for us CDP newbies, can someone please give us an idea of what area we should be looking at for a hotel so we can shuttle out to the 'burbs with the other out of towners?

newsguy- At the last CDP, I think most out of towners stayed near Wrigley Field on the North Side (Lakeview neighborhood).

Otis- Here is a goegraphical breakdown of your CDP guests:

Illinois- 26 (not incl. you and your neighbors)
Canada- 10
Texas- 9
California- 5
Maryland- 5
Florida- 4
Michigan- 3
Ohio- 3
Oregon- 2
New York- 2

I might be missing someone.

VM

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Originally posted by newsguy:
for us CDP newbies, can someone please give us an idea of what area we should be looking at for a hotel so we can shuttle out to the 'burbs with the other out of towners?

Last year the shuttle had 2 stops- one at a Best Western on Clark street near Wrigley (a bunch of the Canadian crew stayed there), and another Downtown, off of Michigan Ave, which is really the heart of downtown Chicago. I would imagine that something similar will happen again this year, especially the downtown stop. It will depend on where everyone decides to stay.

The other option for out-of-towners is to stay in Northbrook, where Otis lives, or somewhere nearby. He can probably give better advice than I can. If your intent is to experience Chicago while you're here then Northbrook isn't ideal unless you want to do a lot of driving (probably a 30-40 minute drive when there's no traffic).

Waitlist, please for Een +1. It seems like a lovely opportunity to meet many of you.

quote:

Originally posted by steve8:

Carriedca, do you want me to drive to breakfast the next morning?

The problem wasn't driving to breakfast. The problem was driving after breakfast.
And I promise this year to:
a- no slidders
b- be more reasonable on the consumption (but no promise)
c- have a more reasonable breakfast

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Originally posted by steve8:
Carriedca, do you want me to drive to breakfast the next morning?

Aaaggggghhhhh!!!!!

You drive like a psycho NYC cabbie!!!! Being insanely hungover may have effected my preception of your driving ability though.

BTW... if you DO drive, we will need to install some kind of super turbo AC for carriedca. Wouldn't want him sweating all over the upholstry again.

Otis, please place me on the waiting list for 2. Sounds like a great evening! Very generous!!

Ooooooooooo, just saw this one.

You definately need some Indiana representation. I can demonstrate my walking taco making techniques.

Can you add me to the wait list? Indybob+1 if possible.

Cheers, and thanks for the generosity!

I hate to do this, but take me off the list. My son who lives in Chicago is coming back to Cincinnati that weekend! I will miss you guys.

Greetings from Israel!!

This will teach me to put work ahead of checking out the WS Forums!!

bman and mrs. bman on the waitlist please...

Please put me on the waitlist.

Sorry you can't make it Bond Girl

VM: Thanks for the stats. What are you counting Grossie as - Chicagoan or Canadian? Make him pick a lane.

Welcome to those on the waiting list! Please check back regularly. There's usually a few dropouts as we get closer to the date.

UPDATED LIST:

Scubarex (2)
WIML/PURPLE
AllRed (2)
Anwar/Trigirl
DoktaP (1)
Miser (2)
futronic (1)
Frankie (2)
Steve8 (2)
Pyang (2)
just a skosh (1)
w + a (2)
win (1)
snoredoc (1)
Blue Oval (2)
grossie (2)
KSC02 (1)
Vinaigre (2)
Purple Haze (1)
Vino Me (2)
amici dell'enotria (2)
francisS (2)
french16 (2)
TLV (2)
Tbird (2)
MLV (2)
Gentleman Farmer (1)
Festiva (1)
newsguy (2)
Emilio (2)
Winetex (2)
Pinot Envy/Pinto (2)
Thomas23162 (2)
EIT (1)
Stefania Wine (2)
zepplan (2)
carriedca (1)
BHVineyard (2)
Baird (2)
Een (2)

WAITING LIST:
napaccoast(2)
indybob (2)
bman (2)
Altaholic (1)
Scott McDonald (1)

Some recommended hotels in the Northbrook area (all within 10 minute drive of my casa):

Radisson

Reanaissance Chicago North Shore (Marriott)

Westin Chicago North Shore - Just opened. Really nice.

As Grossie said, Northbrook is typical North Shore suburbia. Chicago is where the action is (except for the evening of 8/11!). If you want to feel the buzz of the Windy City, probably best to stay downtown.

Cheers,

Otis

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I included Grossie as a local since he carries a CWM membership card in addition to his green card.

VM

Otis, many thanks. I'm looking forward to meeting so many people!

I never got my membership card. Actually I never applied, I was somehow convinced that I was a member of the CWM despite my protestations.

I have never been or heard of Otis's CDP but man it sounds like a blast. Wish I could make it, maybe next year! Enjoy all....

vm, is there a baseball game anywhere near that weekend?

Tbird, the Cubs are away but the White Sox have a series against Seattle that weekend.

Otherwise, no. There's no baseball that weekend.

But Chicago has a pre season football game that night. They are in Houston though.

Tbird,

As Een said, the Cubs are not in town that weekend and I don't have any interest in setting up a White Sox outing. Someone will probably set up a dinner on Friday night (I'm not volunteering).

VM

This should be a be a blast! Thanks again Otis.

I will be bringing my lovely bride this time as I need someone to grab the wine glass(es) out of my hand on the bus back to the hotel just as I pass out.

Please put me on the waiting list for 2

Thanks!

I for one commend Otis' bravery for doing this all over again.