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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #150 on: June 07, 2016, 07:41:27 PM »
Next meet up! I have family coming from CA and I will see if they are interested in swing this movie too...

Monday, June 21, 2016 - Meetup at 5-5:30 pm.  FREE movie - Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Millennium park movie series

The movie starts at 6:30 pm, and the group can bring potluck picnic items to share, with BYOBeverages.

Let's go have some frugal fun!

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #151 on: June 20, 2016, 02:42:15 PM »
There is a Meet Up group in the link below. Sign up there and you can add these events to your calendar easily.  Terry is the leader of that group. He's going to add the meetups from this forum onto the meetup calendar.  Last night the meetup.com note had 23 RSVPs yes...and you know a bunch of us showed up.  It's nice to get the reminders of the upcoming event.

http://www.meetup.com/Financial-Freedom-through-Frugal-Living-Chicago/

Otherwise, here's the next currently scheduled event.....

August 13, 2016. Saturday - 7:00pm-?. Brehon Pub - 731 N Wells Street, Chicago

Also ETA - Thanks Terry for finding and saving my son's MMM shirt. Whew.

Is the Aug 13 meetup still on? It hasn't been posted to the meetup site. I'd like to come since I wasn't able to make the meeting at the Option Room. I'm happy to help plan as well. Let me know!

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #152 on: June 20, 2016, 04:32:36 PM »
Folks, I won't be able to make the meet-up tomorrow, as I've had a work function come up. But it was great meeting everybody at the last one, and I hope to see you all in August!

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #153 on: June 20, 2016, 06:21:21 PM »
I haven't seen anything else about tomorrow - are people planning on going?

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« Reply #154 on: June 20, 2016, 09:56:14 PM »
Yup, I still plan on going, and my wife should be able to join. I suggest we meet in the far back center portion of the lawn for the best chance of finding each other and being the least crowded. You never know what night is going to be popular, and tomorrow is the first movie of the season and a good one at that! And it's the 30th anniversary. So might get a crowd.

I was at Millennium Park last week and can confirm it's still BYOB and food!

Anyone have a visible marker/flag of some sort? I can try printing something on letter-sized paper but that's not much.

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #155 on: June 21, 2016, 08:39:04 AM »
ugh, I woke up with a cold this morning, so I will be staying home and keeping my disgusting illness to myself. Have fun!

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #156 on: June 21, 2016, 09:00:07 AM »
Looks like I won't be going. I have another meeting that has already been scheduled for the same time. Y'all have fun!

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #157 on: June 21, 2016, 11:06:43 AM »
TODAY ----June 21, 2016 - Meetup at 5-5:30 pm.  FREE movie - Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Millennium park movie series

The movie starts at 6:30 pm, and the group can bring potluck picnic items to share, with BYOBeverages.

I think a few people have also bailed on this activity - I cannot make it tonight as the cousins from CA want to see the Cubs game at 7pm instead and they are borrowing my car.

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #158 on: June 21, 2016, 04:49:56 PM »
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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #159 on: June 21, 2016, 05:13:28 PM »
Looks like tonight is not the night for a meetup! We are taking off. If anyone is around, enjoy the movie! (We actually watched it recently)
See everyone next time! Cheers!

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #160 on: June 28, 2016, 12:02:46 PM »
I'm still going to be there with some friends in August. I'll be there even if other people aren't (although I'd love to meet everyone!).

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #161 on: June 28, 2016, 02:04:12 PM »
I really want to make it to the August meetup since I missed the first two. Hopefully it'll be as successful as the first one. It looks like they have outdoor seating--maybe if it's pet-friendly I can bring Tau.

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #162 on: July 20, 2016, 07:55:53 PM »
Hello,
I haven't been able to attend any of the meetups so far but I took the initiative to post the August 13th Brehon Pub event on the meetup site. A good number of people have already RSVP'd there, but am posting here as well for those not on meetup.

https://www.meetup.com/Financial-Freedom-through-Frugal-Living-Chicago/events/232738483/

Hope to see you there!

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #163 on: July 22, 2016, 09:05:39 AM »
I am going to try and make it.  It will be a public transportation adventure!

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #164 on: August 12, 2016, 10:51:42 AM »
See you all tomorrow night!!!!

August 13, 2016. Saturday - 7:00pm-?. Brehon Pub - 731 N Wells Street, Chicago

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #165 on: August 12, 2016, 10:55:23 AM »
I'll be there as well. Possibly bringing some friends too!

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #166 on: August 12, 2016, 11:08:34 AM »
We're volunteering at Northalsted Market Days, so we might make it or might not depending on how late we get done and how drained we feel. I'm pretty introverted, so I'm not sure if I can handle a day of massive crowds followed up with meeting new people (although I'm sure you're all delightful!).

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« Reply #167 on: August 12, 2016, 08:09:26 PM »
Look forward to meeting everyone tomorrow! I'll be a dork and bring a MMM meetup sign. If the weather is nice I'll try to get some tables outside.

