CHICAGO: IHD first 2nd Annual Member Meeting

[Ohio Buckeye]

Just wanted to point out that on the list of those going MissAyne is listed twice.

[Ohio Buckeye]

Sory abnout the wrong spelling Myss Anne.
I knew there was a Y there someplace.

[MyssAnne]

No problem,  OB!!! As long as you don't spell it A-S-S, I am fine with however it is spelled!!! IT really should read that it's Myssanne AND fiancee (Ran), so that's two of us!!!

 

[Sluff]

Just wanted to point out that on the list of those going MissAyne is listed twice.

Thanks for pointing that out OB.  I fixed it.

[devlinswife]

Hubby and I will be there!!! Devlin and Rebecca

[Sluff]

Hubby and I will be there!!! Devlin and Rebecca

Cool! 

[Chris]

May have found a taxi service that charges $27 from airport to hotel. I thought I sent an e-mail to them this week, but when I opened Outlook instead of opening my default e-mail program, it just sent it today. I believe they will go to Tinley Park, but making sure they do. So far the have the cheapest rate. I will post their link when I hear a responce so if someone does choose them, they can set up when to be picked up

[Chris]

What are people in the mood for doing in Chicago? I have gotten a travel guide of Chicago from the state of Illinois. Might as well start planning to have some idea what we are gonna do.

[devlinswife]

free_in_chicago.aspx I Hope this helps.

[MyssAnne]

I sent Paris a PM, but I'll spill it here, I'm interested in food, either buying, or eating, and books, especially in independent bookstores, of which I am sure Chicago has some!

[devlinswife]

Yeah, maybe a farmers market? I am up for about anything, I did read that they have a free zoo, I know we have a lot of animal lovers on here. Are we all going to wear our purple boas on Saturday?? We would be sure to raise eyebrows and hopefully questions. I CAN"T WAIT!!!!!

[Chris]

Yeah, maybe a farmers market? I am up for about anything, I did read that they have a free zoo, I know we have a lot of animal lovers on here. Are we all going to wear our purple boas on Saturday?? We would be sure to raise eyebrows and hopefully questions. I CAN"T WAIT!!!!!

The free zoo is Lincoln Park zoo. I have been there, just don't know how to get there. The one restaurant I would have reccommended went out of business after  107 years called Berghoffs. They really had great food, but the 3rd generation owner wanted to retire. If you have ever seen the old (1970's) Saturday Night Live sketch with Bill Murray and Dan Akroid (sp?) where they yell Cheeseburger Cheeseburger, no Coke, Pepsi, that's the Billy Goat restaurant. We have the Hershey's Chocolate store on Michigan Ave, no idea about the bookstores downtown though. Gonna have to do some research to find some good restaurants in Chicago. Sure I can find some info from people at school.

[kitkatz]

The Hershey's Chocolate store is no big thing on Michigan Avenue. A small store, not so much in it.

[Chris]

I haven't been there yet. Planned to go during trip to docs office downtown till I was interrupted and never made it to either place that day. So all the hype on the local news and on Hershey's website and theres not much there, that's disappointing to me.

[Sluff]

Chris I appreciate all the information that you are providing. 

[mysty]

I read about the purple boa.. is that ok for everyone to wear?  I don't want to overstep...let me know..

[lola]

I read about the purple boa.. is that ok for everyone to wear?  I don't want to overstep...let me know..

Everyone should wear there Boa for Susie

[Sluff]

The restuarant is booked. 
 
Sanfratellas in Tinley Park.
Junction Plaza
17823 South 80th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 444-0055

$13.50 plus tax and gratuity/person

Saturday Aug. 2nd 2008 @ 4pm

This will be a very purple weekend. for our Goofynina.

[Adam_W]

After looking at all the costs involved, unfortunately it's looking more likely that I will not be able to go. I receive a whooping $700 per month disability pay, and I have bills, and I'm trying to save up to get my own apartment. I know it's still early, but maybe if everyone is going to be having a group-wide activity, maybe I can come up on the bus for just one day and meet up with everyone. Also, I don't have the NxStage aluminum travel case, so it would be pretty much impossible for me to safely take my machine on the bus. I'll still see what I can do, but again maybe I can come just long enough to meet everyone face-to-face.

Adam

[okarol]

Yes Adam! Please do that! Even one day would be cool! 

[paris]

Adam, I hope you can come on Saturday and spend the day with us.  I'll keep thinking positive thoughts that you will be there.

[Sluff]

It would be great to meet you Adam wether it's a day or an hour I would feel honored that you made the trip.

[paris]

http://www.chicagotours.us/tours/tourDetail.cfm?tour_id=8655   

This is a boat tour leaving the Navy Pier.  I am looking at activities that do not include lots of walking. Some of us don't walk very long distances.  Navy Pier is a good starting point for sightseeing. I am hoping that with several of us having cars, going downtown may not be too difficult. Feedback and input is greatly appreciated!  Dinner is at 4 on Saturday, so we can make plans for Saturday morning, Saturday after dinner or Sunday.  Or we can hang out in Sluff's room all day

[paris]

http://www.navypier.com/things2do/entertainment/entertain_home.html


This gives a good idea of what is at Navy Pier.  There is always live entertainment, shopping, and fireworks on Saturday night.  Just posting possibilities

[Chris]

Here is a link for "Easy Access Chicago" http://easyaccesschicago.org/
It has a downloadable version of places to go in Chicago for people with varying disabilities, whether wheelchair, blind, or deaf. The book version can be rdered, bu they are out of stock so far. However, other brochures can be ordered from the Illinois Tourism Bureau from that website that will send out a couple books for free of things to do in and around Chicago.
http://www.enjoyillinois.com/brochures/

More stuff about Chicago http://www.choosechicago.com/Pages/default.aspx

Alo from the website,
Free Tours from Chicago Greeter
Get an inside perspective on the Windy City, with more than 40 special interest areas and 25 neighborhoods to choose from. These free 2 to 4-hour tours, guided by local volunteers, all begin at the Visitor Information Center at 77 E. Randolph. For details, call 312-744-8000 or go to www.chicagogreeter.com

Free Accessible Trolleys
Chicago's free trolleys are a friendly, fun and accessible way to get to the city's most popular attractions. They run from late May to early September on five separate routes-Navy Pier, Shopping, Metra/Navy Pier, Metra/Museum Campus and Lincoln Park. A route map with service times is available at Visitor Information Centers and online at www.cityofchicago.org/transportation/trolleys  Only trolleys displaying a sign marked "Free Trolleys" are free of charge.