# Anyone for a Chidope 2008? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 5, 2008, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046 "2008-04-05T05:15:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/141 "2008-05-09T23:29:28Z")
[QUOTE=Boyo Jim] If they plan it, I will come. [/QUOTE] That’s how I feel about it. ---
**Author:** ![ExTank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/35a633/32.png) [@ExTank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExTank)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2008, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/142 "2008-05-10T13:29:32Z")
I’m looking at a hotel in North Chicago. Is this a “bad” part of the greater Chicago metro? ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2008, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/143 "2008-05-10T13:34:59Z")
[QUOTE=ExTank] I’m looking at a hotel in North Chicago. Is this a “bad” part of the greater Chicago metro? [/QUOTE] Me too – I’m thinking I’ll get a room and sleep over on the 31st and head back home the next day. So, someplace with cheap drinks, cheap food, and a cheap hotel within (drunken) walking distance would be perfect. ---
**Author:** ![ExTank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/35a633/32.png) [@ExTank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExTank)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2008, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/144 "2008-05-10T13:44:20Z")
**Jim,** the Days Inn North Chicago (3000 N. U.S. 41, North Chicago IL, 60064) has rooms going for $58 a night, which is about the cheapest I’ve (yet) been able to locate. It looks to be about 16 mi. from Evanston. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Them](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@The\_Them](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Them)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2008, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/145 "2008-05-11T06:01:44Z")
I’m still good with the 31st. Since I’ll be on the train anyway, heading north is no problem; I can read a map. 🙂 Just gotta make sure the place to stay is available ( it is, I _know_ it is, but I want specific approval for a given date). And it would be nice to go to Chicago and actually have a destination. ---
**Author:** ![LifeOnWry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/96bed5/32.png) [@LifeOnWry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LifeOnWry)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2008, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/146 "2008-05-11T06:11:38Z")
[QUOTE=ExTank] **Jim,** the Days Inn North Chicago (3000 N. U.S. 41, North Chicago IL, 60064) has rooms going for $58 a night, which is about the cheapest I’ve (yet) been able to locate. It looks to be about 16 mi. from Evanston. [/QUOTE] North Chicago is a suburb roughly 25-30 miles north of Evanston. Honestly, not very convenient. You may be better off staying in Park Ridge, Niles, or Skokie. If you go north, try Northfield or Glenview. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2008, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/147 "2008-05-11T12:14:49Z")
[QUOTE=ExTank] **Jim,** the Days Inn North Chicago (3000 N. U.S. 41, North Chicago IL, 60064) has rooms going for $58 a night, which is about the cheapest I’ve (yet) been able to locate. It looks to be about 16 mi. from Evanston. [/QUOTE] I’m gonna wait on a hotel choice until we actually settle on a location for the get together. Which I’m hoping will happen soon. ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2008, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/148 "2008-05-11T16:52:36Z")
[QUOTE=featherlou] ETA: Looking at the map, we would be coming south on the interstate 94 (Kennedy Expy) right around 6. What kind of traffic should we expect? [/QUOTE] I just noticed this. The Interstate numbers and nicknames get kind of confusing but I94 north of where it joins with I90 and south of I294 is called the Edens and is currently mega-screwed-up with construction. FWIW, here’s my preferred traffic map for Chicagoland: [http://www.gcmtravel.com/gcm/maps\_chicago.jsp](http://www.gcmtravel.com/gcm/maps_chicago.jsp) ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/149 "2008-05-12T21:34:15Z")
BlueKangaroo + 1 Sarahfeena HazelNutCoffee MikeG Mr Bus Guy ± Mrs Bus Guy jnglmassiv featherlou + husband Mr. Rosewater Okay, is this everyone who is coming tomorrow? If you would like to join us and aren’t on this list, that’s fine, but please let me know (just so that if it gets up there in numbers I can call and revise the reservation up). The reservation is at 6:30pm at Leona’s on Taylor Street. The reservation name is “Adams”. If there’s anything I’m forgetting post now or do without! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/150 "2008-05-13T01:24:40Z")
[QUOTE=BlueKangaroo] BlueKangaroo + 1 Sarahfeena HazelNutCoffee MikeG Mr Bus Guy ± Mrs Bus Guy jnglmassiv featherlou + husband Mr. Rosewater Okay, is this everyone who is coming tomorrow? If you would like to join us and aren’t on this list, that’s fine, but please let me know (just so that if it gets up there in numbers I can call and revise the reservation up). The reservation is at 6:30pm at Leona’s on Taylor Street. The reservation name is “Adams”. If there’s anything I’m forgetting post now or do without! 😉 [/QUOTE] Hah hah, got you all beat. We’re having lunch in Madtown tomorrow before you get her. ---
**Author:** ![HazelNutCoffee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ac91a4/32.png) [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/151 "2008-05-13T04:43:45Z")
Didn’t **WhyNot** also say she was coming tomorrow? ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Rosewater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/898d66/32.png) [@Mr.Rosewater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Rosewater)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/152 "2008-05-13T04:54:13Z")
[QUOTE=HazelNutCoffee] Didn’t **WhyNot** also say she was coming tomorrow? [/QUOTE] No, she dropped out in post 138. [QUOTE=WhyNot] Well, I’ve gotten a PM request for no kids, so I’ll be looking forward to seeing y’all on the 31st. Have a good time, everyone! [/QUOTE] ---
**Author:** ![MikeG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mikeg/32/4329_2.png) [@MikeG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeG)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/153 "2008-05-13T18:46:04Z")
The day is looking great, can’t wait to see everyone! I wonder if they have outdoor seating? If anyone is in the area early, check out Mario’s Italian Ice at 1068 W. Taylor. The lemon and watermelon are spectacular, Al’s across the street is one of the best beefs in the city but don’t spoil your appetite. ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/154 "2008-05-13T18:52:23Z")
I like Al’s french fries, but I haven’t had the beef. It’s a great day. And I’ve just realized I need to get cracking on some bread! Glad you posted. ---
**Author:** ![MikeG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mikeg/32/4329_2.png) [@MikeG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeG)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/155 "2008-05-13T18:55:04Z")
The pan is sitting in my left saddle bag, I got a funny look from one of the installers who asked why I had a frying pan on my motorcycle. “In case I got hungry” I replied 🙂 No raisins is my only caveat when it comes to baked goods. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/156 "2008-05-13T19:08:56Z")
I just got back from a very nice lunch with featherlou and her husband Jim. They are headed your way. Treat then nice – speak slowly! Remember, they’re Candians. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/157 "2008-05-13T19:36:51Z")
Pumpkin bread is in the oven, and I cannot even begin to imagine putting raisins in it. I hope you enjoy it, and thanks again for the pan. 🙂 **Boyo Jim** , we’ll be nice, but I’m crap for speaking slowly. That could be an issue. I promise to try. ---
**Author:** ![HazelNutCoffee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ac91a4/32.png) [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/158 "2008-05-13T19:51:55Z")
**MBG** and co can’t make it tonight - his knee is giving him trouble. He sends his regrets. Boo. ---
**Author:** ![BlueKangaroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3d9bf3/32.png) [@BlueKangaroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlueKangaroo)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/159 "2008-05-13T19:56:08Z")
Oh, that’s really too bad. Thanks for letting us know. ---
**Author:** ![Sarahfeena](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sarahfeena/32/519_2.png) [@Sarahfeena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarahfeena)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2008, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046/160 "2008-05-13T20:15:03Z")
I will be there as close to 6:30 as possible. It’s only 10 minutes from me, but the trick is getting home from work first! 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-for-a-chidope-2008/444046.md?page=9)