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Which weekend (Fri-Mon) would work best for you for "Chicagocon '09" to happen?

July 31-August 3, 2009
- 8 (20.5%)
August 7-10, 2009
- 4 (10.3%)
August 14-17, 2009
- 5 (12.8%)
August 21-24, 2009
- 3 (7.7%)
August 28-September 1, 2009 (Tuesday included because it is a US/Canadian(I think) holiday)
- 4 (10.3%)
I don't fucking care as long as the date gets picked soon so I can plan!!!
- 15 (38.5%)

Total Members Voted: 35

Voting closed: 01 Oct 2008, 09:20


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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #300 on: 31 Dec 2008, 07:17 »

did you ever look into bus tickets? I think you can take megabus from Chicago to Boston, for example.

I'm pretty sure you can also take a train from Boston to Chicago.

god that would be horrible. It took me 3 days to drive from NYC to Chicago.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #301 on: 31 Dec 2008, 07:26 »

Yeah, it's a pretty shitty way to go. I mean, honestly, monetarily speaking, the only way I would've gone to Chicago is via train (I am NOT paying for a flight), but in order to do that, I'd have to take an extra two full days for travel (It's a 22 hour train from Boston to Chicago on Amtrak). Even at that, it's still a good $166 round trip. If I'm going to spend a full day in a coach seat, I'[d best be on the other side of the fucking planet when I deboard.
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« Reply #302 on: 31 Dec 2008, 07:31 »

Hmm, only $166?  At that price, I might consider going to this.  I have the vacation time..
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #303 on: 31 Dec 2008, 07:38 »

I can hook people up with a place to shack in Chicago if they're serious about going.   Have a lot of homies in that area and I'll be there a lot this Spring.   Just holler.   I'm new here, so you'll have to get used to me -- but I'm a nice guy.    I'd help a homeless person commit crime.   Just know that.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #304 on: 31 Dec 2008, 07:47 »

I could not imagine myself couch surfing with someone who says "holler" unironically.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #305 on: 31 Dec 2008, 07:50 »

I bet you have a problem imagining a lot of things because of your personal shortcomings.   If you suck at life, well you suck at life.   It is something you'll just have to get used to.   You can stick with your path, choose a new one or end it completely.   Take some risks dude.   Leave the internet for once and see what happens.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #306 on: 31 Dec 2008, 07:59 »

How did it take you 3 days to drive to drive 12 hours? I do not comprehend.
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« Reply #307 on: 31 Dec 2008, 08:00 »

Time travel.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #308 on: 31 Dec 2008, 08:01 »

Yes, and I'm not being serious with my posts either.   What law is there that forbids me from fucking around?   I like to have fun.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #309 on: 31 Dec 2008, 08:33 »

By all means have fun, but maybe not so quickly. We don't know you at all, and we're usually quite suspicious when people turn up and start posting all over the place and occasionally insulting people (which you did do). I'm sure you're an ok guy but we have no way of knowing that yet, so if you mess around too much then we'll just assume you're trying to wind people up.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #310 on: 31 Dec 2008, 08:35 »

I'm a sweetie Mr. Moo.   Check out some of my most recent posts, I'm being very nice.   Oh, and I joined cause of a friend here that goes to school where I do.   Haha.   I was told you guys were rough, so I kinda was rough to begin with.    Apologies if you guys took my knee-jerk jabs seriously.   I'm just messin'.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #311 on: 31 Dec 2008, 08:38 »

I'm a girl.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #312 on: 31 Dec 2008, 08:40 »

I didn't know you were a girl, sorry.   And. . . I was laughing.    Kind of like a golf clap.    You guys will love me.   Trust me.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #313 on: 31 Dec 2008, 08:49 »

I am now officially a part of the serious business.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #314 on: 31 Dec 2008, 09:04 »

You guys will love me.   Trust me.

I do not trust you. And if you're not going to Chicago, do not spoil our thread.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #315 on: 31 Dec 2008, 09:06 »

I do not trust you. And if you're not going to Chicago, do not spoil our thread.

Cry me a river.

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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #316 on: 31 Dec 2008, 09:07 »

Whatever dude. It's your funeral if you come here, post a million things in one day, and do it with an annoying attitude.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #317 on: 31 Dec 2008, 09:16 »

Whatever dude. It's your funeral if you come here, post a million things in one day, and do it with an annoying attitude.

