Join Us for Meet n Greets at Hilton Chicago - Wave 3 Conference Prep!

[Ann F]

You know, I'm still dismayed that those pics were removed before I had a chance to ogle-I mean view- them.

 

[pamperedlinda]

You know, I'm still dismayed that those pics were removed before I had a chance to ogle-I mean view- them.

It's still there - see post #60 http://www.chefsuccess.com/f18/he-he-gregs-stripper-too-39008/

 

[ljeffries]

Well, with photohop, I might could make it work....

 

[natural]

There are just a hair over 5 weeks until Conference, so let's get the party planned!

We'll do 2 Meet n Greets again this year, so you can come to the one (or both) that fits your schedule.

Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 pm
Thursday, July 17, 8:30 pm (to allow people to get dinner after General Session)
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/CHICHHH-Hilton-Chicago-Illinois/dining.do, http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/CHICHHH-Hilton-Chicago-Illinois/index.do (south end of building, off lobby - look for the fiberglass cow in the lobby)

Kitty O'Shea's is an Irish Pub, and has a fairly complete menu. If you need a meal, pop in a little early for some leek soup, shepherd's pie, or fish and chips. Another advantage is that because it's, well, a bar, we can get loud and rowdy and nobody will care.

We had a gift exchange last year that was fun, so we're going to reprise it. If you would like to participate (it's not mandatory), bring a small ($5-10) gift, wrapped. Last year we did picture frames so everyone would have something to put the group photo in, but you could bring fun office supplies, a cookbook from the clearance rack at the bookstore, a Conference survival pack, etc. Make it fun, and put your info into the package before you wrap it!

The Hilton is within walking distance of the Palmer House Hilton, and a short cab ride from the Sheraton. I'm sure there will be other Cheffers looking to share cabs or walk together, so don't let the fact that you're not staying at the Hilton stop you from popping in to say hi.

I won't be getting into the Chicago OHARE till 6:55pm (Wed) will you all still be there--anyone know how long it takes to get to Hilton from OHARE?

Sandra

 

[chefann]

Oh, we'll still be there. I think we were there for 2 hours last year.

 

[pampered1224]

Sandra - traffic can be a pain at that time so... Good guess, maybe an hour.

And H*#& NO - I WILL NOT BE WEARING STRETCH PANTS! EWWW!!
Lamar, do not even put that image in anyones minds. (EEK It grosses me out!) Especially that of the people who have meet me. Poor Ann! I think you may have traumatized her for life. I am so sorry dear that you had to even think of that image! Linda, I am sorry you had to endure that as well! Lamer, never assume just anyone can wear those strechy things! I REALLY do not have the build for it! Line backer is being kind to my build. If I were tall enough to fit my weight, well, I would probably be 8' 6" tall! As Garfield so eloquently put it, "I am not over weight! I am simply under tall!" (By alot in my case!)

 

[chefann]

You and me both, John. I'm supposed to lose 90 pounds to get to the weight I'm supposed to be at for my height. That ain't gonna happen any time soon. (I type as there's an empty wrapper from a Klondike bar next to my computer.)

 

[pamperedlinda]

John, I do love ya man....but stretch pants are not your thing!

 

[pampered1224]

No kidding! That majorly frightens me even!

Almost forgot - I got word back about the conference tees:

They said go ahead. Not if you are walking the stage though and with a nice pair of kahkis or slacks!

 

[PamperedChefDebi]

I'm going to try to make it to one of the MnGs as well.Kris, help me remember!!!!

 

[chefann]

Awesome!! I just posted in another thread that I hoped you were going to make it.

 

[pampered1224]

Debi,

Just make sure we all know where you are staying and WE WILL ALL COME TO YOUR ROOM AND REMIND YOU! Or at least we could make a phone call to the hotel if you wanted us too! Make sure Linda has a cell phone number. (She collects them as a hobby! Strange, very strange AND a DIRECTOR!!))

 

[pamperedlinda]

Debi,

Just make sure we all know where you are staying and WE WILL ALL COME TO YOUR ROOM AND REMIND YOU! Or at least we could make a phone call to the hotel if you wanted us too! Make sure Linda has a cell phone number. (She collects them as a hobby! Strange, very strange AND a DIRECTOR!!))

