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Offline flatlander

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chicago, anyone?
« on: July 01, 2017, 10:51:10 PM »
i'll suddenly and unexpectedly be in chicago from monday, for a week. 
if anyone else happens to be there, might be an opportunity to meet up?
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Re: chicago, anyone?
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2017, 05:51:55 AM »
I am only about 2 and a half hours away.  That city totally sucks to ride in unless you really know where you are going.  TBH, I don't enjoy city life at all anymore.  Lots to do there though.  Bankerdanny and EdwardMorris/Rafi are both stand up guys.  I'd be surprised if you have time, but you should meet up with them guys and take a day trip to Michigan.  I could probably scrounge you up something to ride.
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« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2017, 05:53:01 AM »
Try and visit the Museum of Science and Industry if you have time. WWII U Boat U505 would be the highlight for me.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_submarine_U-505

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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2017, 08:46:14 AM »
I like Chicago, but as Sean mentioned, not for riding. Everybody walks...
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2017, 08:59:44 AM »
Quote from: vfourfreak on July 02, 2017, 05:53:01 AM
Try and visit the Museum of Science and Industry if you have time. WWII U Boat U505 would be the highlight for me.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_submarine_U-505

Kev
toured that when I was 4 or 5 years old....that's when I discovered I was mildly claustrophobic
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Re: chicago, anyone?
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2017, 09:33:14 AM »
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo..........





I don't want to go back to Chicago.  Please, don't make me....  Warning, I may bite!   

Nothing looks the same as when I left anyway.  I think the "temporary" toll roads are still there, aren't they?  Bring plenty of cash/coinage.

I grew up 25 miles west of Chicago.  Best thing about the Vietnam war was that it forced me away from there.  My sister stayed.  Most proud of the shopping malls, she was.    For some reason, I'm still a Blackhawks fan, though. Still have sweaters.  But, gave up on the Cubs and baseball in general after my exodus.

Who is punisher that is forcing you to go?

...Especially not fun in the middle of summer heat and humidity.    Just dash from AC enclosure to AC enclosure, and you'll survive.

I agree the Museum is a highlight, though.   ... has AC!

Have fun on your trip/experience!

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Re: chicago, anyone?
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2017, 10:27:07 AM »
I was really hoping this would involve a band or a broadway musical.
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Re: chicago, anyone?
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2017, 10:42:35 AM »
Yes, I'm in Chicago. I'll PM you my contact info.
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Re: chicago, anyone?
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2017, 10:45:02 AM »
I work downtown and I'm on call through the holiday, but after that I'd be glad to meet up, will PM my contact info. DonR and a few others are also around here I believe.
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« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2017, 04:39:09 PM »
so we arrived earlier today. i guess i should have said two thing upfront:

this is not my first time here, far from it. my girlfriend is from chicago. we've been coming here once or twice a year for the past 15 years or so (i know... ask her and she can tell you very precisely the years, months, days). i suppose i can show myself around at this point.

as to what forces us: her mother just passed away, and we are here for the funeral.
so it is not a happy occasion and i will have some obligations but if there is an opportunity to meet up with some of you, that would be nice.

i see i got some PM - will answer them and hopefully we can arrange something.
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Re: chicago, anyone?
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2017, 07:34:46 AM »
I met up with Attila and took him over to Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing for burgers and beer.
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« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2017, 08:54:28 AM »
dan, thanks for going out of your way to help me discover a cool new (for me) place in chicago!
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« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2017, 01:35:41 PM »
Quote from: flatlander on July 04, 2017, 08:54:28 AM
dan, thanks for going out of your way to help me discover a cool new (for me) place in chicago!

Good on ya !

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Re: chicago, anyone?
« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2017, 10:39:26 PM »
Quote from: Bankerdanny on July 04, 2017, 07:34:46 AM
I met up with Attila and took him over to Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing for burgers and beer.
Who is who? Danny on the right, and Attila on the left, or vice versa?
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« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2017, 04:32:12 AM »
I'm the rounder one on the right
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Re: chicago, anyone?
« Reply #15 on: July 07, 2017, 05:52:34 AM »
Seriously, go here:  http://pequodspizza.com/chicago

This is the best "deep dish pizza" in Chicago. 
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« Reply #16 on: July 07, 2017, 07:13:36 AM »
thanks guys!
the funeral business is done so today/tomorrow will be a bit more relaxed and we can do some fun stuff before flying back to amsterdam on sunday.
seems like everyone here has their own favourite pizza place, and they're all the best for some. guess i just need to try them all to verify these claims ;)
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« Reply #17 on: July 07, 2017, 09:37:17 AM »
Quote from: flatlander on July 07, 2017, 07:13:36 AM
thanks guys!
the funeral business is done so today/tomorrow will be a bit more relaxed and we can do some fun stuff before flying back to amsterdam on sunday.
seems like everyone here has their own favourite pizza place, and they're all the best for some. guess i just need to try them all to verify these claims ;)

From one 76 CB550F owner to another, trust me.  I've tried so many.  Lou Malnati's and Giordano's are for tourists.  Way overrated.  Don't waste time in those joints. 

And get an Italian Beef from Portillo's. 
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« Reply #18 on: July 07, 2017, 02:33:15 PM »
Quote from: CBGhia on July 07, 2017, 09:37:17 AM
Quote from: flatlander on July 07, 2017, 07:13:36 AM
thanks guys!
the funeral business is done so today/tomorrow will be a bit more relaxed and we can do some fun stuff before flying back to amsterdam on sunday.
seems like everyone here has their own favourite pizza place, and they're all the best for some. guess i just need to try them all to verify these claims ;)

From one 76 CB550F owner to another, trust me.  I've tried so many.  Lou Malnati's and Giordano's are for tourists.  Way overrated.  Don't waste time in those joints. 

And get an Italian Beef from Portillo's. 

Uno Pizzeria is very good too, from another '76 550F'r....
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« Reply #19 on: July 07, 2017, 03:04:36 PM »
Quote from: Bankerdanny on July 04, 2017, 07:34:46 AM
I met up with Attila and took him over to Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing for burgers and beer.
That sounds like a cool meet up.  It's always nice to meet SOHC4 members out in the wild.
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« Reply #20 on: July 07, 2017, 04:01:25 PM »
Quote from: Bankerdanny on July 04, 2017, 07:34:46 AM
I met up with Attila and took him over to Cobra Lounge/All Rise Brewing for burgers and beer.

Bloody hell! You look like twins! ;D
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Re: chicago, anyone?
« Reply #21 on: July 07, 2017, 04:45:40 PM »
ha ha you guys keep me well fed with pizza.
i don't remember who suggested it but we went on the chi river walk today which is nice indeed. so thanks for the tip!

and yes it is good to find out that at least some of these internet entities are real people and not just an algorithm invented by a kid in china ;)
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« Reply #22 on: July 07, 2017, 07:34:35 PM »
Too bad, looks like I missed you.

I actually like riding in the city, I like getting lost... makes it an adventure. I know if I head West long enough I'll find something I recognize.

We have a great vintage bike community in Chicago lots of stuff you won't come across on a daily basis Laverdas Vincents, Moto Morini and lots of long time CB owners that aren't on the forum.
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« Reply #23 on: July 09, 2017, 07:41:19 PM »
That was me that suggested the river walk
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« Reply #24 on: July 11, 2017, 02:04:51 AM »
oh yes, and thanks for that, dan :)
also had a good chat on the phone with rafi who unfortunately was called into work so we could not meet this time. but i see that there are a few of you there, so next time maybe!
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