Midwest Meetup #2

[SmallFry]

I suggest that we do a meetup again! I know that there is some interest in this, it has also been expressed that people would like it farther north than Chicago. I have heard Madison, Chicago, and I'm open to other places too. I think we should shoot for January-February time period. Suggestions welcome! I hope to see everyone there!

[SmallFry]

Reserved

[tjcaustin]

I need there to be a southwest/texas only meet up.  But I think I'm like the only person from TX on here...

[SmallFry]

Jdcarpe is in Texas...

I hope that I spelled his username correctly.

[esoomenona]

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[tjcaustin]

Yeah, Odessa is a *little* far away from Dallas.

But nice to know one of my upcoming trades will be quick.

I promise I'm done mucking with your thread now.  GLWM

[TheProfosist]

As i said in the other thread lets get this rolling before the new year!

[chaumeow]

Hyde and I are from Toronto. Im sure if it's around Chicago, we should be able to find a cheap flight or drive there.

[i3oilermaker]

I'm in if its Chicago....otherwise it may be difficult for me to make.

[mkawa]

I need there to be a southwest/texas only meet up.  But I think I'm like the only person from TX on here...

neg. i've sent several packages to tx. it's a huge state though

[placebo guy]

Minneapolis here.

I can definitely do Madison, but freaking January or February sucks for driving (snow).

Spring, summer, or fall are way better.

[DanGWanG]

Im in the Chi.  Anywhere within 2-3 hours drive is fine.  I can car pool or tag along doesnt matter

[Hyde]

Hyde and I are from Toronto. Im sure if it's around Chicago, we should be able to find a cheap flight or drive there.

Yeah Chicago should be ok.  Though maybe my geography is bad but... that's consider midwest lol?  (Topic being Midwest Meetup #2)

Anywhere between Chicago to New York works for us, outside that region it start to get too far 

[TheProfosist]

chicago seems fine if we want to do wisconsin we could go a bit more north and do milwaukee im about 1hr away from there

[SmallFry]

Chicago... ;_; Lulz Whoever wants to take the lead on this one, just PM me with some stuff to put in the OP etc.

[The_Beast]

I won't mind doing Chicago if I don't have to drive anywhere in the city or someone picks me up from the train station. I have family in Kenosha so I could take the train down from there.

[SmallFry]

We could carpool if you have family in Kenosha Beast.

[The_Beast]

We could carpool if you have family in Kenosha Beast.

Shwing, but I don't want to drive in the city


it's scurrry

[TheProfosist]

Im driving down from sheboygan area so i can pick up people in milwaukee area if need as i go right through.

[jcrouse]

Jdcarpe is in Texas...

I hope that I spelled his username correctly.

You didn't

[SmallFry]

We could carpool if you have family in Kenosha Beast.

Shwing, but I don't want to drive in the city


it's scurrry

Agreed. Don't like it myself.

[Hyde]

Detroit is actually closer but I'm from Canada I don't want to get shot 

I'll stick to Chicago lol.

[TheProfosist]

Ok so who is in chicago that can set this up?

[Rinsaku]

I need there to be a southwest/texas only meet up.  But I think I'm like the only person from TX on here...

I'm in the Houston area.

[kmiller8]

I'm in the Houston area.

I could easily make the drive to the Houston Area.

[tipo33]

Yeah, Odessa is a *little* far away from Dallas.

Odessa, Ukraine?  of is there another one?  lol

I live in Great Lakes area,  I have no problem going to Chicago.  It's an hour on the train, so I made it to the last meetup.  I will go to one anywhere in Illinois or Wisconsin, provided I don't have to work.

[The_Ed]

This thread is much more chaotic than the MN one... I believe the only choices of "where" were 2 restaurants.

I still remember the waitresses at the meetup. I was pouring out a bag of DS when one of them came over and said "Oh, are you guys playing a game?". To which I replied "Yeah, it's called making money.".

[TheProfosist]

Doesnt look like we haved progressed at all on this. Is there anyone who is located in the chcago area that wants to setup a place or something?

[xsphat]

I could try and meet up but it would depend on the rest of the details because my life is a landslide of suck. But Madison is fine with me, but I don't like Chicago either.

[Trent]

Chicago or bust.

[DanGWanG]

Chicago or bust.

Agreed!

[TheQsanity]

Anyone from SW?

[Trent]

Chicago or bust.

Agreed!

Dan the man knows where its at.

[elton5354]

Hyde and I are from Toronto. Im sure if it's around Chicago, we should be able to find a cheap flight or drive there.

Carpool?

[tipo33]

Another Chicago meetup would be sweet...

[iMav]

Might be able to get both ashort and myself there if it is in Chicago.   (He is in Indianapolis and I am a bit north of Madison)

[vivalarevolución]

I'd be up for this.  Chicago is cool with me.  I can carpool with somebody from Indianapolis, or I might just take the bus if nobody else is interested.

I would love to test out some different keyboard switches .

Did I just see on a different post that somebody is from Indy here?

[SmallFry]

Chicago or bust.

Agreed!

More of your food or bust! I'll pay for an extra order of those breaded meatball things, if you bring them.

[vivalarevolución]

Minneapolis here.

I can definitely do Madison, but freaking January or February sucks for driving (snow).

Spring, summer, or fall are way better.

One thing I would suggest if you are coming from Minneapolis in the winter is using Megabus or Greyhound Express so you don't have to drive.  I've taken those services many times around the Midwest.  The crowd is not nearly as "interesting" as the stereotypical Greyhound rider.   If you purchase far enough in advance, the deals are extraordinary.

[tipo33]

So Chicago it is.  Now where at?  I don't really want to go to that pool hall again.

[SmallFry]

How come? Just curious. Also, we MUST go to a place I can come... so no 21 and over to enter, please.

I am talking to the guys at the only current Chicago HackerSpace, Pumping Station One. I'm not sure if they will allow us to come in, but I'll try and get an answer.

[i3oilermaker]

I'm sure most larger restaurants would work with us if we went at an off peak time like early afternoon.

[SmallFry]

The Chicago hackerspace sounds like it'd be tough to get going. You must post in their mailing list, get a sponsor, and then be able to use the space. Meh.

[iMav]

The Chicago hackerspace sounds like it'd be tough to get going. You must post in their mailing list, get a sponsor, and then be able to use the space. Meh.

Don't give up so easily!

[SmallFry]

Yes...Mr. iMav...

*shamed*

I had already posted in the HackerSpace mailing list.

[Trent]

I also have a friend that works with that Chicago hacker space.  I'll speak with them.

[iMav]

I also have a friend that works with that Chicago hacker space.  I'll speak with them.

If none of the PS:One principals are members here, how much cred can they possibly have? 

[ashort]

I will be in the Chicago area already (Rosemont) for work on February 19-21.  I could easily see coming up the afternoon before (18th) or staying later the afternoon/evening of the 21st, to participate.  The evenings of the 19th & 20th would likely be work "team building" events, so I'd like to see this kept to the either the 18th or the 21st.  IF it worked out that way.

[iMav]

I will be in the Chicago area already (Rosemont) for work on February 19-21.  I could easily see coming up the afternoon before (18th) or staying later the afternoon/evening of the 21st, to participate.  The evenings of the 19th & 20th would likely be work "team building" events, so I'd like to see this kept to the either the 18th or the 21st.  IF it worked out that way.

Evening of the 21st (thursday) would work better for me.

[The_Beast]

I vote weekend