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Posted by All Done on May 13, 2005, at 23:36:48
In reply to Re: Giordano's, posted by All Done on May 13, 2005, at 23:31:08
> The one at Prudential Plaza (135 E. Lake) is very close to Millennium Park, but about a mile south of Water Tower.
>
> I suppose I'm not making this any easier, am I? :)I think this location is pretty close to the place where you board the boat for the architecture tour, too.
Posted by Dinah on May 14, 2005, at 10:44:36
In reply to Re: Giordano's, posted by All Done on May 13, 2005, at 23:36:48
And it's not unduly expensive.
But I need to know particulars.
Are we or are we not going to do anything the evenings of June 3 or June 4? Will everything be the day of June 4? Ending about what time?
(Is one airport better than another?)
Posted by gardenergirl on May 14, 2005, at 14:19:26
In reply to Ok, I can get a flight, posted by Dinah on May 14, 2005, at 10:44:36
Well now I really have a dilemma. My hubby has a very short business trip the week after the blues festival. He and I were talking about going up that weekend (10th-12th) and staying thru his meeting, and then coming home mid week. I can't see myself traveling to Chicago two weekends in a row, and I doubt I can take enough time off work to just stay there.
Dang it.
gg
Posted by Dinah on May 14, 2005, at 14:39:53
In reply to Re: Ok, I can get a flight, posted by gardenergirl on May 14, 2005, at 14:19:26
And take the long way round so I could visit lots of Babbler cities.
Posted by Poet on May 14, 2005, at 18:22:13
In reply to You mean Dr. Bob and Poet will be a deux? (nm), posted by Dinah on May 7, 2005, at 22:33:58
Posted by Poet on May 14, 2005, at 18:39:52
In reply to Ok, I can get a flight, posted by Dinah on May 14, 2005, at 10:44:36
We definitely need to do dinner on the 3rd since Dr. Bob can hang with us (not just me, sob) that evening and daytime on the 4th. If we haven't scared him away.
Chicago area airports- O'Hare is huge and congested, but better than Midway. You could also fly into Milwaukee and take Amtrak to Chicago. The train leaves from the airport.
I'm thinking of taking Amtrak instead of driving. If you fly into Milwaukee, maybe we could get on the same train? I was in a car accident this past week and had to beg the insurance company to fix it, not total it. It's driveable, but not at night... or if I have to signal for a right turn or... So Amtrak it will likely be.
I need this Chicago adventure. We must make it happen!
Poet
Posted by All Done on May 14, 2005, at 18:41:23
In reply to Ok, I can get a flight, posted by Dinah on May 14, 2005, at 10:44:36
> (Is one airport better than another?)
Dinah,
I prefer Midway over O'Hare simply because it's less congested and easier to navigate. They both have el trains to downtown.
Might depend on where you're staying, though.
Laurie
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 15, 2005, at 0:17:50
In reply to Re: Ok, I can get a flight, posted by gardenergirl on May 14, 2005, at 14:19:26
> Well now I really have a dilemma. My hubby has a very short business trip the week after the blues festival. He and I were talking about going up that weekend (10th-12th) and staying thru his meeting, and then coming home mid week.
There seem to be fewer people still thinking about coming, maybe they’d be able to make it that weekend instead?
Bob
Posted by Dinah on May 15, 2005, at 7:17:43
In reply to Re: 10th-12th, posted by Dr. Bob on May 15, 2005, at 0:17:50
That's the weekend of the festival, right?
Does the festival involve seas of white bellies (as well as other sundry parts) slowly roasting to lobster red while marinating in large quantities of beer?
Because I must say from past experience that that sort of environment does my emetophobia no good *at all*, and would probably make travel to and from the city far more unpleasant than it needs to be.
That's just me of course.
Posted by partlycloudy on May 15, 2005, at 7:45:40
In reply to Re: 10th-12th, posted by Dr. Bob on May 15, 2005, at 0:17:50
> > Well now I really have a dilemma. My hubby has a very short business trip the week after the blues festival. He and I were talking about going up that weekend (10th-12th) and staying thru his meeting, and then coming home mid week.
>
> There seem to be fewer people still thinking about coming, maybe they’d be able to make it that weekend instead?
>
> BobYikes! I *just* booked my flights and hotel for the first weekend in June. Oh well, I can always go, um, shopping. In Chicago.
Posted by gardenergirl on May 15, 2005, at 13:58:20
In reply to I dunno, posted by Dinah on May 15, 2005, at 7:17:43
OMG, Dinah. What an image you paint! And I admit I would not be all that thrilled with that type of scene, either. That's why I think I voted for the 3-4th.
I appreciate Dr. Bob's suggestion, but I don't want to mess up anyone's plans, especially since PC already booked her ticket.
:(
I suppose it's early enough for me to ask for the week off work, but there would be a financial hit for the lost pay and accomodations.
And a time hit on the "d-word".
Hmmmmm
gg
Posted by Dinah on May 15, 2005, at 15:23:43
In reply to Re: I dunno, posted by gardenergirl on May 15, 2005, at 13:58:20
Painting revolting word images of events hitherto experienced as unexceptional happens to be a specialty of mine.
And one that is not in as high demand as one might expect.
???!!!!
Posted by TofuEmmy on May 15, 2005, at 16:44:41
In reply to Re: I dunno » gardenergirl, posted by Dinah on May 15, 2005, at 15:23:43
You'd make a wonderful author. Perhaps you should write a play about Babble...or better yet......"Babble, the Musical". :-)
em
Posted by alexandra_k on May 15, 2005, at 20:26:50
In reply to Re: I dunno, posted by gardenergirl on May 15, 2005, at 13:58:20
> And a time hit on the "d-word".
