OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
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OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
Back by popular demand!
Details:
What: OctoCon XXVIII
When: Friday, May 10th, Noon to Midnight and Saturday, May 11th, 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 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 $12 a person (bring singles!!!). We'll get a bunch of Chicago style pizzas from Giordanos. Con Favorite (well, my favorite because it was so close) Al's Pizza didn't survive the pandemic.
I will provide a couple 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:
(Note: I have no clue if any of this is still valid...)
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.
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.
Questions, let me know.
Details:
What: OctoCon XXVIII
When: Friday, May 10th, Noon to Midnight and Saturday, May 11th, 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 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 $12 a person (bring singles!!!). We'll get a bunch of Chicago style pizzas from Giordanos. Con Favorite (well, my favorite because it was so close) Al's Pizza didn't survive the pandemic.
I will provide a couple 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:
(Note: I have no clue if any of this is still valid...)
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.
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.
Questions, let me know.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
I'll be able to go to one of these again some day . . . but not this day. Wife will be out of the country so I'll be in charge of the brood that weekend.
And I'm so close to the venue now, too!
And I'm so close to the venue now, too!
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
I have a surgery scheduled right after and they get testy about leaving the state before medical stuff, but I plan to return one day so long as I can budget for it. I either need to do it before my car becomes too unreliable or wait until I get a new one, which will put a dent in my feeling like I can budget for anything. I watch for the next one. I was also thinking Origins, which would be considerably more expensive and less personal.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
Marked my calendar, which didn't have anything on it for those days. So I think I can go!
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It would be nice to see the kids again. I'm just sayin'.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
I’d be glad to see anyone who can make it. It’s in my calendar and only a summons to Tax Court would stop me (still not sure when they’re passing through Cincinnati this year).
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
I'd love to go to one of these but it's just too far for me especially since I'm not allowed to drive uet.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
Going to talk to the wife, and see if a trip to Chicago is in the tea leaves.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
Tempting.
I need to get to one of these at some point but I'll be out of the country at that point so this will not be the time.
I need to get to one of these at some point but I'll be out of the country at that point so this will not be the time.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
I’d love to see you if you can make it!
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
I will be there. Looking forward to it.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
As it turns out my wife is going to be out of the country on those dates in April (i.e., now) not May.
May is still iffy as it's the oldest's birthday and my daughter has two violin recitals (one solo, one with orchestra) on that Saturday. I might be able to swing by briefly in the morning, but we'll have to see.
May is still iffy as it's the oldest's birthday and my daughter has two violin recitals (one solo, one with orchestra) on that Saturday. I might be able to swing by briefly in the morning, but we'll have to see.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
One post in 27 years and it's this? Come on, man!
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
Well, having my driveway cracked to replace water lines is going to ensure I don't make this one, unfortunately.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
Yeah, I just had to have a tree cut down in my back yard before it falls over in some heavy wind.
But my transportation costs are a bit lower than yours are.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
Just a reminder/bump that this is happening in 4 days….
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
What would you like me to get beforehand? Just let me know and I'll make a stop on the way there Friday.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
Nothing that I can think of unless you have a specific kind of snack or soft drink you want. I’ll have a cooler and ice and some soda myself.
You know how low key these things are.
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I'll grab bottled water on Friday on the way in Friday, and some chips. Then Saturday I'll forego the donuts in favor of fruit salad or something else. I know we tend to have WAY too many donuts Saturday.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
Officially out. Now is year-end for all of the kids activities. Last weekend was my son's Taekwondo tournament (4 gold, 2 silver and a bronze). This weekend my daughter is performing in Legally Blonde - The Musical. Dress rehearsal Friday night, 2 shows on Saturday. We then have 2 weekends off before year end music and dance shows the first 2 weeks of June.
My kids are old enough where they don't eat the dice anymore. A few months ago (maybe 6) I was evaluating my train games to see which one I thought might be easiest to teach the kids and my daughter replied, "daddy, we have brains you know." They are probably smart enough to learn the mechanics of any game now, not sure how well they would learn strategy though. MiL goes back to the Philippines June 15, wife works day shift now so I'll plenty of time with the kids to work on their gaming abilities...
My kids are old enough where they don't eat the dice anymore. A few months ago (maybe 6) I was evaluating my train games to see which one I thought might be easiest to teach the kids and my daughter replied, "daddy, we have brains you know." They are probably smart enough to learn the mechanics of any game now, not sure how well they would learn strategy though. MiL goes back to the Philippines June 15, wife works day shift now so I'll plenty of time with the kids to work on their gaming abilities...
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
I know I can't gave them for now but is there really such a thing as too many donuts?
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
Not at all. Octocon is a long day.
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picture taken at last octocon.
strangely enough, zarathud fought off every attempt to pull him out of that.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
I was hoping to be able to drop off wife and MiL at Seafood City and bring the kids to Octocon. Then it occurred to me I could get some treats for Archinerd at Seafood City (a Filipino supermarket, for those who don't know), but alas, my daughter's schedule screwed up everything.
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I feel like this should be an unspoken rule, but if you stop by, wear appropriate pants.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
I haven't worn my spandex in years. I bet they are almost translucent by now.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
So.. kind of like a spring roll then?
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
I still don't see the problem...except now I REALLY want a donut.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
"Appropriate" leaves plenty of wiggle room.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
Spandex doesn't need it. Spandex wiggles right along, like a ziplock full of jello.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
Just for future reference what is your con etiquette regarding lime green speedos?
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
*begins to question why he does this*
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
To be fair, the MC Hammer pants I wear every octocon make up for JeffV's choices.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
I mean... that's just good fashion sense, right?
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
I miss Octocon. I won't be to this one either though as I will be coaching in Indiana. Somebody backstab somebody else (*cough*Hepcat*cough*) in my memory though if you would.
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SOMEONE isn't getting a pants ride next time I see them. Right OR left leg.Remus West wrote: ↑Thu May 09, 2024 3:47 pm Somebody backstab somebody else (*cough*Hepcat*cough*) in my memory though if you would.
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Re: OctoCon XXVIII - May 10-11, 2024
I'll be there on Saturday, looking forward to seeing you all again and playing some great games.