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Posted by Dr. Bob on April 26, 2005, at 22:40:23
In reply to June 3-4 okay, posted by Poet on April 26, 2005, at 19:13:51
Posted by gardenergirl on April 27, 2005, at 13:37:48
In reply to June 3-4 okay, posted by Poet on April 26, 2005, at 19:13:51
I might be able to come, but it likely will be a last minute decision.
gg
Posted by Dinah on April 30, 2005, at 14:43:41
In reply to Re: OK, what next?, posted by Dr. Bob on April 23, 2005, at 16:14:28
I'm not a committee member, so you can slap my hand if you like again.
It doesn't look like the numbers will be overwhelming. So maybe Gardenergirl's suggestion of a Starbucks is the way to go. No advance prep needed. Everyone can pay their own way. Are you still thinking of hiring security?
I'm not familiar with Chicago. I could suggest some quirky places where small groups could congregate around my area easily. Is there a quasi park somewhere near a Starbucks or nice little place with ice cream sundaes, maybe with a natural attraction to give people something to talk about in those first awkward moments? Next to a river or a lake. Not a state park sort of place, but a municipal park. Cincinnati has a great ooooh what is it... a conservatory? with plants, etc? Does Chicago have something like that?
I would think with the numbers and the uncertainty that planning with built in flexibility would be best.
Sorry to butt in. (Are we allowed to say butt?)
Posted by Poet on April 30, 2005, at 17:49:54
In reply to Re: OK, what next? » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on April 30, 2005, at 14:43:41
I don't know where people are staying overnight, but the part of Chicago I know best is Michigan Ave. (Art Institute of Chicago, Grant Park and Water Tower Place (stores, lots of stores.) There are two Starbucks near the Art Insitute.
Ice cream- Ghiradelli Chocolate Shop & Soda Fountain is on Michigan Ave., maybe eight blocks north? I know Baskin Robbins 31 flavors is in the area, too. Probably lots of other places. Chicago is huge and full of good places to eat.
Poet
Posted by Dinah on May 5, 2005, at 16:21:24
In reply to Parks Starbucks Ice Cream, posted by Poet on April 30, 2005, at 17:49:54
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 6, 2005, at 0:48:00
In reply to It's getting awfully close. (nm), posted by Dinah on May 5, 2005, at 16:21:24
Posted by Dinah on May 6, 2005, at 0:54:13
In reply to Parks Starbucks Ice Cream, posted by Poet on April 30, 2005, at 17:49:54
The City of Chicago seems quite proud of its newest attraction. Does it live up to its reputation?
Dr. Bob said he was unavailable the evening of the 4th didn't he?
Posted by All Done on May 6, 2005, at 1:35:13
In reply to Is that near Millennium Park? » Poet, posted by Dinah on May 6, 2005, at 0:54:13
Millennium Park is about a mile south of Ghirardelli, Water Tower Place, tons of shopping and restaurants. It's a couple of blocks north of the Art Institute.
The park lived up to the expectations of a two-year old boy who wanted to play in the biggest water fountains he's ever seen ;).
Posted by Dinah on May 6, 2005, at 2:38:10
In reply to Re: Is what near Millennium Park? » Dinah, posted by All Done on May 6, 2005, at 1:35:13
They let you play in the water fountains? I've always wanted to play in the biggest water fountain I've ever seen. :) That's a two year old with good taste.
Posted by Dinah on May 7, 2005, at 8:23:34
In reply to Re: Is what near Millennium Park? » All Done, posted by Dinah on May 6, 2005, at 2:38:10
Posted by 10derHeart on May 7, 2005, at 22:29:13
In reply to Has all interest been lost? (nm), posted by Dinah on May 7, 2005, at 8:23:34
Posted by 10derHeart on May 7, 2005, at 22:30:15
In reply to Sad to say it, but, yeah...pretty much. (nm) » Dinah, posted by 10derHeart on May 7, 2005, at 22:29:13
Posted by Dinah on May 7, 2005, at 22:33:58
In reply to I mean that just for me, of course (nm), posted by 10derHeart on May 7, 2005, at 22:30:15
Posted by Dinah on May 7, 2005, at 22:35:31
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
Otherwise I could have just said something terribly embarassing for them.
Posted by 10derHeart on May 7, 2005, at 23:03:39
In reply to Hmmm... I hope my French is still adequate., posted by Dinah on May 7, 2005, at 22:35:31
LOL. You made me snort Diet Pepsi!!
C'est bien. You said it correctly.
Mine's rusty but adaquate, I think.
Use caution if you venture on to deal with "trois," though. :-)
Oh dear...is this a burn-out symptom? Maybe I just need to have some Babble-fun.
Posted by partlycloudy on May 10, 2005, at 19:08:43
In reply to Has all interest been lost? (nm), posted by Dinah on May 7, 2005, at 8:23:34
I may be able to come, given my latest employment status.
that of UN.
I will advise but be warned I am also rather UNreliable at the moment....
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 13, 2005, at 3:10:42
In reply to Re: Has all interest been lost? » Dinah, posted by partlycloudy on May 10, 2005, at 19:08:43
> I may be able to come
Great, let's plan something to do?
Bob
Posted by partlycloudy on May 13, 2005, at 12:12:22
In reply to Re: may be able to come, posted by Dr. Bob on May 13, 2005, at 3:10:42
Not an activity, but a meal... they have a restaurant not far from Water Tower, I think.
And since the music festival is on that weekend, we could do a picnic at the park, though it will be crowded. Or just hang out at the festival.
Also, I think there is an architectural tour by boat that is way cool.
Any indoor activities if we don't have perfect weather?
pc
Posted by partlycloudy on May 13, 2005, at 14:09:55
In reply to Is that near Millennium Park? » Poet, posted by Dinah on May 6, 2005, at 0:54:13
re Dr. Bob's availability:
> We HAVE to have the honouree there!
It's not *my* birthday! :-) And the evening of 6/3 has opened up. And 6/4 during the day would be OK...
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 13, 2005, at 22:33:44
In reply to I vote for a trip to a Giordano's » Dr. Bob, posted by partlycloudy on May 13, 2005, at 12:12:22
> Not an activity, but a meal... they have a restaurant not far from Water Tower, I think.
They sure do, at 730 N Rush St.:
http://www.giordanos.com/storelocations.html
But it’s not near Millennium Park:
http://www.millenniumpark.org/home.htm
> And since the music festival is on that weekend, we could do a picnic at the park, though it will be crowded. Or just hang out at the festival.
The Blues Festival is actually the following weekend, June 9-12:
> Also, I think there is an architectural tour by boat that is way cool.
Right, the Chicago Architecture Foundation does that:
http://www.architecture.org/tour_view.aspx?TourID=8
> Any indoor activities if we don't have perfect weather?
You mean other than Giordano’s? :-) Here are a couple guides:
http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=chicago@49
http://www.timeout.com/chicagoBob
Posted by All Done on May 13, 2005, at 23:31:08
In reply to Re: a trip to a Giordano's, posted by Dr. Bob on May 13, 2005, at 22:33:44
> > Not an activity, but a meal... they have a restaurant not far from Water Tower, I think.
>
> They sure do, at 730 N Rush St.:
>
> http://www.giordanos.com/storelocations.html
>
> But it’s not near Millennium Park:
>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? :)
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.
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