Please put me down for a “maybe” also. I live in Chicago.
Ack! Miss Creant should be on the “Probably” list I’m sure I messed something else up, too. Sorry about that.
An exact count doesn’t really matter, though. Based on previous fests, we will be loud enough to drive the rest of the customers away. 
you bet your ass I’m on the probably list!
Now, now…betting body parts at Dopefests never seems to work out well…
oh…than what do I bet with?
Something you don’t mind giving up, of course…
Whoo hoo, count me in! I haven’t been to Chicago since January, and I’m due for another trip.
Nym, good to see you back!
I’m pretty much a positive. Whether my hubby will be with me is still up in the air but I should know for sure this week.
The only thing that might deter me would the cost of a room if Shadow can’t come with me (if hubby doesn’t come).
Hopefully I can get this worked out soon.
Actually, you know what: I make this declaration. **I will be there, hell or highwater. **It won’t have been the first time I’ve slept in my car and heck, Lansing is only 3-1/2 hours away (or less 
)
Now, location? Directions? Help!!
Alright, alright, I hear ya Bunny. I’m almost positive (about 80% positive) that I will be able to attend. At this point, it’s looking like the hubby will be staying home with the kids though. We just need to figure out a date and time really soon so I can make sure I have that weekend off of work.
Can I get someone to post a list of hotels in the area of the Beer Garden? That’d be ever so helpful.
::returning from the void of nothingness created by a suicidal harddrive::
Aug 25… hmmm… I see a business trip coming on… YES! That’s it! It is so clear now! A business trip!
Hey. Somebody promise to grope jarbaby for me since I can’t make this and do it in person.
Please?
Still a maybe…
As soon as my incredibly stupid supervisor comes up with the schedule I’ll know for sure. Hopefully soon.
[sub]Wishing Stinky Paws could come but understands that he can’t[/sub]
Don’t forget, folks. Those of us who can’t make it want the FULL rundown either as it happens, or the next day. 
Oh, and don’t forget that someone needs to take my place as Official Scribe!
[sub]oh thank you thank you thank you[/sub]
Consider it done, Arden! Now there is no way in Hell I am missing this ChiDope!!!
Is there any particular type of groping you would prefer? I can whisper naughty things in German in her ear if you like as an added bonus! How about stolen kisses? I hear she gets all wobbly in the kneees from them
Lets decide soon on a place ok? I will work on hotel info in the next 48 hours.
MikeG, you’re a doll.
If you start talking dirty to her in German, someone better take pictures!
um, just out of curiosity, has an actual Beer Garden been chosen yet? I honestly don’t care where it is, I’ll be there, but just wondering.
(side note to Jarbabyj: If IRC, we once almost commited the most unforgivable of fashion faux pas of both showing up in our rubber mini skits and black thigh high boots. Now since its summer, I just want to check what you’re wearing to prevent such an incident. I’m thinking, COTTON mini, halter top, and fishnets. No, forget the fishnets, they don’t work with open toed shoes. Keep me posted)
An actual spot hasn’t been decided yet, but hopefully will be soon. MikeG has kindly volunteered to check a couple of the places out. So look for an announcement here soon.
Yeah, but is MikeG checking out DRINKING places, or porc groping places???
::remembering to forget a towel::
Put me down on the maybe list.