Meet a DT: Chicago

[DaddyTorgo]

Flying into Chicago tomorrow. Staying at the Club Quarters Wacker at Michigan. Busy during the day Monday + Tuesday and leaving Tuesday night, but if any Chi-town FOFC members want to do a meetup on Monday around dinnertime or shortly after for drinks somewhere close to that I am more than game.

[Karlifornia]

Flake.....

[DaddyTorgo]

Flake.....

hey I bumped the thread on like tues/weds.

nothing ever came of it.

I should be out this way again though on business.

actually ended up busier than I would have liked this time around with work and scheduled activities by my friend. Only had like...2 nights of sitting around doing nothing, if that.

[Poli]

You're a few months late, bub. Try St. Louis.

[Passacaglia]

Damn, sorry I missed the thread when you bumped it. It's kind of a busy time for me at work, but I think I can make it sometime.

[hoopsguy]

I can't this time around, but would be interested if/when you make a return trip.

[DaddyTorgo]

I can't this time around, but would be interested if/when you make a return trip.


but I wanna see the baaaaaaaaaaaaby!!!!!!!!

[DaddyTorgo]

i'm game for drinks anytime after like 5pm on Monday anywhere in the general easily-accessible downtown-vicinity. My conference is at the Drake.

[hoopsguy]

but I wanna see the baaaaaaaaaaaaby!!!!!!!!

Let me know if you want to come out to the west 'burbs and I can hook you up :)

But if it involves me coming into the city, then I can't do it this time around.

[DaddyTorgo]

Let me know if you want to come out to the west 'burbs and I can hook you up :)

But if it involves me coming into the city, then I can't do it this time around.


lol. How far are these west 'burbs?

[hoopsguy]

I'm in Hanover Park, which puts me about 30 miles out of the city. The time it takes to drive it depends on what time of day you are leaving. Rush hour, that is about 90 minutes.

[Karlifornia]

hey I bumped the thread on like tues/weds.

nothing ever came of it.

I should be out this way again though on business.

actually ended up busier than I would have liked this time around with work and scheduled activities by my friend. Only had like...2 nights of sitting around doing nothing, if that.

Alright...I'm gonna hold you to it next time.....I was looking forward to my first meeting with an FOFC brethren...

[Barkeep49]

I think I would probably be game for this DT.

[Coffee Warlord]

See hoops's response, and that's unfortunately my case as well. I don't work in the city itself, so it'd be fairly impossible for me to get up that way in any resonsable amount of time after work.

West Burbs for the win!

[DaddyTorgo]

love to head out to the west burbs but time-wise that seems pretty horrendous as it would inevitably be rush-hour heading out and I didn't even rent a car this trip as I'm just a mile from the confrence so I'd hafta do public transportation/muddle something together. plenty of business out this way...I should be out around here again for some longer period of time/be more mobile

btw...love chicago...downtown is beautiful!!

pass...barkeep...anyone else in-town itself...suggestions on where to meet for a drink?

[Passacaglia]

There's tons of places, but nothing particularly stands out. I live kinda close to where you are, so that area would work for me. BK, you have any ideas?

[Barkeep49]

There's tons of places, but nothing particularly stands out. I live kinda close to where you are, so that area would work for me. BK, you have any ideas?
No, I'm not a city person, though I would love for it to be some place with-in walking distance of Metra so I don't have to drive downtown.

[Neuqua]

I'm with hoops and CW, next time if we can make it closer to the burbs, I'm in.

[Passacaglia]

No, I'm not a city person, though I would love for it to be some place with-in walking distance of Metra so I don't have to drive downtown.

Near the train station works for me, if it works for DT.

[Passacaglia]

Hey guys, it looks like I'm busier than I thought, so I'm not sure I'm able to make it after all...sorry!

[Barkeep49]

Hey guys, it looks like I'm busier than I thought, so I'm not sure I'm able to make it after all...sorry!
Bummer. I was looking forward to seeing you again.

[DaddyTorgo]

BK...you out in the burbs too??

as far as where the train station is...I've got no idea what's near that but I'm happy to give you my # and meet you there or whatever.

if you're out in the burbs too though...if someone can tell me a vaguely centralized place out there and if theres some type of public transportation we can do that...

[Barkeep49]

BK...you out in the burbs too??

as far as where the train station is...I've got no idea what's near that but I'm happy to give you my # and meet you there or whatever.

if you're out in the burbs too though...if someone can tell me a vaguely centralized place out there and if theres some type of public transportation we can do that...
I'm out in the burbs in a completely different direction than hoops and CW. They would have to tell you how to get out to them, and I'd be happy to drive out that direction if it's possible for them to do it out there.

[DaddyTorgo]

lol ok. well if hoopy or cw want to tell me how to get out there public-transportation wise I am down for it

otherwise...if you want to come into the city we can do dinner+drink BK. I'm sure there is stuff by the train station

[Coffee Warlord]

Alright. Acting fast here, after talking on IM with DT.

I'm pulling for the Kerry Piper, my bar in Willowbrook. I can pick DT up from the Metra (there's a stop about 2 minutes away), we can have dinner/drinks/shoot the shit, it's nice and relaxed, and right off of 55.

