Who's from Chicago?
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:42 pm
I'll be in Chicago next week and will have some free time on Tuesday & Wed. evenings. Would any of you Chicago area forumites like to get together for a drink? Would love to meet ya! 
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Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:46 pm
gosh, you coming to NJ any time soon?
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:51 pm
I wish! This is a work trip... going to a tradeshow. My boss has other plans for the evenings which leaves me free!!!! Yay!!!! I don't mind just holeing up in my hotel room with my laptop and surfing the forum, but it surely would be a great opportunity to meet some fellow forumites! (no serial killers need apply! - LOL!)
(no serial killers need apply! - LOL!)Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:59 pm
Originally, but now in FL.....sure miss the city.
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:35 pm
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Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:38 pm
Thanks Steve! I printed it out. Their prices seem pretty reasonable, and oh how I LOVE Mexican food!
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:51 pm
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Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:56 pm
Oops! Sorry John! Where did I get the idea your name was Steve? Doh!! I think I've called you Steve several other times before, too! Thanks for correcting me. 
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Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:34 pm
If you're talking about me, it would have to be a gray thing! LOL!Jorge wrote:It's a blonde thing.[/b]
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:03 pm
Well, if there are no takers in the Chicago area, come on up! Madison is only a few short hours away and we'd love to meet you! I'd come down if it weren't for those pesky kids...... 
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:55 pm
CaliforniaGirl - I wish you were coming back here!!! I would love to hang out with you again next week!
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:00 pm
Thanks Tracy! I won't be able to get out of downtown, unfortunately! Do kennels board kids?? 
Elizabeth, believe me, you KNOW I'd rather be in New Orleans drinking Hurricanes than tramping thru a tradeshow in Chicago. And I love tradeshows, so you must know how much I love N.O.!
Elizabeth, believe me, you KNOW I'd rather be in New Orleans drinking Hurricanes than tramping thru a tradeshow in Chicago. And I love tradeshows, so you must know how much I love N.O.!
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:16 pm
Pete and I grew up on the mean streets of the North Shore of Chicago (Glencoe and Winnetka) but, we spent a lot of time downtown and still go down there to enjoy the city. We live in Wisconsin now, just outside of Madison.
If not for our four rugrats and a new puppy, we might have considered a road trip.
The last time we were there was about 6 months ago, to see Buddy Guy play at his club. We had a FANTASTIC meal at a little place on Rush Street that offered TO DIE FOR lobster bisque and fresh oysters on the half shell. It had an Irish name which I cannot recall but, if you can get there, do. Just sit at the bar and enjoy.
If not for our four rugrats and a new puppy, we might have considered a road trip.
The last time we were there was about 6 months ago, to see Buddy Guy play at his club. We had a FANTASTIC meal at a little place on Rush Street that offered TO DIE FOR lobster bisque and fresh oysters on the half shell. It had an Irish name which I cannot recall but, if you can get there, do. Just sit at the bar and enjoy.
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:23 pm
The name of the place is Gibsons, 1028 N. Rush St. (at the corner of Rush and Bellevue Plaza) They have a formal dining room and, as I mentioned, a nice bar area where you can eat. We had a little table, in the bar area, by the window (great people watching) and dined there. Absolutely fantastic and great if you are dining solo. You'll feel very comfortable there.