Chicago Area - "The Close Shave II"

[SGB1963]

Our last event was such a great time that it is high time that we work on the next one. To be inclusive of our good friend Price, there are two dates in June that should work, June 2 and June 23, 2012. Please post as to your availability. Also, we are working on a different location and are considering locations in Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, and Riverwoods offering easy access on and off an expressway that would work for our friends in Chicago, the western suburbs, northwest suburbs, north suburbs and Wisconsin. So please post as to where you are coming from so we can also choose a location best suited for all. I liked the way the Captain ran a raffle the last time and would like to keep that as a time honored tradition. This is our gathering, so let's pool our ideas together and make this as enjoyable if not more enjoyable as last time.

Stuart

[barrycv]

As of right now, both dates work for me (subject to change, I invoke the 'parent of young kids' exclusion here).

Coming from DuPage, 355 & Thorndale [just south of Woodfield Mall].

[CGW409]

Either date works for me as well.
AH or Des Plaines are good also Rolling Meadows might be another "close to the expressway" option as well.

[JCinPA]

Can't wait! Either date is fine so far.

[Hammertime1]

June 2 in Arl would work great for me.

[sjsowa]

Either of those dates work for me

[Price]

Thanks, Stu, for working around this for me. The last Close Shave was a terrific event, and I'm really looking forward to the sequel!

[the_edski]

A little north for my taste,but doable. Thinking as the last one was in Burr Ridge, I believe this one should be up on the North Side. Either of those dates work for me (God and SWMBO willing....)

[Price]

A little north for my taste,but doable. Thinking as the last one was in Burr Ridge, I believe this one should be up on the North Side. Either of those dates work for me (God and SWMBO willing....)

Hey, she isn't SWMBO yet. You don't have to obey her until you're actually married. :laugh:

[the_edski]

You have a very compelling argument there....


Hey, she isn't SWMBO yet. You don't have to obey her until you're actually married. :laugh:

[Captain Pre-Capsize]

Either one of those dates is fine by me and although farther for me I like the idea of moving it north to accommodate others.

Count on me donating a bottle of you-know-what for the raffle. I may rummage around and dig out some other stuff too. We all came home with more than we brought last time. The best part though was putting a face with a name and the fellowship - not to be missed!

[barrycv]

We all could meet at Woodfield & storm the AOS store for kicks.

[dslazar9]

We all could meet at Woodfield & storm the AOS store for kicks.

The 2nd works, 23 does not. Location-flexible.

[Clutch Cargo]

At this point in time, either date works for me; and I cast my vote for either the Des Plaines or Arlington Heights locations.

[Kostas1]

Both dates work, June 2 better than June 23. Coming from Woodridge (near I-88 & I-355), so Woodfield area would work great for me.

Also invoking the wife and kids clause...just in case.

[saf]

Wife and kids clause but either date is clear at this point. I am near downtown so anywhere works for me.

[SGB1963]

Attendance is looking pretty good! I think June 2nd is going to work out best for several so let's pencil in the 2nd as the date. Location still to be determined.

[Price]

Awesome! SWMBO will be out of town visiting family that weekend, so no "wife & kids clause" for me. Definitely in, thanks Stu!

[SGB1963]

Awesome! SWMBO will be out of town visiting family that weekend, so no "wife & kids clause" for me. Definitely in, thanks Stu!

This is shaping up just the way we had hoped!

[TonyBrown]

Price informed me via PM of the G2G, put me down as a maybe, I'm way up nort near Price (work down the street from him), maybe we could carpool down??

Des Plaines or Arlington Heights works for me, at the moment June 23 looks like the better date as well. but could possibly make June 2

I have to invoke the Wife and Kids clause for the June 2 date, by June 23 the wife and kids will be in AL for summer vacation with my folks and I should be clear for liftoff on that date without problem.

[bernie46]

Wet shaver for 15-20 years. Live in Chicago area. Looking forward to meeting

[Price]

Wet shaver for 15-20 years. Live in Chicago area. Looking forward to meeting

:w00t: Outstanding place for you first post! Welcome to B&B, Bernie.

[SGB1963]

Welcome to Badger and Blade Bernie. We look forward to seeing you there!

[barko78]

I'd love to meet up if it's ok, I just joined B&B yesterday. I live south (New Lenox) but don't mind traveling. Both dates will work with 6/2 being the best.

[Price]

Stu, are we locked in on the 2nd? Just want to make sure before I schedule my househunting trip.

[SGB1963]

I'd love to meet up if it's ok, I just joined B&B yesterday. I live south (New Lenox) but don't mind traveling. Both dates will work with 6/2 being the best.


Of course it's ok! We look forward to seeing you there! Welcome to Badger and Blade!

[Osborn Cox]

I would be interested in attending as well, currently both dates work for me, pending the wife and young kids clause.