Watch it boy! I have your number....and I'll start writing it on bathroom walls if you mess with me the wrong way

LMAO "for a good time call John" LOL!

 

[chefann]

Linda, I don't think you can usually get into the right bathrooms to put John's number in. (Conference being the big exception.)

 

[pamperedlinda]

Linda, I don't think you can usually get into the right bathrooms to put John's number in. (Conference being the big exception.)

I bet I could

 

[katie0128]

Watch it boy! I have your number....and I'll start writing it on bathroom walls if you mess with me the wrong way

LMAO "for a good time call John" LOL!

If you want to really annoy him at conference, write "for free office supplies call John" on the bathroom wall... cheffers will JUMP all over that one!

 

[merego]

I am soo bummed, my group ( and ride) decided not to leave until 4 pm on Wednesday so I wont get to Chicago until after 10 pm. I may miss you all on Wednesday, but will catch up on Thursday.

 

[ljeffries]

So are we doing gifts? If so, how does that work?

 

[chefann]

Last year, we did picture frames. I was thinking that if anyone wanted to participate, they could bring a frame or something fun (or - imagine this - something that people could use for their business, like an OfficeMax $5 gift card). We drew numbers from a bag, and people got to pick a gift in the order of the numbers.

 

[dianevill]

Last year, we did picture frames. I was thinking that if anyone wanted to participate, they could bring a frame or something fun (or - imagine this - something that people could use for their business, like an OfficeMax $5 gift card). We drew numbers from a bag, and people got to pick a gift in the order of the numbers.

I can only imagine "something fun" with this group!

 

[PamperedChefDebi]

Oh, Ann and John, I feel so loved!!!! I'll be staying in the Hilton. As far as cell phones, as of now I only have a German phone number. I'm going to try to get a prepaid chip to put in my phone while I'm there. If I get that while I'm in Ohio ahead of time, I'll be sure to get it to Linda! Otherwise, I know you don't want to make an international cell phone call!

 

[soccermom18]

I am new, but I hoping to make it to at least one of the meet n greets so I can meet some of you guys!

 

[pampered1224]

Debi - just make sure we somehow know where to find you! It is that simple. And Linda, I know you have my number but, if I get calls from outside of conference ladies rooms, I promise I will book every one of them! And as far as the other goes, well, I may just have to do something about that too. Guys like our stuff as well! So I WIN!!

 

[PamperedChefDebi]

Debi - just make sure we somehow know where to find you! It is that simple. And Linda, I know you have my number but, if I get calls from outside of conference ladies rooms, I promise I will book every one of them! And as far as the other goes, well, I may just have to do something about that too. Guys like our stuff as well! So I WIN!!

Shouldn't be too hard. The room's in my name and it's one of the 2 bed/2 bath rooms at the Hilton.

Kris/Leggy, I need your stateside cell number!!!!

 

[mrsbettyboop0000]

My Clan is going to try and come. If we come Wednesday it won't be until after our Suite party. It's from 5:30 - 7:30pm. If not it'll be Thursday! We are also staying at the Chicago Hilton and the room is in my name as well.
AND..John, u better behave!! :angel: Rick is Fresh Meat and has only been with me since June 21st. LOL I can't wait to meet you all!!!!

Carri Vincent
Chicago Hilton

 

[ljeffries]

Guys like our stuff as well! So I WIN!!

Why did I make it my Indpendence Day goal not to have a dirty mind.....

And the Fresh Meat comment. I am gonna bust before the day is over!!

 

[merego]

I know this is somewhere but didn't Linda make a cell phone list and agenda with who was doing what?? Where is that? I want to print it so I can program numbers into my cell phone. Thanks Can't wait to met everyone As Katie told Kacey, I'll be the tiny one that a small wind could blow away!!! If you see a petite long haired brunette floating through the air of the city, that will be me~ ha ha

 

[ljeffries]

From my understanding, Linda will PM the list to those on the list closer to conferecne time.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I'll PM the list next week. I'm only doing the cell phone/hotel list. Ann is doing the workshop list.

 

[mrsbettyboop0000]

Why did I make it my Indpendence Day goal not to have a dirty mind.....

And the Fresh Meat comment. I am gonna bust before the day is over!!

HA , ok maybe I used the wrong words???? LOL