EVENT: GLJT Toys 4 Tots Run - Sunday, Nov. 29th, 2009

oddball · **Posted:** Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:34 am

Those first Google directions are F'd up! :shock:

I guarantee you it would be faster (on Sunday morning) to take I-90 to the Kennedy thru the circle to the Dan Ryan south to I-55 to Lake Shore Drive.

And fwiw, don't ever take the directions from google maps or my directions (in this post) during the week. We could both leave your place - you taking either of these directions and I could take the directions I first suggested and I will beat you there! Matter of fact, I'd get a 30 - 45 minute nap in waiting for you at Mccormick Place.

But if it won't be a problem for us all to make sure we're together in the lot and during the run from there to the Marine base, then it won't matter what route any of us take.

Like you said, we can discuss this next Saturday.

STINGN · **Posted:** Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:32 am

wow, ill be there early considering im having a hockey practice at Lake Forrest College at 5:30 am, dont worry, they have showers

wingnuts · **Posted:** Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:29 am

any body have an extra CB that I could borrow for the event, not gonna have the funding to get one before hand, or is it not that critical?

We plan to be there, granted I know Danette isn't going to want to get up that early, just not sure how to decorate the KK, I would like to do something with the top open if the weather permits, but I'm just not creative enough, any ideas (budget friendly, as in there really isn't money budgeted for this because there is none available)

oddball · **Posted:** Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:49 pm

yellocoyote wrote:

Vicki has offered to bring bagels for breakfast (and a donut for Jerry :lol:

).

As generous as Vicki is

Jerry will pass on the donut. He'll grab a breakfast buritto or two before jumping on the highway.

Maybe we can do lunch somewhere? Fwiw, I don't do Mickey D's. (insert barf smiley here). I'll pee there, I just won't eat there. :wink:

jeepfrog · **Posted:** Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:42 pm

OK...I'll skip on the donut

Not sure of any places in the immediate neighborhood of the USMC center. If we are all going to be heading back to the Kennedy (I-90) which is west of there - there's a good restaurant on the corner of Foster, Milwaukee and Central Aves. It's called the Blue Angel - they've got a good, varied menu and plenty of parking.

Map here

jeepfrog · **Posted:** Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:53 pm

wingnuts wrote:

any body have an extra CB that I could borrow for the event, not gonna have the funding to get one before hand, or is it not that critical?

We plan to be there, granted I know Danette isn't going to want to get up that early, just not sure how to decorate the KK, I would like to do something with the top open if the weather permits, but I'm just not creative enough, any ideas (budget friendly, as in there really isn't money budgeted for this because there is none available)

I've got a handheld CB you could borrow. It works well over short distances.

STINGN · **Posted:** Sun Nov 15, 2009 2:50 pm

BUMP

jeepfrog · **Posted:** Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:15 pm

BUMP (again)

I'm getting a good response from folks at work. There are several co-workers who are committed to "Fill the Jeep!!!" :mrgreen:

oddball · **Posted:** Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:33 pm

I didn't bother to ask since four of my co-workers ride in the motorcycle T4T run. In the past, I've given to them like most of the other people do.

I still need to get over to the toy store.

STINGN · **Posted:** Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:23 pm

i got a few tonight...i think my mom is out, and Ashley is going with...can we make a new list up, or clean up the topic?

STINGN · **Posted:** Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:24 pm

1. yellocoyote
2. lionseye640 - maybe
3. jeepfrog
4. STINGN + 1
5. oddball

oddball · **Posted:** Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:38 pm

1. yellocoyote
2. lionseye640 - maybe
3. jeepfrog
4. STINGN + 1
5. oddball + 2 breakfast burritos

jeepfrog · **Posted:** Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:01 pm

1. yellocoyote
2. lionseye640 - maybe
3. jeepfrog
4. STINGN + 1
5. oddball + 2 breakfast burritos
6. wingnuts +1

Steve - you forgot to add Bill to the list :wink:

oddball · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:10 am

If you feel it's really necessary?

Btw; for all concerned, vehicle head counts aren't necessary for a event of this type.

oddball · **Posted:** Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:15 am

yellocoyote wrote:

oddball wrote:

If you feel it's really necessary?

Btw; for all concerned, vehicle head counts aren't necessary for a event of this type.

I only ask because it was suggested...

I think the head count is okay... it helps us know how many we need to wait for when we all meet outside of the staging parking lot. :wink:

Yeah, I wasn't referring to vehicle counts as much as I was passengers. (ie; member +1)

oddball · **Posted:** Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:28 pm

Going shopping tomorrow Saturday.

I bought a power inverter on Amazon. It should be here this coming Monday. Let there be lights! :lol:

oddball · **Posted:** Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:52 am

yellocoyote wrote:

Ah, crap... you just reminded me that I gotta dig out all my holiday decor for the jeep this weekend. Almost forgot.

I'm ready.

Today I am off to Toys"R"Us.

STINGN · **Posted:** Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:48 pm

i'm not really a decorator...but i'll see if the girlfriend wants to lol

i got three presents so far

STINGN · **Posted:** Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:41 pm

yellocoyote wrote:

Oh, FYI - I picked up a couple of those window paint marker thingies... a red and a white one... if anyone wants to use them. :wink:

yes!

oddball · **Posted:** Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:20 am

I'm ready.

I was surprised to find a package at my front door when I got home last night. It was the power inverter I ordered on Amazon.

EVENT: GLJT Toys 4 Tots Run - Sunday, Nov. 29th, 2009

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