Attn: Northern Illinois Brewers!

[Rhoobarb]

We began this on another thread and I decided it needs a thread of it's own! We've been talking about meeting up on December 29th at Chef Paul's Bavarian Lodge in Ogden Ave. in Lisle, IL. They have a great beer selection and the place is easy to reach from I-355 or I-88.

I'll be there ~6pm. Any takers!

 

[Cheesefood]

We began this on another thread and I decided it needs a thread of it's own! We've been talking about meeting up on December 29th at Chef Paul's Bavarian Lodge in Ogden Ave. in Lisle, IL. They have a great beer selection and the place is easy to reach from I-355 or I-88.

I'll be there ~6pm. Any takers!

I'm a Yes unless I'm told otherwise.

 

[Rhoobarb]

I'm a Yes unless I'm told otherwise.

I'll write you a note excusing you from class!

 

[rdwj]

I'm off that entire week. I should be able to do it!

 

[rdwj]

Darn it - just checked with SWMBO and she has tentative plans for us that evening. Hopefully they fall through.

Any chance of picking a couple of dates and seeing who can do what??

 

[homebrewer_99]

I'm on travel now, where is it near (which city?) and what day it it?

Are their hotels nearby?

 

[Rhoobarb]

Chicago Area, near Naperville, if you know where that is. Plenty of hotels around since there are a lot of businesses in the area.

[ame="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1800+Ogden+Ave,+Lisle,+IL"]Here's a map![/ame] Enter "hotels" in the search window and take a look.

 

[homebrewer_99]

Thanks, I'll look later after I'm home again...

 

[Biermann]

Crap, don't think I'll be able to make it. You know, family obligations and stuff...

I'm still willing to set up some Peoria meeting. We have a great German Bar/Restaurant, a brew pub, and several other awesome beer venues, as well as AAA hockey.

 

[Rhoobarb]

Well, I'm still in for the 29th, even if it is just me and Cheese! Maybe we can do a Peoria thing after the new year!(?)

 

[the_bird]

I'll believe that you guys actually managed to arrange a get-together when I see the pictures posted. C'mon, gents, we Northeasterners managed to do it, pick a date and everybody tell their SWMBOs that they've got a very important obligation to fulfil!

 

[rdwj]

I'll believe that you guys actually managed to arrange a get-together when I see the pictures posted. C'mon, gents, we Northeasterners managed to do it, pick a date and everybody tell their SWMBOs that they've got a very important obligation to fulfil!

Typically, I can do that, but when there is something on the calendar, it's just not going to happen. There is still a chance it might get cancelled, but I kinda doubt it.

I can do just about any other day that week.

 

[Rhoobarb]

Then what about that Saturday, the 30th? Is that too close to New Year's Eve?

 

[Biermann]

Well, I'm still in for the 29th, even if it is just me and Cheese! Maybe we can do a Peoria thing after the new year!(?)

Let me know. Ize is south of me, and I know he's expressed some interest in a Peoria outing.

 

[Rhoobarb]

Will do.

Now, we can let the bird razz us! We have to put him in his place!!! How about Saturday, Dec. 30th? Maybe in the afternoon or lunchtime?

 

[rdwj]

Will do.

Now, we can let the bird razz us! We have to put him in his place!!! How about Saturday, Dec. 30th? Maybe in the afternoon or lunchtime?

My calendar has doesn't have many days with things that I have to do on it, but that's my step-dad's 60th b-day party. How about Thurs the 28th?

 

[Rhoobarb]

My calendar has doesn't have many days with things that I have to do on it, but that's my step-dad's 60th b-day party. How about Thurs the 28th?

Fine with me - I'm open any evening that week after Christmas.

 

[Cheesefood]

I should be good. I'm waiting to find out when I need to retake my midterm that I missed due to illness. I'm supposed to be coming home from Iowa on the 27th, unless there's a killer storm.

 

[rdwj]

I should be good. I'm waiting to find out when I need to retake my midterm that I missed due to illness. I'm supposed to be coming home from Iowa on the 27th, unless there's a killer storm.

Midterm? Isn't it final time? I just had my econ final. Brutal, but really enjoyed the class.

 

[rdwj]

So, are we on for the 28th? I have clearance from the ground tower if it works for everyone else

 

[Rhoobarb]

I'm a go for the 28th!

 

[Cheesefood]

Midterm? Isn't it final time? I just had my econ final. Brutal, but really enjoyed the class.

We have goofy quarters. We start in November, then break in December for 4-5 weeks, then continue until February. It's great for classes that have a big project.

I'm most likely a go for the 28th as well.

 

[rdwj]

what time? the earlier the better for me

 

[Rhoobarb]

what time? the earlier the better for me

I have to work, so I won't be able to get there until ~6pm.

 

[homebrewer_99]

The 28th is a Thursday...I can't make it...I was thinking about the Fri or Sat, but Thurs is a no go.

 

[Rhoobarb]

The 28th is a Thursday...I can't make it...I was thinking about the Fri or Sat, but Thurs is a no go.

Yeah, we definitely have to do a weekend date sometime in the future, that way more people can attend. Maybe after the first of the year!

 

[rdwj]

I have to work, so I won't be able to get there until ~6pm.

6 is ok with me.

 

[Rhoobarb]

Cool! Let's call it ~6pm on Thursday, 12/28. I should get there ~6-6:15pm, maybe later, depending on traiffic.

 

[Cheesefood]

There's a guy on Craigslist that has 20 corny's for $20 each. I'm going to pick up a couple. Anyone else want in?

 

[rdwj]

Thanks for the offer, but I JUST picked up 4 more. I now have 6. I think I'm going to start using them as secondaries.