So a shopping idea was tossed out, and I know we talked about brunch as well. I would love to do both, or have people come for however long they feel like hanging out. But now that it's November I think we should set a date before our weeks fly away, as I know mine are going go!
I think we all said no to next weekend for various reasons, and now it's too late for this weekend. So how is the weekend of the 17th or 18th for everyone? I am free both days right now. Otherwise we could also do the first weekend of December, the 1st or 2nd.
Thoughts? Who's in and available? Then we can pick a neighborhood with both good brunch and some shopping nearby if everyone is up to it.
Post by FormerCityGirl on Nov 2, 2012 20:36:39 GMT -5
The 17th-18th or first week of December could work. My Mom and BFF are both planning things for me, but I have no idea of dates. If you plan something, I could work around it but wont be heartbroken if I can't make it. I really miss everyone! I'm thinking of getting a room in the city for our next gtg. We have a huge surplus of hotel points and I could just do the South Shore since it's easy.
Does anyone prefer a Saturday or Sunday better? I accidentally scheduled a quick thing Saturday the 17th in the morning. I could switch it around if that's the best day for everyone to meet though. Or I would be free to meet up closer to 11-11:30.
So rank your preferable date so we can put something on the calendar!
Post by FormerCityGirl on Nov 5, 2012 20:57:52 GMT -5
I can do December 1st or 2nd. I have to take my Mom to the airport on November 18th in L-ville. She just gave me her flight info an hour ago and I'm picking her up tomorrow at noon.
She won't think its weird once she sees how AWESOME we are!!
Actually, it could benefit her. She lives in the middle of nowhere IA and I have suggested to her to try to find girlfriends via meetup.com, etc and she just thinks the whole concept is weird. Maybe you could prove her wrong!!
ha, I will ask but she thinks having my internet friends is weird. lol
Hahha! It's one thing that I photo my outfits everyday. It's another that I have Internet friends. I feel like when I come out of the closet to people about this that its really like me telling a deep dark secret. I choose who I tell wisely bc lots of people can't fathom this.
She won't think its weird once she sees how AWESOME we are!!
Actually, it could benefit her. She lives in the middle of nowhere IA and I have suggested to her to try to find girlfriends via meetup.com, etc and she just thinks the whole concept is weird. Maybe you could prove her wrong!!
Awww seriously! You should have her come! We don't bite...just don't tell her its your "internet" friends! lol
Sunday the 18th works ... anyone have any neighborhood suggestions? Do we want to be downtown-ish for shopping access?
I think Grand Lux does brunch, they are owned by Cheesecake Factory. And right next to the Forever 21 store and not far from Watertower or the shops at Northbridge. Which might be good in case it's cold.
Or we could do boutique shops in Lincoln Park or Old Town or something.
Post by FormerCityGirl on Nov 6, 2012 21:17:35 GMT -5
Up until yesterday, I thought I was taking my Mom to Midway. We will have to figure out another gtg. DH and I have friends who play Joe's every couple of months. I've been wanting to see them in Chicago since it's a full rock show.
HZ, your sister really needs to find a way to meet people. If I didn't have the 80 year olds to make margaritas for in the summer I have no clue what I'd do. DH did introduce me to the horse farmer down the street and I get riding lessons in the spring. Living in the middle of nowhere without girlfriends bites.
Post by FormerCityGirl on Nov 6, 2012 21:54:41 GMT -5
I should be up a lot in December since one of my really close friends is coming home for 6 weeks. She's studying for a work test, but wants me up a lot to watch ND games. I'll let you know when it gets sorted out.
You'd love my friends! They've been drinking PBR since before it was cool. They're classy like that!
I need someone to drink through this stupid lockout with since DH is working crazy hours. I can't even bear to take out my Wings jersey. First, no home opener for Tootoo against the Preds. Then no Winter Classic. Tootoo was tweeting pics of himself sweeping his walkway. The only thing I want to see him or any other Wing sweep involves Playoffs, Stanley, and The Joe! My Birthday gets planned around Playoff tickets.
FCG - I am beyond pissed about the Winter Classic - we were all set to go!!!
If I ever see Gary Bettman you will hear about me on the news, because I will be arrested for punching him in the throat and throwing something that will stain all of over his clothing.