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Phaedra

I am not in Chicago, but I'm only an hour north on the same lake, and I gotta say, there's usually little if any difference between mid-July and August.

Note the "usually." Weather here prides itself on being unpredictably, and I remember both a 65-degree day in December and snow in late June, so...

But insofar as you can plan anything weather-related in the Midwest, earlier July, climate-wise, would probably* be more pleasant.

*barring further global warming, our own Midwestern Ice Age, the aforementioned summer snowstorms, torrential rains, tornados, or any other Midwestern Weather Delights.

**Posted:** Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:36 am

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Where's that poll? Should we start a thread for the days poll?

(And thanks Varin for deleting a double post. I didn't know cuz it went over to another page. And that I'm an idot. That helped.)

**Posted:** Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:46 am

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rose · ...and then Magic happens Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Posts: 4117

To make it easy - the weekend of July 21-24, or whichever combination thereof that we choose to use, is the one year anniversary of ARGFest-o-con NY.

Should we just go with that?

Objections?

**Posted:** Tue Nov 22, 2005 5:08 am

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Please keep me posted, I will definitely go to the one in Amsterdam !!!!

**Posted:** Tue Nov 22, 2005 5:20 am

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**Posted:** Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:17 am

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No matter where, when or how, there will always be people who are unable to attend (even though they want to). Fact of life; there is just gonna be no way to please EVERYONE.

Go with what works best for the folks who are hosting the event - make it easiest for them. The rest of us will work our schedules (if possible) around that.

I know it will suck for some because that is the one weekend they can't make it; or it's too far; or too expensive. This group has always been good about finding ways to share the inperson experience with those back home online. Photos & chatlogs, please!!!!

And, remember, there is always next year.

**Posted:** Tue Nov 22, 2005 10:01 am

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How about this:

Who lives in/near the Chicago area who could say they'd be willing to be part of the dev team for ARG Fest '06?

I'm in.

**Posted:** Wed Nov 23, 2005 5:38 pm

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spaceboy

Wooo!!! Chicago!!! I can go this year! Late July will probably be pretty hot, but I also turn 19 on July 30, so ARGFest + Birthday would equal one bitchin' time.

**Posted:** Thu Nov 24, 2005 12:33 am

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QBKooky · Decorated Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Posts: 281

I too would love Chicago, especially because this time around I'll be a year older (almost 18!) and almost definitely would be able to finagle getting there! Woot! Smile

**Posted:** Thu Nov 24, 2005 1:04 am

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**Posted:** Thu Nov 24, 2005 12:56 pm

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**Posted:** Thu Nov 24, 2005 1:56 pm

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**Posted:** Thu Nov 24, 2005 6:43 pm

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I can almost definitely go to ARGFest if it is in Chicago. However, earlier in July is easier than later in July. We have a really big party at my house every year on the weekend of July 31-Aug5, depending on which date Sunday falls on.

Of course you can't change the dates just to suit me, but if we are wondering which part of July works best for the most people, that is what would work best for me.

I may stay with my dad, who lives about 15-20 minutes outside of Chicago, or stay in a hotel with friends, depending on what funds I have.

**Posted:** Fri Nov 25, 2005 6:30 pm

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**Posted:** Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:42 am

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I'd bite at chicago around july 24th, I'm planning on makeing a trip back to NY around that time to revisit some relatives and friends, chicago... can be very much on the way Wink

**Posted:** Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:44 am

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