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[i3oilermaker]

I posted a schedule to be loosely followed in the OP.

[Melvang]

I posted a schedule to be loosely followed in the OP.

Thanks i3oilermaker.  I was going to ask about that as I am planning on giving away my stainless JD40.  But it is going to be a contest, so looks like the 3-6 block will work best.

[evolveS]

I have to scratch from the attendees list.

[HoffmanMyster]

I have to scratch from the attendees list.

[Synjin]

First person who can recognize me at keycon gets a free HKP =) 

[Joey Quinn]

*JQ walks around keycon yelling Synjin

[Synjin]

*JQ walks around keycon yelling Synjin

Hint* I'm a lot fatter and older now compared to my avatar since that was a year ago 

[tjcaustin]

I have to scratch from the attendees list.

At this point, I'm going to say I'm a definite no, too

[HoffmanMyster]

First person who can recognize me at keycon gets a free HKP =) 

I think I can do this pretty easily since I've already met you. 

[Synjin]

We will see Joey had seen me before and so did cpt and Mel etc.

[John Fourth]

Anyone live near TJ that can bring the GH60 group buy materials for sorting, boxing, and shipping? Just a thought. I wasn't going to go but would if we can get the GH60 group buy closed out.

[jdcarpe]

Anyone live near TJ that can bring the GH60 group buy materials for sorting, boxing, and shipping? Just a thought. I wasn't going to go but would if we can get the GH60 group buy closed out.

Not really feasible, even if someone were. To get from Dallas to Chicago for a weekend is a plane trip, not a car trip. Doubtful you could get all the GB stuff into checked baggage.

[Rhinofeed]

I thought Friday might go like this:

- view Chicago from the Willis Tower
- visit Chicago Board of Trade
- have lunch at Chez Quis (reservations will be under the name "Abe Froman")
- catch a Cubs game at Wrigley Field
- take in some art at the Art Institute of Chicago
- attend German-American Parade

Maybe we need to rent a convertible Ferrari for this?

Don't forget Mitsuwa in Arlington Heights for snacks from Asia (ie: Green tea Kitkats, etc...)

I go there all the time, it's a great Japanese market! I'm just warning you - it will be MOBBED with people from Acen because it happens on the same weekend. It may still be worth it to go, just be warned of the crazy cosplayers. Go Friday if you want anything, because the popular items sell out pretty quickly that weekend. Pro-tip: melon pans are located to your right in the corner, and they are delish. Bring cash if you want anything from the food court.

[mkawa]

achtung! so soon! my deadline actually has actually disappeared; wish i'd picked up tickets on a flexible airline

binge, skype robot! now!

[HoffmanMyster]

My "trial run" trip to Chicago was a success.  I'm ready for this weekend!   

I went to a concert, not a real trial trip.

[metalliqaz]

Yeah, I hope this gets streamed like last year.

[jdcarpe]

I don't know about anyone else, but I definitely want some deep dish pizza for lunch on Saturday. Anyone in the area that could coordinate the logistics of it? Anyone else with me?

[CPTBadAss]

I don't know about anyone else, but I definitely want some deep dish pizza for lunch on Saturday. Anyone in the area that could coordinate the logistics of it? Anyone else with me?

There's a spot near the venue I was looking to check out called Burt's Place. Dunno if it'll be crowded or how many people want in but I'd be interested. Otherwise we could go to where we went last time.

[hashbaz]

I stand with you JD. Deepdish pizza would be glorious.

[HoffmanMyster]

I don't know about anyone else, but I definitely want some deep dish pizza for lunch on Saturday. Anyone in the area that could coordinate the logistics of it? Anyone else with me?

I'm with you. 


Also if anyone will be in town and available Thursday during the day, let me know!!

[CPTBadAss]

I'll be in on Thursday around dinner time Hoff. When's everyone else planning on getting in?

[hashbaz]

Friday night late for me.

[jdcarpe]

My flight arrives into Midway at midnight Thursday night/Friday morning. If someone wants to pick me up, that would be awesome. Otherwise, I'll catch a cab to the hotel I've booked, which is the Renaissance Chicago North Shore.

[geniekid]

I'll be in on Thursday around dinner time Hoff. When's everyone else planning on getting in?

I'm always around

[HoffmanMyster]

I'll be in on Thursday around dinner time Hoff. When's everyone else planning on getting in?

I'm always around

If you're around Thursday during the day (and not working) we should do something.  I took all of Thursday off work so I could hang with people in the evening (I live 4 hours away), but I don't have plans during the day. 

[Synjin]

I get in around friday noon

[CPTBadAss]

Someone is planning on bringing a laptop right?

[Synjin]

Someone is planning on bringing a laptop right?

I could bring one if you don't mind a 3-4 year old laptop that needs a fan underneath to run and doesnt ahve a battery pack that holds a charge longer than 5 minutes =)

[At_You]

Hey guys totally new to the forum and new to the scene with customizing Mk's   


Lucky for me I live in IL so i will will see you guys at the Conv. 

Add me to the list.

thanks

[jdcarpe]

Someone is planning on bringing a laptop right?

I'll have something there. Anything specific you need? VGA out and Powerpoint?