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #168 on: August 12, 2016, 09:25:32 PM »
There are 20 "yes" RSVPs on the meetup site! Should be a nice turnout!  Take a pic and post here. :-)

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #169 on: September 06, 2016, 06:11:30 AM »
Hi everyone - a bunch of out of towners are going to be in the area in late October. We would love to meet up with the Chicago MMM'ers.

Saturday, Oct 22:

Anyone who's available on that date, speak up! We can do either afternoon or evening, and location is TBD. Suggestions are welcome. When the NYC group meets, we usually head to a park for a few hours.

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #170 on: September 06, 2016, 07:51:25 AM »
I can probably make that date! If it's a park (other than Millennium or Maggie Daley), I can also bring the Tau. Navy Pier is also pet friendly.

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #171 on: September 07, 2016, 09:34:58 AM »
I may be able to make the October 22nd date. Posting to follow. Northerly Island or North Avenue Beach may be nice, depends on the weather.

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« Reply #172 on: September 07, 2016, 12:52:49 PM »
I may be able to make the October 22nd date. Posting to follow. Northerly Island or North Avenue Beach may be nice, depends on the weather.

Oak Street or North Avenue  beach works for me.

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #173 on: September 07, 2016, 01:06:42 PM »
The retreat is directly west of  Montrose Beach on the map...will that still be open in October? It looks like a nice place to walk around/hang out if the weather is good.

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #174 on: September 07, 2016, 01:33:23 PM »
The entire lakefront of Chicago is open and publicly accessable all year round. Montrose beach is fine, North Avenue Beach is nicer. If the weather is nice the lakefront of Chicago is a spectacular place to be, a bike path/running path and sidewalks run the entire length. If the wind is off the lake and it is cold and rainy... well, not so much.

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #175 on: September 19, 2016, 05:54:19 PM »
I might be out of town, but I'll put it on my calendar and come if I can!

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« Reply #176 on: September 26, 2016, 05:16:34 PM »
I'll be on my way out of town for 10/22, but I'm interested in future meetups.  I live on the northwest side but can rendezvous anywhere.

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #177 on: September 26, 2016, 06:27:11 PM »
What about Oct 15/16 Chicago Architecture Open House.

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #178 on: September 27, 2016, 03:46:19 PM »
What about Oct 15/16 Chicago Architecture Open House.

I will be volunteering at Open House Chicago and then checking out the sites out when I'm not working.  =)

For future reference, it's a pretty sweet gig: volunteer 4 hours, get a priority pass for the weekend, get 2 tickets for a free walking tour, and get half off a membership to CAF. 

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« Reply #179 on: September 27, 2016, 03:51:19 PM »
What about Oct 15/16 Chicago Architecture Open House.

I will be volunteering at Open House Chicago and then checking out the sites out when I'm not working.  =)

For future reference, it's a pretty sweet gig: volunteer 4 hours, get a priority pass for the weekend, get 2 tickets for a free walking tour, and get half off a membership to CAF.
I have to look into this for next year!


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« Reply #180 on: September 27, 2016, 03:57:20 PM »
10/22 sounds great. A Chicago meetup that I caught ahead of time and the infamous MonkeyJenga will be there? In!

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #181 on: October 06, 2016, 12:12:11 PM »
Adding October 22nd to my calendar, let me/us know specifics as it gets closer.  Thanks.

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« Reply #182 on: October 06, 2016, 02:03:32 PM »
10/22 sounds great. A Chicago meetup that I caught ahead of time and the infamous MonkeyJenga will be there? In!

Oh hey, I'm infamous! Can I put that on my resume?

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #183 on: October 06, 2016, 08:04:24 PM »
Just saw this thread and would love to meet some fellow Chicago area Mustachians! If an Oct 22nd meetup is happening I'd love to join in. :)

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« Reply #184 on: October 15, 2016, 02:43:09 PM »
I'm looking forward to finding out more about the 22nd as well!

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #185 on: October 18, 2016, 05:26:07 PM »
Come as You Are Meetup Saturday 10/22 at 11:00am-1:00pm - North Avenue Beach, Chicago 

There are 9 MMM Ladies from across the US doing a "Come as You Are" retreat in Chicago Th-Sun 10/20-10/23.  We'd all love to see some Chicago folks, and we haven't had a big Chicago meetup in awhile.  It will be picnic style, so bring your own blankets and some food you enjoy/can eat and might be willing to share. Beverages are BYOBeverage as well.  All the ladies are staying at a house in the area, so we'll bring our own food/beverages. 

Temps are supposed to be in the 60's, so make sure to bring a warm fleece or something. 

Barring rain, we'll meet at the North Avenue Beach park at 11:00am on Saturday.  If it is raining (less than 10% chance), we'll converge at Dollop, 4181 N. Clarendon in Chicago.  Frankly, I've never been to North Avenue Beach or Dollop.  I also have no idea if the prices are mustachian at Dollop or not, but  it's less than 10% likely we'll need it. 

