...Still working on flight details which I hope to firm tomorrow. If I get my choice "non-stop" flight I should arrive to the airport around 3:30 then time to unwind at the hotel (Portland OR to Chicago is a long one and I tend to have a little exhaustion and wonky head after flying long trips)
I would love to be with the group for supper... similar to Pearly Whites I have dietary issues (low salt, NO MSG, and no tomatoes which basically nicks spaghettti and pizza for me)
So what is the attire for the evening- knitted hats and pirate socks? ;)
Pearly girl- once I have flights confirmed I will send you a PM
DHM
If it is FREE on Thursday evening, then that is when we will want to go...we can do dinner on Sunday night!! Count us in to see the PIRATES...our plane arrives at 2:55 so we will be there as soon as we can get to the Drake after that!! ;D
K
Gee, thanks, Phyl! I was going to write that we were flying in to MIDWAY but I didn't think everyone had to know about my dumb, blonde moment... ;D
K
Hi all...we wanna play, too! BUT Weldon and I don't fly into to Midway until 5:45pm Thursday. What time is dinner planned? I am so excited to meet you all.
Mary
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Jan, need recommendations for a location for dinner..... do you have any?
Phyl
I will be arriving fully botoxed. :) My appt with Dr. Choi is on Friday.
Are we looking for restaurants close to the Drake, or close to the Field Museum?
Sara
Gino's looks great, it's three blocks north of our hotel. Is parking good there, or would it be better to walk from the hotel?
Sara
Can we let symposium organizers know about the dinner? Maybe they'd like to come. For instance, wouldn't it be great if Jackie Diehls could do our very own private round table?Hey I would be just thrilled if Jackie Diels came for our Thursday informal dinner! Who can put the bug-in-her-ear so she will want to join us? ;D
Just a thought . . .
insert subliminal message here:pink pink pink pink pink pink pink pink pink pink
OHHH...Our plane doesn't even land until 2:55...I know Capt'n Deb gets in earlier but I think Phyl gets in to O'HARE in the afternoon...I can always go on Sunday aafternoon (which was my original plan-after everyone was gone) so don't make plans around me!! We'll figure this all out!
K
Look, Phyl! I updated . . .
I just called Gino's this morning. To arrange a room involves a contract arrangement, with food ordered ahead of time, like catering. $16 to $30 per person. That sounds unlikely to me. Also she said the Cubs are in town, so expect the restaurants, including Gino's, to be busy. Hmmm...
Steve
OHHHH...I like the party in Phyl's room idea!! ;D
K
PS: Is this a joke?
Actually the ANA passes out "deaf left" of "deaf right" buttons with your symposium kit.
I have one more suggestion to throw out there: the Mity Nice Grill in Water Tower Place.
It's very near the Drake, and reasonably priced, with a wide-ranging American menu. I just called and they still have reservations available for Thursday evening and can handle a party of this size.
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/mity-nice-grill/
PS: Is this a joke?
Actually the ANA passes out "deaf left" of "deaf right" buttons with your symposium kit.
Not at all. Its a benign way of alerting people that you're deaf in one ear. This is especially pertinent at a convention where the majority of the participants will be SSD.
Jim
PS: Is this a joke?
Actually the ANA passes out "deaf left" of "deaf right" buttons with your symposium kit.
I love the concept! Just wish they were more "outfit friendly", if there's such a thing. I'd pay the price for a 'prettier' one ;) Just a suggestion.
My daughter just ::) everytime I tell someone I'm deaf on that side. She's sick of hearing me explain why. And frankly, I get sick of it too!
Cheri
Seven? That should give everyone a chance to check in, rest a little, freshen up and head out.
Sara
Speaking of bills, I highly doubt we'll be able to get 15 separate checks,
Phyll's and my plans are dictated by our pain levels right now. I get in before noon and haven't figured out what to do with myself after my flight and before I can check into the Drake which is about 3:00. I was going to wander down to Navy Pier or the Field Museum and just bop around solo, but my back is really bothering me. I will try to do an early check in at the Drake. If anyone is getting to town early afternoon and wants to get together I'll PM you my cell number and we can meet up.
About dinner--I'm up for anything as long as it involves deep-dish pizza. But I want to keep Phyll company if she is out of it from the trip. I had the TENS machine on my back all morning and it seems to have helped a lot. Don't know how I'm going to get it on the plane cuz it looks like a bomb. Wasn't going to check my luggage but I guess I'll have to now.
Capt Deb
Definitely get the wheelchair like Daisy suggested - for me, they really didn't question the medical equipment when i was in a wheelchair!!
K ;D
Is the consensus to book Mity Nice for 6:30, then?
We might could get together for a post-dinner cocktail! (Virgin Pina Colada fer me!)
Capt Deb
We might could get together for a post-dinner cocktail! (Virgin Pina Colada fer me!)
Capt Deb
What? No yo-ho-ho and a bottle o' rum?
will see how I feel upon arrival. Today, body is NOT happy (for ALL ailments) and will decide upon check in.... plus, I drank my quota up as well back in the 70s and 80s..... "virgin" drinks (If I go) for me too.
Phyl