pelicanAndrew Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I was thinking a vegan thanksgiving or winter because that's the only time i have off from school besides a few choice concerts in chicago i may be attending. Just getting the idea out there and see who else is on this board and what they think. I know CollegeB and Kathryn are Illinoisanese, anyone else? Or even if you're from wisconsin or are stopping in the area, just let one of us know. my email [email protected] AIM- slidecore42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Shelby is in this state as well, she's not on the forum much though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Great idea, I might be able to help recruit more members from that area too.I love to hear about meet-ups! About 20 of us got together for dinner last night in Portland. It was cool. (not all forum members, but vegans in the area). Have a great time at the gathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanAndrew Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 I'm actually getting a vegan/vegetarian thing going at my school. I met a few already through our schools concert committee, we book bands and stuff. The real trick is going to be getting the word out there to get even more people to convert on over to a healthier lifestyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChrisZx Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I am from Illinois I live in Indiana just 45 min away from Chicago. If you can get some worked out I am always down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Good thing I checked out this part of the forum for the first time! Yes, I am in Illinois, and Decatur would be a lovely place to get together (or if we can find someone from Champaign or Urbana to host us?). I'm not really wild about driving up around Chicago, especially around the holidays. Maybe post this in the General Discussion as well (at least a post to direct people here), since there may be others like me who don't venture 'down here' that often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanAndrew Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 There is absolutely nothing vegan friendly around here besides one dish per meal at my schools cafeteria. I'd suggest doing it in Champaign-Urbana as well. I could probably take Greyhound down there in like an hour. Chicago is nuts around holidays. Perhaps a spring time vegan meet up in chicago would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I need to see about taking Amtrak up or even greyhound. I just know its pricy and it takes a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 This is what I like to see! More meet-ups, gatherings, regional vegan community building! woohoo! Awesome, I hope you guys get it arranged and it happens. I can even try to bring in more vegans from that area to join the forum. It looks like already we have quite a few from there Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChrisZx Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Chicago would be way way better for a meet up. So many good places to eat and good places to hangout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Hey, I'm in Chicago. I'm down with meeting up whenever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChrisZx Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I am going to Chicago Diner soon but that is for my bday so me and the wife are going but we should definatly try to get something worked out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanAndrew Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 If i'm back in town during that time i'd love to go back there. Only been once, i wont ruin it for you if you've never been there, but it's just WOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I absolutely hate driving around Chicago, and don't even talk about finding a parking space (which I haven't had to do, because I only go there for conferences, and I stay in hotels, some of which have some major parking annoyances of their own). I would even drive to Indianapolis (2 hour drive for me) rather than Chicago (3+ hours for me) , unless I have to be there for a conference. And I'd bring a potluck dish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChrisZx Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I have been to Chicago Diner several times. Indy is 2.5/3 hours away from me but chicago is only 45 minutes to an hour away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Great idea - please let us know how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanAndrew Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 If anybody wants to post times/dates that they'll be off of school/work. I know it's pretty tough for me to do much unless i have a few days off of school. Not sure if everyone else is still in college or what your work is like but we should be able to figure something out. I think the first one we should make somewhere outside of the city(possibly even Soul Vegetarian east since it's so far south). If anybody knows of any kick butt vegan places in Champaign-Urbana i'd gladly bus down there on grey hound to meet up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanAndrew Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 Ok, i realize this is stupid short notice but i'm going to be in Champaign this Saturday from about 3-4 till 10 o'clockish. After that i'm back to my dorm to go out and hit the parties with my friend. I guess if anybody wants to come and show me a good place in Champaign to grab a good ol vegan bite to eat, i'd be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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