Thoughts?

[Coffee Warlord]

And that seems to be the name of the game. To the Piper we go!

[Lathum]

if DT had let me know further in advance I would have driven up

[Logan]

I'm jealous.

[Barkeep49]

if DT had let me know further in advance I would have driven up
Oh man. That's super depressing to know. Shame on you DT!

[DaddyTorgo]

alright hoops and neq...we made it burbish!!

wanna see you guys there with the 3 of us confirmed

[DaddyTorgo]

Oh man. That's super depressing to know. Shame on you DT!

tell me about it! lathum is awesome!! that's me forgetting my middle-america geography and not realizing just how close he was. and us all failing to get our act together sooner.

[Coffee Warlord]

I met a DT.

[Neuqua]

How'd it go? Sorry I couldn't make it. Just got home a few minutes ago.

[DaddyTorgo]

How'd it go? Sorry I couldn't make it. Just got home a few minutes ago.

it went fun. We missed a neuqua and a hoopsguy...but I think all would agree (hopefully) it was a good time.

[Coffee Warlord]

Indeed. Coupla pints, some fun rants about the Cubs & Red Sox, some more rants about Werewolf, and that was that.

[DaddyTorgo]

Indeed. Coupla pints, some fun rants about the Cubs & Red Sox, some more rants about Werewolf, and that was that.

mmmhmm. Sorry I couldn't stick around for longer. Wanted to get back into the city at a somewhat decent order though so I could have a dinner and have a lil while to sit back an relax.

[Coffee Warlord]

Heh, it was a fine time. Considering it was either that or wait another hour for the next train, it was a wise decision.

[Passacaglia]

Sorry I missed it!

[hoopsguy]

Ditto, would definitely have been fun to get out last night. So who was there - CW, DT, and Barkeep?

[Coffee Warlord]

Yep.

[DaddyTorgo]

BUMP

arriving afternoon 1/27, leaving evening 1/29
staying downtown. might have a little time to get out, although I'll have clients with me that I'll be expected to be spending time with, and meetings during the day monday/tuesday

[Passacaglia]

Not the best timing -- you're looking at Monday evening sometime? I could probably do that. The weekend is out for me.

[DaddyTorgo]

well the timing is essentially out of my hands...LOL.

I'm not sure yet when I'm thinking...as I said I'll be in town with clients, and though they know the city better than myself I will need to entertain them at least through dinner I presume.

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

DAMMIT! I'm heading to Chi town on 1/31 - 2/3. I will just miss you.

I can't wait to get the heck out of town Super Bowl weekend.

[DaddyTorgo]

DAMMIT! I'm heading to Chi town on 1/31 - 2/3. I will just miss you.

I can't wait to get the heck out of town Super Bowl weekend.

awww man!! bummer!!

[Coffee Warlord]

DAMMIT! I'm heading to Chi town on 1/31 - 2/3. I will just miss you.

I can't wait to get the heck out of town Super Bowl weekend.

So you coming to visit me? :)

And yeah, this weekend is no good for me either.

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

So you coming to visit me? :)

And yeah, this weekend is no good for me either.

It was a surprise. :)

[Coffee Warlord]

It was a surprise. :)

I'll make sure I've got the penguin hat fully charged.

What brings you up thisaway, and do you actually have time to meet any of the gang?

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

I'll make sure I've got the penguin hat fully charged.

What brings you up thisaway, and do you actually have time to meet any of the gang?

A little work, a little fun.

I will have to see what the schedule is like, but I think I may have some time to hang out.

[Barkeep49]

Meeting Farah sounds exciting. I hope there is time.

[Lathum]

Man, do I need to make another trip up there

[Passacaglia]

bump

any update?

[DaddyTorgo]

well let's see...i arrive in town tomorrow...round 1pm

I for sure have dinner with the client on Sunday night + Monday night. But he's not the type to be out crazy-late I don't think.

I'm staying right in the midst of downtown, on West Adams.

[Passacaglia]

Well, keep us posted. If I take the train from work (which I do half the time anyway), I get downtown around 5:15.

[DaddyTorgo]

man...this downtown is like...uber-deserted. 5pm and everything was closed closed closed. guess it's not quite like boston where there's a mix of residential/commercial so some things are open on sunday afternoon hmm?

[Passacaglia]

man...this downtown is like...uber-deserted. 5pm and everything was closed closed closed. guess it's not quite like boston where there's a mix of residential/commercial so some things are open on sunday afternoon hmm?

Definitely not. You can probably head over to Millenium Park and see "The Bean" if you were jonesing for something to do with a lot of people around. But yeah, the loop is dead outside business hours.

[DaddyTorgo]

Definitely not. You can probably head over to Millenium Park and see "The Bean" if you were jonesing for something to do with a lot of people around. But yeah, the loop is dead outside business hours.

pretty much dead...yeah. Nah...I have dinner with the client and then after that I'll probably just take it easy. Feeling poor ($$-wise) tends to do that to ya. But hey...I'm around, if you want to grab a drink at some point or something.

[Coffee Warlord]

I'm buying a house in the not too distant future (need to be closed by April).