[TonyBrown]

are we locked on a location yet??? a friend might drive up from Peoria area to come, don't know if he's signed up here yet tho

[TonyBrown]

I'm going to put my vote in for the Starbucks (if starbucks is the preferred location) on North Arlington Heights Rd in Arlington Heights.

[modmlot]

I am in if not too far of a drive from Milwaukee.

CHEERS!

--T

[SGB1963]

June 2, 2012, 9:00 AM, at Panera Bread:


Panera Bread
Strathmore Center #3282 (javascript:void(0);)
1228 West Dundee Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Phone: (847) 398-8023
Website: View Site (javascript:void(0);)

Easy site to get to from IL53 or the expressway!

[Price]

Woot! 100% in. See you fellas there.

Thanks for setting this all up, Stu.

[the_edski]

Agreed, thanks Stu! See you gentlemen on the 2nd.

[TonyBrown]

June 2, 2012, 9:00 AM, at Panera Bread:


Panera Bread
Strathmore Center #3282 (http://javascript%3Cstrong%3E%3C/strong%3E:void%280%29;)
1228 West Dundee Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Phone: (847) 398-8023
Website: View Site (http://javascript%3Cstrong%3E%3C/strong%3E:void%280%29;)

Easy site to get to from IL53 or the expressway!


sweet, that's even closer to me!!!!

[sjsowa]

I'm in. I might be late, I'm getting off shift that morning, but I should be able to make it.

[Captain Pre-Capsize]

And remember - yumm, yumm - there is one of these being raffled off:

http://i.imgur.com/bJhHCl.jpg

[luvmysuper]

If I can make it, I'll bring some goodies.

[Clutch Cargo]

I'm planning on being there. It'll be good to see everyone again!

[SGB1963]

The responses have been great. Please keep them coming so we can get a final count. I am looking forward to seeing you all!

[barrycv]

I'm 50/50 right now.

[the_edski]

I want to bring something to raffle off as well, seeing as I dont own anything rare or spectacular but I do work in the Chicago Loop, I plan on stopping by Merz before this date. Any suggestions on what I should get?

[CGW409]

Well no excuses for me as I'm just on the west side of 53 so I'll see you fellas there.

[barko78]

I'll be there. Thanks for setting this up. I have a Mach III to raffle off :001_tongu

[luvmysuper]

I'll be there. Thanks for setting this up. I have a Mach III to raffle off :001_tongu

You'se guys don't wanna know what happened to da last guy dat brought a cart razor to a Chicago wetshavers get together.

[barko78]

Wild guess - beaten with strops and rolled up inside carpet destined for the back dumpster? I'll leave the M3 for my wife to use on her legs.


You'se guys don't wanna know what happened to da last guy dat brought a cart razor to a Chicago wetshavers get together.

[diamondtim]

I'll make it, subject to the wife and kids clause.

[Klos Shave]

I'm going to do my best to make it. I'll post again as the day gets closer, but right now it's 50/50. It's shaping up to be a great turnout! Hope I can make it.

[the_edski]

Went to Merz this morning (God I love my job!), and I will be giving away a fresh from the store, never used or opened, not even to smell, 100 ml tube of Irisch Moos shaving cream at our little get-together!

[Captain Pre-Capsize]

Went to Merz this morning (God I love my job!)

I am SO jealous - a guy whose job is going to Merz. Does it get any better than THAT???

[the_edski]

If only, Cap...if only! My job does require me to walk past Merz at least once a week without fail and without any supervision or time restraint to be back at work.


I am SO jealous - a guy whose job is going to Merz. Does it get any better than THAT???

[Klos Shave]

Turns out I have to miss this one too. Grumble, grumble, grrr... I'll make one of these meetups sooner or later!

[Price]

June 2, 2012, 9:00 AM, at Panera Bread:


Panera Bread
Strathmore Center #3282 (http://javascript:void(0);)
1228 West Dundee Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Phone: (847) 398-8023
Website: View Site (http://javascript:void(0);)

Easy site to get to from IL53 or the expressway!

Just bringing it back to the front. See you fellas on Saturday!

[Captain Pre-Capsize]

Well, life intervenes -

I look forward to a nice bottle of Captain’s Choice being raffled off. Also, each person in attendance will receive a free sample vial of Captain’s Choice.

Unfortunately I won’t be able to make it in person. Fortunately I had lunch with Price yesterday! I will leave it to Stuart to do the drawing and to notify me where to send the free bottle of Captain’s Choice to the lucky winner. For each person in attendance a simple PM to me will get you a sample vial and I pay the postage - glad to do it. Just tell me where to send it.

Our high school boys volleyball team won last night in the sectional finals of the state tournament. They are presently rated #1 in the NATION so I’m not missing their game on Saturday morning (so long as they win the match on Friday night.) Anything can happen at this level of play but it is best to plan on them continuing their winning streak (undefeated) and me traveling to the state championship Saturday morning.

