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After 7 years, eventually!
« on: Apr 6th, 2006, 12:56pm » |
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I am coming to the convention!
I am going to meet you in person. I am HAPPY! 
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #1 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 1:32pm » |
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A few questions:
I am going to take a two week break and I leave on 8 July from South Africa and return on the 22nd of July.
I do not know your country or its transport systems.
I would love to visit Chicago, the Blues and Jazz Capital of the World and it is apparently on my way.
So, can anybody please tell me which places in Chicago are the best to visit?
What type of public transport systems are available and safe for a person travelling alone? (I come from Africa, I am always safety conscious )
Where would be the best but economically viable places to stay?(The Dollar stands now at about 6:1 against the Rand)
What are the sights that can be seen in Wisconsin?
I would love to see and learn more about your country, so advise would really be appreciated.
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #2 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 1:32pm » |
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Go Jas! 
I hope that some year soon I can say the very same.
Sanna
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #3 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 2:03pm » |
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DAM IT we are goin to miss meeting you......wah wah wah !!!! The blues scene rockes.......but be careful in the big city.....Brad was out there for work related stuff and him and nuther guy went and had a hotel in Chicago.....they walked to Buddy Guy's Legand bar (is that still there ??) but said it was a bit scarey and not a place ya'd wanna be by yourself. Lotta people PRAY on volnurable folk and jump and rob em so fast they don't know what happen'd. So be extra careful......would LOVE to do the blues scene in Nashville but loss of our house sitter/pet/kennel sitter screw'd up our travel plans. I don't trust anyone to hire them......been ripped off before so my trust levels are NILL !!!! Convention blue'd Pam
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #4 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 2:29pm » |
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Oh Jas - I can't believe this! I'm actually going to get to meet you!
This is very exciting news - you and Svenn all at one time.
I'm thinkin' I just died and went to Heaven.
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #5 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 2:39pm » |
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Holy Cow! Fantastic! Well, for starters, if you like blues, check out this venue in Chicago: House of Blues. This is really going to be SOME convention.
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #6 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 2:41pm » |
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on Apr 6th, 2006, 12:56pm, Jasmyn wrote:I am coming to the convention!
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Just wondering if its safe for me to attend now Jasmyn?
Svenn 
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #7 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 3:37pm » |
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How great is this! This just gets better and better!
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #8 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 3:40pm » |
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on Apr 6th, 2006, 12:56pm, Jasmyn wrote:| I am coming to the convention! |
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #9 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 3:47pm » |
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Oh Sanna I so wish you could make it, it only took me seven years, there is always hope Girl, I just hope I can make it again to meet you someday!
Ag, No Pam, can't you come and join me in Chicago, you can share my room, just get there. You too Pattik, you don’t live too far from Chicago and thanks for the info, I'll definately check it out.
Carol, yip, eventually... I can't wait, I'm so excited and Svenn I'm over the moon that you and Bente are going to be there. It still won't be safe for you as I owe you something and with Carol there to help me, I sure know who's gonna get the short end of the stick
Aah Gator, you Boerseun, eventually we will meet, bring the veld hat and khaki’s
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #10 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 3:52pm » |
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #11 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 3:52pm » |
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH THIS IS SO COOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am SO freaking pumped it's not even funny!!!!
OMG, wow, I gotta start collecting things to send home with you!
YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #12 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 3:55pm » |
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OH Jas! I can't wait to meet you. I'll be there. If you're coming alone, I still don't know if my husband is coming or not. If he decides not to join me, I've got a double room booked and would like to have have a roommate to share the cost. I'll try to nail hubby down this weekend as to his yes or no. If you've already made arrangement to share with someone else, just let me know. But, I promise to try my best to be a good little roommate, neat and tidy, not to snore, and not to hog the bathroom.
AND NOW TO ALL YOU CHICAGOANS AND AND WISCONSINITES (better known as Cheeseheads). Step up to the plate here and give Jas some info on places to see, things to do!
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #13 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 4:04pm » |
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Jas,
If you are going to be in Chicago for more than a day, your best bet will be to rent a car. Avis, Hertz, Dollar, Alamo, Budget or Thrifty car rentals all have a much cheaper rate than say.....hailing a cab to go where you want to go. If you want me to, I will send you some links. A lot of rental car places are right there at the airport so that is convenient.
Here is probably the best link I can find that tells you just about everything and there's a map you can print out. http://www.hellochicago.com/
So glad to finally meet you. I'll have to start thinking of something I can give you to represent my part of the country like you did for me.
