Let's ACTUALLY have a picnic!
posted July 10, 2011 9:34 AM RSS
How does next Saturday, August 13 sound? Lunch and bocce ball, Horner Park.
That would be lovely! Both of those dates would work well for me and Horner Park would be perfect.
posted by pie_seven at 6:28 AM on July 11, 2011
posted by pie_seven at 6:28 AM on July 11, 2011
That sounds fun! I know I can't do the 23rd, but might be able to do the 30th.
posted by youngergirl44 at 8:15 AM on July 11, 2011
posted by youngergirl44 at 8:15 AM on July 11, 2011
I love love love picnics more than anything, so I'd be up for this. However, the 23-24 is Wicker Park Fest and that line-up looks kind of fantastic, so I'd vote in favor of not doing it that weekend.
posted by booknerd at 8:40 AM on July 11, 2011
posted by booknerd at 8:40 AM on July 11, 2011
This sounds like fun! The 30th would be better since there's the Chicago Fire/Manchester United game on the 23rd.
I have a small grill I could bring if we need it, though someone would most likely have to fetch me from Hyde Park if that's the case.
posted by astapasta24 at 8:56 AM on July 11, 2011
I have a small grill I could bring if we need it, though someone would most likely have to fetch me from Hyde Park if that's the case.
posted by astapasta24 at 8:56 AM on July 11, 2011
I'd be game for the 30th.
posted by BevosAngryGhost at 12:36 PM on July 11, 2011
posted by BevosAngryGhost at 12:36 PM on July 11, 2011
I'm game either weekend. Excellent idea.
posted by crankyrogalsky at 4:59 PM on July 11, 2011
posted by crankyrogalsky at 4:59 PM on July 11, 2011
Hmmmm! So I was just popping in to see if there was a meetup possibility. I'm going to be in Chicago the 23rd-28th for a conference and am free all evenings except Sunday and Monday. Might also be able to do a Saturday daytime thing, but that of course depends on flights. I'll stay tuned in hopes something can work out for my schedule!
posted by Miko at 8:45 AM on July 15, 2011
posted by Miko at 8:45 AM on July 15, 2011
If not this, Miko, then some night that week. Absolutely! I assume you're staying Loop/Michigan Avenueish? Anyone know a good beer garden/patio downtownish that isn't Fulton's on the River?
posted by crush-onastick at 12:17 PM on July 15, 2011
posted by crush-onastick at 12:17 PM on July 15, 2011
I just moved to Chicago, so I'm itchin' for my first meetup! I'm up for the picnic idea on either date.
And maybe there should be a separate evening meetup for Miko?
posted by mullacc at 8:37 PM on July 17, 2011
And maybe there should be a separate evening meetup for Miko?
posted by mullacc at 8:37 PM on July 17, 2011
OK, it looks like the 30th is the best day for everyone...what time do you guys want? Does everyone want to bring some sort of food item? 1pm maybe?
posted by phunniemee at 8:56 AM on July 19, 2011
posted by phunniemee at 8:56 AM on July 19, 2011
Anytime in the afternoon works for me. I'll bring enough guacamole to feed a small army!
posted by astapasta24 at 8:15 PM on July 19, 2011
posted by astapasta24 at 8:15 PM on July 19, 2011
OK, sweet. I'mma confirm this biznatch.
posted by phunniemee at 8:12 AM on July 20, 2011
posted by phunniemee at 8:12 AM on July 20, 2011
I will be in the Chicago area that weekend and will try to come, bearing something edible, but I make no promises given my lack of knowledge of my schedule (I'm also visiting family).
posted by newrambler at 12:06 PM on July 21, 2011
posted by newrambler at 12:06 PM on July 21, 2011
Hey, guys! How many of you are actually confirmed for this thing? Looking at the weather forecast, Saturday is going to be another 90+ degree day (with possibly wet grass from rain the week/night before). I don't want anyone getting heatstroke on my watch! Given that we're in this heatwave that seems to have no end, how would you guys feel about postponing this till August?
posted by phunniemee at 9:38 AM on July 24, 2011
posted by phunniemee at 9:38 AM on July 24, 2011
You're counting on temperatures getting better in August? :D
posted by adamdschneider at 10:17 AM on July 24, 2011
posted by adamdschneider at 10:17 AM on July 24, 2011
Dude, it hasn't been this hot since 2006. It HAS to be better in August; even if it's mid-80s that'll be an improvement. I hate summer SO HARD.
posted by phunniemee at 10:31 AM on July 24, 2011
posted by phunniemee at 10:31 AM on July 24, 2011
I'm fine with the heat if we're under some trees, but am also fine with postponing.
posted by booknerd at 9:43 AM on July 25, 2011
posted by booknerd at 9:43 AM on July 25, 2011
I'm a total wimp, so I'm going to postpone this. Sorry...don't mean to be so flaky. I'll re-post sometime next week.
posted by phunniemee at 10:12 AM on July 25, 2011
posted by phunniemee at 10:12 AM on July 25, 2011
Let's give this another go: August 13?
posted by phunniemee at 7:14 AM on August 4, 2011
posted by phunniemee at 7:14 AM on August 4, 2011
boooo
posted by phunniemee at 7:58 AM on August 4, 2011
posted by phunniemee at 7:58 AM on August 4, 2011
Ah, can't make the 13th. Will be in Russia!
posted by astapasta24 at 11:27 PM on August 4, 2011
posted by astapasta24 at 11:27 PM on August 4, 2011
Damn, I wish I could join ya'll. I'll be in Grenada, sunning myself on a tropical beach. I'll think of you kids…
posted by LMGM at 2:27 PM on August 7, 2011
posted by LMGM at 2:27 PM on August 7, 2011
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