Seeing as that's also when the weather gets nice again, maybe I'll do a Chicago FOFC Housewarming/BBQ.

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

I'm buying a house in the not too distant future (need to be closed by April).

Seeing as that's also when the weather gets nice again, maybe I'll do a Chicago FOFC Housewarming/BBQ.

I'll bring dessert! :)

[Neuqua]

I'm buying a house in the not too distant future (need to be closed by April).

Seeing as that's also when the weather gets nice again, maybe I'll do a Chicago FOFC Housewarming/BBQ.

Where at? I know as it is you aren't too far away.

[Lathum]

I'll be dessert! :)

:eek:

[RendeR]

I'll be traveling out to Chicago the weekend of April 10-13, gonna be pretty busy for most of it but I'm sure I could figure a way to meet someone for drinks or something if they're around.

[Coffee Warlord]

Where at? I know as it is you aren't too far away.

Same general area. Right now, my top 2 prospects are in Bolingbrook.

[Neuqua]

Same general area. Right now, my top 2 prospects are in Bolingbrook.

Well then, hiya neighbor!

[DaddyTorgo]

BUMP!

Two trips Sept/Oct

9/29: Staying in Oak Brook
9/30: Staying in downtown CHI

October 28-29: Staying at the airport Westin for a conference
Prolly will stay the night of the 29th either at the Westin or downtown and spend the day in CHI on 30th if that makes it easier for anyone to meet up...

Thoughts?

[Coffee Warlord]

Oakbrook's way way easier for me to get to, if you wanna try and swing something. No way I can get into the city on a weekday.

Pity you're not gonna be in town for just a smidge longer. My 30th is this coming weekend.

[PurdueBrad]

I might be able to make it up to Oakbrook on the 29'th of September as well.

[DaddyTorgo]

my 30th is 10/5!! hahaha

i'm not sure what time i'm flying in/how much time i'll have in oak brook..i've got 2 clients with me so i'll have to do dinner with them. they're both older than us young'un's though. not sure if that even makes sense though since it's a weekday for everyone...

[Passacaglia]

This week isn't very good for me, but I'm up for October 29th. My exam ends at 4:45, downtown, but I can get to the airport area with no problem, as long as it's close to the el.

[DaddyTorgo]

what are you up to on the 30th Pass? my conference ends at like 5:30 or 6pm on the 29, so rather than fly home that night and get in all late and shit I'm seriously thinking of just taking the 30th and coming into the city - maybe even doing one of those silly bus-tours or something (believe it or not i never have...i have only a working-knowledge of the city). we could meet up then if that made more sense...

[Passacaglia]

what are you up to on the 30th Pass? my conference ends at like 5:30 or 6pm on the 29, so rather than fly home that night and get in all late and shit I'm seriously thinking of just taking the 30th and coming into the city - maybe even doing one of those silly bus-tours or something (believe it or not i never have...i have only a working-knowledge of the city). we could meet up then if that made more sense...

October 30? I got nothing. Well, except work. But I'm free after 5 or so.

[DaddyTorgo]

alright...hmm

although i guess if i'm staying on the 29th i could just move into the city and stay at a city hotel and meet up with you then

[Passacaglia]

alright...hmm

although i guess if i'm staying on the 29th i could just move into the city and stay at a city hotel and meet up with you then

Either way. Like I said, I can get out by the airport, too, if that works for anyone else.

[PurdueBrad]

I can probably do October 29'th or 30'th as well.

[DaddyTorgo]

that might be a plan...something out by the airport that night...hmmm

[Coffee Warlord]

And dammit. You could stay for halloween and come to my annual halloween party. :)

[Pumpy Tudors]

I thought all the FOFC meetings were in Buffalo. How did Chicago get involved?

[DaddyTorgo]

i dunno PT. But my coworker is in Philly right now...

[DaddyTorgo]

BUMP

So I'm here in lovely ole Chicago.

Tonight I've got some conference-related dinner that goes till 9 and will probably just come back to the room and crash after.

Tomorrow night the conference wraps up before dinnertime.

I'm at the Westin O'Hare right now for the conference, so we could do stuff out here if that works for folks.

Alternatively I have reservations at the Hotel Sax (Priceline - $69) tomorrow night in the city, so I can head in there at whatever point and we could do a city-meetup. I'll be doing some sort of sightseeing on Friday in the city between like 8-2...not sure what exactly yet.

If it works out for anybody...I have sort of not mentioned it for the last month. If it doesn't work out that's cool...I'll just be chillin with my laptop getting myself ready for my marathon-weekend of FM-gaming.

[flere-imsaho]

Sadly, tomorrow night is the night my folks come into town, so I'll be busy with that, but hopefully other Chicago-based FOFCers will be able to get together.

[Passacaglia]

I'm down. I PMed you my number -- I won't be online all day, so just text or call and let me know where you are.

[DaddyTorgo]

roger that Pass - I'll do that!

[DaddyTorgo]

Sadly, tomorrow night is the night my folks come into town, so I'll be busy with that, but hopefully other Chicago-based FOFCers will be able to get together.


damn - and here i woulda bought the inventor of the flere-gram and TWIP multiple drinks!