Kitten Gathering 2004 - Chicago 8/13-8/15

[skittles]

chicago

august 6-8



just because it's closer to me

skittles



In vino veritas

[SySnootles]

August 13th-15th is the weekend of the Wizard World convention in Chigago where Amber will be. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

Catie



When I'm 130 years old, I want a pill that makes me so happy and so unself-conscious and so randy I'm willing to make love to my fuzzy bed slippers on my front lawn and yodel at the same time. -- Scott Adams from Dilbert and the way of the Weasel

[TaraBaby77]

I'm feeling something on the lines of August 13th-15th in Chicago. Not just because Amber is going to be there , but... well, that is a pretty good moving factor, heehee . But that is my opinion. I am not to worried where it is going to be. Just need a heads up because I may be leaving again, Anyhoo, I hope a decision is made soon. =)

Aaron

'Tarababy77'

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"Don't buy into all the media crap. Love yourself for who you are, not what others THINK you should look like. It's DEFINITELY more important in this life to love each other despite our imperfections." - Amber Benson

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[Tempest Duer]

Uh... San Francisco, any weekend, because if I don't get a job I'll have a lot of free time on my hands... and if I do get a job, I still don't know if I'll be working weekends.

Saying that up is down will not make up, down.



~Gene Burns

[emma peel]

Dear Lord, this is getting complicated. I can't decide. I guess I'm okay with whatever.

I do hope that we take into consideration who will be able to help out and coordinate the logistics of this gathering, that is, city info, hotel reservations/rates, sightseeing, drinking ( ), dining, etc.

I do hope that xita is able to go, though. I wanna meet the Great Mama Kitten Moderator person (even though we disagree about CN on SVU- ).

Edited by: emma peel at: 5/31/04 9:03 pm

[Tiggrscorpio]

I live in San Francisco and I work in the hotel industry, so I just want to give you all some information about the dates in August. The Union contract for hotel workers expires on August 14, so there is a potential for most of the large chain hotels to be on strike after this date. If there is a strike, the hotels will still be open, but most will offer limited services and you will encounter picketers.



If SF is the choice, I would be happy to offer my services in coordinating rooms. I work for a large downtown property and will do what I can to try to get a decent rate at my own property or one of our sister hotels. The only weekend that works for me would be the first one in August, otherwise I will be consumed with strike plans.

*****



"The history of our nation has demonstrated that separate is seldom, if ever, equal." The Massachusetts Supreme Court upholding its ruling in favor of gay marriage

[MadeinNZ]

Unfortunately I can't make it this year (and I can hear the chorus of "that's OK - who the hell are you anyway" ) but I had a couple of ideas.



It would pay to have a couple of people involved in organising individual parts as its alot for one person. Have someone organising accommodation (and it would be fantastic to have Tiggrscorpio do this if the weekend suits), someone else organising some activities (harbour cruise, Alcatraz, etc.) so you don't spend all weekend in Xita's room drinking , and maybe someone to put together the initial 'meet and greet' and final dinner.



I have some stuff from last years gathering if it helps.



Have a fantastic time.

"Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." -- Oscar Wilde

Edited by: MadeinNZ at: 6/1/04 4:14 am

[emma peel]

Thanks for trhe input, Tiggrscorpio and MadeinNZ. Muchly appreciated.

Sorry you can't make it, MadeinNZ

Edited cause I can't spell and punctuate yet cause I haven't had my coffee. Going to get it now.

Edited by: emma peel at: 6/1/04 7:10 am

[tkheaven]

San Fran or wherever will be cool with me. Regarding dates, I can't 13-15 or 20-22..I got volenteered to work both Sundays (crap). I can do the following:



Friday-Sunday, July 30 - August 1



Friday-Sunday, August 6-8



Friday-Sunday, August 27-29





Just adding as a sidenote: I need to get out a little more... I'm seriously considering hitting some cities out there, anywhere. I have more than enough vaca time to use. I'm gonna use them dammit. Anyone want to chill with One Cute Kitty? heh

Tk's new and improved "GrrArgg"...Crazy? Crazy?? I do not talk to myself...it's called thinking aloud...