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #14 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 4:12pm » |
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Mel, I'm hyper and hysterical with joy  
Sandy, it will be great to share with you if your hubby can't come. I haven't made a room booking yet. So let me know, I'll hang on till you spoke to him.
As for a roommate, I hope I'll be up to par, I'm a bit wild coming out of the bush and such.
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #15 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 4:13pm » |
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think i hire someone as a bodyguard this year.
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« Reply #16 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 4:17pm » |
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on Apr 6th, 2006, 4:12pm, Jasmyn wrote:Mel, I'm hyper and hysterical with joy
Sandy, it will be great to share with you if your hubby can't come. I haven't made a room booking yet. So let me know, I'll hang on till you spoke to him.
As for a roommate, I hope I'll be up to par, I'm a bit wild coming out of the bush and such. |
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Oh, thank you! You've taken a load off my mind! I thought I would have to go through the whole weekend being a "goody two shoes" with a roommate I've never met. You're in - hubby's out. THE PARTY'S ON!!! (but I'll check with him first if you don't mind)
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #17 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 4:22pm » |
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Linda, thanks I'll take your advise on the car rental and check out the site. I'll have to get a manual car as we don't often drive automatics here and my goodness gracious, I'll have to drive on the wrong side of the road!... which by the way is your right side
You know that after all these years, all I want is the opportunity to meet all of you, a dear family I've spend hours with but haven't met in person. The things that will be the most precious to me will be the memories of meeting you guys and that is what I will treasure forever.
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Well, for entertainment yesterday, I sat on my deck with my future sister-in-law while we played cards, filled Easter eggs and watched our kids play together while we drank beer.
It don't take much ya know!!!
Honestly, I don't know much about what to do in Milwaukee other than hit the Zoo and museum. Maybe take in a baseball game, go shopping and then you could head down to Gurnee Illinois to go to Six Flags Great America and then visit the Fields Museum in Chicago. Or you could just head west from Milwaukee and go to the Wisconsin Dells which is a TON of fun! Check it out...
http://www.wisconsindells.com/what_to_do.php
(btw, riding the Ducks is WAY cool! )
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #19 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 4:31pm » |
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My Viking Hero, no bodyguard is going to be able to protect you!
Sandy I don't mind and I will hang ten and hang on until you let me know
Mel, I'll look at the site, thanks. This is going to be the most exciting thing I've done in years!
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #20 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 4:32pm » |
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While in Chicago make sure you go to THE HOUSE of BLUES. Great place to see a band, but make reservation or buy tickets soon. 
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #21 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 4:50pm » |
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #22 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 5:08pm » |
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Jas, I don't know yet whether I am going to make the convention or not but you have just given me an added incentive. All the best blues clubs are on Wells St. downtown. You would need to book a Downtown (Loop) hotel. The Omni is spectacular as is the Drake but both are pricey. If it turns out that I can make it I would love to squire you around and then drive up to Cheeseland. If you taxi to a club (and the bellman at your hotel can help with this) you should be quite safe sticking with the crowds. All the usual strategies should apply (Dont Carry A Shoulder Bag) and seperate your cash and cards to more then one spot. You should be fine. It's not NY you know LOL.
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #23 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 5:58pm » |
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Jas,
At one point in time you mentioned needing a letter from OUCH (for governmental red tape) to attend the convention...if you still do, just say the word and I will have it in the mail to you asap!
I am so excited to finally meet you!!
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Re: After 7 years, eventually!
« Reply #24 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 6:07pm » |
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WOW.. very nice indeed Jas. I live between Milwaukee and Chicago. 45 minute drive either direction. There is TONS of things to see and do. I will PM you some links of great places to check when I get a chance.
For now one place that's doesn't cost alot of money is Buddy Guy's Legends. They have blues every night of the week and doesn't require advance tickets and doesn't cost an arm & a leg. LOL
If you want to check out the House of Blues, Robin Trower is probably the best perfomance for the week you're coming. Not sure if you're familiar with him, but pretty good stuff. The show is July 13th. If you want to go, I just may take the night off and take you there. Tickets are still available.
If you like shopping and amusement, you can stop by where I live on the way to Milwaukee. We have one of the largest shopping malls & amusement parks in the U.S. Excluding Disney World... lol
I can go on and on because there is also some great things to do in Milwaukee too. Anyway, I'll PM ya more details. Glad to hear you're coming.
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