Halien Shindig 8/30 thru 9/2 Signup Sheet

[coolnebguy]

^^ Cool Tim, glad to see that you will be there!

It will be nice to see everyone again. Better yet my wife is able to travel and meet everyone.

[Himm2]

It will be nice to see everyone again. Better yet my wife is able to travel and meet everyone.

Great to have you aboard Tim! Will Jill be joining us on the golf course? I'm thinking that 9 holes might make the most sense since it will be the start of a long day that goes to "Midnight" (Pun intended). If we start early Chevy Chase CC will fit us in amongst the designated Tee Times on the back 9. If it's for 18 we might not be able to start until after 10 AM and it would probably take at least 4 hours which pushes lunch into mid-afternoon. We could play at a different course but Chevy Chase is very close and a great course and "Midnight" has had many concerts in the ballroom. Al Capone had an illegal speakeasy there during prohibition and it has escape tunnels under the clubhouse. Buzzenator is bringing his clubs and Mrs. Buzz. It's looking less likely that a friday Cubs game will work for anyone if the game starts at 1:10, but heading to Chicago's Lakefront may still work in the evening and it could be timed to pick up some Ohare arrivals on the drive down there.

[coolnebguy]

Great to have you aboard Tim! Will Jill be joining us on the golf course? I'm thinking that 9 holes might make the most sense since it will be the start of a long day that goes to "Midnight" (Pun intended). If we start early Chevy Chase CC will fit us in amongst the designated Tee Times on the back 9. If it's for 18 we might not be able to start until after 10 AM and it would probably take at least 4 hours which pushes lunch into mid-afternoon. We could play at a different course but Chevy Chase is very close and a great course and "Midnight" has had many concerts in the ballroom. Al Capone had an illegal speakeasy there during prohibition and it has escape tunnels under the clubhouse. Buzzenator is bringing his clubs and Mrs. Buzz. It's looking less likely that a friday Cubs game will work for anyone if the game starts at 1:10, but heading to Chicago's Lakefront may still work in the evening and it could be timed to pick up some Ohare arrivals on the drive down there.

While my wife likes to play in charity scrambles she said this trip she would like to pass on the golf. For me 9 holes would be just fine. We would love to participate in the evening Lakefront event and would taxi anyone to or from the event or airport. I am sure you have heard this a lot but I would like to say thank you for taking the time to arrange all the events and sharing you home with everyone.

[Himm2]

Thanks Tim. I'm a natural born planner and I thrive on this stuff. On a message board that I used to be active on since 2002, I planned 3 annual nationwide meet & greet & play weekend parties and they all were very successful. Actually they were international with Canadians also involved in the fun-filled weekends. There's good and bad (lack of surprises) about having everything planned in advance but I'm not one to enjoy sitting around arguing "What should we do next?" and then end up being bored when nobody can agree. I've eased my wife into the weekend concept and she may actually be getting excited about it (as long as I do the house prep stuff) she loves a good party as she is more of a socializer than I am and she's starting to accept that some people are even more obsessed than I am!

[buzzenator]

^ Mrs. Buzz, aka Kathy B, is asking for a "get out of Halien jail free card", just in case we are all psychos. I assured her that most of us are not...

However, should she ask to pull the plug on any one event, is there anyone willing to help me maybe drug her and place her in the trunk of our car...JK

All kidding aside...there's no guarantee she will cooperate. Although, she loves Haley's music, she doesn't publicly acknowledge it...what's with that?

All systems go for arrival on Friday, 8/30...driving from the Twin Cities.

[Babbs234]

I'm sure Mrs. Buzz is gonna have a great time! We're all just normal people with a common interest.
Maybe I'm a little naive, but I just love the concept of talking with people like you guys online, and then actually getting to meet some of you. And everyone I've met that has been associated with Midnight band and friends of the Reinharts couldn't be nicer.

As for Mr. Babbs, he likes Haley and understands why I like her so much, but I'm afraid he may start suggesting how HE could make her better and what she is doing wrong with her music etc......he thinks he is trying to help butttt I think I'm leaving him at home.

Himm is an angel to set all this up for us!!! I can't thank you enough! Reminds me of my brother in law, who always sets up all the activities on vacation. When we went to Las Vegas with him one year, besides strolling thru town, I think we rode every roller coaster in town, visited Red rock canyon, and Hoover Dam etc. Made for a very fun time.

Himm , will your wife be home for the Labor day festivities? You suggested before she may be out of town.

