I don't drive. I live in Rockford. My zip code is 61104 if you want to see how far it is from you. How about getting together for a Sunday afternoon at my house? I'll cook for you of course. I'm thinking sometime after the New Year as this is just such a hectic time. It will be one big Illinois forum Sunday dinner and you all are welcome.

Now let's talk about dates and all the other possibilities...

Patty

I am Very interested in doing that!!! To meet everyone and FINALLY get to enjoy some of Patty's cooking!!!
Your right, it would have to be sometime in January or Febuary, because December is just hell on me.
Ahna

well that's a start... so early next year seems appropriate... let's hope others will respond soon and we can formulate a plan and I can make a menu mmmm this will be such fun... thanks ahna for sparkin' the idea

Patty

Side note for those of you with children... they are of course always welcome in my home.

Patty

Thank goodness on the Children part, because I have a 4yr old that goes ALMOST everywhere...except work and to see my Man.
Ahna

I also think that would be an awesome idea, especially since I'm about to pack up mine and my son's whole life and move down there from Detriot. It would be so great to get to meet some of you. My son is 4 also, and he too goes everywhere with me. I'm not sure how I'd be able to get the info from anybody because once I move I don't have internet, much less a computer but count me in.

Girl, you know I'm there. Just tell me when, where and what to bring :)

welll, Jan 2dn would be a possibility for me. I will be on my way home. I could only stay an hour or two as it's a long drive home. My 24 yr old daughter Elena will be travelling with me this time and she loves little kids. She is meeting E and C for the first time. She has met the others in C's family, except him.

Yeah I'll be there. Pretty much anytime is good for me (ah the joy of not having a life...haha). NG maybe we can ride up together. If I remember correctly you are pretty close to me, I can pick you up along the way.

I was thinking more of like a February thing. I've got alot going on the last part of December and might need January to regroup with the work thing. I'm willing to be flexible to maximize the number of people willing to attend. I could even make it Saturday instead of Sunday if need be. Toss some ideas around. I really want to make this happen.

Patty

if it's during Feb, you'll have to take pictures and send them to me by email!

is there any chance of meeting at a restaurant early afternoon of Jan 2nd and each paying our own bill?

Saturday would probably be better, as I have to get up pretty early Monday morning for work. CLEE, PM me and I'll give you my details :)

I'm flexible as far as when. I'm not planning on going anywhere anytime soon.

Kelly

I'll bring the cough syrup.....

As much as I'd love to be there and be as flexible as everyone needs one another to be, I'm afraid Jan 2nd is projected moving day. I think Feb would probably be better, not just for me but I mean think about it.....everyone will be just coming out of the holiday stuff and trying to get life back together. I don't know, just my thought on the whole thing. :shrug:

February 11th is my B'day - sounds like a good day for me....:D :D :D :D

I have to work the 11th, it's a Friday but the 12th or 13th might work. Understand I'm just throwing some dates out nothing is locked in I hope to accomodate as many as possible. Keep talking about it...

Patty

I live in Northwest Indiana, real close to the Illinois border, can I still come even though I live in Indiana??? ;-) I have a 4 month old that would come along, but I think I would really love to meet you all!

bailey b ~ Wow thanks for responding, of course you and your little one would be welcome to join us! Keep watching this thread or contact me via PM for information in the upcoming days.

The more the merrier,
Patty

Jan 2nd won't work for me, Thats when MrsB and I go down to see our Men for the New Year...We go down every other Sunday.
Ahna

I just recently joined PTO and i was wondering if it is or when will there be another Illinois Get Together.

I'm with Nando's baby. I have been lingering the site for a while now so i finally decided to join. It would be nice to meet some new people. Everyone here seems so awesome and supportive.

i Am Here In Chicago So Let Me Know About A Get Together

Lets get to talking bout this .. what is the center of illinois as a meeting place for those who want to come

bailey You Are Very Close To Illinois Yes I Would Say Definitly Come Just Waiting To See When And Where It Will Be