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If we have it at my house we have loads of orange carpet that you can take pictures of. We've had it chemically cleaned though so it is clean even though it is hideous.
I'd say that the location swings in the balance between Jenny Gardener and CT, and we need input from both of them before we decide on the location.
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And I am really close to Midway, so if Olivet wants to come, I could pick her up and drive her whereever. :-D
*checks calendar* That date looks clear to me. I'm not picky about where it is. And I'm glad you asked about cameras, Julie, because I was going to bring mine anyway.
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I would love to, but I just realized that is the weekend we're having Liam's birthday party (his actual birthday is this coming week). Oh, well. Posts: 9293 | Registered: Aug 2000
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Count me in. I'll be offline for the next few days, as I'll be on retreat at an (edit: Benedictine) monastery, but I trust you all to make great plans. As long as I can leave for home by seven or so on Saturday, I’m fine with whatever you decide.
Maybe for a fun and challenging activity we could teach Anna to cook?
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*bumps for CT* I talked to her last night and she doesn't have call on Friday October 11! Woo-hoo! The question is still where. *grin* Do we want to vote?
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I'd rather the Illinois location. I'm not sure I could handle much more long-distance driving than that on my own. I do want to have SOME time with my family that weekend! But don't base your decision on me. I'm not a for-sure attendee yet. My two sisters were born in October, and I promised to help with the 16-year-old's birthday party. She hasn't set the date yet. So, if it comes down to a choice, my baby sister's first boy-girl birthday party has to come first. Posts: 3141 | Registered: Apr 2000
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Illinois would be great, especially if there is the remotest chance that this means Jenny could make it.
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Yipee! It is at my place then! As long as I get to meet CT.
The house will probably be a bit disorganized as we can either paint or clean and right now and painting is the higher priority. But it will be mostly sanitary.
The actual address is 2401 Fulle Street, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008.
I'll post directions later but it is very easy to get to from I-90 or I-294
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OK I'm thinking we will play it by ear, but I would suggest arriving on Friday sometime after 5pm since I get home from around 5.
I'm thinking we should do the old traditionals like bake cookies, eat popcorn and watch LOTR or rent a sappy Julia Roberts film.
And of course talk til 2am. If you want to paint toenails you have to bring your own nail polish, I'm not sure if I own any anymore.
I'm guessing people will be arriving at varying times on Friday so that shopping (window or otherwise) would be postponed until sometime after we wake up on Saturday. Features at the Woodfield Mall include the Godiva chocolate store. We could probably do lunch there and then return to my place to pack up and go our separate ways.
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*grin* This actually sounds kind of fun. I might just tease Christy by getting Daily Show tickets for that night, though; they're going to be shooting in Madison on the 10th. Posts: 37449 | Registered: May 1999
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I'll bring polish and the like. I'll also bring a couple of fun board games if we're in the mood *giggle* I haven't played truth or dare in years!
Do you need some extra cooking supplies? I've got quite a few cookie sheets.
Edit: Actually, if you have a dvd player, we have a pretty good collection of dvds as well which I can bring.
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We do have a dvd player as well as VHS, and have LotR I extended edition. We aren't getting TTT until the extended edition though it is requiring much willpower on our parts. Don't have many "girly" DVD's though. Most of those are VHS.
As far as cookie sheets, we have plenty and a pretty fully stocked kitchen as far as utensils go. (Due to Steve and my inheritance of my grandmother's kitchen equipment.) We might have to make a quick run to the grocery for chocolate chips or something but that would be about it. We have a Sam's Club 5 minutes away as well.
When I informed Steve of the slumber party he rapidly voluntarily excused himself . I think the estrogen count may have had something to do with it. I mentioned that Tom D endorsed the activity due to prospective lingere shopping and that pretty much clinched it for him too. I'm still hoping I can bribe him to make his famous fetuccini alfredo for dinner though. If he gets me started I could probably finish it myself.
Are there any dietary restrictions among the group?
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*laugh* We bought the extended version right away, but I've got lots of girly dvds (and some disney) that are fun, too Posts: 1777 | Registered: Jan 2003
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Ok offical directions. The address: 2401 Fulle St. Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
You can map it on yahoo but the directions into my development are funky.
From I-90 heading West (probably Jenny Gardner and xnera) Take I-90 West Past the Des Plaines Oasis Take Arlinton Heights Road Exit. Turn Right onto Arlington Heights Road. Head North past Algonquin Rd. and Golf Rd to Central Road. Turn Left (west) on Central Road. Go past the Hospital. There will be a stoplight at New Wilke Road. Stay on Central. Turn right on Wren, the second right turn after New Wilke. The first left is Fulle St. We are about 2/3 of the way down the block on the left, a yellow house with ugly maroon brown trim. If you get to the stop sign you've gone too far. Park on our side of the street or in our driveway, you aren't allowed to park on the other side.
Coming from Rockford or 290. From I-90 East, take the I-290/53 North exit. This exit always confuses me. You want 53-North. Don't take the first right, which leads to 290 south. Stay left and go under the overpass until the sign clearly says to Rolling Meadows. It will look like you are just getting back on I-90 until the last minute when it turns off.
