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Beatlefest Chicago/Queen's PJ party
Topic Started: May 30 2007, 06:45 PM (1,230 Views)
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Okay, it's that time of year for the Chicago Beatle fest in Chicago,
August 3-6th (at my house) ~~ well it's actually held near Chicago, near the airport. Last year I had a few of the girls at my house for a 4 day weekend. We didn't dress up unless we went out to dinner. We sat around and relaxed, everyone pitched in on the cooking, had drinks, lots of laughs, swimming, hot tub....a few Beatle gifts, an enjoyable weekend by all.
So we're looking for anyone interested in joining in the fun. I have only so much room.....and a motor home, other wise hotel accommodations near by, very reasonable. I'll have lots of food and drinks at the house. I live an hour west of O'hare for those considering coming for the day or weekend.
Let me know if your interested in joining the fun, weather it be for the day or weekend.
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Nice pictures. You all are beautiful.
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Wow Judy how very kind of you to extend the invitation to your house to us. You are one in a million. I'd love to meet you someday; just don't think that now is the time probably.

Love the photos of you girls. :wub:
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maccascruff
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I'm glad I made my reservation with Judy already. :D I will be there Friday sometime and back to Beatlefest on Sunday. I will only be staying with Judy on Friday and Saturday.

I got there late last year and Holly and her mother were gone. I met Diane at Beatlefest the day before and then Betsy, Judy and her sister Diane the next day. Had a fabulous time.
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Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
Judy...you are so wonderful to open your home to people. I so WISH that I could be one of those people, but August is just never a good time of year for me.
I'm still waiting to go to my first Beatlefest as well..
I hope you get a good group together...and take lots and lots of pictures so we can all see how much fun we missed!!

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:) I am still looking into coming Judy!
You do realize I am only 25? So I hope age isn't important!!
-Liz
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We'd love to come, Judy, but have already blown our disposable vacation income on California and Hawaii this year!

Hope you all have a wonderful time! ^_^
...and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.
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Eeeek, Judy...I don't know if I like that picture of me too much! :P

You know you can count on me to be there unless I'm on some exotic vacation! I look forward to seeing you, too, Linda. :D

I hope some of you other Beatle lovers will join us! Judy is the ultimate hostess!
And in the end...The love you take..Is equal to the love you make.


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I can hardly wait to see you again, Diane.

Judy is the ultimate hostess. No doubt about that.
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Wow, what a wonderful invitation, Judy - you are one in a million! One of these days I will make it! August is not good for me as a few relatives are coming out this way. I remember reading all the details and you girls had a blast! What a hostess you are, Judy! Have fun.
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Thanks everyone, Well so far it's Linda, Diane, Diane and me.

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

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Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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And we will never get out of our pajamas, right? Except to change into swimming suits for the hot tub and pool!
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I do not wear pajamas.
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I don't either, Lissa, but I will for this.
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I'm seriously considering it!!!
Can you save my reservation? How long in advance do I have to cancel? :lol:
For real, I've spoken to Steve and gave me his blessing to go. Now, what do I do with those little girls of mine? :hmm:
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This is the best offer I've had all summer. Gotta give this some serious thought! Thx Judy!!
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What a very kind thing you are doing :)
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I wish I could come and join you all :cry: :cry: :cry:

my mum called me today - she as booked a holiday for the whole family in Rhodes 25/07 - 01/08 so I won't be able to get to USA this summer :( :( looking at end of year now :( :(
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May 31 2007, 09:08 PM
I do not wear pajamas.

Go naked, that may thrill the men :-) Lissa you would be a riot and make us feel 10 years younger.

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
-Sri Chinmnoy Ghose

Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Jun 1 2007, 10:24 AM
I'm seriously considering it!!! 
Can you save my reservation?  How long in advance do I have to cancel?  :lol:
For real, I've spoken to Steve and gave me his blessing to go.  Now, what do I do with those little girls of mine?  :hmm:

(((Janet))) Bring them with!!! I told you, we'll keep them busy with the grandkids. Meaghan is going into first grade, along with Matthew and Michael. Bert will even have a surprise for you....shhhhhh!


PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
-Sri Chinmnoy Ghose

Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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May 30 2007, 10:45 PM
:) I am still looking into coming Judy!
You do realize I am only 25? So I hope age isn't important!!

Age doesn't matter, we try to act as young as we can! Let me know!

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
-Sri Chinmnoy Ghose

Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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One of these decades I should go back to Beatlefest in Chicago... I went in 1996 and had a blast... Funny thing about that is that 2 of the guests were from Minnesota. Barb Fenick who is an expert on Beatles collectibles and Joey Molland of Badfinger... I would've liked to also gone there about 2 years later. Hamish and Robbie were there that year.



