Who's from Chicago?

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » 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!

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:46 pm

gosh, you coming to NJ any time soon?

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » 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!)

Schnell · Post by **Schnell** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:59 pm

Originally, but now in FL.....sure miss the city.

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California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » 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!

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California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » 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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California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:34 pm

Jorge wrote:It's a blonde thing.[/b]

If you're talking about me, it would have to be a gray thing! LOL!

Tracy in WI · Post by **Tracy in WI** » 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......

nothintolose · Post by **nothintolose** » 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!

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » 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.!

Marcia (Mrs. Pete) · Post by **Marcia (Mrs. Pete)** » 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.

Marcia (Mrs. Pete) · Post by **Marcia (Mrs. Pete)** » 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.

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Who's from Chicago?

Who's from Chicago?