# ChiDope 2004 -- You know you want to come. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 9, 2004, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129 "2004-04-09T04:53:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Cosmopolitan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/94ad74/32.png) [@Cosmopolitan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cosmopolitan)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2004, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/21 "2004-04-19T02:25:01Z")
My ride may or may not have to bail, but I’m still hoping to make it either way; looking for cheapass direct flights to/from Chicago as a contingency plan. As a result, I may be able to opt into a last minute activity - or, conversely, I may have to bail alltogether. Time will tell, my pretties. ---
**Author:** ![2nd\_Law](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/2/f475e1/32.png) [@2nd\_Law](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2nd_Law)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2004, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/22 "2004-04-19T05:32:57Z")
> [@Mooney252](#): > > **What was the movie that blew up the Green Mill?** That was **Thief** , starring James Cann. ---
**Author:** ![sperfur](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9adbd/32.png) [@sperfur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sperfur)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2004, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/23 "2004-04-19T14:40:53Z")
> [@Cosmopolitan](#): > > My ride may or may not have to bail, but I’m still hoping to make it either way; looking for cheapass direct flights to/from Chicago as a contingency plan. As a result, I may be able to opt into a last minute activity - or, conversely, I may have to bail alltogether. > > Time will tell, my pretties. **Cosmopolitan** - just wanted to let you know that I get _way_ better flight deals if I call a few travel agents and compare prices than I do by going to orbitz or travelocity. I just go to those sites first to get a base price then make a few calls… ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2004, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/24 "2004-04-19T16:03:10Z")
> [@ShibbOleth](#): > > You ChiDopers are so lucky to have Super **Gundy** and her posse organizing things for you! Shibb, I wish I could take credit but really, Jane deserves accolades and rose petals thrown at her feet. Nonetheless, I appreciate the compliment and am sad you’re not coming. Yer swell! ---
**Author:** ![Jane\_D\_oh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/839c29/32.png) [@Jane\_D\_oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jane_D_oh)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2004, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/25 "2004-04-19T21:05:24Z")
**Shibb** it’s going to be very tough for this to be a fest without you here. And while **Gundy** does say the sweetest things, she is the organizational goddess. I am in awe of her skills and proud to be a member of her posse. ---
**Author:** ![Jane\_D\_oh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/839c29/32.png) [@Jane\_D\_oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jane_D_oh)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2004, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/26 "2004-04-20T12:36:58Z")
Just an update. I have reservations for the following people: **TypoMna, Billdo, Demo, Metrochic, Ginger & Weird Dave, BoyoJim, Cosmopolitan, Garfield226, Sassy, BeagleDave, Av8rMike, OpalCat, and Imthjckaz** If you need a room and don’t see your name on the list, please e-mail me. If your name is on the list and you have not recieved any e-vites to events, e-mail **Gundy**. For those of you who are interested, there is more info on the hotel here. Finally, if your plans change and you will not be attending the fest, please e-mail me so I can cancel your reservation. 30 days and counting… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Eva\_Luna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e495f1/32.png) [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2004, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/27 "2004-04-23T01:57:45Z")
[bump] The Poetry Slam Evite has officially been sent! If your name is on the e-mail list, and you don’t receive the Poetry Slam Evite shortly, please post here. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2004, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/28 "2004-04-23T11:24:34Z")
**nyctea** just told me that she isn’t going to have the money to go after all, which means that I no longer have a roommate. **Jane D’oh** is holding a hotel room for me… does anyone want to share it with me? I can’t afford to stay in the hotel by myself. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2004, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/29 "2004-04-23T11:31:42Z")
Cool! I’ve been hoping to hear this announcement for a while. The date should be good, and I’d love to come (hopefully Emily too). I don’t need hotel accomodations, and I couldn’t afford that anyway, but if I can get the info on how to find the different spots by El, everything should be great. ---