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Jun 1 2007, 04:22 PM
One of these decades I should go back to Beatlefest in Chicago... I went in 1996 and had a blast... Funny thing about that is that 2 of the guests were from Minnesota. Barb Fenick who is an expert on Beatles collectibles and Joey Molland of Badfinger... I would've liked to also gone there about 2 years later. Hamish and Robbie were there that year.



Dean

Well come out and join us for a fun weekend of relaxation and meet other board members.

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
-Sri Chinmnoy Ghose

Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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maccascruff
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Come join us Janet, Irene and Dean. Dean, you aren't that far away and I bet you could bring your wife along. It would do you good.
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Jun 1 2007, 05:17 PM
LadyMacca
May 30 2007, 10:45 PM
:)  I am still looking into coming Judy!
You do realize I am only 25? So I hope age isn't important!!

Age doesn't matter, we try to act as young as we can! Let me know!

I'm 18... :giggle:
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Jun 1 2007, 05:15 PM
jayjay
Jun 1 2007, 10:24 AM
I'm seriously considering it!!! 
Can you save my reservation?  How long in advance do I have to cancel?   :lol:
For real, I've spoken to Steve and gave me his blessing to go.  Now, what do I do with those little girls of mine?   :hmm:

(((Janet))) Bring them with!!! I told you, we'll keep them busy with the grandkids. Meaghan is going into first grade, along with Matthew and Michael. Bert will even have a surprise for you....shhhhhh!


Well, THAT'S not fun! :duh:
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Jun 2 2007, 01:57 AM
Come join us Janet, Irene and Dean. Dean, you aren't that far away and I bet you could bring your wife along. It would do you good.

I'd like to sometime but money is a factor....(not sure if you'd want a guy with all of you gals there so a hotel room would have to be factored in wwith that) Chicago is about 8-9 hours by car being I know we couldn't afford the airfare..still maybe something to look forward to eventaully

Does Liverpool still do a show there... I loved the band in 1996



Dean
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maccascruff
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We'd love a guy to keep Bert company! ;)
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I'll think it over... at least for the future..... anyone know who the guests are this year?





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Jun 2 2007, 12:40 PM
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Jun 2 2007, 01:57 AM
Come join us Janet, Irene and Dean.  Dean, you aren't that far away and I bet you could bring your wife along.  It would do you good.

I'd like to sometime but money is a factor....(not sure if you'd want a guy with all of you gals there so a hotel room would have to be factored in wwith that) Chicago is about 8-9 hours by car being I know we couldn't afford the airfare..still maybe something to look forward to eventaully

Does Liverpool still do a show there... I loved the band in 1996



Dean

((Dean)), We have a motor home that we can hook up to the pond. It has a queen size bedroom. Plus the couch and table area turn into beds. Not counting 8 sofa's and a sectional.

(((Janet))) Come with or without the girls, if the girls come, we can keep them busy. If you need a break, go ask grandma. :-) Just come!!!!

((Irene))Yes we would love to have you come!!!!

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

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Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Here is the guest line-up, Dean. http://www.thefestforbeatlesfans.com/Merch...re_Code=thefest

I'm only going on Sunday, as I want to see Gerry Marsden and he's there on Sunday only.
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I did check with Donna, my wife, and we both agreed that there isn't enough time to plan for this year but if the offer is still open, possibly next year.







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Dang.... we need some MEN!!! I'm not into hanging out in the house in my PJ's... sorry ladies. :lol: I'm married with children but I'd rather hang out and fix the car and drink beer with the boys rather than cook and clean and drink wine with the girls... :blush: I think Judy already knows that about me already though. :lol: Hopefully Bert and Jim (Diane's bro-in-law) will be up for my company? :lol:
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We went out on the deck in our PJ's. We did change to our swimming suits last year. It will be a great time.
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Anyone else coming to Chicago for the Fest?

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
-Sri Chinmnoy Ghose

Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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maccascruff
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I will definitely still be there, Judy. :D
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(((((((Judy))))))))

I am still looking into coming! We had an absolute blast last year with you guys and would love to do it again. I need to try to tie up a few loose ends work-wise (long story, but have a lot of bad stuff happening there right now), and hopefully everything will be cleared up by then!

I will let you know as soon as I figure things out.

Hugssss

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i'm terribly sorry Judy, but with going to Wisconsin to recharge my batterys out of the blue, i'm afraid I won't be able to attend this years fest/pj party :cry:

Perhaps another time, thanks for the offer, I shall have to take you up on that :)
-Liz
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Jun 14 2007, 09:49 PM
(((((((Judy))))))))

I am still looking into coming! We had an absolute blast last year with you guys and would love to do it again. I need to try to tie up a few loose ends work-wise (long story, but have a lot of bad stuff happening there right now), and hopefully everything will be cleared up by then!

