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Also, for OP edit, Feb. raid will be at the ORG, not MP. Same time, most people will be showing up around noon, some earlier and some later.
If anyone needs directions to the org, feel free to PM me.

Go directly to org. Do not pass MP, do not collect $200.

Go Chicago Anonymous

Done, or it will be done, as soon as a mod can be bothered to copy & paste my changes over it.

I re-lost the ability to edit it due to the stupid forum bug. Doh!

Strong Strength

I won't be there this weekend, but you can bet I'll be there for the February monthly with bells on.

Horatio, if you see this, can you let me know if you're planning on being there for the monthly with your MP3 player?

Body, please eck-chay your PMs-ay.

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Lonevolf

I'll probably be taking the train up. Where's the station relative to the ORG?

No matter what, it could always be worse.
Remember: this too shall pass.

Body

SS, I don't see any new messages. I have the two from Tuesday, and I replied to one.

Anonymous

very good op
lo0ks danm good organisz.

Strong Strength

Nevermind, it's coo', you got it. I'll reply again in a sec.

Short answer: The El train spot that's closest is Wellington, if it's open. Belmont and Diversey are also pretty close.

Longer answer: If you're coming all the way from Peoria, that's gonna be a pretty considerable haul. I might suggest considering another month, when we're in Millennium Park instead, so the transportation is easier. We might be there in March for St. Patrick's Day, which can be really nuts if the weather is good. Up to you.

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OK, that said... From Peoria, you'll end up in the city somewhere. I assume you'll be starting off in Chicago's Loop (downtown, central district). If that's the case, you need to go northwest to get to the org. The least expensive way to get from downtown to there is to take the El(evated) train on the Brown Line. Bring a little cash so you can buy a rider's card.

Look at downtown Chicago on Google Maps at the little stations that say "M". Find the ones with the Brown Line. In the loop, it (only) goes in a counterclockwise circle then heads back north. You can get on it at several points in the Loop, so pick whatever's closest. Quincy/Wells is nearest Union Station (if you're coming from there), but there's also Washington/Wells, Randolph/Wabash, etc.

Go up the steps to the train platform that says Brown Line. In the loop, it's a shared route with 3 other colors. Since the Brown Line only runs one way in the Loop, so you don't have to worry about going the wrong way (yet). Just make sure the train you get on has brown colors on the front and sides so you don't accidentally get on the wrong route. If there's a non-skeevy person standing around, you can ask them politely for confirmation about what you're doing.

Go past maybe 8 stops and jump off at Wellington (if it's open, otherwise Belmont or Diversey). It's about a half-mile walk west to the org from there.

Coming back, the only thing to worry about is that the Brown Line will have two platforms, because you can get on it going either direction (northwest to Kimball or south to the Loop). Make sure you go up to the one with the sign that says Loop. Ride it back to your preferred stop there and jump off. You're done.

I wrote a lot of words, but it's not really complicated if you know what you're doing; I just wanted to be thorough.

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Honestly, my first impression when hearing that you were coming from Peoria was to half-cringe (for your sake), because to get from there to the org by trains only is a little bit of a project, and we're not really that interesting, haha. I'm not trying to dissaude you, I just don't want you to be disappointed or anything. Like I mentioned, if you prefer, a month when we're in Millennium will be a degree easier as far as the transportation goes. Hope to see you sometime regardless!

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MrAnonV

SS is right about coming up later for St Patrick's day, that is if you can only make it once out of the two dates. Thankfully the holiday is the Wednesday after our raid so you'll get to see the river died green.

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Looks like Gayfest Decorating Party isn't happening :(
I may still gay myself up, but now the festive spirit in my heart is wounded.

MrAnonV

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Body

I'll still cum.

MrAnonV

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MeganonOT8

when will there be another Midwestern Mega Raid (MMR XD)? I think i would be able to participate in this one! :D

MrAnonV

i know there were talks at one time about doing some kind of mega raid if the ideal org ever opens, but right now it's just a warehouse used to store their Dianetic tents.

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CBAnon

And boxes of books and paperwork. Whether it has anything to do with it the scilons or trash, I dunno.

Strong Strength

Like the others are saying, there aren't really any plans for one right now. If it were to happen at some point, I'd guess that it wouldn't be anytime soon. Boston's megaraid is coming up in May, and most of us wouldn't want to cramp their style by "competing" with them. As well, after that event, most people will probably want to recharge for a few months before thinking seriously about another big mega-shindig.

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Anonymous

You're gonna want this.

Strong Strength

By the way, if anyone's down for a miniraid sometime, feel free to shoot me a PM and we'll see what we can do. ("Send me a PM" -Anonymous)

Cool

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CBAnon

Fail Org Update:

Still nothing new at the fail org other then a new (piece of shit) security camera in the front hall. I guess they are watching the paint chips fall. And they swept the front hall too! Spiffy.

Anonymous

and this is the same org they have been planning on opening? talk about lame. you guys doing anything for the 10th? might make it out there.