Chicago-istas, I will be in the neighborhood Wednesday 3/30 through Saturday 4/2. Friday night is free. I'd love to see however many of you I can.
Come on out, River. The nice man wants to kidnap you.
Simon ,'Objects In Space'
F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
Maria - Mar 16, 2011 1:57:56 pm PDT #6722 of 12706
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
brenda m - Mar 16, 2011 5:06:08 pm PDT #6723 of 12706
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Awesome. Where are you staying?
Maria - Mar 16, 2011 5:42:12 pm PDT #6724 of 12706
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
In Northbrook, and I'll have a car. Though Friday night's hotel is out of my pocket, so I may try and find somewhere else to stay. My flight leaves O'Hare at 4:23 Saturday afternoon.
brenda m - Mar 16, 2011 5:45:58 pm PDT #6725 of 12706
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Cool. If you decide to come toward downtown or basically along the lake, I can suggest some places (food and/or hotel). If you stay somewhere further out, I'll defer to someone else for suggestions and come to you.
Nicole - Mar 16, 2011 6:50:07 pm PDT #6726 of 12706
I'm getting the pig!
Maria, I've had good luck on Priceline for negotiating cheap (but still very nice) hotel rooms in Chicago.
ChiKat - Mar 17, 2011 5:15:53 am PDT #6727 of 12706
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
I'd love to see you! That's my spring break week but I'm staying in town.
SuziQ - Mar 18, 2011 7:54:00 am PDT #6728 of 12706
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Decision time folks...
First, thanks for those who voted in the poll. We are tied between the dates. 14 people who can attend either date, and 4 people each who can attend one weekend and not the other. So 18 people either weekend.
As a tie breaker, another variable is our gathering space. We have two choices...
Weekend of June 18th
Junior Suite
King room with a balcony. Room is a bit larger than the usual room. We could probably request additional chairs and a microwave. There is also an entry area with an upholstered bench/luggage bench.
$150/night
Weekend of June 25th
Hospitality Suite
Large space with a dining table/chairs, seating area, couches, media center, kitchenette with microwave, 1/2 bath, adjoins to 2 guest rooms. The seating layout can be adjusted prior to our arrival to fit our needs.
$250/night
Should I set up a poll or should we do a bs consensus here? I'd like, if possible, to get the dates set before I head off to DC this evening.
Oh, and a reminder that the "hospitality suite" costs are combined with the prom costs and are covered by donations from the buffista community.
meara - Mar 18, 2011 8:00:49 am PDT #6729 of 12706
So, BEFORE prom costs, that's about $30 a person (taxes on hotels suck) for the hospitality suite, or $20 for a room. Plus whatever prom costs. (Assuming the hospitality is only for two days)
SuziQ - Mar 18, 2011 8:18:15 am PDT #6730 of 12706
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Right - mainly looking at Friday night, Saturday night, and late check out on Sunday. Would be nice to add Thursday if folks are coming in to town early...
Zenkitty - Mar 18, 2011 11:39:37 am PDT #6731 of 12706
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I prefer the option of the larger hospitality space on June 25th.