Reminder: Chicago meet-up, 22 November 2008 - Page 3

pelenor · 11-23-2008, 01:06 AM

Sorry I wasn't able to make it .

sounds like everyone had a great time! Hopefully next time.

Alexander Turcic · 11-23-2008, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

The surprise guest was the lovely Mrs. Alexander Turcic.

Heh. Some people might draw the wrong conclusions here...

dcbcreative · 11-23-2008, 04:18 AM

Talk about style... ...Right on time yet still somehow I managing to be fashionably late.

And you know what, the Kindle really does look better in person. It caught my eye as soon as I stepped through the door. Of course it helped that everyone was sitting at the table positioned right behind said door when I arrived, but that is beside the point.

I had a great time.

Jimmy John's was indeed disturbingly sterile. Good sandwiches but a little light on the atmosphere. Interesting how no two franchises ever are quite alike. It worked out well though- Make introductions, grab a quick bite, get acquainted and plan the evening ahead.

For one that meant a dash, for the others a mosey.

I was really surprised to discover a part of downtown I had yet to venture to while strolling over to Taylor's swanky abode. Indeed he has appliances and let me tell you folks that the view from the buildings lounge is truly distracting. I think that more then makes up for the lack of spatulas in his kitchen.

Pente rocked. I want to play it again- I had forgotten how much I enjoyed games like that. Even when getting my [Insert expletive] kicked.

After that the evening came to a close with each heading their own separate ways. For me that meant a rare casual stroll about the Loop and a window shopping excursion to Borders Books before heading home.

All and all I have to say that the first Chicago MobileRead MeetUp was a success.

zelda_pinwheel · 11-23-2008, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerryleejr

I would love to ZP but Plane tickets are kind of Pricey and it would be on my own dime.

JJ

well keep us in mind for someday...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander Turcic

Heh. Some people might draw the wrong conclusions here...

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcbcreative

All and all I have to say that the first Chicago MobileRead MeetUp was a success.

*snif* i'm so proud. and happy. (and, as always, disappointed to have missed it). so will we be announcing Chicago Meetup II : Son of Meetup in the near future then ?

rocket733 · 11-23-2008, 01:56 PM

there had better be one in the future, preferably next summer after i move to chicago.

zelda_pinwheel · 11-23-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocket733

there had better be one in the future, preferably next summer after i move to chicago.

everybody hear that ? free up your schedules y'all : Chicago meetup planned for next summer. our good friend rocket will be organising things.

of course, that doesn't mean you can't have other meetups between now and then.

pilotbob · 11-23-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

everybody hear that ? free up your schedules y'all : Chicago meetup planned for next summer. our good friend rocket will be organising things.

of course, that doesn't mean you can't have other meetups between now and then.

Oh... will it be at Cheesecake Factory? I would arrange to be in Chi then. (Actually probably can't be.)

BOb

Alexander Turcic · 11-23-2008, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Oh... will it be at Cheesecake Factory? BOb

Heh, that's right by the Hancock Center, right? Next to it is a takeaway restaurant, mostly Italian food. Really good, I went there a couple of time for lunch.

zelda_pinwheel · 11-23-2008, 04:06 PM

something tells me that the next chicago meetup with have TWO surprise guests, and Mrs. Alexander Turcic will be accompanied.

badgoodDeb · 11-23-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcbcreative

Jimmy John's was indeed disturbingly sterile. Good sandwiches but a little light on the atmosphere.

Huh! I thought it was much like any other Jimmy John's. Good sandwiches, but not an atmosphere to make you want to linger and take up table space. Fortunately, it was (just) big enough to sit 4 of us together.

I agree that Taylor's apartment complex is gorgeous! His apartment was sparsely furnished, but not by any means bare or barren. Just styled for a single guy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcbcreative

Pente rocked. I want to play it again- I had forgotten how much I enjoyed games like that. Even when getting my [Insert expletive] kicked.

Then we'll definitely have to plan another meet-up. I enjoyed just sitting with the guys, and being allowed to catch up on my reading. It was a book with a hard first half (lead character was formed by a very harsh childhood), so it was hard for me to read much at a time; it depressed me. I'd finally reached the good half of the book -- and in fact stayed up till 2:00 to finish it.

Chicago Meet-Up I -- definitely a success!

pilotbob · 11-23-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander Turcic

Heh, that's right by the Hancock Center, right? Next to it is a takeaway restaurant, mostly Italian food. Really good, I went there a couple of time for lunch.

Yes, it's in the Hancock center if I remember correctly. Been quite a while since I was there though.

BOb

RWood · 11-24-2008, 02:49 PM

Pictures, we want to see pictures!

