new year, new meetup?

Allan Berry

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Jan 14, 2025, 12:37:05 PMJan 14

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Hi folks,

I know it's cold out. But any interest in a meetup soon? To warm up with a Moscow mule?

It seems like yesterday, but it's actually been since May that we last assembled, post-C4L national. Well, this year C4L is in March. Perhaps a happy hour now, and we can plan a more robust meetup after that?

Ideas, thoughts welcome.

Cheers,

-Allan

Christine McClure

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Jan 15, 2025, 7:35:42 AMJan 15

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Maybe something in the South Loop or further? Just to give the U of C folks a break for a change. :)

Tod Olson

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Jan 15, 2025, 9:22:10 AMJan 15

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I do like the idea of a mid-winter meetup.

I'm not terribly familiar with the watering holes in/near downtown, but can ask around.

-Tod

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Margaret Heller

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Jan 15, 2025, 10:53:39 AMJan 15

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I'm happy to travel that way! Or even all the way to Hyde Park if we want to really go nuts.

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Tod Olson

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Mar 7, 2025, 7:37:06 AMMar 7

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I'm afraid I dropped the ball on following up. Of course, we also had some actual cold weather.

So the weather is turning and C4L is next week. I might suggest something in the Mar 17-Apr 4 range, or possibly Apr 21-May 2.

If there's interest in a venture all the way down to Hyde Park, I could suggest the Woodlawn Tap, locally known as Jimmy's, 1172 E. 55th St. It's a neighborhood watering hole, been there since time immemorial, they offer what I would call cheap, decent bar food (e.g. the Reuben is pretty good), and you can have a conversation. Cash only.

Looks like could also be options in the South Loop area.

-Tod

Christine McClure

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Mar 7, 2025, 9:41:21 AMMar 7

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Jimmy's is great!

I'd be happy to take a few people in my car from the Lincoln Square area.

Allan Berry

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Mar 7, 2025, 1:11:42 PMMar 7

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I second (third?) Jimmy's: never been there, but it sounds perfect. Woohoo!

I went ahead and created a poll where people can provide their availability: https://rallly.co/invite/8KIz7zSyWH4h

(Man all the calendaring apps have gotten kind of terrible.)

Margaret Heller

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Mar 7, 2025, 1:14:50 PMMar 7

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My parents spent an entire year of the early 1970s at Jimmy's from the way their stories go. Thanks for creating the poll!

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Abigail Goben

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Mar 7, 2025, 2:41:26 PMMar 7

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yay! Hope to be able to join.

The week of 3/31 will be interesting, I just got called for jury duty at the criminal court out on California. Hoping for a very quiet day of civil service.

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Allan Berry

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Mar 10, 2025, 8:55:06 AMMar 10

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If it's OK, I'll close the poll at the end of the work day today. https://rallly.co/invite/8KIz7zSyWH4h

Allan Berry

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Mar 12, 2025, 9:53:23 AMMar 12

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It looks like there is a toss up between three days.

Let’s choose Thursday March 27, because it has fewer “if necessary” yellow check marks, and because Christine can maybe give Gretchen a ride. :) also it’s sooner and I could use a drink.

Cheers

-Allan

Margaret Heller

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Mar 12, 2025, 10:50:26 AMMar 12

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Shall I add the details to the wiki? 4:30-7?

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Tod Olson

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Mar 12, 2025, 11:17:23 AMMar 12

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Yes, please do! And I'll plan to show up a bit early.

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Margaret Heller

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Mar 12, 2025, 11:33:07 AMMar 12

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Information now at https://wiki.code4lib.org/Code4Lib_Chicago#Spring_2025_Happy_Hour

Seneca, Tracy J

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Mar 12, 2025, 11:43:48 AMMar 12

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Thank you, Margaret! I do think it's helpful (especially for people new to Chicago) to know this is still a living group.

Cheers,

Tracy Seneca

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Christine McClure

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Mar 27, 2025, 8:12:20 AMMar 27

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Sorry I can't make it tonight, everyone; I woke up feeling horrible. Hopefully Gretchen will see this before she heads down there and can make other arrangements.

Tod Olson

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Mar 27, 2025, 11:29:08 AMMar 27

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Sorry we'll miss you, Christine. I hope you shake whatever it is, and we will see you next time.

I'm planning to be there by 4:30. I will likely be in the 2nd room with the window, or in the 3rd room. So if you don't see the group in the first room, walk past the bar and explore further.

Best,

-Tod

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Margaret Heller

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Mar 27, 2025, 12:49:50 PMMar 27

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I should be able to give one person a ride back to the north side.

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Gretchen Neidhardt

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Mar 27, 2025, 12:57:23 PMMar 27

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I let Christine know, but I coincidentally also had something come up and I won't be able to make it tonight. Enjoy the meetup!

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