VR.com 2003 Reunion - Chicago, IL Oct 9-12

[LUVMyBirman]

If I only had a rabbit!

If I only had a rabbit!

We were up a major brick wall with the room rates downtown. So....to make a long story short we will be near O'Hare International Airport. Shuttle distance so folks will not need to rent a car. Still close enough to hop the "blue line" train into the city. More info coming soon. The hotel wanted me to hold posting call in info until we sign and return the contract.

BTW, Hank have you seen anything in your Valvereplacement mail box? They were going to copy me. We need to get that back ASAP. Thanks

 

[epstns]

WOW, cool, Gina. You know, I only live 10 minutes from the airport. . . <g>

Which hotel does it look like?

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Yep, me too Steve. Will almost be a shame to get a room. The way I see things.... major excuse to get away and relax!
Will be there the entire time but will commute on Thursday. Checking in on Friday AM for the weekend. Now if we can get the contract in we can post the specifics. They assured me we are blocked off. Will give them a call tomorrow.

Sheraton Gateway Suites

 

[Granbonny]

Gina

Gina

Gina..You have had 41 voting..22 replies. I thought that it was just someone voting is why the site came up? I know yall will have fun..but after the tragic deaths of John's cousin, wife and mother-in-law..who lived in the Chicago area and who we had just talked with 2 days before about reunion.. it really put a damper on our trying to come up for the reunion.. I pulled up the hotel and it looks great. Know yall will enjoy.. Would love to help plan one in the Atlanta area..How will you know this soon..how many rooms to block? October is a busy month for leaf-looking..Colors are great.. Anything North of Atlanta is booked in early summer for October...and rooms triple Of course, everyone is invited to stay with me and I'll make possum stew And for breakfast..Smothered Quail, cheese grits and biscuits stuffed with country fried ham... Coffee and V-8 juice for anyone who needs to lower their INR's..... Yall come..Bonnie

 

[Turkey Hunter]

Billy...........

Billy...........

Cindy and I have discussed comming, however we are not 100% Sure.
Would love to make it out to see everyone, but the change in the date took us from 100% sure we would attend to unsure if we can make it happen.

Was also waiting to hear if RobThatsMe and his wife will be attending.

God Bless all & yes Billy, I am extreamly busy right now. Thursday early afternoon with 44 hour already this week.

Ben

 

[greggo32]

Hi

Hi

Just saying, "Hi". Looking forward to the reunion. Sorry I haven't been an active participant for the past 6 months.

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Hi Bonnie,

Very sorry to hear you will not make it to the reunion. Hopefully we can make one in Atlanta. I would like to stay awhile when we come though town. Can't tell you how many times we have connected in your city!

 

[Brad Nowak]

Still here

Still here

Just checking in so I don't get nuked. Definitely can't make the reunion now that the date has changed.

 

[Sherry]

Hi, Gina and other coordinators,
My husband and I may be able to come up for the reunion. We're in Southern Indiana and my brother just moved to Madison, WI, which would give me an excuse for a visit with him. (I'm on fall break that following week.) The only thing that will prevent this would be my son's varsity tennis schedule. Can I offer a "maybe" for right now? Sherry

 

[Granbonny]

Chicago

Chicago

My daughter just came home last night from a week's Marketing Convention in Chicago. Stayed downtown at one of the larger hotels. Said, it was wonderful. Streets lit up at night. Did the Wrigley Field Roof Top ****tail parties. (Homes across the street)Watched the Atlanta Braves play the Cubs...Saw many All-star players..at the Westin Hotel..Did the dinners at the top of the high-rise buildings..ect. Just Brave reviews for Chicago. Bonnie

 

[bvdr]

What do you think guys? If surgery goes as planned on Aug 25th, will I be ready for the reunion in October?

Betty(bvdr)

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Hi Betty,

You will be just fine by then. My surgeron told me I could fly 2 weeks after. Did not feel like taking him up on it, but the option was open. At six to seven weeks you may still require a cat nap. Nothing that could not be easily had as we will be in a hotel. Wishing you all the best on your forthcoming surgery! Hope to see you at the reunion.

We are still working on the hotel group rate. They are asking for a percentage commitment for rooms that are blocked and not booked. No funding for that type of agreement. It's a go, do not fret! Working on a few other alternatives. Will keep everyone posted.

 

[epstns]

Hey Betty -

I hope you can find a way to make it to Chicago -- I would like to be able to meet you and thank you for all the help you've given me.

See Ya!

 

[fyrfytr]

Hey Betty,
You should be just fine. We went to Branson 6 weeks after my surgery and I drove the whole trip, 1654 miles total and didn't have a problem. We would stop about every 2 hrs. for a short break. I am hoping to go to the reunion but that depends if I get to go back to work, if I do than I will not be able to attend. Keep us posted on your surgery. Best of Luck and you are in our prayers. Dave


Keep your fires small!
____________________________________
Surgery: 4/21/03
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
AVR, with a St. Jude Mechanical
Heart Center of the Rockies

 

[Les]

Hi Betty,
Hope you can be there!
_______________
Les AVR '93 / '95

 

[sylviayasgur]

hi betty!
i really hope you will feel well and strong enough to join us in chicago.
we'll forgive you if you just fall asleep at the dinner table. after all, who better would understand???
no, really, see how you feel and go from there. we all do hope we get to meet you though.
be well, sylvia

 

[Mara]

We might be coming. Not for the whole weekend but at least for part.

Billy can you make it across the pond?

 

[Billy]

Hey Mara.....

Hey Mara.....

I'm workin on it at the moment. If you could get Delta or AA to lower their fares, it would sure help to make up my mind.

Chances are that I'll be there, sooooooo please ensure that David wears his kilt, otherwise how would I know y'all....hahaha.

Cheers from Norn Iron where we're having a heatwave this week.....sorry, just had to brag.

 

[bvdr]

Hi, I just want to change my undecided to planning on attending. I have my hotel and plane reseservations. I can't wait to meet everyone!

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Great Betty! I am so happy you are joining us! Is your surgery on the 25th?

Hank and Ross. Can we find a better way to track reunion attendance including guests? Maybe another thread? I can extract informaiton for the hotel. As I understand....some of the locals are not staying overnight. This will be helpful when making reservations for dinners, etc.

Thanks