Anyone planing a meet in chicago sometime soon
Google maps shows only 16 miles between Woodfield and Oak Brook! I was hoping for a little more road time with everyone.
01-30-2008, 01:59 PM
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01-30-2008, 03:03 PM
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So is this the final plan and location where to meet?
01-30-2008, 03:31 PM
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As of right now, we will meet at Starbucks in Streets of Woodfield at 10. We will leave for J. Alexander's at Oakbrook mall at 11. We eat there, I will call ahead and give them an approximate head count closer to the 23rd. After that we cruise downtown to Millenium Park, take some pictures, and then head to either Soldier Field or Shedd Aquarium for more, and we can call it a day after that if need be. If it is nasty out, we can postpone, but I will be going even if it isn't the greatest, since I will be in a daily driver.
01-31-2008, 09:08 PM
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Guys,
I suggest we add in a bit more travel time on roads less prone to police oversight. I'm thinking maybe we should start at Streets, and then do either the J. Alexander's in Northbrook or maybe Claim Jumper in Wheeling, IL. Both of those are right up 294 which I can tell you having done some good ticks on it is very mellow when it comes to cops. From either of those two places we can hit the Edens and shoot downtown which has no U-turns and is just barren of cops. The Shedd is good but can be crowded and hard to find parking, I have a few other suggestions that aren't as picturesque but will be able to accomodate a dozen cars for free or a couple of bucks each that are right downtown.
That's about 45 miles of nice cruising driving on roads with little to no police presence - I'm not suggesting we do 110mph up and down these highways but some antics are always in order.
If weather winds up sucking, we can resort to the original Woodfield - Oak Brook - Downtown plan.
Just my $.02
-m
I suggest we add in a bit more travel time on roads less prone to police oversight. I'm thinking maybe we should start at Streets, and then do either the J. Alexander's in Northbrook or maybe Claim Jumper in Wheeling, IL. Both of those are right up 294 which I can tell you having done some good ticks on it is very mellow when it comes to cops. From either of those two places we can hit the Edens and shoot downtown which has no U-turns and is just barren of cops. The Shedd is good but can be crowded and hard to find parking, I have a few other suggestions that aren't as picturesque but will be able to accomodate a dozen cars for free or a couple of bucks each that are right downtown.
That's about 45 miles of nice cruising driving on roads with little to no police presence - I'm not suggesting we do 110mph up and down these highways but some antics are always in order.
If weather winds up sucking, we can resort to the original Woodfield - Oak Brook - Downtown plan.
Just my $.02
-m
01-31-2008, 09:34 PM
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Guys,
I suggest we add in a bit more travel time on roads less prone to police oversight. I'm thinking maybe we should start at Streets, and then do either the J. Alexander's in Northbrook or maybe Claim Jumper in Wheeling, IL. Both of those are right up 294 which I can tell you having done some good ticks on it is very mellow when it comes to cops. From either of those two places we can hit the Edens and shoot downtown which has no U-turns and is just barren of cops. The Shedd is good but can be crowded and hard to find parking, I have a few other suggestions that aren't as picturesque but will be able to accomodate a dozen cars for free or a couple of bucks each that are right downtown.
That's about 45 miles of nice cruising driving on roads with little to no police presence - I'm not suggesting we do 110mph up and down these highways but some antics are always in order.
If weather winds up sucking, we can resort to the original Woodfield - Oak Brook - Downtown plan.
Just my $.02
-m
I suggest we add in a bit more travel time on roads less prone to police oversight. I'm thinking maybe we should start at Streets, and then do either the J. Alexander's in Northbrook or maybe Claim Jumper in Wheeling, IL. Both of those are right up 294 which I can tell you having done some good ticks on it is very mellow when it comes to cops. From either of those two places we can hit the Edens and shoot downtown which has no U-turns and is just barren of cops. The Shedd is good but can be crowded and hard to find parking, I have a few other suggestions that aren't as picturesque but will be able to accomodate a dozen cars for free or a couple of bucks each that are right downtown.
That's about 45 miles of nice cruising driving on roads with little to no police presence - I'm not suggesting we do 110mph up and down these highways but some antics are always in order.
If weather winds up sucking, we can resort to the original Woodfield - Oak Brook - Downtown plan.
Just my $.02
-m
02-01-2008, 04:31 AM
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Hey, I'm all for J Alex in Northbrook - closer for me. Only reason I suggested the other location was because of an earlier idea to cruise to Oak Brook.
(Plus, as a bonus you can opt to cruise the 5-lane speedway 'run' on 294 between the Lake-Cook interchange and Half Day road)
Tom
(Plus, as a bonus you can opt to cruise the 5-lane speedway 'run' on 294 between the Lake-Cook interchange and Half Day road)
Tom
02-02-2008, 05:31 PM
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I'm cool with cruising to Northbrook. I am also bringing a video camera, maybe I'll get a head start on the expressway and get good drive-by footage.
02-03-2008, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Marcus Frost
Guys,
I suggest we add in a bit more travel time on roads less prone to police oversight. I'm thinking maybe we should start at Streets, and then do either the J. Alexander's in Northbrook or maybe Claim Jumper in Wheeling, IL. Both of those are right up 294 which I can tell you having done some good ticks on it is very mellow when it comes to cops. From either of those two places we can hit the Edens and shoot downtown which has no U-turns and is just barren of cops. The Shedd is good but can be crowded and hard to find parking, I have a few other suggestions that aren't as picturesque but will be able to accomodate a dozen cars for free or a couple of bucks each that are right downtown.
