Chicago area Alembic Gathering.

[beatlejuice]

I'm hoping to be there. Been a bad couple of years for me. But I'm close (driving distance)and my better half has been wanting to go to Chicago. Hmmmmm, this could be a done deal.

[john_judge]

I am doing my best to move some things around and my schedule will be tight like a early morning flight up and early evening back same day due to prior commitments, but I am trying to see if I can work this Chicago date in. Now does anyone know if location is confirmed and how far is it from Chicago airport to the location.
I hope to see you all there, I am really trying to make this date to meet and talk with everyone.  John Judge

[David Houck]

The location is confirmed.
Information I've seen indicates that it's 27.3 miles and 42 minutes from O'Hare.

[john_judge]

Thanks Dave for the info, I hope to see you there! John Judge

[Enzo]

Being so close, me and my Spoiler can't miss this.

[chalie_holmes]

What is the exact address where this gala event is to take place?
I have a gig with my band Bop Top here in Williamsport Pa., and I'm considering making the drive out there provided it isn't that long of a haul. I would love to meet you all in person espicially the creator/ Mr. Wickersham and the Keeper of the flame, Mica! Someone pleeeeeease send the address and phone number!!
Thanks!!!!
chalie Holmes

[olieoliver]

Check your email Chalie.
 
I'm coming up from the Dallas area. It'll be great to meet and put some faces to the names.
 
OO

[olieoliver]

Email sent to you too John. It'd be awesome to see you guys there.
 
OO

[keith_h]

Chalie,
If you send a note to Mica saying you wish information about the gathering she should send you the information.  
 
Keith

[chalie_holmes]

Thanks Olie and Keith,
I just did a Map Quest on it and it'll take me about 11 hrs to get there by car. The problem for me is I'm playing the 29th 7-10pm. I would have to literally pack my gear after the gig and get on the road there which leaves little time to sleep.
I'm not sure if my boss (wife)would like that idea. and I really want to bring my Distillate too and the thought of putting it on a plane (gulp) with the way airlines help treats personal things (dbl gulp!)Hmmm... what's a poor bassist like moi to do?!!! If my wife does not want to go maybe I'll get round trip tickets for two (1 seat for my bass).

[pauldo]

Olie - Are you bringing that drop dead gorgeous Series I(?) pictured in your profile?
 
This should be alot of fun!

[olieoliver]

Unfortunately since I'm flying in I'll be without my guitars. Too big to carry on and I don't trust the baggage guys. But I will be there with bells on.
 
That's actually a S-2.
OO

[gare]

Anyone getting goosey pimpley yet ?
It will be interesting to see what compliment of instruments will be there..so far looks like a Distillate, Spoiler, Series I, Series II,  Further,Old #12,and an Excel. Will anyone be sporting a short scale ? Been wanting to check one out, but they're kinda hard to find in stores  
 
Mica, will Bag End have some cabinets available for us to check out ?
 
Olie, what key will your bells be in ?
 
G

[olieoliver]

A minor! (I kind of like that A-Olie-an scale)  
 
OO

[chalie_holmes]

Gary, If I can figure out how to get there in a cost effective manner I will be bringing my Series I Short Scale Distillate. This edress was provided by Tom in my build quest. (thanks again Tom!!)You can see it there!http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/8768.html?1093510715