Leaguefest 2013 Update!

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1. Mrs. Likko and I will be there for the game and the cruise. We are really looking forward to it!Report

2. I’m “yes” for the sailboat ride (of course), but “no” for the Cubs game.Report

3. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to go to either Friday event. Perhaps I can do something on the Saturday.Report

   1. Hopefully dinner?Report

4. So bummed I can’t be there, is all I got to say.Report

   1. So am I. I would have loved to have some witty reparte on a boat cruise!Report

      1. Johanna and I are both sincerely bummed that we won’t get to meet either of you.Report

         1. The feeling is mutual.Report

5. I don’t get in until like 4:30, so no for the game and yes for sailing if it’s at 6:00.Report

6. Baseball games being baseball games and rush hour traffic being rush hour traffic, will it really be possible to do both Fridy events?Report

   1. I will be finalizing my travel plans today, but expect I may be there either Thurs eve or first thing Fri.Report

      1. Lastly, both events for me; sailing over cubs if I have to choose.Report

         1. You can always leave the ball game early if need be. And by all means–use public transportation downtown. Parking is outrageously expensive these days. And driving around downtown on a Friday is generally painful.Report

   2. Since we can wait for the ball players to show up before we take off, of course!
      The game starts at 1:20pm. Assume 3 hours. The ball park is about a mile west of the harbor. Even a leisurely walk should get you there around 5 or so.
      (There’s a pedestrian underpass near Addison going under Lake Shore Drive.
      The boat’s on the north side of the harbor.)Report

      1. Perfect. I might was well ask this now, but would I be correct in assuming that even in June we should assume it may be cold out there on the water after the sun goes down?Report

         1. Tod,

            It’s nothing like going out on the ocean, but it could still be chilly on the water. Or it could be very balmy. Unpredictable’s the watchword, so it’s wise to layer–have a light shirt, but take a jacket or sweater in case.Report

      2. Alos, I want to say thanks again for doing this, Angela.Report

         1. Thank you, Angela! 🙂Report

            1. Even tho I most likely can’t make it I’d like to echo the sentiment. Boat owners are special people and it’s extremely kind of you to offer up yours.Report

               1. You can make it, you can’t, maybe you can, you most likely can’t… You’re like the GOP Candidate Donald Trump of Leaguefesters.

                  Tease.Report

   3. …dear lord you weren’t actually planning to drive in Chicago proper, were you?

      I mean if this were Morton Grove or Schaumberg, sure, but in the metro area you’re much better off with taking the various transit options.Report

7. Hanleys are up for both, committed to covering the cost of the game tickets if you select readonably priced seats. Can you let us know what seats you’re thinking about?

   Angela, can we contribute to costs for the boat trip? And how many passengers can you take? (Oh, and I vote we delay departure until Miss Mary can get there–it’d be a shame for her to miss out because we were in a hurry to get going).Report

   1. James: Since it’s looking to be more than just Burt, me, and our respective spouses at the game, I’m going to make a point of ensuring that the tickets are as affordable as realistically possible.Report

      1. Excellent. The beer tastes the same all over the park!

         (FTR, I’m not demanding the absolute cheapest tix; I just wanted to make sure there wasn’t an expectation that we’d have to show up in tuxedos.)Report

8. Would anyone be interested in seeing the Saturday matinee (2:00) of The Book of Mormon? Tix would be either $66 (far back of the balcony) or about $117 (mezzanine).Report

   1. Ooooh. That’s tempting.Report

   2. I saw it last summer, and I highly recommend it.Report

   3. yes yes yes 🙂Report

      1. What ticket price?Report

         1. $117 if I’m going I want to see itReport

            1. OK, I think it’s a plan. We’re probably also going to be taking an old friend we haven’t seen in 20 years who just surfaced in Chicago, so I think there’ll be at least 4 of us.Report

   4. You’re killing me Hanley. I am literally dying over here in Minneapolis as we speak. You are a cruel man and your wife is a saint for putting up with you.Report

      1. True, true. But in my own defense, this was my wife’s idea.Report

9. Reservations made! Yay!Report

10. *Sigh* You guys are horrible.

    I’m feeling homesick for Chicago now.