I will let you know as soon as I figure things out.

Hugssss

Holly

Yahoooooo :yahoo: :yahoo: Hope you get the all clear from work and of course, bring MOM.

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
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Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Jun 14 2007, 10:12 PM
i'm terribly sorry Judy, but with going to Wisconsin to recharge my batterys out of the blue, i'm afraid I won't be able to attend this years fest/pj party :cry:

Perhaps another time, thanks for the offer, I shall have to take you up on that :)

((Liz)) Sorry you can't make it, but there will be more Fest is the future. Have a good time at your parents home and relax!! That's what parents are for!

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
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Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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(((((((Judy))))))))

I am still looking into coming!  We had an absolute blast last year with you guys and would love to do it again.  I need to try to tie up a few loose ends work-wise (long story, but have a lot of bad stuff happening there right now), and hopefully everything will be cleared up by then!

I will let you know as soon as I figure things out. 

Hugssss

Holly

Aww, Holly, I sure hope you and your mom will be there. We had a great time last year and it will be good to see you two! :D
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So who all is coming?

Diane and me for sure? Janet for sure or not? Holly and her mom trying to arrange work?

I will be in my PJs!
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Jun 1 2007, 03:24 PM
I'm seriously considering it!!!
Can you save my reservation? How long in advance do I have to cancel? :lol:
For real, I've spoken to Steve and gave me his blessing to go. Now, what do I do with those little girls of mine? :hmm:

I had a blast the year I went to the fest!! Judy how many times have you been? You live right there!

I can't go this year because I'm saving up for Beatle Week in Liverpool for 2008 and London the week after that. But if you've never been anyone then GO!!

Prepare for NO SLEEP for three days and a great time!!
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Awww I wish I could be there but I have too many family things happening. I remember reading about all the fun you had last year. I look forward to hearing all about it this year too. :D
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Well...since we live here, in Illinois, & don't even need an overnite bed, Al & I will probably be able to stop over. Not sure when we're going to Beatlefest yet though.
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I'm going to Chicago on the 28th with the finace to see my friend (well I am, he and his two band mates are going to see a band that they like) but when I do go, I tend to stay in the city, on the North side and where Beatlefest is I don't go (O'Hare's pretty much in the surbubs). Then my second trip is that weekend of the fest or after, but I'm going to the South side to watch the Mets beat the Cubs. Sorry.
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Judy, it was announced the last night at the Vegas Fest, that Denny Laine, Denny Seiwell and Laurence Juber will be at the Chicago Fest. Don't know which days.
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I think I picked the wrong time to wait a year... I'll just have to wait to meet my birthday twin..







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Your birthday twin is a very nice man, Dean. I met him. One part I don't like about the Fest is all these people who have some relationship with one or all of the Beatles hawking their goods to autograph. A current picture of one of the Wings guys cost $20, I think not. I took things from my collection to get autographed. I want it on something the way I remember them.
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Nice to hear that about Denny Laine.... His name is mud in some circles I've heard...





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He actually did one solo song, I believe, and then some of the songs he had written with Paul.
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ooks like a quiet weekend but that can be good too with so much going on.

(((Holly))), Hope life at work goes back to normal soon and you and your Mom can make it down.

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
-Sri Chinmnoy Ghose

Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Who is coming, Judy, besides me?
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I'm not sure about myself. Husband wants a vacation and I'm not sure when that will be. :hmm:
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It's getting real quiet here.

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
-Sri Chinmnoy Ghose

Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Don't forget about me, Judy. I gave up my hotel room and have no place to stay if I'm not coming to your house. :o
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It's so far you, Diane (my sister) and hopefully Diane/maccasgirl. I'll be here so no problem with the hotel or getting you back to the hotel Sunday. Give us more time to talk.

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
-Sri Chinmnoy Ghose

Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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No JayJay?

We'll still have fun, Judy. Not to worry.
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WE WANT PICS, WE WANT PICS !!!!

lol :lol:

Hope the party is still going well :D Wish I could of been there with you all :(
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Ummmmm did we get pictures??? It was a crazy weekend!

Linda/maccascruff,Diane/maccasgirls, Diane my sister, my sister Jan stopped by Friday,

and Lynda/oubu and husband Al, and I were over Saturday. Linda left for the hotel Sunday

so we didn't do anything after that. It was nice to meet Lynda/Oubu and hr husband Al. They

went to BeatleFest Saturday and Sunday. And Derrick/Podge was there too.

This was also one of the grandson's birthday weekend and they wanted the party at our house and I

told them I had my beatle fest going on. Apparently they weren't listening (nothing new) and

thought I was having only one person over. So he was hurt because I didn't spend any time at his

son's party. Not that I just had his son overnight for the past 7 days. Time for a family meeting!

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
-Sri Chinmnoy Ghose

Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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