**Author:** ![JavaMaven1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cab0a1/32.png) [@JavaMaven1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JavaMaven1)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2004, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/30 "2004-04-23T15:39:20Z")
**JustPlainBryan** and myself will be there. Plane tickets have been bought this morning, and we’re finalizing all our plans. Can’t wait to see all of you! ---
**Author:** ![bristlesage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/edb3f5/32.png) [@bristlesage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bristlesage)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2004, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/31 "2004-04-24T20:58:53Z")
Okay, I’ve shipped out the Evite for the Lou Malnati’s dinner. Be sure to let me know if you didn’t receive it or if you’d like me to send one to you. Hope to see some of you there! ---
**Author:** ![LurkMeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3da27b/32.png) [@LurkMeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkMeister)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2004, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/32 "2004-04-25T00:08:29Z")
I was just going through my e-mails and I don’t think I ever got an e-vite for the dinner at Reza’s. **Gundy** , am I on the list for that? I know I had e-mailed you before that I was planning to go, but I just wanted to make sure. ---
**Author:** ![Cosmopolitan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/94ad74/32.png) [@Cosmopolitan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cosmopolitan)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2004, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/33 "2004-04-25T00:26:12Z")
I will, after all, be coming with the Canadians, including **Mnementh** , **Daerlyn** , **Curious\_Canuck** and (I’m pretty sure) **LaurAnge**. ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2004, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/34 "2004-04-25T00:38:22Z")
\*\*LurkMeister, Eva Luna’s \*\* managing the Evite for that one. I’ll check with her, and if you’re not on the list, I’ll forward your e-mail address to her. ---
**Author:** ![manhattan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/manhattan/32/7_2.png) [@manhattan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manhattan)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2004, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/35 "2004-04-25T02:12:03Z")
Hey, **Canby** and I are getting in around noonish and staying downtown. Anyone up for a Friday lunch at the Billy Goat? ---
**Author:** ![imthjckaz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/imthjckaz/32/3223_2.png) [@imthjckaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/imthjckaz)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2004, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/36 "2004-04-27T21:50:21Z")
> [@bristlesage](#): > > Okay, I’ve shipped out the Evite for the Lou Malnati’s dinner. Be sure to let me know if you didn’t receive it or if you’d like me to send one to you. I didn’t receive one and I’d like you to send one to me. ---
**Author:** ![Carol\_the\_Impaler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Carol\_the\_Impaler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carol_the_Impaler)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2004, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/37 "2004-04-27T22:00:32Z")
Howdy, ladies and gents. **Gundy** , I believe I sent you my email address, but I haven’t gotten an evite from you? Or did I dream that? (Forgive me, it’s been a craptapular day, I have allergies, and can’t think my way out of a paper bag right now.) If anyone wants to create another summary of who to send emails to for the different evites/events… um… well that would be spectacular and unjustly reward my laziness… None of you happen to be recovering co-dependents, do you? 😉 Otherwise, I guess I’ll actually have to be responsible for my own happiness and read the thread again… sigh… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2004, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/38 "2004-04-27T22:10:22Z")
We bought our tickets today. We arrive 11:15 am Friday and depart 2:11 pm Sunday, both O’Hare. ---
**Author:** ![OpalCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8edcca/32.png) [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2004, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/39 "2004-04-27T22:15:52Z")
Ok I’m getting panicky. I’ve already bought my plane tickets so I’m essentially screwed out of that money no matter what… …but I made my plans on the assumption that I’d be sharing the cost of the hotel room. Are there any hostels or campgrounds in the area? I can pack my tent, though it’s bigger than I’d been hoping to bring, luggage wise. ---
**Author:** ![Eva\_Luna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e495f1/32.png) [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2004, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129/40 "2004-04-27T22:38:59Z")
> [@OpalCat](#): > > Are there any hostels or campgrounds in the area? No campgrounds within commuting dstance, but see hostel link in the OP. I’d advise calling them ASAP re: availability. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004-you-know-you-want-to-come/239129.md?page=3)