PatrickIL-Con Thread

[Patinmn]

I am going to be like Ray and start a list.

I made my reservations for the Embassy Suites in Lombard, IL for Friday July5 - Sunday July 7th.

Who all is going to be staying there? What would you think about us calling and trying to get the rooms close to one another?

so far:

Embassy

• Patrick(PATinMN) & Roger
• Barb
• Glo
• Marsha
• NancyIL

Other

• CDoobie
• Towncrier

I hope I have missed anyone? I couldn't find the thread from earlier, I hope I didn't forget someone.

 

[DumboOrBust]

Originally posted by Patinmn
I am going to be like Ray and start a list.

I made my reservations for the Embassy Suites in Lombard, IL for Friday July5 - Sunday July 7th.

Who all is going to be staying there? What would you think about us calling and trying to get the rooms close to one another?

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[Smee]

Patrick,
I'm not staying there ('cuz I live VERY close to there), but if you guys decide to do something before or after, let me know!!! I'd love to meet up with you all!
Corinne

 

[Patrick IL.]

Yikes I thought I was in trouble when I saw the title LOL I am just having my first cup of coffee I am so looking forward to July

 

[RaySharpton]

It sounds like you are going to have a great time. I sure wish that I could be there with you guys.

Ray

 

[CDoobee]

Well, we'll be at PatrickIl-Con, but not at the Embassy Suites.

We will be staying at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Downer's Grove.

 

[Towncrier]

I used Priceline for the very first time today. I got a room just down the road from you guys at the Four Points Barcelo Hotel in Oakbrook Terrace. This hotel is listed on Microsoft Streets and Trips 2002 as the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Villa Park. Go figure.

Is anyone going to be in town soon enough to go out to dinner on Friday evening? I noticed that there's a Buca di Beppo in the area. That's always a fun place, especially if we can get enough people together. I would consider taking Friday off just so that I can be in the Chicago area in time for dinner if there's enough interest.

 

[Patinmn]

You would not have to twist my arm to get me to go to Bucca's they are my favorite place up here.

Let me know when and where

 

[CDoobee]

What is Buca di Beppo???

 

[Towncrier]

Supposedly (as the story goes), Buca di Beppo is Italian for "Joe's Basement". The restaurant is supposed to look like an Italian guy's basement. The food is served family style. A single salad will feed a dozen people. When you order a pizza, it's about 2 feet by 3 feet in size. Each room in the restaurant is themed differently. There's even a table in the kitchen (that you have to reserve months in advance). Here's a link to their website:

http://www.bucadibeppo.com

It's a great place to eat if you have a crowd. Not so great for a family of four. A big group of us went to the local BdB last year and had a blast. I've been trying to convince everyone here that we need to repeat, but no bites so far. So I thought that I'd throw it out to all you Patrick-CON folk.

 

[CDoobee]

Thanks, John.

Sounds fun!

 

[Barb]

Another Buca fan here! We love going there. We should be in time for Friday night.

 

[siouxi31]

Hi! I see from this thread that many of you are getting together. Can you tell me what this is about? I would like to meet some of the Dis-Con people!

Regards, Susan

 

[Smee]

Count me in for Buca's on Fri. night before PatrickCon!!!
Corinne

 

[Patrick IL.]

Wait a second! You people are all coming to my house? Who started this? When is it? When did this happen? I am looking forward to the party and even more seeing you all again!

 

[glo]

Hey TC count me in for Friday night. I am there at like 7 am in the morning...I have to do something to kill time...lol till we crash at Patrick's!!!!

 

[Towncrier]

That's great glo. When we get closer to the actual date, we'll have to make ressies at Buca. I wonder if I can get the table in the kitchen???

 

[Dopeygirl]

Haven't been to Buca yet and what better way to share that first experience than with a bunch of DISers?!

Glo, not sure what the plans are for that Friday but we'll make sure to do something during the day!

 

[glo]

Cool...I would like that let me know!!! We are trying to plan a Cougars game on Sunday, if you are interested DG. It will surely be a blast!