OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
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OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
What: OctoCon XX
When: Friday, April 21st, 1 PM to Midnight and Saturday, April 22nd, 9 AM to Midnight
Where: United In Faith Church, 6525 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL
Who: OOers, spouses, friends, whoever!
Why?: Let's play some games!
The Facilities:
I have acquired the use of the fellowship hall and lounge of my church for us to use for a gaming day. Cost of using said room is whatever donation you care to make. (Note that this is NOT mandatory, just if you feel like donating, donate!)
The church is a converted printing plant, so the main fellowship hall is inside of the main plant space. It is large and roomy and doesn't look very church like (except for the statue of Jesus that will be staring out at the room the whole time. Hoping this might deter cheating.) We will have access to over a dozen 4X8 tables, and more could be grabbed if needed. It is totally handicap accessable. There is a soda machine in the fellowship hall that we are free to use. There is also a kitchen that is part of the hall, we should be able to use the refrigerator there for soda and snacks.
The lounge is right off of the fellowship hall, with couches and places to relax if you are not playing a game at the time. There is a 35" TV in there, so if someone so desired we could have video games running in there during the down times as well.
Food:
There are a number of restaurants in the area. Across the street is a Burger King, a Subway, a Dunkin Donuts, and a chinese fast food restaurant. Down the street is a gyros/hot dog place, a typical Chicago corner greek restaurant, a bar, and another Chinese place (non-fast food). The new official favorite restaurant of OctoCon is now The Jolly Inn, right next door. It's a polish all you can eat buffet, and comes highly recommended by those that have eaten there.
There are two grocery stores right by the church; a large chain store, and a smaller Polish market, for your junk food needs. You can bring your own munchies and soda in with you.
We will do our usual Friday night pizza buy in...probably going up to about $7 a person (bring singles!!!). We'll get a bunch of Chicago style pizzas from Giordanos.
I would provide 3-4 dozen donuts and coffee for breakfast in the morning, on a first come first serve basis. Everyone would be responsible for their own lunch, but we have a wide selection. It seems like nobody stops playing for dinner, so we play that by ear too.
We always have a snack table, where everyone brings community munchies, as well as a few coolers of soda.
Alcohol:
No alcohol in the church for insurance reasons. Sorry. Regardless, there are a number of neighborhood-style bars and pubs around the church.
Lodging:
The closest motel is the LP Motel, 4605 N Harlem Ave, Harwood Heights. This motel is about 5 minutes from the church. Number for the motel is (708) 457-0600. No guarantees about quality, it looks pretty beat up and run down from the outside.
Another option is the Motel 6 at 9408 Lawrence Ave in Schiller Park. Disadvantage is that it is more like 15-20 minutes from the church. If I were coming here and didn't want to stay in a fancier hotel, that would be my first choice. Phone number is (847) 671-4282.
ThatSteveGuy and Kristie have stayed at the Aloft Hotel in nearby Rosemont and have recommended it highly.
Otherwise, lots of hotel choices all very close because we are near O'Hare. Just look at Google Maps or your other favorite hotel site.
Roll Call:
Confirmed:
Hentzau (and Friends)
Joe
Archinerd
Zarathud
Tentative:
LordMortis
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL (tentative)
We drove past there last week on our way to the new, massive Filipino supermarket that opened at Elston and 94. I was thinking I could get dropped off there for a few hours while the wife takes the kids there -- lines at all of the restaurants there are still a mile long. The only catch is my wife works every other weekend.
I projected her schedule into April. She works that weekend.
edit: might still be possible. Wife is certain her schedule is going to change, maybe as soon as next week as it seems her month as a trainee is ending about 3 weeks early and she assumes her permanent role.
I projected her schedule into April. She works that weekend.
edit: might still be possible. Wife is certain her schedule is going to change, maybe as soon as next week as it seems her month as a trainee is ending about 3 weeks early and she assumes her permanent role.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL (tentative)
Things are looking so-so. My boss is already on vacation that week and we're not supposed to be out of the office at the same time. Discussion pending....
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL (tentative)
Put me down for a 'yes'.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL (tentative)
I'll be there.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
Date is confirmed.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
Moving ThatSteveGuy and Kristie off of the attendee list (and Tim too, for that matter.) Steve had a minor heart attack over the weekend, and is looking at quadruple bypass surgery this week.
