We will try to be there as well.
AWESOME! I assume the "we" translates to 2 people?
I talked to Cort on IM last night. He's alive. Not in the cheeriest of moods, but alive.
So I am. Still not in the best of moods, but figured I'd better get ready for this gathering this weekend......
Lorraine said:
Cort, where are you? I think I better call you later.
No need to call. I'm here.
Lorraine said:
Don't be glum. Our Cubbies are hanging in there!
Not with a 5-game losing streak, they are not. Course, it is their FIRST such long losing streak of the ENTIRE season. Too bad it is coming at the most inopportune time. But, this IS the Cubs. And, I've been correct for 25 years...they can't win with the Tribune Co as owners and Ch#$r%*et as their #1 sponsor. Course, I want them to prove me wrong...but 25 years is quite a long streak....
*grins devilishly*
Guess we will see, won't we?
***** UPDATE: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ... some updates, additional details, etc. *****
**DATE**
Saturday, September 6, 2008
**TIME**
Start ... ~noon
End ... ~dusk, when Forest Preserve closes [OR] later, if we opt for a movie or other evening activity
PLEASE JOIN US for as short or as long a time as you are able.
**WEATHER FORECAST**
Friday ... AM clouds / PM sun ... high 70, low 54
Saturday ... Partly sunny ... high 74, low 53
Sunday ... Isolated Tstorms ... high 74, low 57
**LOCATION**
FABYAN FOREST PRESERVE:
http://www.kaneforest.com/fp/fabyan.asp
This is between IL RTs 31 & 25...and is...
...N of I-88, Fabyan Parkway
...S of I-90, IL RT 64, IL RT 38
...E of I-39, IL RT 47, Randall Rd, IL RT 31
...W of IL RT 25
SHELTER # 1:
http://www.kaneforest.com/fp/map/Fabyan.pdf
This shelter is EASY access, direct from IL RT 31. It is the first shelter on the left as you follow the path down by the Fox River. This shelter's CAPACITY is 100 PEOPLE ... so COME JOIN US!!!
**COSTS**
ABSOLUTELY, 100% _NO_ Registration or Participant fees!!!
Food (we have to eat anyway) ... NO alcoholic beverages. A BBQ is available for grilling. Please bring what you wish to share, etc. Subway is a possibility.... We have AMPLE seating, so the MORE people the BETTER. Bring your lawn chair or lounger if you wish to relax outside of the spacious Pavilion.
Gas
Lodging (see below)
Activities (see below)
FUND RAISER (see below)
**HANDOUTS FROM ACHA**
MANY KUDOS to Rachel L, ACHA's Program Manager, for sending some cool handouts for the gathering!
I will share with attendees...
...brochure
...Personal Health Passports
...highlights for patients/families of news regarding care of adults with CHD.
**FUND RAISER**
At the luncheon gathering we had on Saturday, March 1, we had extra money when we gathered for the restaurant check/bill. So, we split the money between VR and ACHA. If attendees want to include a donation collection to split between VR and ACHA at this September gathering, we can and WILL!
**ACTIVITIES**
AFTERNOON HOURS ... the Fabyan Forest Preserve offers AMPLE opportunities:
Run/walk/bike along trails and paths.
Sightsee at the Japanese Gardens and Museum, or the Windmill.
Play games in the grassy areas....
Fishing ... make sure you have an updated IL license!
EVENING HOURS ... choices:
pool
movie
miniature golf
Pheasant Run Resort, St Charles IL:
http://www.pheasantrun.com/theater/index.htm
...Lots to do here ... Zanies Comedy Club, live theater available on most Saturday Evenings, etc. This is a short drive from the park. One activity for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, is the "DJ Dance Party" ... Dance the night away to your favorite songs all night long.... No cover charge. 8:30p-12:30a. Location = Lucky Pierre's.
**OVERNIGHT LODGING**
BEST location, given the proximity to the gathering location, is Comfort Inn & Suites, on Fabyan Parkway between Randall Rd and IL RT 31, in Geneva:
http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-11274000M.html
To get to the gathering location from the above place:
East on Fabyan Parkway
to
North on IL RT 31 (turn left)
Other options in St Charles IL, a bit farther from the gathering location...
Super 8:
http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-11291559M.html
Holiday Inn Express:
http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-10221985M.html
Best Western:
http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/10006044-10194134M.html
To get to the gathering location from any of the above places:
West on IL RT 64
to
South on IL RT 31 (turn left)
**ATTENDEES**
ALL ARE WELCOME ... INCLUDING FAMILES ... to this RAIN or SHINE gathering!
Currently, we have ~25 people who plan to join us, our second such joint VR/ACHA gathering. I hope all of you are able to come and more people consider joining us as well; we have space FOR 100 PEOPLE!!! This should be another GREAT time.
ACHA = 13
www.achaheart.org
= Suellen + 1 (Chicagoland)
= trifthen + 1 (Chicagoland)
= carolrai + 2 (Chicagoland)
= heidi (Chicagoland)
= kellybelly + 1 (Chicagoland)
= Hopingator + 1 (CALIFORNIA, son from Chicagland)
= indyjones (WISCONSIN)
VR = 11
www.valvereplacement.com
= Gina + 2 (Chicagoland)
= Lorraine (Chicagoland)
= Steve (Chicagoland)
= rocksoldier/Trish (Chicagoland)
= della_anne (Chicagoland)
= gf1962 + 1 (Chicagoland)
= Sherry + 1 (INDIANA)
PEOPLE BY LOCATION
21 = Chicagoland
02 = Indiana
01 = Wisconsin
01 = California
***ALSO*** ... ANYONE joining us for the CHD GOLF OUTING, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13?
CHD Quilt Project Golf Outing:
http://memorialclassic.homestead.com/
My CHD Quilt:
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/quilt.html
Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD =
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"I'll meet you in between" ... Tanya Tucker ... 'Lizzie And The Rainman'