I'm not really worried about what ya'll on the internet think of me.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #318 on: 31 Dec 2008, 09:19 »

Jesus christ, Cicero, you are being a giant flaming dick.

Imagine doing what you are doing if we were all just hanging out at a party. You have just walked in, interrupted everyone's conversations loudly, and insulted everyone.

I have a pretty OK life off the internet. I am depressed about a bunch of things but optimistic about a bunch of things.

Stop and think about what you have been saying to a whole bunch of strangers. Look at your behaviour. Are you being a good person or a bad person?
Do not come on as a dick and then talk shit on us for being lame.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #319 on: 31 Dec 2008, 09:35 »

So Facebook|ChicagoCon now has pictures.


Seriously, people, stop feeding the damn troll
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #320 on: 31 Dec 2008, 09:37 »

How did it take you 3 days to drive to drive 12 hours? I do not comprehend.

a) It's 22 hours, not 12.

b) I didn't do that as one go. I stopped along the way at motels. So like 10 hours of driving each of the first two days, and then whatever was left on the 3rd day.

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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #321 on: 31 Dec 2008, 10:26 »

22 hours? NYC, NY to Chicago, IL correct? Google maps is defnitely tellingme 12 - 13 hours. 10 hours from Rochester, NY. Strange considering that it's 6 hours for Rochester to NYC...

Are you telling me Google Maps is lying? You monster.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #322 on: 31 Dec 2008, 10:28 »

Google Earth is probably assuming perfect driving conditions and an absence of sleep.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #323 on: 31 Dec 2008, 10:36 »

I actually do find it really strange that it's only supposed to be a 2 hour difference when traveling from Rochester or NYC. Highway traveling and/or mapping software can be so damn weird.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #324 on: 31 Dec 2008, 11:15 »

Are you telling me Google Maps is lying? You monster.

Well jon said 22 hours so I was just agreeing with him. Although that certainly sounds much more reasonable than twelve hours, considering the schedule I laid out in my last post was pretty much how it went.

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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #325 on: 31 Dec 2008, 11:51 »

Well, I know my drives to Oklahoma are only about 21 hours and I can guarantee that's a longer distance. Moving could very likely have had a huge impact on that time though.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #326 on: 31 Dec 2008, 14:09 »

I actually do find it really strange that it's only supposed to be a 2 hour difference when traveling from Rochester or NYC. Highway traveling and/or mapping software can be so damn weird.

Not really. Rochester is a considerable spike north in the trip, whereas NYC is a pretty straight highway route. Also, there is no easy way to get to Rochester from the city. 390 winds so awkwardly.
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« Reply #327 on: 31 Dec 2008, 19:58 »

Someone invite me to the Facebook thing, or link me to it or SOMETHING.  jerks.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #328 on: 01 Jan 2009, 13:47 »

This is their way of telling you they don't want you to come without having to say it to your face.

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« Reply #329 on: 01 Jan 2009, 22:18 »

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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #330 on: 01 Jan 2009, 22:20 »

i always wanted to meet internet people. you probably don't want someone around that has been for about ten minutes though.
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« Reply #331 on: 01 Jan 2009, 22:28 »

you still have seven months for us to get to know you!
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« Reply #332 on: 01 Jan 2009, 22:30 »

Warning - while you were typing a new reply has been posted. You may wish to review your post.

what she said.
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #333 on: 01 Jan 2009, 22:35 »

if you get to know me you will be glad i'm not coming. i am a pretty awful person in real life.

by the way, if anyone here starts hating me for a specific reason, don't hesitate to tell me, i'll try to accomodate as fast as possible. i am afraid i might break a few rules or maybe make unwritten faux pas(es?) (i assume there are at least a few, i see the forum is pretty old), if i do so consistently please let me know.