That's about 45 miles of nice cruising driving on roads with little to no police presence - I'm not suggesting we do 110mph up and down these highways but some antics are always in order.
If weather winds up sucking, we can resort to the original Woodfield - Oak Brook - Downtown plan.
Just my $.02
-m
I suggest we add in a bit more travel time on roads less prone to police oversight. I'm thinking maybe we should start at Streets, and then do either the J. Alexander's in Northbrook or maybe Claim Jumper in Wheeling, IL. Both of those are right up 294 which I can tell you having done some good ticks on it is very mellow when it comes to cops. From either of those two places we can hit the Edens and shoot downtown which has no U-turns and is just barren of cops. The Shedd is good but can be crowded and hard to find parking, I have a few other suggestions that aren't as picturesque but will be able to accomodate a dozen cars for free or a couple of bucks each that are right downtown.
That's about 45 miles of nice cruising driving on roads with little to no police presence - I'm not suggesting we do 110mph up and down these highways but some antics are always in order.
If weather winds up sucking, we can resort to the original Woodfield - Oak Brook - Downtown plan.
Just my $.02
-m
02-09-2008, 12:30 PM
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Ok, how about this: Feb 23, 10 am we meet at Starbucks at Streets of Woodfield. We leave at 11 and cruise to J.Alexander's, in Northbrook(I can call and set that up if I can get an official head-count). We eat a great meal, then head downtown, and like Marcus said, he has a couple good ideas for parking down there, take some pictures, and head out. Sound good?
Nick
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Nick
So far I have:
Aleksandar1099 –W211 E55
ENDSMTG –W211 E55
Marcus Frost –W211 E55
AMG-Jerry –C32
cgutowsky –W211 E55 (only if it’s dry)
YSP King -W211 E55
Mr. AMG 20 --?? E55
Antero –W211 E63
c32used –C32
SaMaS –W210 E55
Rsr911 –CLK55
AMG Rider --?? (if car arrives in time)
nick 55 –W210 E55
Dsmed –W210 E55
hydeaway –911Turbo 996
statwagon –W211 E55 Wagon
J 2OOI – W211 E55
eugeneC55 -C55
MIA: ChicagoX, illiniE55
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02-09-2008, 02:20 PM
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Ok, how about this: Feb 23, 10 am we meet at Starbucks at Streets of Woodfield. We leave at 11 and cruise to J.Alexander's, in Northbrook(I can call and set that up if I can get an official head-count). We eat a great meal, then head downtown, and like Marcus said, he has a couple good ideas for parking down there, take some pictures, and head out. Sound good?
Nick
So far I have:
Aleksandar1099 –W211 E55
ENDSMTG –W211 E55
Marcus Frost –W211 E55
AMG-Jerry –C32
cgutowsky –W211 E55 (only if it’s dry)
YSP King -W211 E55
Mr. AMG 20 --?? E55
Antero –W211 E63
c32used –C32 I am still in
SaMaS –W210 E55
Rsr911 –CLK55
AMG Rider --?? (if car arrives in time)
nick 55 –W210 E55
Dsmed –W210 E55
hydeaway –911Turbo 996
statwagon –W211 E55 Wagon
J 2OOI – W211 E55
eugeneC55 -C55
MIA: ChicagoX, illiniE55
Nick
So far I have:
Aleksandar1099 –W211 E55
ENDSMTG –W211 E55
Marcus Frost –W211 E55
AMG-Jerry –C32
cgutowsky –W211 E55 (only if it’s dry)
YSP King -W211 E55
Mr. AMG 20 --?? E55
Antero –W211 E63
c32used –C32
I am still inSaMaS –W210 E55
Rsr911 –CLK55
AMG Rider --?? (if car arrives in time)
nick 55 –W210 E55
Dsmed –W210 E55
hydeaway –911Turbo 996
statwagon –W211 E55 Wagon
J 2OOI – W211 E55
eugeneC55 -C55
MIA: ChicagoX, illiniE55
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02-10-2008, 08:59 PM
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First Chicago Meet of 2008!
Hey guys, I'm just trying to get a head count for the 23rd. Please let me know if you are coming, and if you are bringing anyone along so I can call J.Alexanders in Northbrook to give them a heads up. Looking forward to meeting up with you all. It should be lot's of fun.
Nick
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02-10-2008, 09:25 PM
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Hey guys, I'm just trying to get a head count for the 23rd. Please let me know if you are coming, and if you are bringing anyone along so I can call J.Alexanders in Northbrook to give them a heads up. Looking forward to meeting up with you all. It should be lot's of fun.
Nick
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02-11-2008, 02:48 AM
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02-11-2008, 09:33 AM
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02-11-2008, 09:54 AM
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Hey guys, I'm just trying to get a head count for the 23rd. Please let me know if you are coming, and if you are bringing anyone along so I can call J.Alexanders in Northbrook to give them a heads up. Looking forward to meeting up with you all. It should be lot's of fun.
Nick
Nick
*****! I might be going to Houston that weekend....will know later this week.
Other than that, I'm in!
