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Wow only three more days until the Chicago show. Janet did get the room rented at Portellos so we hope to see everyone there Thurs night around 6:00 pm. Always a lot of fun seeing everyone and sharing stories and making new friends and contacts.

Matt and I will be there.  I haven't missed one yet!   Harrison

First trip for me - looking forward to seeing some old friends and meeting some of the other members!

Jim

Next year, hell or High water i'll be there/

I'll be there with mixed emotions.

Leonard (LTRANSAM) was supposed to go, but he's been in the hospital the past few days with a severs sinus infection and extreme headaches.  Let's all pray for a speedy recovery for Leonard! :hopefull:

my wife and I will be there! Can't wait! Safe travels everyone!

My dad and I will be there.
Looking forward to seeing everyone !

Shane.

Looking forward seeing everyone!

portillo's

I'm very excited for my first show.  :biggrin: See you all then.  :happydrinkers:

Yep.  North ave.  Next to Pheasant Runs parking lot.  I should be there depending on work.

Sending regrets for this Show.....
  TFJ

Maybe next time for me! Hope Leonard is feeling better.

Tim

Maybe next year. Have fun.

I hope Leonard is feeling better too. And that you gfuys have a great time. Apr 2015 for me...

I'll be there. Looking forward to meeting members I haven't met in person and catching up with ones I have.

Hope you get better SOON Leonard.

Hey Leonard,

Remeber those hooks in a car that people use to hang suits from when they got back from the cleaners, IV's hang from them just fine.  You could also use your rear view mirror for an IV.  See you at the show.  :tounge:  :Oo:  :tounge:

Larry.

I'm busy feeding the baby, and changing dirty diapers!! :laugh: 8)  

Have a good time guys, and gals!  Hope you find some nice treasures!

Take some pictures at the pizza parlor so we know who's who...   :tounge:

Looking forward to seeing everyone As well.

 It sounds like a blast. Maybe I can make one of the shows someday.  I wish everyone lots of fun and safe travels.

We arrived in St Charles late last night. Came a few days early because we have some friends to visit while we are here.

Drove though a nasty snow storm... but it is all cleared up now.

The roads are good except... darnnnnnn they are STILL doing construction on E Main. St!!!!!

Shane

My master plan is set in motion. I purchased the wife a new vehicle only mere hours before I leave for the Chicago show. Now if that isn't my most brilliant plan ever!  :biggrin:

Your good to go now. That just earned you the right to buy and bring home whatever you want.  :biggrin:

        Seth, she may get behind the wheel and keep driving to Florida, not even miss you.  :biggrin:

        Shane, who was driving through a snowstorm taking a picture with only 1 hand on the wheel?  :wow:

        Have fun guys, keep us posted daily  :hopefull:

One day I will make it out there. Good luck and enjoy to all of you attending

You sir, are a genius!!!
 :happydrinkers:

Haha Genius.  :laugh:

You may be right Glen. She could keep driving straight to Florida. I should give her a call and let her know there are a couple of machines I would like her to pick up while she's there.  :biggrin:

Ahhhh white knuckle driving to get a machine... I`ve don't that WAY too many times to want to do that again... but I still do lol.
Safe driving guys!

And post some pics for those of us that are tapped out or too far to head to the show  :hopefull:

 :happydrinkers:

       I remember my first trip. Flew to Chicago then drove to St. Charles to look for a room on the first night. Dumb  :darn: all motels were full but every parking lot had trucks and trailers, many U-haul box trucks, pickup trucks and trailers packed full with machines, gas pumps, signs, some covered with tarps, others not.
       Finally found a room 20 miles outside of town but couldn't sleep.........wondering what was under all those tarps  :hopefull:

One day... One day

Here's a little help Dave.....

http://flights.expedia.com/flights-from-chicago-to-london-ord-to-yxu/

 :happydrinkers:

It would be great if someone could shoot some decent video and post it on youtube.

You guys have a great time and find lots of good deals!  I'll be there in spirit...while having hernia surgery Friday morning.   Guess I lifted too many of these beasts!  Maybe next year I can make the journey...

Well I got back home and I have to say that it was one of the best Portillo's get togethers that I have ever been to.  I met a lot of new people, well actual I was able to put some new faces to some old names, and a lot of old acquaintances.  Good times were had by all.

Thanks to Rod and Janet for their calendars.  Very cool.

I hope you all walk away with some treasures tomorrow.  :hopefull:

We should take a better group shot picture next time... had this on my IPAD.

I had that thought too,, was going to take just candids of small groups and let people comment on names and such, but my battery died and then got distracted talking to people and having fun... it was a great gathering.. I wish I could have spent more time with everyone..

oh well, next time?