Below is a link for maps and info on Dollop.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dollop+Coffee+Co./@41.9579445,-87.6584751,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x880fd3c8f47281b5:0x7c7d5a92c640af79!8m2!3d41.9579445!4d-87.6497204

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #186 on: October 19, 2016, 03:25:38 PM »
Couponvan, that sounds great! I'm in and will probably bring a friend (my wife is out of town unfortunately). What is a "come as you are" retreat?

North Ave beach is a great idea and should be pretty calm this time of year. And sunny! Note that technically alcohol is not allowed but a thermos of Irish coffee seems pretty reasonable to me.

FYI there is a (crappy but well-located) restaurant there, Castaways, but it is already closed for the season. I think the public bathrooms will still be open.

Looking forward to it!

-Mike

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #187 on: October 19, 2016, 05:43:46 PM »
How will the lake be?

Like for swimming? Probably for a serious endeavor only. Maybe very low 60s? They stop reporting temp on Labor Day :(. I would need a wet suit! But I haven't been in the water in months.

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« Reply #188 on: October 19, 2016, 06:32:01 PM »
Couponvan, that sounds great! I'm in and will probably bring a friend (my wife is out of town unfortunately). What is a "come as you are" retreat?

North Ave beach is a great idea and should be pretty calm this time of year. And sunny! Note that technically alcohol is not allowed but a thermos of Irish coffee seems pretty reasonable to me.

FYI there is a (crappy but well-located) restaurant there, Castaways, but it is already closed for the season. I think the public bathrooms will still be open.

Looking forward to it!

-Mike

Great! Looking forward to seeing you. (I'll have to bring a sippy cup for my adult beverage.)

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #189 on: October 19, 2016, 07:39:16 PM »
My midterm projects are all due this weekend, but I'll try to make it if I get sufficient school work done. Should I try to bring the Tau if the weather is cat friendly?

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« Reply #190 on: October 19, 2016, 08:35:19 PM »
My midterm projects are all due this weekend, but I'll try to make it if I get sufficient school work done. Should I try to bring the Tau if the weather is cat friendly?
The infamous TAU!! Oh yes - do bring him.  Your mind will need a break and the cat needs a walk.  (Even though I'm allergic, I LOVE cats...outside they are way better than inside, as I can admire them and not sneeze.) It's going to be cold, but given he's a Chicago cat, it shouldn't be anything he can't handle. :-)

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #191 on: October 20, 2016, 08:26:02 AM »
I expect the actual lake water will be ICE COLD. The water stays surprisingly chilly even when it's hot out.

Put me down as a maybe; I'm not sure what's going on this weekend yet. I'd like to, for sure!

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« Reply #192 on: October 20, 2016, 08:46:54 AM »
I expect the actual lake water will be ICE COLD. The water stays surprisingly chilly even when it's hot out.

Put me down as a maybe; I'm not sure what's going on this weekend yet. I'd like to, for sure!


Even if it was warm, I'd be concerned about whether it was sanitary. Especially if it rains much in the next few days.

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #193 on: October 20, 2016, 09:48:40 AM »
I so wanted to make it, unfortunately I can't. BOO! Family first. Have a blast!

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« Reply #194 on: October 21, 2016, 07:59:57 PM »
Ladies only event?

I live 10min away but don't have anything to bring other than wines :)

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #195 on: October 21, 2016, 10:36:47 PM »
 

Barring rain, we'll meet at the North Avenue Beach park at 11:00am on Saturday.  If it is raining (less than 10% chance), we'll converge at Dollop, 4181 N. Clarendon in Chicago.  Frankly, I've never been to North Avenue Beach or Dollop.  I also have no idea if the prices are mustachian at Dollop or not, but  it's less than 10% likely we'll need it. 



Is there a more specific location (google maps coordinates maybe?)? I've never been to North Avenue Beach, but I suspect it's not tiny and might be hard to find people? Or maybe just PM me somebody's number and I can text?

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #196 on: October 22, 2016, 12:44:15 AM »
It didn't look that big today at North Avenue Beach when we went by. We will be near Castaways Bar and the volleyball courts. There will be 8 of us ladies, so we'll be pretty hard to miss in October!

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #197 on: October 22, 2016, 08:12:27 AM »
I assume most of us will be riding our bikes, so I'll have some standard bike tools on me in case anyone needs help/advice on service and tuning. Cheers!
-Mike (a guy who will be there)

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #198 on: October 22, 2016, 09:46:34 AM »
Well, the meetup starts in 15 minutes and I just woke up, so looks like I'm out. How long are you all planning on staying?

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Re: Chicago meetup
« Reply #199 on: October 22, 2016, 09:59:56 AM »
Well, the meetup starts in 15 minutes and I just woke up, so looks like I'm out. How long are you all planning on staying?

We are just leaving now ourselves to go, so will be 15 minutes late! (Getting 8 women in one car takes time.)