(you can tell me to go away if i am completely horrible as well, i don't mind)
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #334 on: 01 Jan 2009, 22:57 »

sometimes we do come off as unnecessarily harsh to new folks but that is mainly on account that a lot of them end up either being trolls or attention-seeking assholes and you start to expect the worst after a while. underneath the hardened exterior, i promise we really are a friendly bunch of people. sometimes we even hang out in real life as evidenced by this thread. since you're asking, some ground rules are maybe to to put a bit of thought into your posts (just along the lines of, will people want to read this?), refrain from sexually harassing other posters, and overall not be a massive asshole. basic social skills pretty much. i mean, right now i think you are doing fine and don't seem horrible at all so it seems like you pretty much have that down already. our intention isn't to be exclusive or judgmental, all we really do on these forums is hang around and talk about stuff and it's nice to hear what other people have to say so don't be afraid to contribute to any thread whenever you want.
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« Reply #335 on: 01 Jan 2009, 22:58 »

Oh god, do you see this Garp guy, coming in here breaking all of our unwritten rules about saying he might break unwritten rules.  :wink:

Seriously though, When I was still pretty new, I decided that I wanted to go to this, and so I just read a lot and tried to post when I had something to say, then I learned to post when I had something constructive/funny/worthy of saying to say. People will let you know if you are being a cockhole.

I swear to god tania, you are fucking up my trying to be the cool person telling people that they can be cool on the internet.

FIGHT YOU  :x
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« Reply #336 on: 02 Jan 2009, 00:20 »

dear garp,

as long as you are not a new person like cicero or pharmmajor, i think you'll be fine.

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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #337 on: 02 Jan 2009, 00:55 »

Hm, well, you all seem very nice so far, at least. Thanks for the advice, all three of you.
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« Reply #338 on: 02 Jan 2009, 01:21 »

Hey Garp, screw you buddy.

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« Reply #339 on: 02 Jan 2009, 07:42 »

Garp, once you have been here long enough and we accept you into the inner circle you are kind of allowed to do those things that Tania is telling you not to do now. As long as you do them in jest.

You seem fine! Keep posting, I am sure we will like you!
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« Reply #340 on: 02 Jan 2009, 09:34 »

It's kind of like how you interact with Real People in the Real World. If you just walk into a party and start insulting the furniture and telling everyone that they are crap at things then everyone will hate you, but if you are hanging out with old friends and accuse them of sodomising goats for a living then they will probably just tell everyone the story of how you wet yourself in high school.
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« Reply #341 on: 02 Jan 2009, 09:54 »

This actually happened at the New Years party I went to.

It turned into "Remember that time we lit snowballs on fire and threw them at each other?"
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« Reply #342 on: 02 Jan 2009, 10:19 »

i have that kind of joke-about-everything relationship with my friends. occasionally i kind of worry cos like, what if one day i actually do want to have sex with them? or they want to have sex with me? we'll all be hinting at it and grabbing each other's privates and winking and saying horrible things, and it'll just go on for hours, over and over, cos no one will ever clue in or have any idea that anyone else is actually being serious. so now i just sort of have to pray and hope that i am never attracted to any of them.
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« Reply #343 on: 02 Jan 2009, 19:05 »

Guys someone should remind me sometime that wine is nice, even though it doesn't taste nice. Like, I think I just got drunk on boxed chardonnay.
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« Reply #344 on: 02 Jan 2009, 22:19 »

I live in the area, so I'd love to drop by for a while, especially for any amblings around interesting bits of the city.
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« Reply #345 on: 02 Jan 2009, 22:35 »

i have that kind of joke-about-everything relationship with my friends. occasionally i kind of worry cos like, what if one day i actually do want to have sex with them? or they want to have sex with me? we'll all be hinting at it and grabbing each other's privates and winking and saying horrible things, and it'll just go on for hours, over and over, cos no one will ever clue in or have any idea that anyone else is actually being serious. so now i just sort of have to pray and hope that i am never attracted to any of them.

tania nobody was talking about sex or joking about having sex with you so i have to come to the conclusion that you are an unstoppable sex fiend
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Re: Chicago Meetup Dates
« Reply #346 on: 03 Jan 2009, 05:12 »

Guys someone should remind me sometime that wine is nice, even though it doesn't taste nice. Like, I think I just got drunk on boxed chardonnay.

Hahaha.
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« Reply #347 on: 03 Jan 2009, 07:06 »

Hey Katie now I am drunk on wine too, so that makes it AWESOME <3
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« Reply #348 on: 03 Jan 2009, 08:58 »

tania nobody was talking about sex or joking about having sex with you so i have to come to the conclusion that you are an unstoppable sex fiend

:-o

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« Reply #349 on: 03 Jan 2009, 10:10 »

(Johnny hates sex.)
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