Central Illinois- who's in?

benguin986 had a quick thing to say said Fri, Jan 12th 2018 at 12:28pm ET

Ok, I know there are at least a few of us who are in the vast area between Chicago and St Louis, so let’s find out who we’ve got out there. (and who obviously is in need of copious amounts of wine to get through the winters. and then the summers.)

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sarah40460 said Fri, Jan 12th 2018 at 1:09pm ET:

Springfield, IL checking in!

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morcant said Sat, Jan 13th 2018 at 7:33pm ET:

Champaign here!

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Lugan said Sun, Jan 14th 2018 at 12:38am ET:

Another Springfield IL here!

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- @Lugan @sarah40460- Lugan, meet Sarah. Sarah, Lugan! Now we just need Homer and Marge from Springfield (I know, wrong Springfield)
  
  benguin986 said Tue, Jan 16th 2018 at 5:34pm ET
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benguin986 said Sun, Jan 14th 2018 at 3:46pm ET:

Ok, four gives us a good start at creating our inner circle, plus several of the Chicago group aren’t too far out of range.

We’re in Bloomington, and if the wooters follow, we should have a least a few more showing up.

With that said, bring on the Monday vino launch!

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Enigma said Mon, Jan 15th 2018 at 12:37am ET:

Chicago, here!

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jmruru said Mon, Jan 15th 2018 at 1:27am ET:

Chicago!

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- @jmruru @enigma- Chicago, you all already know each other, right?
  
  benguin986 said Tue, Jan 16th 2018 at 5:36pm ET
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- @benguin986 We met on the Chicago page
  
  jmruru said Tue, Jan 16th 2018 at 5:48pm ET
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- @jmruru As a former far-west suburbanite, hopefully I can join in on the Chicago page from time to time.
  Bloomington has I-55 running straight up there, so some easy travelling for any critical case splitting needs. Springfield and Champaign likewise for travel up there.
  
  benguin986 said Tue, Jan 16th 2018 at 6:14pm ET
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tauwillow said Tue, Jan 16th 2018 at 3:01pm ET:

Champaign here!

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- @tauwillow @morcant- Tauwillow, I’d like you to meet Morcant. Morcant, this is Tauwillow- also from Champaign (or Urbana maybe or Savoy).
  
  benguin986 said Tue, Jan 16th 2018 at 5:36pm ET
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benguin986 said Tue, Jan 16th 2018 at 5:32pm ET:

I supposed we can let Chicago in the downstate Illinois circle… But you may need to complete a series of challenges.

I am very excited that we’ve twin check ins from both Springfield AND Champaign!!! (and two Chicago toasters too)

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jmruru said Tue, Jan 16th 2018 at 7:32pm ET:

Do the challenges involve drinking wine?

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- @jmruru That would be the easy part!
  
  benguin986 said Tue, Jan 16th 2018 at 9:14pm ET
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jmruru said Tue, Jan 16th 2018 at 7:34pm ET:

Asking for @enigma

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benguin986 said Wed, Jan 17th 2018 at 5:44pm ET:

Asking…Anyone in for an offer yet? We’re considering going for the Pinot…

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kellenm82 said Wed, Jan 17th 2018 at 7:07pm ET:

Quad Cities!

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- @kellenm82 Hi kellenm!
  
  benguin986 said Wed, Jan 17th 2018 at 11:29pm ET
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- @benguin986 hey there, I get to Bloomington occasionally (just visited destihl a few weeks ago) and Peoria quite often. Let me know if you want to split anything I’ll adventure that way!
  
  kellenm82 said Sun, Jan 21st 2018 at 12:58am ET
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- @kellenm82 Likewise- if you see something you want, but not a case, let me know!
  
  benguin986 said Sun, Jan 21st 2018 at 6:58pm ET
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benguin986 said Thu, Jan 18th 2018 at 9:09pm ET:

Got our first order in for a case of the Pinot (much better than a case of the flu). Let’s not let Chicago have all the fun.

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- As a wooter, I’ve got to catch up on these meh traditions…
  /giphy longer-glorius-powder
  
  benguin986 said Fri, Jan 19th 2018 at 1:05pm ET
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mehmerized said Fri, Jan 19th 2018 at 7:23am ET:

Damn - we just moved away from west central IL last year! I’m pretty sure I won’t be able to find anyone to split with here in SW MO.

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kjcbike said Tue, Jan 23rd 2018 at 4:50pm ET:

Another Bloomington member.

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benguin986 said Wed, Jan 24th 2018 at 4:19pm ET:

@kjcbike- Welcome! Glad to have some B-N company. Be sure to post up if you ever want any splits.

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kjcbike said Thu, Jan 25th 2018 at 5:39pm ET:

Thanks for the welcome benguin. I ordered a case of the Tercero, everyone in the area can let me know if they want a split of any of this. If no one is interested, I will have to suffer throug drinking all of it…

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witchbug77 said Fri, Jan 26th 2018 at 3:34pm ET:

Champaign!

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AllenO said Sat, Jan 27th 2018 at 9:07am ET:

In Springfield. That makes 5 of us, right? Did anyone else try to order the Broken Earth Red Blend? Said they could not ship it to IL. <sad face>

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- @AllenO Didn’t try on that one, but surprised. Think that’s the first I’ve heard of something not shipping to IL.
  I’m also in SPI, I did get a case of the Esoterica and would be happy to share with you or @sarah40460 or anyone else in Springfield.
  
  Lugan said Tue, Jan 30th 2018 at 6:14pm ET
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- @Lugan I’m interested in the Esoterica. Is it the red blend? How much to part with 2 bottles? Let me know if you want my email or we can text.
  
  AllenO said Tue, Jan 30th 2018 at 7:26pm ET
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- @AllenO Six cab and six pinot noir, you’re welcome to 1 or 2 of both. Came to a little under $12/bottle, I believe.
  I ordered this because I’ve had the Esoterica PS which was phenomenal, possibly my favorite among everything I ordered from Woot over the years.
  
  Lugan said Tue, Jan 30th 2018 at 9:18pm ET
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kjcbike said Mon, Jan 29th 2018 at 8:53pm ET:

5 people is the right amount of people to think about a gathering. Any interest?

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- @kjcbike Yes!
  
  Lugan said Tue, Jan 30th 2018 at 6:11pm ET
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- @kjcbike Sure. A wine related confabulation would be a good idea. I’ve got a couple of other former wooters who may want to attend as well.
  
  AllenO said Tue, Jan 30th 2018 at 7:27pm ET
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kjcbike said Tue, Jan 30th 2018 at 8:03pm ET:

Looks like 9 of us in Central Illinois,
Springfield- sarah40460, Lugan, Allen0
Champaign-morcant, tauwillow,witchbug77
Bloomington-benguin986,kjcbike
QuadCities-kellenm82
Possibly others in Central Illinois as well as a couple Chicago friends.
Let’s get something going!!!

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benguin986 said Fri, Feb 9th 2018 at 9:58pm ET:

Illinois- if you selected the remote launch party level, make sure to get your shirt orders in ASAP!

I’m sure these will be collector’s items. Or at least items.

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- And they are in the house! And the octopus is stunning! (although you may need to explain the “octopus breakfast” reference to others)
  
  benguin986 said Thu, Mar 1st 2018 at 6:12pm ET
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benguin986 said Thu, Feb 22nd 2018 at 7:32pm ET:

Ok, who’s been ordering? Anyone in on the Whitehall Lane Reserve?

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kjcbike said Fri, Feb 23rd 2018 at 5:52pm ET:

I received my Stewart Cab order last week. I opened a bottle last night…a little lighter than expected - but still well worth the price.

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