Take the Algonquin Rd. exit off of 290/53. It is shortly after the I-90 junction so stay alert.
Turn left on Algonquin Rd. Take Algonquin Rd. to New Wilke Rd. The light before New Wilke is Old Wilke/Weber. DON'T take this, while you can get to my place it is more confusing than it is worth. Turn Left on New Wilke go past the golf course. Turn Left on Central. Turn right on Wren, the second right turn/ The first left is Fulle St.
We are about 2/3 of the way down the block on the left, a yellow house with ugly maroon brown trim. If you get to the stop sign you've gone too far. Park on our side of the street or in our driveway, you aren't allowed to park on the other side.
If this is way too confusing or doesn't cover you specifically, let me know and I'll try again.
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Actually, I'll be coming straight from work, which isn't far from 290, so that's what I'll take.
I refuse to play TorD. I have bad memories of it from childhood.
Anyone interested in Dance Dance Revolution? I have three versions of it and two dance pads. And I could bring my Playstation if AJ doesn't have one.
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I'm amazed that someone can be unnerved by the prospect of Truth or Dare but willing to play Dance Dance Revolution in public. Posts: 37449 | Registered: May 1999
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<bump> nope we don't have a playstation. All kinds of games would be welcome because we don't have much other than a deck or two of cards.
We cleaned house this weekend for a couple of upcoming events. Steve commented that it had gone from messy to slovenly. I don't know if I will have the paper/mail/bills off of the dining room table, but we've made a pretty good dent in the rest of the house and it is back to reasonably clean(though it is hard to tell with the carpet). We do have a large pile of recyclables but that is due in part to the garbage strike, and partly to us forgetting to put them on the curb the week before said strike.
The other interesting bit of news is that I have to go to an Ear Nose and Throat specialist because my tonsils are acting up after having mono. They've changed antibiotics and gone to ones that cost $4/pill, but only $2/pill with insurance. At the worst I'll just be a little hoarse for the party. It isn't contagious, and they haven't decided for sure if they need to come out!
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OOoohhh! I wish I could come. You need to bring clips and scrunchies and barettes and things so you can brush and braid each other's hair!
I haven't done one of those since high school! They're so much fun! A girlie activity that I can participate in and really enjoy! Yay! <laughs> Maybe we could do one around these parts sometime.
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ok I will be sending out an e-mail with my phone contact numbers in it for those of you who don't have it already. I just feel a little bit squeamish about putting it out on the internet.
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You were okay with posting your address, but not your phone number? A person could do a reverse lookup from various sites and find out your number from your name, couldn't they?
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not necesarily my cell or my work numbers though. Our home number is going to probably be discontinued shortly, and we've moved so recently it is wrong on every site I've checked.
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Ladies, I regret to inform you that I probably will not be coming. I have a prior commitment that I'd forgot about until I checked my calendar. I'm going on a "Moonlight Paddle" Friday night, and won't be done until late.
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OK, also if this goes into Saturday evening, you are all more than welcome, but I was reminded by Steve that we will be watching the OU-TX football game. We wouldn't be acceptable alumni if we missed it! I could see OU going as far as taking away our diplomas in good standing! A good time and great food is always had by all so I didn't really figure the two events interfered with each other.
I'm still wondering if dkw is going to make it or if she is too drained from the funeral arrangements.
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Hey AJ? Should I eat dinner at home, or wait until I get to your place? If we eat at your place, I'll leave Rockford about 5:00. If I eat at home, it'll be closer to 5:30, 6:00. Let me know, okay?
I'm counting on riding with CT, but I'm not sure if she has clinic Friday or not. If not, I might take off a bit early to be timely for dinner. Otherwise, we wouldn't be there till after 7 assuming it is a two hour plus ride.
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Thanks for the bumps and concern everyone. I'm back from a week-long slumber party -- just spent the first night alone in my own house since last Tuesday. But I wouldn't miss this one for the world.
Vána, I'll be coming over on 20 right by Rockford. Do you want to ride with me? I'll need to leave by a reasonable hour Saturday afternoon, so if you want to stay later, say no.
I can bring board games and card games and hair-braiding fripperies. But I still think we should teach Anna to cook. Posts: 9866 | Registered: Apr 2002
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I'm not going to be present, and really don't get a say, but I ALSO think Anna should cook. (Reminder: I just reread the thread on which this whole thing started, by the way, and it appears that lingerie shopping was originally on the itinerary.)
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You guys are TRYING to torture me. I talked to Steve about the alfredo thing the other night. I told him that if he helped me start the alfredo sauce I might be able to finish it if he wanted to do other things.
And he laughed.
I believe the Lingere shopping if it happens would be scheduled for mid morning on Saturday.
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You know, if Christy had actually LAUGHED in that situation, I would have gone ahead and made some alfredo sauce just to show her. Posts: 37449 | Registered: May 1999
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dkw’s Cooking Class for Clueless Engineers Section One: Sauces, begins with white sauce. Alfredo is far too advanced.
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