[Himm2]

^^ She hasn't vocally committed yet but I can see a glimmer of yearning in her eyes for the Haley Concert and she probably doesn't think I can pull of the Biggest, Most Memorable Party we've ever had at our house without her help, so I think she's on board for those two things anyway. Probably nothing else however.

[buzzenator]

Forum Name: __ Hometown: St. Paul, MN
Real Name (if willing to say): Dave & Kathy (aka Mrs. Buzz)
Flying into Ohare: Date ___ Time___ Airline ___ Flight # ___
Flying into Midway: Date ___ Time___ Airline ___ Flight # ___
Will you be renting a Car?: YES ___ NO (need pickup) _X__
Driving to Wheeling area: Planned arrival: Friday 8/30, Noon - Departure: Monday 9/2 after check-out, late morning
Cell # can be by Private Message or leave here: ___
Email address can be by Private Message or leave here: buzzenator@centurylink.net
Staying 3 nights at Courtyard Marriott/Arlington Heights

Friday August 30:
1:10 Cubs vs. Phillies game at Wrigley
I plan on attending: YES ___ NO __X_
Also coming with me:
preferred price range: $__ to $__
Bubba Gump's dinner @ Navy Pier afterwards: YES __X_ NO ___
or Dinner Crui$e on the Lakefront afterwards?: YES __X_ NO ___
Navy Pier/Millenium Park stroll in Chicago: YES __X_ NO ___
additional comments: Any of these 3 events work; whatever the group likes - we will be attending

Saturday August 31:
Morning Golf Outing: YES __X_ NO ___ 9 holes? __X_ 18 holes? ___
Lunch at Bob Chinns or Twin Peaks: YES _X__ NO ___ # in your party __2_
^^ Do you prefer: Seafood _X__ or Scantily clad American food? ___
Arrive/Play/Eat @ BG Days festival late afternoon: YES _X__ NO ___
Attending Haley's/Midnight (9 PM) Concert: YES _X__ NO ___
additional comments: Kathy to ride in the cart, but won't be playing

Sunday September 1:
IHOP Breakfast with the group? YES _X__ NO ___
Arriving 10 AM for Himm2's Party Shindig: YES _X__ NO ___
At 12:30 Himm2 will grill up Hot Dogs, Buns, condiments, soft drinks, chopped salad & chips for 36 people and a Beer for 24 people
I prefer placing a Jet's Pizza order: __ topping request: __
I will bring a dish or dessert to pass: (type): __
or I will bring some beverages: (type): __
or I will make a tip/donation: YES _X__ NO ___ Don't know yet ___
I'm game to participate in: Volleyball _X_ minigolf _X_ croquet __ Haley DVD viewing _X_ Hula Hoop contest __ Serenade for Haley __ chatting & eating _X_ Hot Tub __ Listen Up Karaoke __ Name That Tune __
Arriving after the late Lunch for Himm2's Party Shindig: YES ___ NO ___
Also coming with me: ___ leave blank if no one
Attending "American English" (Beatles) Concert BG Days: YES _X__ NO ___
additional comments:

Monday September 2 (Labor Day):
Late Breakfast at Rise & Dine YES __X_ NO ___
Need a ride to: Ohare ___ Midway ___ Train ___
additional comments: (Insert Captain Dinkens "Haley Yell" here)

[Himm2]

I'll be removing the Cubs game option from the signup list since that timing won't seem to work and I only watch the worthless Cub$ when there is nothing else on TV. I am however encouraging as many as possible to play at Navy Pier on Chicago's Lakefront on Friday night. My car that seats 4 or 5 can take 3 or 4 (if 2 people have skinny butts) passengers will probably leave my driveway at about 3 PM hoping to arrive & park at Navy Pier by about 4:30. Maybe Tusk & Yanni can join us later down there if we decide not to spend the bucks for a lakefront dinner cruise. The ferris wheel on Navy Pier gives a glorious view of the city and there is a fun minigolf course that we can practice for Sunday on. Sounds like Steve, Dave, Kathy, Tim & Jill will be making that trip.
I think in honor of the fact that Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) voted for Haley Reinhart that Bubba Gump's would be more fun than a dinner cruise even if I can get a discount because my bro-in-law used to be part owner of the Odyessy, Mystic Blue, & Seadog Cruise lines and his daughter is still a manager there.

I'm likely purchasing a used Karaoke machine to link into my party multimedia system today on ebay and I just hope I don't break the thing when I practice my Captain Dinken's "Haley yell" into it.

[Himm2]

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The Westin Chicago North Shore
601 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Wheeling, Illinois 60090 United States
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08/30/2013 - 3:00 PM
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09/02/2013 - 12:00 PM
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