Chicagoland meetup for March?

bnlfanmatt · 02-21-2006, 08:42 PM

As Tony started, I'd like to keep an every two month schedule for these, and well, frankly, two months from January is March. March might be a difficult month because of spring break vacations, I don't know how many families would be affected.

This is a thread for ideas, and to figure out what might be the best day for as many people as possible.

So throw it out there.

I'll start, any weekend should be fine for me. Maybe later on is better (warmer.)

Also, whatever we do, do we need to include a food stop, Tony?

**TonyPSchaefer** · 02-21-2006, 10:30 PM

Oh geez, everyone's going to show up with food aren't you? Perhaps that's even a good idea. A pot-luck meetup. March would be a little too cold for tailgating, but it's something to consider for summer months.

I'm out of town the first weekend and my in-laws are coming in 17th/18th. But that doesn't necessarily count that weekend out since my F-i-L was with me the first time I ever test drove a Pius and is fascinated with hybrid tech. I think he would love to come. Our respective wives might disagree.

So other than the first weekend, I'm in.

PsyPrius · 02-22-2006, 09:58 PM

Sounds like a great idea! Is there a Chicagoland group e-mail to get the word out (I just stumbled upon this)?

parrot_lady · 02-24-2006, 08:23 PM

I have a black tie dinner in Maryland on the the 11th. and a Board meeting-- I'm on the BOD-- the 12th.

oh yeah the 17-19th are bad too... Dang march is busy. I have a pet expo I am slated to work.

bnlfanmatt · 02-24-2006, 08:40 PM

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I actually came across our old attempt at getting together for the ballgame last summer and tailgating, and then trying to do it a forest preserve, and then finding out that the forest preserves were booked, and that you need to reserve about two or so months in advance... and so I said, and I quote:

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Anyways, I'm always up for the grilling, etc, but we might need to plan ahead. It might be good for a May-September time. And I will still hold to my offer of bringing ribs, assuming I can.

mbarrows · 02-26-2006, 04:44 PM

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Originally posted by bnlfanmatt@Feb 21 2006, 08:42 PM
I'll start, any weekend should be fine for me. Maybe later on is better (warmer.)

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Matt,

March may be diificult for me but I would like to get together with other members. The end of March is out as my wife and I are going to a convention in Hawaii.

Also, any other "south siders" out there? I'd like to see a meeting closer to Joliet.

bobkat21 · 02-26-2006, 04:46 PM

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Originally posted by bnlfanmatt@Feb 24 2006, 08:40 PM
I actually came across our old attempt at getting together for the ballgame last summer and tailgating, and then trying to do it a forest preserve, and then finding out that the forest preserves were booked, and that you need to reserve about two or so months in advance... and so I said, and I quote:
Anyways, I'm always up for the grilling, etc, but we might need to plan ahead. It might be good for a May-September time. And I will still hold to my offer of bringing ribs, assuming I can.

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okey all- were will it be this time? sorry I missed the last one. let me know were this one in march will be at and I'll try to be there. I'm also looking forword to may's outting here my me , @ rRoute 66 speedway regards Bob ( bobkat21)

bnlfanmatt · 02-26-2006, 08:03 PM

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Originally posted by mbarrows@Feb 26 2006, 04:44 PM
Matt,

March may be diificult for me but I would like to get together with other members. The end of March is out as my wife and I are going to a convention in Hawaii.

Also, any other "south siders" out there? I'd like to see a meeting closer to Joliet.

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We definitely have something going on in Joliet in May. Details yet to be confirmed, but it is covered in this thread: http://priuschat.com/May-13-2006Alternativ...Day-t14827.html. As you can see, it's on May 13th, and we'll revisit as it comes closer.

Whether or not you can make this one, hopefully you can make that one.

parrot_lady · 03-07-2006, 08:42 PM

any more news on this?

bnlfanmatt · 03-13-2006, 09:57 PM

I don't want to seem like I'm ignoring this, but I'm working on something that Tony, Wayne and I considered. I probably should have something soon, or I should give up.

If anyone that is a resident of an O'Hare area community might want to help, I need one person, and I would appreciate it. Email me at bnlfanmatt@gmail.com

Edit: I meant give up on the idea I (we) had, not on the whole meeting thing. Rereading made me realize that I wanted to make that distinction.

02-21-2006, 10:30 PM	#2
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02-21-2006, 08:42 PM	#1
bnlfanmatt Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southwest suburbs of Chicago Posts: 253 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	As Tony started, I'd like to keep an every two month schedule for these, and well, frankly, two months from January is March. March might be a difficult month because of spring break vacations, I don't know how many families would be affected. This is a thread for ideas, and to figure out what might be the best day for as many people as possible. So throw it out there. I'll start, any weekend should be fine for me. Maybe later on is better (warmer.) Also, whatever we do, do we need to include a food stop, Tony?

02-22-2006, 09:58 PM	#3
PsyPrius Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wilmette, IL Posts: 99 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Sounds like a great idea! Is there a Chicagoland group e-mail to get the word out (I just stumbled upon this)?

02-24-2006, 08:23 PM	#4
parrot_lady Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 345 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I have a black tie dinner in Maryland on the the 11th. and a Board meeting-- I'm on the BOD-- the 12th. oh yeah the 17-19th are bad too... Dang march is busy. I have a pet expo I am slated to work.

03-07-2006, 08:42 PM	#9
parrot_lady Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 345 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	any more news on this?

03-13-2006, 09:57 PM	#10
bnlfanmatt Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southwest suburbs of Chicago Posts: 253 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I don't want to seem like I'm ignoring this, but I'm working on something that Tony, Wayne and I considered. I probably should have something soon, or I should give up. If anyone that is a resident of an O'Hare area community might want to help, I need one person, and I would appreciate it. Email me at bnlfanmatt@gmail.com Edit: I meant give up on the idea I (we) had, not on the whole meeting thing. Rereading made me realize that I wanted to make that distinction.