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Impromptu Chicago Meet-Up TUESDAY, Feb. 2

by Anne Laurie|  February 1, 20169:49 pm| 9 Comments

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Commentor Elmo (from the DC area) mentioned she was in the Windy City, and loca Eric S suggested an after-work meetup. The two of them will be at the George Street Pub, 2858 N Halsted St. (773-661-6635) on Tuesday evening starting 6:30pm CST.

Note from Eric:

I will be there just after 6PM. I’m a regular. They sponsor my softball team. Anyone asking for Eric from Sunday Softball should be directed to me.

I’m gonna assume lurkers, spouses & acquaintances welcome, as usual!

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  1. 1.

    Elmo

    February 1, 2016 at 9:53 pm

    Thanks for front-page treatment, AL! I haven’t managed to make it to any of the DC area meetups, so this is a great chance.

  2. 2.

    satby

    February 1, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    I’m going to try to come. I’ve been agitating for a (another?) Chicago area meet up forever.

  3. 3.

    Eric S.

    February 1, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    I don’t actually know for sure who works Tuesday nights but I figure there’s a good chance I’ll know someone. Hope to see a bunch of you there.
    E

    Don’t hesitate to email me but please let me know you are emailing as a B-J commenter.

  4. 4.

    Elmo

    February 1, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    @satby: Yay!

  5. 5.

    Misterpuff

    February 1, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    Darn, I have a Dentist appointment.

  6. 6.

    satby

    February 1, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    @Elmo: not to raise hope too much, but if I get there it will be accompanied by the girls. But we should be able to swing it since it’s early enough.

  7. 7.

    satby

    February 1, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    @Eric S.: don’t forget: green balloons.

  8. 8.

    Eric S.

    February 1, 2016 at 10:25 pm

    @satby: If I get the chance to buy some I will have them. No guarantees though.Stupid work!!!

  9. 9.

    MGB

    February 2, 2016 at 12:50 am

    I should be able to make it.

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