Am I nuts? Advise me! Dublin, Ireland to Chicago for Election night?!

[Jackeens]

Before I click 'BUY' on the flights, am I nuts? I want to be in Chicago on election night more than anything in the whole damn world, I want to be there for the most joyous celebration of history made....but am I losing the plot and getting too darn emotional....um, especially when this will go on my overloaded credit card :-( But who cares, please.......tell me to go for it?!

[Liberal_in_LA]

1. Once in a lifetime event...go for it.

[livetohike]

2. It's a once in a lifetime, history making opportunity

I say go for it :hi:.

[BrklynLiberal]

3. Chicago would be a great place to on Election night.

Come in ac couple of says before and stay about a week.

Perhaps you can get in touch with some Chicago DUers for help on a place to stay.

Chicago is a great city anytime..but it will be fantastic that week!!

[BrklynLiberal]

4. Since you do not have a star..how about I post a link to this in the Illinois forum...

Not sure if you can post there without a star..

[TomInTib]

5. If you can do it..... do it.

I would recommend the Westin Hotel on N Michigan Ave.

www.Starwood.com

[monmouth]

6. Go for it cousin!....n/t

[elfin]

7. To save you money - ANYWHERE in the world

will be Obamapalooza on election night. You could for once be the beloved USA citizen in the crowd overseas.

The whole world will celebrate like it's 2008 and you could bear witness.

[Jackeens]

8. Darn the lot of you!

You were all meant to be sensible and say "no, no, no - calm down" :-)

But thank you all, you're right, if I can do this and get the finances right why pass up the chance to be there for such a glorious night?

Thanks so much for the hotel recommendation - that was my next question!

I'd love to stay in the centre of the city so I can walk around - I'll probably be on my own and my sense of direction is so hopeless I'll more than likely end up lost in the suburbs, as I usually do when I visit cities (:hide:), so somewhere central would be great. I'll check out the Westin, but if any other Chicago people have ideas please share them!

It might all prove too costly, I might not make it at all, but I'll give it a try.

Thank you everyone, you're great!

[Nia Zuri]

9. Do it!!! That Westin is a good location, Conrad would be centrally located too.

Chicago is great. You could watch the returns from one of the bars on Rush Street!

[frogcycle]

10. there are tons of hotels, but might be tough getting one now

there are a couple of the more-spartan "economy" hotels right downtown in good neighborhoods, just a block or two from the Hyatt, Westin, etc. Not old fleabags, modern structure but lower-budget than the big name ones. I forget names, but can check on it if interested (I'm in Chicago).

[donco6]

12. Chicago is beautiful. I'd go in a heartbeat.

But I'm not in Ireland.

They do have a lot of benches, but it could be chilly for sleeping. :)

[grantcart]

11. 20 years from now will you be thinking about the money you saved or

the experience of the trip?

[Jackeens]

16. Exactly - that's why I went for it. Thank you! n/t

[Eric J in MN]

13. Would you go to a bar with a TV set showing the news....

...or what?

[Jackeens]

18. Jeez, not sure yet, but I'll figure it out - thanks n/t

[Jackeens]

14. I'VE DONE IT!!!!!!!!

I just booked my flights.....truly, I AM nuts!!! But what the heck, life is short.

Okay, I'm going to check your hotel advice now, I know rooms will be hard to come by - but I'll find one!

Thank you EVERYONE.

[BlooInBloo]

17. WOOT!!!!

[Withywindle]

25. There's probably going to be a huge event in Grant Park by the lake...

It'll be cold, but this is a good town for fireworks! :D

[ourbluenation]

30. Slainte!

:toast:

[Fleshdancer]

33. I'm SOOOO excited for you!!!!!

You're creating a fantastic memory to go with this historic event. You can't put a price on that.

[steve2470]

15. I may go also... sigh... CC getting too warm nt

[Top Cat]

19. Once in a lifetime go for it!

[Jackeens]

20. Just one bump for more Chicago hotel recommendations....sorry

[IndianaJones]

22. Best Western Grant Park, Chicago Essex. nt

[Condem]

21. If it doesn't work out for Chicago, Jackeens

Fly to Moline & stay with us in Iowa City. Only 250 miles away from Chitown. A couple of micks would love to see somebody from the old sod!!!

[Jackeens]

24. You're SOooooo sweet - the Guinness is on me!

[Condem]

27. We're in a college town,, Jackeens

We even have a place called Dublin Underground. Good luck, man!

[asdjrocky]

23. You have to be here man, you just have to.

[Matariki]

26. You know what would actually be cool

If there were celebration parties ALL OVER THE WORLD the night Obama wins. Like for instance in Dublin Ireland. With the Media present.

Just saying...

[Jackeens]

31. There WILL be celebrations in Dublin, but....

...it's just not close enough to his heartland!

[irish.lambchop]

28. I'll wave to you as we'll be passing each other over the

Atlantic! I leave to head back to Dublin :) Go for it Jackeens!

[Jackeens]

29. Love ya all.....

Thank you for the encouragement in my hour of madness! Flights are booked, plenty of time to worry about imminent bankruptcy! Win or lose I just want to be there, my old heart aches with love for this fella and the hope he has given the whole damn world - I just want to be there to say 'thank you'. And thank you to you all, it was a happy day in my screwed up old life when I found DU, you're all inspiring people.

[irish.lambchop]

32. Good for you!!! Enjoy - it'll be a once-in-a-lifetime experience!