CHICAGO Distance Classic -- August 12, 2007

[chimera]

Don't think we'll be WICKED with everyone for this trip since we bought soccer tickets for Sun. Anyone up for breakfast, lunch or dinner on Sat?

 

[wtpclc]

We could probably do one of those (or all maybe).

So dd is coming for sure?

 

[Jen117]

I will be there for dinner Saturday. I am not sure what time we are arriving so I can't give a definate for lunch (it's a maybe).

When is everyone arriving in Chicago? We are driving down Saturday morning and it is approximately a 4.5-5 hour drive.

 

[wtpclc]

We're leavign friday afternoon. It's about a 3 hour drive. So, we'll get there btween 3:30 and 8, depending on when I get out of work.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Garrett Popcorn Shop! Yummm! I'm still having logistical issues so I'm not certain yet what/how/whatever I'm doing. But that popcorn combo is better than anything you will ever try. Everyone will really enjoy Wicked. It is wicked!

 

[kareneast]

John & I won't be seeing Wicked (trying to keep this as much of a budget trip as possible). We will be arriving Friday night sometime, driving from Jersey and will leave to drive home on Monday morning. We are staying approx 30min away from the start/finish at the Resorts Hotel & Casino in East Chicago, IN. We would love to meet up with everyone. Dinner on Saturday would be great and it's possible lunch on Saturday would be ok too. I'll keep an eye out for updates on meets.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

So, how is everyone's plans coming?

 

[chimera]

We're arriving Friday around noonish, flying out Sun at 5:30pm

 

[magslite]

dh (mike) and I can meet for lunch or dinner. I just need to find a babysitter. We will have to pass on seeing Wicked. I have seen it twice. Second time was as good if not better!

Training is coming along nicely. My walks are slow, but they are getting done.
Up to 7 miles this week. I am walking around a 17min mile. Sometimes faster.

Maggie

 

[Maherae]

Great job, Maggie!! Keep it up!!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Maggie, you are doing wonderful and have the time just right. You will be getting that medal in oh, how many days/weeks now?

Mel, seems like the perfect weekend. Your daughter is coming and a Mother-Daughter weekend it will be!

If anyone has the opportunity, it is time to make sure you plan on meeting up with the Mr. Penguin. I attended one of the discussions he offered in Columbus last year. He and the Mrs. Penguin are inspiring. Take your books they will autograph them and your bibs too!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Anyone else looking to roommate up? I may try to work it out if anyone is looking to cut expenses. I found a cheap air fare and thought it might work if I fly to Midway and take the Orange Line to the hotel area. (That is if I can still get the flight I found)

Otherwise I'll take up an offer of one of the locals to bed with them if I can.

DH can't go and we were thinking that might change. DH and I are tying up loose ends for me, I've got to make some last minute things happen but it is looking better.

Stepping out tomorrow to get in the required training now. I need this to happen.

 

[Maherae]

Check out my new siggie...I'M IN!!!!! I am bib#7667!! Thought it was amazing that they gave you your bib number right away. DH and I will arrive on Friday and depart on Monday. I can't believe I'm really doing this!!! Only because of the generousity of WISHers is this ever possible!! Oh, and God bless the 18 minute pace!! I AM a Back of the Pack walker!! Anne

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I am contemplating my strategy for Chicago. I have registered for the CDC half--even put it up on The Calendar. I am going! It is official! So it is written, so it shall be done!

Wheee! Anne! It is fantastic news!

Anyone up for breakfast, lunch or dinner on Sat?

I am definitely interested in whatever groups up. It will be fun to see The WISH Team delegation and share any time we can and, Garrett's cheesecorn-carmel corn mix. Mmmmm!

 

[Jen117]

Oh this is going to be so much fun. Both of my kids are coming and although they are really good kids, they are quite active at times (4 and 6 years old). I hope we can meet up for a meal.

We are staying Saturday night at the Hilton. I am going to see if we can drive down Friday after work and make it to Milwaukee, only problem is that the State Fair is going on the hotels will either be booked or really expensive. But I am definately in for dinner on Saturday.

We are leaving Sunday afternoon, because a week later we are going to WDW for a week and I don't want to take any extra time off of work.

 

[keenercam]

Hi, everyone! Howard and I are arriving Friday mid-day into Midway airport and getting together with one of my colleagues who is with a firm out there, then heading to the Expo/Hotel. We are definitely up for a WISH dinner Saturday night. Does anyone have any ideas? I think for us it would have to be close to the race hotel because we won't have a car. We are having late lunch/early dinner Sunday with some friends from another Disney bulletin board community and our flight home is late Sunday night. Looking to jam-pack the weekend full of fun activities!
So, who is up for dinner? And when? Where? I think "WICKED" starts at 2, so I am thinking the earliest we could do dinner would be 5:30 or 6. Is anyone interested in eating that late?

 

[meghan74]

Do any of you know what the headphone situation will be in Chicago? I realized during my 5K that I really depend on my music to set my pace and I better start training without my ipod if I'm not going to be able to use it in Chicago.

 

[keenercam]

Meghan -- I am definitely bringing mine. It is the tiny shuffle, so if we aren't "allowed" to use them, I can put it in my waistpack.

I just realized, we will be around for Friday night dinner, too. Is anyone going to be in town that early and interested in having dinner together?

 

[Jen117]

Cam - I am up for a Saturday dinner. Depending on where we go, it may be just me or I may drag the family along. They aren't good at sitting for long periods, so it may be just me. We will have a car, but I am thinking that walking somewhere may be the best option. I haven't been to the Hilton since I was in college, so I don't remember what was right in that area. We may need Pat to do some research for us. Oh, I can ask my dad too, my mom and he go to Chicago often.

 

[keenercam]

Way cool, Jen! I am so glad to know we will see you guys pre-race! Are you staying at the Hilton Chicago? I have heard there is more than one Hilton. We are at the race hotel at 720 S. Michigan.