    I hate you all. I hope it rains every day during the Leaguefest and that Obama comes to town to talk to Rahm freezing up traffic all over and maybe the Cubs go to extra innings.Report

    1. I miss your sweet face already. You’re always just so full of sunshine ;).Report

       1. When they say “windy city” they don’t mean the weather, sweetheart. :pReport

11. I should mention that we won’t be there. Next year, I hope.Report

12. So, looking through the responses, we’d have 11 on the boat ride:
    Angel, Chris, Margaret Johnston
    Burt Likko + Mrs Likko
    Miss Mary
    Tod Kelly
    James + Johanna Hanley
    Mark Thompson + spouse

    Now, if we just get good weather….
    Corrections? Additions?

    I’m looking forward to meeting people live.
    Thanks!
    AngelaReport

    1. Sounds right to me, Angela, but I should mention that I haven’t really been tracking these sorts of things.

       I don’t suppose anyone wants to get their nails done or go shopping while we’re in town?Report

       1. You’re not thinking of going to the Magnificent Mile, are you?Report

    2. Sounds right – although I notice Michelle and Michael Drew, who I believe said they were likely coming, haven’t responded in this thread.Report

       1. Also, there was talk earlier in these discussions that JB and Maribou might/would be there?Report

          1. This is an issue of awful timing. Maribou will be in Chicago, like, the week after this for some work-related thing that I can’t remember. As such, she’s not going to be there for this.

             My particular version of anxiety is the kind that won’t allow me to go unless I have my lodestone there.

             I love you all more than you could possibly know. I wish I could go. But I can’t.Report

    3. Angela,

       How many people can you take? Johanna and I are staying with an old friend we’ve recently reconnected with. I don’t know if she’s interested in a sailboat ride on the lake, but if there’s room, I’d like to invite her. If there’s no room, I won’t risk raising her hopes.

       And add my thanks to all the others–I’ve not sailed much, but I love being out in a boat, any kind of boat.

       “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”

       Report

       1. When we’re racing, 8 is a full crew. For cruising, we could do more, so I think 12 would be OK. More starts to get iffy, especially if there’s a lot of wind/weather. We could try to be flexible, too. Some options: I had suggested a touch-and-go downtown, to drop people off at the Blues Festival / hotel. We could make the logistics a little more “interesting” and pick up folks for the ride back. We could also do a second trip on Saturday during the morning / day if there was interest.
          Frankly, I really enjoy sailing, and I like showing off Chicago, which is a pretty great city in many ways. Multiple trips!! For everyone!Report

          1. We’re not racing? Does that mean we won’t win? I don’t like not winning.Report

             1. Any day with sailing is a win….

                Actually: if anyone is coming in as early as Wednesday, we could set something up. There are always fun races on Wednesday night. The NOOD races are a little more serious. Not to mention conflicting with either the Cubs or the Mormons.Report

13. What hotel are we supposed to stay at?Report

    1. Miss Mary – I’m booked for the Hyatt Regency downtown, which I’m planning on using as our unofficial base of operations. However, I know that several folks are staying in either other hotels or with friends, so don’t feel obligated to go with that hotel if there’s someplace else reasonably close that you’d prefer.Report

       1. That one is sold out anywayReport

       2. Apparently there is an office furniture convention happening that weekend. I vote we skip that activity. I can’t imagine there are enough people going to that particular event to have filled all the rooms in Chicago. I found something, but it took some looking.Report

14. Sorry I’m late to the thread, but I’ll definitely be going to the Cubs game and will commit to paying up front. Just me–the Russian has never been to a baseball game and wants to keep his record intact.

    We’ll also join folks for dinner on Saturday.Report

    1. And one or both of us (and possibly our friends) might join daytime events on Saturday.Report

15. Alright – game tickets have been purchased! They’re going to run to $50 apiece after service fees.Report

    1. Do you want cash at the game (or 5 beers) or would you like me to send you a check?

       And where do you stand on seeing Book of Mormon? I need to purchase tix for that.Report

       1. At the game is fine. Unfortunately, we’re going to have to pass on Book of Mormon.Report

          1. Unfortunately, we’re going to have to pass on Book of Mormon

             Which you’ve probably been doing all your life, anyway. 😉Report

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