[CPTBadAss]

I just need a laptop with a working USB port and notepad. PowerPoint and an internet connection are a plus.

[i3oilermaker]

I think someone will need a laptop with power point and a VGA out.  I can bring my work PC but its a bit clunky

[jdcarpe]

I'm bringing my ASUS X205. It has 2 USB ports and HDMI out. It's Win 8.1, and I can install Powerpoint, too.

[CPTBadAss]

I'll probably bring my Chromebook then too if we're short on computers. I need one to demo wcass' secret project. But my Chromebook doesn't have VGA or PowerPoint.

[hashbaz]

I have a wimpy little netbook type thing I could bring.

[HoffmanMyster]

I have a 5 year old laptop I can bring, and can install Powerpoint on it.  It has VGA out.  Or are we covered?  Seems like we have laptops but no VGA.

[hashbaz]

Oh we were serious about VGA out? My laptop's too new for that shiz.

[Synjin]

I might have a converter to VGA if we need one.

[jdcarpe]

Well, if we definitely need something with VGA out for the projector, I have a Dell Latitude E6400 I can bring. It's just a bit heavier than the 11.6" ASUS.

[i3oilermaker]

Projector will have HDMI

[HoffmanMyster]

Projector will have HDMI

Hooray for technology!  I'm not bringing my laptop then. 

[CPTBadAss]

Does anyone have interest in seeing an Anker Vertical Mouse or CST LTAC trackball?


Also since I haven't really seen any plans and haven't gotten any feedback, here's what I'm thinking:

Thursday: I get in around dinner time. Meetup with whoever is in town, get dinner, hit up ice cream and an arcade/barcade/chill somewhere and chat.

Friday: I gotta pickup Binge+1 at 0900 from the airport. Get breakfast somewhere and chill until Booper gets in. Then a bunch of us who are into fountain pens are going to hit Century Pens. Not sure afterwards. I imagine food and arcade/barcade?

Saturday: Get to Keycon early, stay late, slay my presentation to make up for last year's ****ty one that I gave. Get food afterwards and chill.

Sunday:  Get dimsum in Chinatown. Then go to Galloping Ghosts arcade, go to the SHUMP room, stay there all day. Ignore everyone

Monday: Get breakfast with whoever is left, leave around noon time. Maybe get one last meal.

[Joey Quinn]

Monday: Get breakfast with whoever is left, leave around noon time. Maybe get one last meal.

I leave for work at 6.30 so...

Early breakfast at Sarkis? 

[CPTBadAss]

Monday: Get breakfast with whoever is left, leave around noon time. Maybe get one last meal.

I leave for work at 6.30 so...

Early breakfast at Sarkis? 

Pfft. There's other GHers in town! We dont' need you!

And I dunno what Sarkis is but I'm down.

[Joey Quinn]

Monday: Get breakfast with whoever is left, leave around noon time. Maybe get one last meal.

I leave for work at 6.30 so...

Early breakfast at Sarkis? 

Pfft. There's other GHers in town! We dont' need you!

And I dunno what Sarkis is but I'm down.

Awesome food












nuf said

[apathy3cs]

I'll be in the area and will try to make it to the event, but I'm helping out at ACEN for another convention that I'm running, so it depends on time.  most likely 'late' lunch.

[ImpendingxDoom]

I'm living in Roscoe Village now, so if you think you might be in the area feel free to send me a message. ( I also have a spot for people who get blackout drunk and can't make it back to hotels etc. )

[Synjin]

I'm living in Roscoe Village now, so if you think you might be in the area feel free to send me a message. ( I also have a spot for people who get blackout drunk and can't make it back to hotels etc. )

Don't make people want to drink even more 

[CPTBadAss]

I'm living in Roscoe Village now, so if you think you might be in the area feel free to send me a message. ( I also have a spot for people who get blackout drunk and can't make it back to hotels etc. )

I wish I knew where Roscoe Village was

[HoffmanMyster]

I'm living in Roscoe Village now, so if you think you might be in the area feel free to send me a message. ( I also have a spot for people who get blackout drunk and can't make it back to hotels etc. )

I wish I knew where Roscoe Village was

https://www.google.com/maps/place/North+Center,+Chicago,+IL/@41.9491228,-87.6691341,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x880fd26db4d6dfe3:0x2f2dd1f2838e3694
 

Also since I haven't really seen any plans and haven't gotten any feedback, here's what I'm thinking:

Thursday: I get in around dinner time. Meetup with whoever is in town, get dinner, hit up ice cream and an arcade/barcade/chill somewhere and chat.

Friday: I gotta pickup Binge+1 at 0900 from the airport. Get breakfast somewhere and chill until Booper gets in. Then a bunch of us who are into fountain pens are going to hit Century Pens. Not sure afterwards. I imagine food and arcade/barcade?

Saturday: Get to Keycon early, stay late, slay my presentation to make up for last year's ****ty one that I gave. Get food afterwards and chill.

Sunday:  Get dimsum in Chinatown. Then go to Galloping Ghosts arcade, go to the SHUMP room, stay there all day. Ignore everyone

Monday: Get breakfast with whoever is left, leave around noon time. Maybe get one last meal.

Sounds good to me.  I'll be your sidekick.  Let me know whenever you do anything and I'll be there.