Chicago area Alembic Gathering.

[mica]

We're just getting ready to leave for the airport, but I'm sad to report that it will be just me, Bill and Erik as my mom is not feeling good enough to stay here by herself. Asthma can come up suddenly and the pollens are hitting her hard right now.  
 
I know many of you were looking forward to seeing my dad, and I thank you for your understanding. But we still have eachother!

[jacko]

This is one of those Jealous as hell threads. One of these days I'll be on your side of the pond and will make one of these big get togethers.
 
Mica, Send your mom my best wishes. As a fellow asthmatic I know just how she feels at this time of year. We have alot of oilseed rape fields nearby that can kick off an attack very suddenly.
 
Graeme

[dadabass2001]

Very sorry to hear about that. I hope Susan recovers quickly and is back in action at the mothership. Have a safe flight, Thomas family. We'll see you Saturday.
 
Mike

[olieoliver]

I hate to hear that Mica I hope mom gets to feeling better. Looking forward to meeting you!
 
OO

[Enzo]

Best wishes to Susan. Asthma can get you really bad this time of the year.  
We'll meet Ron The Man another time and will be a pleasure to meet you Mica and your family.
 
(Message edited by enzo on May 28, 2009)

[gare]

Mica..hope ma feels better..keep the inhaler handy. Darn,I was looking forward to meeting dad but certainly understand the circumstances.
 
Paul..yes he paid for that bad Kennedy wig look. Since this is a Chicago event you may want to consider for a title 'Bass early bass often' or 'Bassists are here to preserve disorder'  
 
G

[serialnumber12]

http://www.stanleyclarke.com/interactive/showthread.php?tid=160&pid=1150#pid1150

[dwmark]

Been on the road for a few, but, in order of reactions:
 
1.  Really sorry to hear about Susan's asthma and hope she is well (now I have an excuse to go to the Mother Ship to meet Susan and Ron).
 
2.  Moder Dave!!!
 
3.  Parking at Durty N's is free all day on Saturday.
 
Recognize this post is not essential reading.  I guess that I, like the rest, are just REALLY EXCITED.
 
Safe travels to all travelers.  See you there.
 
dw

[dwmark]

By the way, how many are bringing Series power supplies?  I'll have at least one with me.
 
dw

[David Houck]

Well, Tuesday night I came down with a stomach disorder; never figured out what kind, but the bathroom is a mess.  The fever broke last night, and I'm in recovery mode.  I'm pretty wiped out physically, but it's still my intention to some how get loaded up and out the door tomorrow morning.
 
With that, I would appreciate it if one of you locals can look over my routing.  Turns out that both Indiana and Illinois have toll roads, and it was getting to be a bit of a chore figuring out how much coinage would be needed.  So I asked the Google for a non-toll route.
 
Coming up I-65 through Indiana, I'll pick up I-94 south of Gary.
 
I'll take I-94 into Chicago where I'll pick up I-290.
 
At some point, I-290 becomes IL-53.
 
I'll take IL-53 to NW Hwy.
 
Does this look reasonable?  According to Google it's just a few minutes longer than taking I-90 the whole way; and I-90 has tolls in Indiana and Illinois.
 
Thanks; I'm going to rest some now.
 
(Message edited by davehouck on May 28, 2009)

[LMiwa]

Dave,
 
That route will work, but depending on what time you'll be doing the I-94/I-290 through downtown, it can be REALLY slow. Friday rush hour leaving downtown will probably start about 3pm and last until about 7pm. If you're before or after that, you'll be fine.
 
The I-294 route will run you through 3 tolls, each $1 for cash. If you're coming through between 3pm and 7pm, it is WELL worth the $3 to avoid a LOT of traffic.
 
Hope that helps and REALLY hope you feel better!
 
Loch

[David Houck]

Thanks Loch; it seems highly probably that it will be closer to 10:00 pm by the time I get to the metro area.

[LMiwa]

Your downtown route should give you a REALLY nice view of the Chicago skyline. Hopefully the weather will cooperate!

[serialnumber12]

if anybody gets lost give me a call @ 1(224)392-9838.......keavin.

[charles_holmes]

Dang it! I can't make it! I've got a gig the night before and just can't get to CHI Town!
I will be there is spirit. I understand Susan's affliction completely for I too have the disease of asthma and remember when there was no medication to treat it!!! Hope Susan has a speedy recovery! I will be with you all in spirit though! Have fun everyone, do not drink and drive! I own 2 2x10's from bag end so I have an idea as to the sonic revolution that all of you will encounter!
Peace to you all and your families!
Chalie Holmes: Williamsport Pa.