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The Chicago Seminars are in two days, and I’m flying out to the Second City tomorrow! Several readers have asked about the possibility of a meetup, which sounds great because it’s always fun to share stories and tips face-to-face.
Here’s my schedule:
Friday 4 PM – 5 PM, helping with Registration
If you’re one of the early birds to check in, I should be at the table.
Friday at 8:30 PM – ?? at the Pizza Restaurant/Bar attached to the Hotel
Parag from Frequent Flyer University and I will be having drinks at the bar. Come by and hang out. This is right after the sessions end for the evening. (Chicago Seminars schedule)
A few weeks ago, I inserted into a post I thought would get very few eyeballs, the following line:
Those who sent me such an email are going to get free drinks on my bar tab, while the tab lasts. It’s too late to get on the free-drinks list, but I hope you’ll come anyway.
Saturday 5 PM – 6 PM and 8 PM – 9 PM
Both those times are scheduled for drinks, and I’ll be sure to be in the crowd in both instances.
All weekend
If you see me at any point throughout the weekend, please introduce yourself. I should be easy to spot since I’ll be younger, taller, and more bearded than most attendees. Here’s a picture of me:
And all weekend, I plan on wearing (multiple copies of) my new favorite t-shirt.
If you like award-booking humor (who doesn’t?), I’m sure you’ll want to get your hands on one. I have 11 extra shirts, ranging in size from S-XL. I will give them away on Saturday or Sunday to anyone willing to wear them that day.
Who am I going to meet in Chicago?
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Excited to meet you! Love the shirt btw – really creative :). coughiwearasizesmallcough 🙂 See you in a few days!
I love the shirts! Find me early to get one because I don’t have many. And get that cough checked out before the seminars..
I’m also excited to meet you! I’m a fellow UVA law grad and wear a medium shirt. 😉
I have a softball game tonight, or I’d probably already be in Chicago. Typical UVA Law alum.
I hadn’t realized you were a lawyer! Do you practice?
I’m not a lawyer, but I have a law degree.
Ah, got it — do you do this full time?
I’ll see you at some point! Friday night sounds perfect but I’m guessing we’ll bump into each other all weekend. Great shirts! If I don’t find one at a giveaway, you should definitely offer them online 😉
Looking forward to it, Becky.
Should be fun. Look forward to meeting up.
Very funny shirt, what do the last 2 lines say?
Transfers not to exceed four hours.
Stopovers only allowed at international gateway city.
A domestic award rule and AA award rule respectively.
Really looking forward to meeting you, and will happily wear your shirt. Well, maybe not YOUR shirt, but one of your extras. I wear a size Small. You probably don’t.
A friend of mine, noting the size distribution I ordered said, “You forgot about women.” There are very few smalls, so find me early if you want one.
GREAT T-Shirt. Put them for sale I’m a buyer 🙂 Sorry won’t be at Chicago, starting my round the world trip to Maldives with Singapore and Etihad first class on Friday 🙂
I bet a lot of people in Chicago would trade places.
Although I follow your blog religiously, I missed your post, as we are in Ireland on the Aer Lingus/Avios deal. Would love to meet you at the bar on Friday, but we may be a bit sleepy, as our Aer Lingus flight gets to ORD at 3pm. Will try to stay awake …
See you Thursday or Friday.I should be at the hotel by 7:30 Thursday night
Very cool looking T-Shirt. I would wear it at work to advertise for your booking service 🙂
What a great looking shirt. Could be the hit of the meeting. Better bring multiple dozens in all sizes. I would proudly wear a large.
I think I only have ten total after setting aside some for me, Tahsir, and another friend. I didn’t think anyone would think they were as funny as I do.
Love the t-shirt! I’ll wear one if you have an extra medium. With my blonde hair and the color red, I’ll stand out!
Stunning T-Shirt for the event, really.
Brussels/Belgium present! Cool T! 🙂
I have plans Friday afternoon, but I should be back in time for drinks Friday evening. Looking forward to it!
pleaaed to be meeting you, sober ! I missed the CHI_TOWN SEM post.
I’m a bit of a cheapskate, so I hid it in the post I knew almost no one would read! But I’ll see you there.
looking forward to meeting you in person. Do you think there might be a place/bulletin board where attendees could post things (voucher, etc.) that they have for sale/trade, etc.? I’d love to exchange some UA vouchers for something else.
I don’t know. But I’m sure you might find someone just through conversations.
Won’t be arriving in Chicago till around 9pm Saturday, but I will hunt you down before the end to thank you in person for all the great blog posts.
Nice T-shirt, Scott, with all the tiny fine print (just like most miles & points offers). We won’t be at the Chicago seminar, but will be at the LA FTU. Hope to meet you there. Have fun!
See you at the FTU.
There are a lot of people in the picture! Which one is you?:-)
The ugly one.
Hi hi!!!
i am going to look for you and say HI!
i am coming to CHI alone, not knowing anyone 🙁
but hopefully people will be friendly
( my friends think im crazy to be such a miles freak)
Everyone will be friendly. And no one will think you’re a miles freak, so don’t worry!
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When am I getting this T-shirt 😛