Couldn't you see it as a head start on that?
You could take it with you and work on it.
It could be a very productive week :-)
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 15, 2005, at 21:53:11
In reply to Un oh. » Dr. Bob, posted by partlycloudy on May 15, 2005, at 7:45:40
> I *just* booked my flights and hotel for the first weekend in June.
OK, we better stay with the previous weekend, then!
Bob
Posted by Poet on May 16, 2005, at 0:15:05
In reply to Re: 3rd-5th, posted by Dr. Bob on May 15, 2005, at 21:53:11
From a Chicago insider that I thought I would pass on.
Spoc sent me this on babblemail and I thought it was well worth posting.Millenium Park is indeed beautiful,
and convenient to plenty of other things of interest. That's a more
"citified" area. I think people get the most well-rounded picture of Chicago
if they see not only that type of thing, but also the gorgeous,
bustling but more neighborhoody areas to the north a bit. So I also wanted to
suggest, maybe for the second day, the area in Lincoln Park around Cafe
Brauer (sp?).Don't know if you've been there lately, but it is a beautiful building that has a restaurant, and (in summer) concessions and tables outside,
that overlook a lovely pond. It even has foot-paddle boats you can rent cheaply, that are shaped like big swans. Then, to one side is the
famous Lincoln Park Zoo; to another side is an atrium or whatever you call it like Dinah was talking about; all around is gorgeous landscaping and gardens; and straight ahead is the lakefront and beach where you could all walk and see one of the best of the city beaches (which also has
some restaurants now, including a cute one atop the North Ave. Beach "boathouse"). SO many things to do/see, such a pretty area, and totally
"no pressure" as Dinah suggests. (And also, various areas to duck into for cover in case of rain.)Outside this area of the zoo/park are plenty more restaurants and cafes. (And if you walked around those neighborhoods, you would get to see
some historic brownstones and quaint streets that you would never see in "downtown proper.") But just for your reference, to walk from the part
of Lincoln Park I am talking about to the Art Institute and Millenium Park area would take about 30 to 45 minutes (buses, cabs and trains are
of course also readily available). But even better, in less than half that time if you walk south on what would be Lake Shore Drive leading
into Mich Ave, you would also pass the area to which you referred -- where Water Tower,
Ghiradelli, etc. are.Feel free to post this if you think anyone might want to hear about it. There are tons of good maps available, including walking maps. I also accidentally came across a listing of some other hostel-type accomodations (I do hope no one is still thinking about staying at the U of
C's... Not a convenient area or pretty/inviting, outside the University grounds.I've always wanted to do a swan paddle boat, anybody else?
Poet
Posted by Dinah on May 16, 2005, at 8:53:55
In reply to Re: 3rd-5th, posted by Dr. Bob on May 15, 2005, at 21:53:11
Because I have to make those nonrefundable reservations soon, probably tonight.
I'll assume we're doing something the evening of the 3rd and the day of the 4th. I'm not sure I can make the third at all, but I know I can make the day of the fourth, but it'd be tough also making the day of the fifth, since I promised I'd only be away overnight.
Is it pretty much decided we'll do something the day of the fourth?
Posted by partlycloudy on May 16, 2005, at 10:16:01
In reply to Here's what I'll assume., posted by Dinah on May 16, 2005, at 8:53:55
I'm assuming the same thing as to schedule. I'll be arriving on the 3rd if anyone wants to do something that night, and leaving Sunday morning - but not too early (yawn).
Posted by Slinky on May 16, 2005, at 12:36:24
In reply to Re: Here's what I'll assume. » Dinah, posted by partlycloudy on May 16, 2005, at 10:16:01
Can you take pictures?
So others can laugh or cry at.
I expect some rude ones
Slinky
Posted by Dinah on May 16, 2005, at 16:56:49
In reply to Re: Please folks +Bobbykins, posted by Slinky on May 16, 2005, at 12:36:24
How 'bout lots of pictures of Dr. Bob?
I hate photos of myself so much that I hack them out of personal photos. I'd hate to have to break my screen.
Posted by Dinah on May 16, 2005, at 19:40:58
In reply to Re: I dunno » Dinah, posted by TofuEmmy on May 15, 2005, at 16:44:41
Awwww, I'd hate to do to Babble what I did to bargain movies or binge drinking. :D
I wish you could get the full effect. Voice, facial expression. I can't do it when I'm trying, but when I'm not, I can put anyone off anything. :)
And still... not appreciated as much as you might think.
Posted by Dinah on May 16, 2005, at 20:50:51
In reply to Re: Here's what I'll assume. » Dinah, posted by partlycloudy on May 16, 2005, at 10:16:01
Posted by gardenergirl on May 16, 2005, at 22:08:48
In reply to I'll do the same. :) (nm) » partlycloudy, posted by Dinah on May 16, 2005, at 20:50:51
Hey, hubby hasn't acted on making arrangements to extend his stay and include me yet.
If it doesn't work out, I'll do what I can to try to fly in cheap for the 3rd/4th. I can also drive, but it's about the limit for how far I like to drive by myself.
gg
Posted by Dinah on May 16, 2005, at 23:11:04
In reply to My plans not firm yet, posted by gardenergirl on May 16, 2005, at 22:08:48
I do hope this isn't a mistake.
I really am ugly, you know. (no reassurances please, it's true.)
And it really does influence people's perceptions of me IRL.
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 16, 2005, at 23:20:54
In reply to Re: a trip to a Giordano's, posted by Dr. Bob on May 13, 2005, at 22:33:44
> Here are a couple guides:
>
> http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=chicago@49
> http://www.timeout.com/chicagoI should've included:
And the House of Blues:
http://www.hob.com/tickets/searchresults.asp?venue=Chicago
Bob
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