Taylor514ce · 11-24-2008, 02:57 PM

I do not consent to having my photo posted here. Sending Rebecca was a dirty trick.

pilotbob · 11-24-2008, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor514ce

I do not consent to having my photo posted here. Sending Rebecca was a dirty trick.

Mohahahaha... I don't think your consent is needed. We all want to see your huge cranium though.

BOb

dcbcreative · 11-24-2008, 08:23 PM

Atmosphere... ...Less then. Its true, all Jimmy John's like most fast food(ish) franchises are designed for the sell and scoot. It just seemed that the one on Madison Street was noticeably more so. Not a quibble, just an observation. After all it is what it is and being so it worked well for us.

As for planning for summer, the mental cogs are in motion. On the way to transit from Taylor's apartment complex with Deb I once again brought up the topic of my favorite Chicago street fair, a.k.a:

The Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair (June 6-7, 2009 from 10am to 6pm)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/about/...s/printersrow/

If you've never been, you got to go. If you have been then you're already planning to be there. So my thought is, why not make it the focus of another MobleRead event. A mingle of old and new media.

Meanwhile, we got the winter to brave and warm toasty indoor MeetUps to plan.

Speaking of locations- The Cheese Cake Factory? Oh my, would you believe I've never indulged. Though I have been to L'Appetito ( http://www.lappetito.com/ ) which is on the opposite side of the concourse many times for lunch and snack. Tasty.

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11-23-2008, 01:06 AM	#31
pelenor Member Posts: 16 Karma: 489326 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Sony Reader 300	Sorry I wasn't able to make it . sounds like everyone had a great time! Hopefully next time.

11-23-2008, 04:18 AM	#33
dcbcreative Window shopper... Posts: 23 Karma: 188 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL, USA Device: Interested in the iRex Digital Reader	Talk about style... ...Right on time yet still somehow I managing to be fashionably late. And you know what, the Kindle really does look better in person. It caught my eye as soon as I stepped through the door. Of course it helped that everyone was sitting at the table positioned right behind said door when I arrived, but that is beside the point. I had a great time. Jimmy John's was indeed disturbingly sterile. Good sandwiches but a little light on the atmosphere. Interesting how no two franchises ever are quite alike. It worked out well though- Make introductions, grab a quick bite, get acquainted and plan the evening ahead. For one that meant a dash, for the others a mosey. I was really surprised to discover a part of downtown I had yet to venture to while strolling over to Taylor's swanky abode. Indeed he has appliances and let me tell you folks that the view from the buildings lounge is truly distracting. I think that more then makes up for the lack of spatulas in his kitchen. Pente rocked. I want to play it again- I had forgotten how much I enjoyed games like that. Even when getting my [Insert expletive] kicked. After that the evening came to a close with each heading their own separate ways. For me that meant a rare casual stroll about the Loop and a window shopping excursion to Borders Books before heading home. All and all I have to say that the first Chicago MobileRead MeetUp was a success.

11-23-2008, 01:56 PM	#35
rocket733 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 20 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: PRS-500	there had better be one in the future, preferably next summer after i move to chicago.

11-23-2008, 04:06 PM	#39
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	something tells me that the next chicago meetup with have TWO surprise guests, and Mrs. Alexander Turcic will be accompanied.

11-24-2008, 02:49 PM	#42
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	Pictures, we want to see pictures!

11-24-2008, 02:57 PM	#43
Taylor514ce Actively passive. Posts: 2,042 Karma: 478376 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: US Device: Sony PRS-505/LC	I do not consent to having my photo posted here. Sending Rebecca was a dirty trick.

11-24-2008, 08:23 PM	#45
dcbcreative Window shopper... Posts: 23 Karma: 188 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL, USA Device: Interested in the iRex Digital Reader	Atmosphere... ...Less then. Its true, all Jimmy John's like most fast food(ish) franchises are designed for the sell and scoot. It just seemed that the one on Madison Street was noticeably more so. Not a quibble, just an observation. After all it is what it is and being so it worked well for us. As for planning for summer, the mental cogs are in motion. On the way to transit from Taylor's apartment complex with Deb I once again brought up the topic of my favorite Chicago street fair, a.k.a: The Chicago Tribune Printers Row Book Fair (June 6-7, 2009 from 10am to 6pm) http://www.chicagotribune.com/about/...s/printersrow/ If you've never been, you got to go. If you have been then you're already planning to be there. So my thought is, why not make it the focus of another MobleRead event. A mingle of old and new media. Meanwhile, we got the winter to brave and warm toasty indoor MeetUps to plan. Speaking of locations- The Cheese Cake Factory? Oh my, would you believe I've never indulged. Though I have been to L'Appetito ( http://www.lappetito.com/ ) which is on the opposite side of the concourse many times for lunch and snack. Tasty.