Wish I could be there and at this point I am now in FAVOR of cloning.:001_smile

[the_edski]

I have bad luck with these things. SWMBO a.k.a the future wife has just informed me that I will be golfing with her father and uncles this Saturday morning/afternoon. She said she is sorry she has to pull me away from quote-unquote "playing with the Badgers" but this is very important as this is the first post-engagement grilling I must endure from her uncles as a right of passage. Sorry gents. Hold another raffle at the meeting and PM me the result and I'll send the Irisch Moos shaving cream postage-paid to the winner.

[blantyre]

Glad I stumbled on this - is it really at the Panera in Buffalo Grove on Sat Jun 2? I live about 3 miles from there so I'll drop by for sure.

[Price]

Glad I stumbled on this - is it really at the Panera in Buffalo Grove on Sat Jun 2? I live about 3 miles from there so I'll drop by for sure.
Hey, I'll save you some postage. :001_smile

[heitwl]

I live in Glen Ellyn, and work for FedEx. I just told them I would make Saturday Delivery! I just stummbled on tho the Chicago group...
Well It would be nice if there is a "3" so I could meet you all.

Clay

[TonyBrown]

ugh, I have to invoke the Wife/Kids clause and ~probably~ won't be able to attend. but I'm still holding out hope that I can, just not optimistic about it.

[SGB1963]

Everything is set. I am looking forrward to seeing you there. If you have to, bring the wife and kids. A hot chocolate, sugary treat, and I Pod, or other hand held gaming device is sure to keep them occupied for longer than our meetup! See you tomorrow!

[dslazar9]

This get together was great! Thanks Stuart for arranging it, it was fantastic meeting all of you in person. Let's do it again.

[CGW409]

Great time and great to put some faces to names.
Thanks to Stuart for putting this together and can't wait for #3.

[blantyre]

Great meet up enjoyed it a lot. Thanks for organizing!

[Clutch Cargo]

I agree with everyone's comments! It truly was great to visit again with those who were at the first "Close Shave Event" and to meet all of the interesting new guys! Thanks, Stuart, for organizing the event this time!

[luvmysuper]

Sorry I missed it Gents.

I got up yesterday morning with all intents to go, and then SWMBO asked me: "Are you going there today on my Birthday?"
Of course I answered "No, I'm just kidding."

I escaped with my life fortunately.

[the_edski]

Sounds like I missed a great time! I am a man of my word and I'll go on the honor system here. First member, who was at the get together, to PM me will receive the aforementioned free tube of Irisch Moos cream.

[Price]

Sounds like I missed a great time! I am a man of my word and I'll go on the honor system here. First member, who was at the get together, to PM me will receive the aforementioned free tube of Irisch Moos cream.

You're a good man, Ed. Sorry we missed you.

[the_edski]

Thanks, Price! Had to build those good familial relations and it was nice to play on a course I hadn't been on since high school and not on my dime to boot!


You're a good man, Ed. Sorry we missed you.

[Hammertime1]

Damn! Missed it!!! Got so busy last few weeks, I haven't been on the forums. All wraped up on idea I am working on. I knew I was forgetting something but for life of me couldn't recall. I really need to learn to put everyhing in google calander like wife has been on me to do. I am glad it was a great time.

[SGB1963]

I was a great time an very nice to meet new people! Once again, everyone left a winner!

[JCinPA]

Sorry I missed this, as well, but I was the third guy at the lunch with Scott and Price the other day, so at least I got to see Price before taking off for sunny San Diego.

Clutch, any photos??

[barrycv]

I, too, regret not being able to make it.

But, I did finally finish cleaning the kids flu 'mess', if anyone cares. Ah, the joys of parenthood...

[SGB1963]

Join us for the next one. The show and tell, stories, and camaraderie were great!


I, too, regret not being able to make it.

But, I did finally finish cleaning the kids flu 'mess', if anyone cares. Ah, the joys of parenthood...

[Captain Pre-Capsize]

Glad everyone had a great time and I look forward to the next one. If we follow the calendar as we have we are looking at January. I almost hate to say it but this time it was worth missing - our boy’s volleyball team won their match Saturday morning and went on to win the state championship later in the afternoon. The bonus was they ALSO finished the season ranked #1 in the nation. And yes, it was like watching Olympic level play - awesome.

The winner of the raffle will have his bottle of Captain’s Choice in hand in a day or so. Wishing all of you the best!

- The Captain

[dslazar9]

Congrats on the volleyball champ!! Thanks much for the Bay-Rum sample. Great Stuff!!! I hope to meet you in person at the next get-together.


Glad everyone had a great time and I look forward to the next one. If we follow the calendar as we have we are looking at January. I almost hate to say it but this time it was worth missing - our boy’s volleyball team won their match Saturday morning and went on to win the state championship later in the afternoon. The bonus was they ALSO finished the season ranked #1 in the nation. And yes, it was like watching Olympic level play - awesome.

The winner of the raffle will have his bottle of Captain’s Choice in hand in a day or so. Wishing all of you the best!

- The Captain