Otis,

As VM said, please put me down for 2 if you still have room.

Sorry, my mistake. I thought that Otis was also in Glen Ellyn. That changes things a little!

Eno - looking forward to chatting with you and Mrs. Eno! It's been a while!

Man, you guys are already planning hotels! I probably won't book airfare and hotel until at most 2 weeks out.

Otis,

Can you pencil Julie and I in for two, If it is not to late.

Thanks,
Rob

hey otis:

put me and dame frankie down for two and let us know what to bring, the single quintas were fun, perhaps an LBV trio this year.

quote:

Originally posted by wineismylife:
Man, you guys are already planning hotels! I probably won't book airfare and hotel until at most 2 weeks out.

No kidding. Some people really get carried away with these off-lines.

Just checking in to confirm Patty's and my attendance.

Looks like there will be a very strong Canadian contingent at this offline.

Hey Eno...glad to see your going to make it.
This time I won't goof up getting the Cuban cigars across the border!

Looking forward to seeing old friends, and meeting new ones.

A strong Canadian contingent, indeed! Don't forget about the honourary Canucks that will be in attendance!

Where's The Hat??

Otis;
You're doppleganger would like to attend - any seats left at the head table?

Updateed Guest List:

Pinot Envy and Pinto (2)
bman (2)
Seaquam (2)
tyee (2)
futronic (1)
DoktaP (1)
Vino Me (2)
Trigirl & Anwar (2)
grossie (2)
jcubed (1)
EIT (1)
WIML (2)
AllRed (2)
steve8 (2)
Scubarex (2)
R2D2 (2)
Baird (1)
basecadet (1)
Phil Smith (2)
BHVineyard (2)
thelostverse (2)
haggis (2)
Mark Horvatich (2)
Blue Oval (2)
Scottie Mac (1) - good to have the iron tongue aboard
Francis S (2) - the "S" must stand for Sybil
pyang (1) - now it's an A-list event
rhb (1) - great to see your name here!
TVG (2) - might have to open a Gold Kap now
Enoselsa (2) - should be good thong weather
roba (2) - welcome back to the Outfit!
frankie (2) - who else would bring the ports?
kybo (1 or 2?) - we always make room for tall people who once lived in Buffalo.

OK. Gonna have to close up the list now that it's grown to 57 people. Please keep me updated if your plans change and you can't make it. My email is m.boersma at comcast dot net if you have any logistical questions. (bman: got your email. I'll get back to you soon.)

The Metra station is Northbrook on the Milwaukee District North Line

Cheers,

Otis

Latest track burned onto the offical CDP playlist:

(You'll Always Find Me) In The Kitchen At Parties - Jona Lewie

quote:

Originally posted by rhb537:
Orlando,
I signed up for the NYC event as well. Maybe we can all sit together again.
rhb

rhb:
that would be great. I think Otis is not going this year. I would need to send your full name and others going with you, with my name when they ask for the table names.
You can sent it to me
odejesus at pol dot net

Thanks Otis The Springhill Suites in Elmhurst seems the most likely place at this point, as it is near a Metra station, though not on the line to Northbrook. The Marriott properties around Northbrook/Deerfield or otherwise on the MDN line do not appear to offer suites. But we are still checking out our options. Perhaps we could take the Metra downtown and catch on with the gang leaving from there.

bman- we could definitely get you on the shuttle. It seems to me that there's a Courtyard in Highland Park, IL. That would be pretty close to Otis's. I don't know if it has what you need, but check it out.

Elmhusrt Suites?!? I'm sleeping on the floor!

Thanks Grossie.

Kybo - mi piso es su piso! (provided my wife agrees, of course...... )

Can I get on the list for August 27th--There would be two of us?

Otis,
I can vouch big time for Thomas (and Mrs.).
Just don't ask him to be one of your "pins" if you decide to be the human bowling ball again.

OK, Mrs. O says we can fit 2 more under the ropes, so you and your wife are welcome to join us, Thomas. I look forward to meeting you.

DoktaP: my human bowling days are over!

Cheers,

Otis

Latest track burned onto the offical CDP playlist:

Peaches - The Stranglers

If you play the Stranglers, KillerB may make a surprise appearance!

Otis-

Regret to miss the diminishment-
I will be at the Arlington Million two weeks prior- may see you cashing a ticket....

Have a great time-

CW,

Great to hear from you! Please give me a shout when you're in for the Million. Maybe we can crack a few bottles open.

Cheers,

Otis

Latest track burned onto the offical CDP playlist:

Louie Louie - Toots & The Maytals version

quote:

Latest track burned onto the offical CDP playlist:
Louie Louie - Toots & The Maytals version

Otis,
With all the Canucks signed up for this event...may I suggest/request a little Canadiana...The Hockey Song by Stomp'n Tom Connors!

Everybody had better have their jersey's tied down for this event...!

quote:

Originally posted by tyee:

Otis,
With all the Canucks signed up for this event...may I suggest/request a little Canadiana...The Hockey Song by Stomp'n Tom Connors!

Please ignore him, Otis.

Being disconnected from the mainland gives the Islanders a limited view of what constitutes music. Wait 'til they find out that 8-tracks are no longer being manufactured, and that you can buy music on little silver discs now.

BTW, the Kingsmen's version of Louie, Louie is the only one that counts. If you can understand the lyrics, it just AIN'T Louie, Louie!

The Canadian portion of my music collection is limited to The Kings (e.g. "Switchin' To Glide"), The Monks (e.g. "Nice Legs Shame About the Face"), and Doug & The Slugs (e.g. "Too Bad"). I'd be happy to add any of those to the playlist if you'd like.

Sorry, no Gordon Lightfoot, but I do have "The Hockey Song" as performed by Warren Zevon. Are The Tubes Canadian? They sure seem like they could be. I could always include "White Punks On Dope".

Cheers,

Otis