I want to throw a holiday party! It will be at my apartment complex, Regents Park in Hyde Park.
We have two options for location. We can do it in my apartment (which has great views but not a lot of seating/space), and I would supply the food. Or, we can do it up in the clubhouse that they have in the south tower, which costs $150 to rent (I would cover the rental with some of the money from ebates.com and my advertising profits), but has all sorts of cool things like a pool table and big tv (actually I’ve never been there so I think it has these things but I’m not sure). If we did it in the clubhouse the party would be potluck style so I didn’t have to cover food as well. I don’t know how many people will come, but if a lot want to the clubhouse might be a good option.
I think I’m going to do multiple posts to plan this, because first we need to pick a date, then a time of day, then that will determine what we’ll do, etc, etc.
Oh, and *Michelle pointed out that you really should only vote if you can come!
October 23rd, 2010 on 1:06 pm
Sounds like a fun idea! You might want to mention that the people responding to the poll should be the ones who will likely attend. I could tell you my opinion, but I live in Cali and would freeze my backside off in Chicago!
Best wishes in your holiday planning!
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Jenna Reply:
October 23rd, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Good point! I added that in
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October 23rd, 2010 on 1:40 pm
Wish I lived closer!
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October 23rd, 2010 on 1:45 pm
that sounds cool! I live 6 hours away from Chicago. But maybe I could drive there if it was on a Saturday!
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October 23rd, 2010 on 2:32 pm
Sounds fun! I work lots of 12 hour shifts in December (full-time for the month break from school) but if I’m off I’d come!
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October 23rd, 2010 on 3:53 pm
Depending on when it is - my husband and I are hoping to make a trip to Chicago.
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October 23rd, 2010 on 5:25 pm
Also wish I lived closer… I keep seeing all of your meet-ups and can’t be at any! Hopefully one day something will bring you to Kansas City.
Anyone else in KC?
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beka Reply:
October 25th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
I’m in KC
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October 23rd, 2010 on 5:41 pm
I wouln’t be there, but I think you should have it at the clubhouse.
1)more space
2)so much fun to taste what other people bring
3)if your little one has to go to bed, one of you can go back to the appartment.
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October 23rd, 2010 on 8:12 pm
I’d love to come! I voted for a Friday, so I could just drive over after work, but a Saturday would work as well.
Sounds like a lot of fun!
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October 23rd, 2010 on 11:21 pm
Yay!! I would love to come, I’m so excited you are here in Chicago now, I would love to officially welcome you to the city!
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October 24th, 2010 on 12:35 am
I can’t remember if this is my first time commenting or not but hey! I read almost every day! Also, you might remember me as the red head from Kentucky who wants you to take pictures of her and her husband as sort of a re-do to their bridal pictures…..ANYWAY! I’d love to come if the invite is open to all bloggers!
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October 24th, 2010 on 6:46 am
I wont be attending but I think it should be in your home. People, if they plan on coming out of town, may be inconvenienced if they have to bring a dish. Especially if they are driving 6hrs or flying in.
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October 24th, 2010 on 8:40 am
I would LOVE to come and meet you and your sweet baby - but alas I live in a land far FAR away. Maybe next time I’m in the mother-land I can come
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October 24th, 2010 on 11:18 am
Not a comment directly about this post but a comment in general. I just looked at some of your recent post and the pics of you and Europe and wanted to let you know that I think you look fabulous. I know you have struggled with your weight (and I think you are incredibly brave about openly and honestly sharing your history). I was wondering if you would mind doing an updated post regarding what you are doing regarding food, exercise any your current weight/health related goals. Keep us the fantastic work.
Now to this post, if this is an open invite I’d love to emerge from being a lurker/casual reader of your blog and actually meet you. I live in Wisco but could manage to take the train down.
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October 24th, 2010 on 7:07 pm
I agree with Shelley that you look fabulous and I’d love to come actually meet you if I’m able to make it. Indy’s not that far away!
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October 24th, 2010 on 7:15 pm
I didn’t vote because almost all of the choices work for me. Any weekday evening works or weekend.
Also, I think it would be fun if we did a potluck even if we had it in your apartment. Potlucks are fun!
I’m looking forward to hearing more details about this event!
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October 25th, 2010 on 6:29 am
Awesome Jenna! This would be son fun
I voted for a Friday but could potentially do a Saturday too! Yay.
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