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Old 2 February 2014, 11:47 PM   #1
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Chicago GTG / Hodinkee Pop-Up

Hoping that Hodinkee does another vintage watch pop-up flea in Chicago this Spring. If so, would be great to organize a GTG at the same time.

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Old 3 February 2014, 05:00 AM   #2
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I was there last time. I am interested in a gtg
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Old 3 February 2014, 06:11 AM   #3
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I was there last time. I am interested in a gtg
That is awesome, thanks for the reply. I actually missed it last year, which was really a shame because I live and work so close to haberdash.

I know there are more Chicagoans on here, so hopefully we can get a nice group together!
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Old 4 February 2014, 07:55 AM   #4
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I work right by Haberdash as well. We just had a little gtg not to long ago. Maybe we could get another going.
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Old 12 February 2014, 11:25 AM   #5
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If it's on a weekend I'd drive over from IN.
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Old 12 February 2014, 01:31 PM   #6
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Absolutely, a Saturday would be ideal. Hoping that the Hodinkee crew announce something soon. Even if they don't, would be great to organize an event. Let's get past this polar vortex first!
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Old 12 February 2014, 02:38 PM   #7
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I'd be interested if the timing were right.
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Old 12 February 2014, 03:10 PM   #8
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I would be interested.
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Old 12 February 2014, 03:37 PM   #9
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Lets start inking something guys!
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Old 12 February 2014, 09:51 PM   #10
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Old 13 February 2014, 03:26 PM   #11
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How about March 1????
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Old 13 February 2014, 09:35 PM   #12
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Hi, I'm interested in getting together as well but the weekend of March 1st is not good for me. If it's decided to be held on a different weekend I'd love to meet up with everyone...Thanx!!!
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Old 14 February 2014, 12:40 AM   #13
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I would drive down, Sat/Sun maybe later in March if it ever warms up?
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If you guys wait for a warmer weather, I will come up and stay with my friends in River Forest. It's been a while since I've been in Chicago, always enjoy my visits....
BTW, right now we have 12" and snowing like crazy here in S. Central Pa......
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Old 14 February 2014, 12:49 AM   #15
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How does everyone feel about mid-late April? I'm suggesting for 2 reasons: 1) warmer weather; and 2) maybe Hodinkee will be back in town for another vintage watch fair?

Also, does anyone know Quartino restaurant at Ontario & State? Could be a perfect spot for us as they have great meeting spaces, excellent food and drink and really reasonable prices.

Please let me know your thoughts!
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Old 14 February 2014, 02:15 PM   #16
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Joe I am meeting with the rep from haberdash who arranged the last meeting tomorrow. Lets see if we can get them back.
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Joe I am meeting with the rep from haberdash who arranged the last meeting tomorrow. Lets see if we can get them back.
That would be great! Please let me know if I can do anything to help!
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Old 14 February 2014, 04:20 PM   #18
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That would be great! Please let me know if I can do anything to help!
Will do, PM me your info. I work on State and Ontario
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Old 14 February 2014, 10:34 PM   #19
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Will do, PM me your info. I work on State and Ontario
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Speaking to my friend I discovered that Hondinkee reached out to them. I told her that we have a lot of people who would like them to head back. She will be reaching out to them soon.
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Old 15 February 2014, 09:13 PM   #21
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Speaking to my friend I discovered that Hondinkee reached out to them. I told her that we have a lot of people who would like them to head back. She will be reaching out to them soon.
Awesome! Thank you for the news and the inside connection!
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Old 16 February 2014, 07:12 AM   #22
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FYI ....Easter is April 20th
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Old 16 February 2014, 10:37 AM   #23
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I'd be interested.....
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Speaking to my friend I discovered that Hondinkee reached out to them. I told her that we have a lot of people who would like them to head back. She will be reaching out to them soon.
Awesome!
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Old 17 February 2014, 04:46 PM   #26
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If Wisconsin guys are allowed, I'd be interested.
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Old 17 February 2014, 11:00 PM   #27
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If Wisconsin guys are allowed, I'd be interested.
Definitely, the more the merrier!
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Old 18 February 2014, 12:21 PM   #28
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If Wisconsin guys are allowed, I'd be interested.
I am also from the land of cheese!
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Old 3 March 2014, 02:19 AM   #29
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So when we doin' the gtg Chicagoans??!
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I'll throw out april 12??
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