Chicago-area TGF Gathering - Part II

[crowdedstr]

Originally posted by mgrasse
Is your office compatible with malt beverages (moderately consumed of course)?

if so, why not push the bar and ask how he would feel about them being irresponsibly consumed....

[Pipsqueak]

Originally posted by mgrasse
Hey Pipsqueak,

Is your office compatible with malt beverages (moderately consumed of course)? If not, that is cool, but while you are asking your boss...

It sounds like a great location.

ABSOLUTELY!

Originally posted by crowdedstr
if so, why not push the bar and ask how he would feel about them being irresponsibly consumed

ABSOLUTELY, ABSOLUTELY!
you think architects could survive without drinking!?!

I've got 5 or 6 pictures for you guys of some events we've had.(with malt beverages in some) Like I said, I'll post them tonight when I get home from work.

Couple of other points:
Speaking of malt beverages: There is a Sam's Liquor Store (you know the big mega ones) about 3 blocks from the office.
Food: There are a TON of places around here we could order from/have cater the gathering. (I'd be willing to make suggestions/coordinate it as we go along) A couple off the top of my head that have good catering are Marcello's Father and Son Restaurant and Pizza Capri.

So it sounds like good feedback on the office so far.....I will at least ask the question to the higher-ups today so it's a definite "yay or nay." (before we get too far)

[joe white]

I would try very hard to make this one! Not too far for me.

[Pipsqueak]

forgot to say.....

I sent an email last night to everyone who's email I had from the first time around.

If anyone did not get that email and would like to be on the "mailing list," please let me know.

and if there are any corrections on addresses, let me know those too.

[Pipsqueak]

ok fellas....

here are some shots of my office.

http://home.comcast.net/~a.stcyr/mkb.htm

the bottom 4 shots show some events we've had in the "garden room" that we could utilize.

and just for Mike, one shot shows some BEER.

my bosses bailed early this week for the holiday, so I'll ask next week about utilizing the space.....like I said, it's pretty much ours if we want it.

let me know what ya think!

[James Willer]

OK!

[mgrasse]

WOW. Very cool space.

[Pipsqueak]

I hope we get more than 6 or 7 people interested.
maybe it's the holiday weekend.

[crowdedstr]

Originally posted by Pipsqueak
I hope we get more than 6 or 7 people interested.
maybe it's the holiday weekend.

yea it seems like the board in general has been pretty dead lately. maybe middle of next week we should post another msg in the main forum, linking to here, so maybe more will notice.

pipsqueak, your office looks great.

[JJFIELDS]

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[jeffreyem]

Be there if possible. Still looking at the 18th?

Jeff

[jacoben]

I'll try to be there as well this time. The 18th looks good so far. Pipsqueak, your offices look great, what's the name of your firm?

[Celtic30]

If you guys keep me in the loop, I am definitely in. Just let me know.

Thanks,
Jason

[James Willer]

[Pipsqueak]

Hey TGFers. (sorry I haven't posted in a while....been busy)

OK....here's the scoop.

Let's firm up the 18th of October......done deal.
It seems like there is enough interest to do this thing.

Secondly......I have a confirmation as of this morning on my office for a venue. (everybody now, "WOO-HOO!")

Third.....Let's start working that date into your calendars and giving me a good "I'll be there" confirmation. I would really like to get someone to cater the event for us. I have some good options and can hopefully do this for about $8-10 per person. It would be much fun, and we wouldn't have to worry about bringing food. And, as for drinks.....I'm thinking I can have those brought in as well. As I said, Sam's is around the corner from the office for beer, etc. and I can pick up sodas too. So, drinks would probably add another $2-4 per person. (this will greatly depend on the number of attendees)

Fourth....Let's start putting out those suggestions for jam session songs. I kind of liked the format we had last time, because I'm really not one for a true "open mic" session. I like the informality of the jammming and playing around with everybody. So, if people start suggesting songs to play, everybody will have a chance to learn them, or at least get the gist of the songs by October 18th. Plus, I really like learning the new songs....pretty hard to refuse!

Fifth......Let's start throwing out ideas for times. I'm flexible and can do any time you guys want. Let's hear it.

So, overall it can be a really fun and interesting jam session. I hope people can make it......now get to typing!

You can also send me an email if you would rather.

[email protected]

I will be sending all of this in a email.....(to everyone that is on the list)

Thanks!