChefJeniLobdell]

Great. How long do the shuttles normally take from the Hilton to McCormick? I am getting nervous and excited all in one and have too many questions. My director is out of town until Wednesday.

To sign up we can be at McCormick at 6:30? Then get lined up to go on the tour to Home Office? OMG I think I am going to have a nervous breakdown before I get there.

 

[chefann]

Yes- registration opens at 6:30 on Day 1. You can be there as soon as it opens. Shuttles to and from the Hilton usually take about 10 minutes.

 

[katie0128]

For those of us that are at non-conference hotels (pfffft!) do we have to get to one of the "approved" hotels to catch the shuttle? How often do the shuttles run? I'm on the 7a HO tour... does that mean I have to be at McCormick and registered by 7a?