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Tara ate her, devoured her from beneath. -The Edge of Silence giving new meaning to season seven's catch phrase.

bulldog: (gesturing to tk)"Can she get a Sloe Comfortable Screw Against the Wall?" female bartender: (laughing)"Honey, you're living in a fantasy world."

Edited by: tkheaven  at: 6/2/04 9:11 am

[Jennpurr]

OOooh... TK... Come to Texas!!



Hee...



I still say that we should have the gathering in TX. Dallas or Houston maybe?



Jen

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Phoebe: Be vewy, vewy quiet. We're hunting demons. ~ Charmed: Season 2, "P3 H20"
Quia ego cognosco cogitationes meas, quas ego cogito super vos, dicit Jehova, cogitationes pacis, et non in malum; ut dem vobis finem et expectationem. ~ Jeremiah 29:11

[Tempest Duer]

But I can't go to Texas, Jen!

Saying that up is down will not make up, down.



~Gene Burns

[Jennpurr]

Well... *whines and stamps foot on the ground* why not?? *sigh*



I wish I had a whole lot of money saved up so I could go anywhere I wanted to. Damn sucky paying job!



*Hugs Tempest*



Jen

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Phoebe: Be vewy, vewy quiet. We're hunting demons. ~ Charmed: Season 2, "P3 H20"
Quia ego cognosco cogitationes meas, quas ego cogito super vos, dicit Jehova, cogitationes pacis, et non in malum; ut dem vobis finem et expectationem. ~ Jeremiah 29:11

Edited by: Jennpurr at: 6/2/04 9:48 pm

[maudmac]

The latest weekend would be best for me, but I'll sure try to make it whenever works for everyone else. The location's become less of a factor for me than the timing, but I do still lean toward SF.



Looks like a big ol' soup of conflicting preferences here. And that possible hotel strike is scary.



Anyone who's probably going, please post and let us know which location and date works best for you, if you haven't already.

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and i don't really care if you think i'm strange   /   i ain't gonna change

[TaraBaby77]

Hey everyone!!!



Sorry for being a ghost lately but the military kinda has a priority over things, sorry. Anyhoo, I wanted to see if there is any new updates on what the plans will be for Kitten Gathering 2004. So, does anyone have any new news on when this is going to happen??? =)

Aaron

'Tarababy77'

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"Don't buy into all the media crap. Love yourself for who you are, not what others THINK you should look like. It's DEFINITELY more important in this life to love each other despite our imperfections." - Amber Benson

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[tkheaven]

Aaaaaarooonnnn!!!!....hey there. lol



Yes please, I'd like to find out what the final verdict is... As of right now I'll be in Chicago for the Wizard Universe Con.. someone? anyone?

Tk's new and improved "GrrArgg"...Crazy? Crazy?? I do not talk to myself...it's called thinking aloud...

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Tara ate her, devoured her from beneath. -The Edge of Silence giving new meaning to season seven's catch phrase.

bulldog: (gesturing to tk)"Can she get a Sloe Comfortable Screw Against the Wall?" female bartender: (laughing)"Honey, you're living in a fantasy world."

[maudmac]

Hard to say. Looks like there's no clear consensus on date or location. But it seems that a good many folks are already planning on being in Chicago that weekend, so there's obviously going to be something of a gathering there, just by default.



What are everyone's thoughts? People who voted for San Francisco or other locations besides Chicago, would you be able and willing to go to Chicago August 13-15? If not, would you be interested in trying to put together a gathering in San Francisco?

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i wasn't sniffing your spicy brains

[skittles]

I'm planning on going to Chicago... not the convention, but I will "be around"... I can always find stuff to do in Chicago!!

skittles



"You are a child of the universe,

no less than the trees and the stars;

you have a right to be here." Desiderata, Max Erhmann

[Pudds]

I can do either the 6th or the 13th and either location...but I'll need to know fairly soon so I can book my flight and stuff.

[xita]

I could possibly be in chicago for that weekend but not the convention itself.

