I had some pretty good guesses about my announcement the other day... :)
I had been talking to my good friend's Amy and Janet and we were commenting about how we would love to meet other blogger's, but all of the blogland events either cost a lot of money, or are far away (for us.).
So on
Saturday, February 13th at 10 am - 12:30 p.m.
let's get together!
It will be in the Western Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois and the cost will be $19 to cover the cost of food and drinks, and a place if need be.
Low key, let's talk, let's meet, let's have a good time.
If there are only 5 of us, great! If there are more, that's awesome too.
If you are interested, e-mail me with your e-mail at Thecraftyhome(at)comcast(dot)net for details and location and I will invoice you for the $19.
Last RSVP date is February 5 for a final count.
Payment for attending will also be due by February 5th, you can Paypal me directly.
(When your reservation is confirmed and paid for, you'll be added to the party link list on the sidebar.).
I would love to do gift bags, so let me know if you would like to contribute! If you don't live in the Illinois area and/or can't attended, but would like to contribute to the bags, let me know as well; There's enough bloggy love for every one!
I hope to meet you all very soon!
Jen
P.S. lurkers are also welcome! :)
Wish I lived near you guys...
ReplyDeleteJen, that sounds fabulous! I'm off to email you right now. Count me in! ~mary~
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like alot of fun! I am going to check on things and hopefully I can sneak away for the weekend. Hmmm.....
ReplyDeleteI wanna go! I live in Cali, but would love to help anyway I can. lulu
ReplyDeleteWill $19 cover the cost of my flight? I wish!
ReplyDeleteOh that sounds like fun!!! Too bad I am too far away this time but maybe if this one is a hit... a Fall get together??!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jen,
ReplyDeleteCan we come even if we don't have a blog? Would love to meet all of you whose blogs I follow!
Pat
I wish I could make it! Georgia is a little too far from Illinois, but have a WONDERFUL time enjoying blog friends!
ReplyDeleteOh why don't i live near you... or within a couple hours driving distance. I lve this idea. I'd love to meet bloggy friends in person,
ReplyDeleteplease take pictures and post about this great event when it happens,
xo,
LuLu
OoooooH! I think I can do this!
ReplyDeleteI'll email ya :)
That sounds cool! I will see what I can do! It's so hard for me to commit in the winter cause I HATE driving in snow. I love this idea!
ReplyDeleteI would be happy to donate candles too, whether I attend or not.
Wish I lived closer! Sounds like a fun time!! Take lots of pictures to share!
ReplyDeleteWendy
Sounds like a grand time. Wish I could join in.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea. I really wish I lived closer. I'm sure you'll all have a blast!
ReplyDelete~Lisa
I will so ne there. Oh wait....I think it's going to ne at my house. I can't wait to meet everyone. You are so awesome for putting this together!! Xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm in!
ReplyDeleteAND I have a friend who lurks!
sigh......why does Western Illinois sound so far away from Southern California!? because it is.
ReplyDeleteHAVE SO MUCH FUNNNNN!!!!!! please take lots of shots, I want to relive each moment!
xoxo
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.....not fair, not fair at all...I wanna go, I really really do! does the 19 include my flight, bus trip, personal limo driver?? Sounds wonderful and I am so sad I won't be there..you and Amy are so cool for doing this!!! Take lots of pics for me and eat lots of yummie food!
ReplyDeletei put a sidebar link on my blog this afternoon so people can link to you about the get Bloggers Girlfriend Meet and Greet! xo Joan
ReplyDeleteHello
ReplyDeleteThis sounds very cool...Joan at Anything Goes Here told me about this...I will put it on my sidebar! What Western Suburb?
I have a shop in Glen Ellyn and live in Batavia...
Hi........it sounds great...how many have signed up? I'm pretty close to Naperville.
ReplyDeleteShoot, wish I lived closer. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteJen what a fabulous idea!!! I'll have to check with the hubs but I might be able to make it!!!
ReplyDelete:) T
I can't travel, so I get to miss all the fun stuff, all the time! Is there anything I can do to help from home?
ReplyDeleteI wish I was going to be in the area! Every time I have met up with blog friends, it has been just delightful, and I was so glad to meet them. Have a great time, I know you will!
ReplyDeleteKarla
I will be there with bells on...
ReplyDeleteLet me know how I can help and I will come up with something for the bags.
Posting about it tomorrow.
Love Ya
Janet
Now I live even farther away than I did before...would have been lovely to meet you!!
ReplyDeleteIf you happen to ever be near Salt Lake City, I'll come and hang out. So wish I could be there. It sound like it is going to be fun!!
ReplyDeleteGreat!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! ~ I just LoVe Girlfriend Chit-Chat!*!*! I went to a my "First BLOG PaRtY this past Fall at the Hugh Warrenton Texas Antique Event... I live in Wisconsin ~ could easily make the 1-1/2 hour drive, but unfortunately I'm doing an Antique Show Saturday the 13th AND ~ isn't that "Grayslake" Weekend too??? Please do keep me in mind for NEXT time! Look forward to seeing your pics... Jeanine, ChiPPY!-SHaBB!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great idea. I'll have to check my calendar and get back to you. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteTomorrow I am doing a blog post about the get together. You know I want to come so tell me how to pay etc.
ReplyDeleteIt is Grayslake weekend, but I am not doing the show again until March so it isn't a problem for me. xo Joan
*sigh*...I wish I lived in the area! Sounds like it would be a hoot!
ReplyDelete-c
yapping cat
Sounds fun! I won't be able to meet up this time...hopefully I will get another chance to meet the local bloggers!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous time! Thanks!
Jen, I'll be coming. Looking forward to meeting you and Joy and the others.
ReplyDelete- Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife
I would love to come. Please let me know what to do next.
ReplyDeleteoh, I live in Belleville, IL and would l-o-v-e to be there. But, I'm working and it's a bit of a drive (sigh). Please let me know if you have another one!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a blog, but am very interested in attending. Can I RSVP Saturday? Is it ok to attend even if I don't have a blog?
ReplyDeleteLinda