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Sorry to hear it. Best of luck and wishes to him, family and friends.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
I hope the surgery goes well. Hoping for a speedy recovery.hentzau wrote:Moving ThatSteveGuy and Kristie off of the attendee list (and Tim too, for that matter.) Steve had a minor heart attack over the weekend, and is looking at quadruple bypass surgery this week.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
Oh man, I hope Steve recovers quickly!
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
Ugh. Be well and be strong, Steve.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
We'll miss you, Steve, but hopefully not for long! Rest and get well for the next Octocon.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
Hope surgery goes well, get better Steve.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
Ouch - g'luck and get well Steve!
I won't make this one, on call plus just spent a ton of money (new PC and significant car repairs). Hopeful money will be better and I can be not on-call in the fall.
I won't make this one, on call plus just spent a ton of money (new PC and significant car repairs). Hopeful money will be better and I can be not on-call in the fall.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
Thanks for your well wishes, guys. I'll pass them along to Steve.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
But he has 2 months to recover! He ought to be running ultra-marathons again by then!
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
They ended up not doing surgery, he wasn't a good candidate for it, so they decided to bring in the "A" team for catheters and stents. They put in 4 stents, and are planning on doing another 2 in a few months after he recovers some. But last I heard he's feeling good (first time without chest pain since he had the attack) and is at home recovering now.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
Got some good news yesterday about the Fellowship Hall. They just went through and replaced all of the fluorescent bulbs with LED lamps. According to my wife, the room is MUCH brighter now.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
Oh crap! I actually have that Saturday off, and can get Friday off easily.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
Capris pants and a sun bonnet?hepcat wrote:I will dress accordingly.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
Don't be silly. MC Hammer pants and suspenders with no shirt.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
Can anyone say "nipple chafing"?hepcat wrote:Don't be silly. MC Hammer pants and suspenders with no shirt.
Anyone? No?
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
I'm going to see about going. Maybe if we plan far enough out we can make it happen this time.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
When I retire I am going to come to one of these things but that's a couple years off right now
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
High noon for the gunslingers!
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
Any hope of my wife taking the kid to the child prison down the street for a few hours was dashed yesterday when the loan officer suggested we could close on a mortgage that week. My weekends from now until the move is complete and our current house turned back over to our landlord will consist of boxing, moving, cleaning, and shopping. A party has been declared for July so everything must be presentable by then.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
Yeah, we're getting close. Two weeks away. Going to need this big time!
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
So Default, you definitely going to make it in for this?
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL (tentative)
Ah the golden days of yesteryear when LM, RW, bb2112, redrun, and I would try to cram 5 people and their overnight bags into one little car.LordMortis wrote:Things are looking so-so. My boss is already on vacation that week and we're not supposed to be out of the office at the same time. Discussion pending....
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Looking like it might be a road trip, yah mon.hentzau wrote:So Default, you definitely going to make it in for this?
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
Excellent. PM me if you need any detailed directions, instructions, etc.Default wrote:Looking like it might be a road trip, yah mon.hentzau wrote:So Default, you definitely going to make it in for this?
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL (tentative)
Sigh. Good times.Chaosraven wrote:Ah the golden days of yesteryear when LM, RW, bb2112, redrun, and I would try to cram 5 people and their overnight bags into one little car.LordMortis wrote:Things are looking so-so. My boss is already on vacation that week and we're not supposed to be out of the office at the same time. Discussion pending....
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL (tentative)
Admit it. You've outgrown me.Remus West wrote:Sigh. Good times.Chaosraven wrote:Ah the golden days of yesteryear when LM, RW, bb2112, redrun, and I would try to cram 5 people and their overnight bags into one little car.LordMortis wrote:Things are looking so-so. My boss is already on vacation that week and we're not supposed to be out of the office at the same time. Discussion pending....
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
*I* haven't. Stupid adulting friends.
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Child for life!
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
I'm really in a miniatures playing mood right now. I watched Rogue One last night again and I'm thinking about breaking out all of my SW minis and the old West End SW Miniatures Battles game. Definitely going to have Zenda out again, but may be trying a new rule set called Desperado.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
You just keep scheduling these things during volleyball seasons when I have little to no time with the wife and daughter. They win over gaming. They certainly win out over 5 hours in the car with CR and LM after a full day of gaming and little to no bathing.
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Re: OctoCon XX - April 21 and 22, Chicago, IL
I am clean! I am a child for life and I am clean! Now as to whether or not my Crone's stays under control...