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"Trust is a risk masquerading as a promise."

Edited by: xita  at: 6/26/04 7:19 pm

[skittles]

YAY!!!

skittles



"You are a child of the universe,

no less than the trees and the stars;

you have a right to be here." Desiderata, Max Erhmann

[TaraBaby77]

Sounds like I am going to be heading to Chicago... YAY!!! What weekend is the convention??? =)

Aaron

'Tarababy77'

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"Don't buy into all the media crap. Love yourself for who you are, not what others THINK you should look like. It's DEFINITELY more important in this life to love each other despite our imperfections." - Amber Benson

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[tkheaven]

WOOHOOO Aaron!!!! We'll be meeting up..FINALLY!!

I gets ta see me a handsome kitty.. Bring It On Babay!!!



OOps, excuse me.. that was the straight tk speaking. I'll have her tone down bit..

Tk's new and improved "GrrArgg"...Crazy? Crazy?? I do not talk to myself...it's called thinking aloud...

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Tara ate her, devoured her from beneath. -The Edge of Silence giving new meaning to season seven's catch phrase.

bulldog: (gesturing to tk)"Can she get a Sloe Comfortable Screw Against the Wall?" female bartender: (laughing)"Honey, you're living in a fantasy world."

[WebWarlock]

Well I'll be there of course.



I am not sure about Saturday, but Friday is very cool with me.



Warlock

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Web Warlock

Coming Soon to The Other Side, The Netbook of Shadows: A Book of Spells for d20 Witches

Me: I think I'll a mid-life crisis and bring home a little red convertible Vette.

My wife: Fine, as long as you don't bring home some little red-head.

[Garner]

I will probably be in Chicago that weekend, the 13-15th I think. Both for the convention and just to visit family. A Gathering either Friday or Saturday would be great, though it sounds like Friday might be better.

Garner

[Gatito Grande]

Well, skittles has threatened to tie me up and throw me in the back of her car*, so barring a sudden "lifestyle change" (i.e., a job that takes me far away and keeps me busy---not that I might not like that), I'll be there in Chi-town.



GG Alert the media! Out



*Uh, not really: she just pencilled in the date on my calendar. But doesn't sound more, um, "intriguing" the other way?

[skittles]

er... GG, I will tie you up & throw you in the back of the car, if necessary... AND the only acceptable excuse would be job or job-hunt related... oh, ok, health related, too.. If you were dead, it would be kinda hard for me to explain to everyone your pale complexion & lack of heartbeat...... "err, GG doesn't move much when scared?? No, GG doesn't really talk much either..."



and can you see me trying to explain to the state police WHY I have a dead body in the back of my hatchback??

skittles



"You are a child of the universe,

no less than the trees and the stars;

you have a right to be here." Desiderata, Max Erhmann

Edited by: skittles at: 7/5/04 7:03 am

[Jennpurr]

@ Skittles!



Jen

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Phoebe: Be vewy, vewy quiet. We're hunting demons. ~ Charmed: Season 2, "P3 H20"
Quia ego cognosco cogitationes meas, quas ego cogito super vos, dicit Jehova, cogitationes pacis, et non in malum; ut dem vobis finem et expectationem. ~ Jeremiah 29:11

[Urn of Osiris]

Hey Suzy, If GG gets the hatch does that mean I get shotgun?

Urn of Osiris"All things are connected like the blood that unites us all. Man did not weave the Web of Life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself."

[Gatito Grande]

Geez, if I'm dead in the back of the hatchback, how do we know that skittles didn't give me "the shotgun"?



GG Always felt that heterosexuals are far too disturbed to be trusted w/ firearms! Out

[skittles]

As long as I get the driver's seat, anyone can sit anywhere they want... (and I'm the ONLY one in the driver's seat.) Besides, no one wants to drive my "beater"... it needs my 'tender touch' ....



and no comments about my manual transmission!!!

I prefer manual transmissions!! you have better control of the vehicle!! not to mention better mileage!!

skittles



"You are a child of the universe,

no less than the trees and the stars;

you have a right to be here." Desiderata, Max Erhmann