# Chicago-ish Dopers: How about Dinner Downtown, Friday, Sept. 7? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 18, 2007, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072 "2007-08-18T18:22:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2007, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/21 "2007-08-19T17:17:36Z")
Ooh! If I come out there, can we go to BC? I loves me BC–Victoria is so pretty! I suppose we can tool around the San Juans a bit, too. I’d like to go to Mt Hood, though (it is Mt Hood, right?). But I don’t like coffee. 😃 **LOUNE** –sorry, but I’ve been to Detroit about 14 years ago for a wedding of a guy who worked for Ford, but then went to Toyota. I’ll only go to Detroit if it’s on the way to Canada… ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2007, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/22 "2007-08-19T17:25:54Z")
Things have changed! _I’m_ here! ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2007, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/23 "2007-08-19T17:32:43Z")
[QUOTE=eleanorigby] Ooh! If I come out there, can we go to BC? I loves me BC–Victoria is so pretty! I suppose we can tool around the San Juans a bit, too. I’d like to go to Mt Hood, though (it is Mt Hood, right?). But I don’t like coffee. 😃 [… [/QUOTE] Well, actually…Mt. Hood is in Oregon, I’m in Washington, so you might be thinking of our gorgeous Mt. Rainier. It’s about a 45 minute drive from my house. Um, B.C. It’s nice, I’ve been there, but now I need a damn passport. They are taking forever to process here now. The San Juans would be cool. I have never actually been there and would love to go. ---
**Author:** ![eleanorigby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2007, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/24 "2007-08-19T18:27:40Z")
[QUOTE=Taters] Well, actually…Mt. Hood is in Oregon, I’m in Washington, so you might be thinking of our gorgeous Mt. Rainier. It’s about a 45 minute drive from my house. [/QUOTE] _Of course._ That’s just what I said, Mt Ranier. I knew that. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2007, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/25 "2007-08-23T10:29:19Z")
Wanted to bump this so that weekday Dopers would see it too… Also, I’ve started a thread asking for recommendations on [the rest of my visit](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=8908630#post8908630). GT ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2007, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/26 "2007-08-23T18:08:30Z")
So this is Friday the 7th we’re talking about, right? I’m tentatively in, dependent on the mother of the tyke I babysit. He’s supposed to be picked up at 6:30, but if her shift (hospital nurse) goes long, sometimes it’s late. So if she’s on time and I can rush out the door, I’d be there 7ish, at least in time for desert and coffee. How do we recognize each other? Do we ask the hostess where the startlingly attractive geeks are sitting? Will there be a big "CITE? :dubious: " sign? ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2007, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/27 "2007-08-23T18:14:30Z")
Protocol is for someone to contact the restaurant and get a reservation in the name Cecil Adams. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2007, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/28 "2007-08-23T23:47:28Z")
Hope you can make it, **Why Not**! Once we have a semi-final headcount one of us will make the reservation in Cecil’s name. Also, I can PM or e-mail my cell number to anyone who needs it. Still looking for anyone interested in lunch on Friday or Saturday… GT ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2007, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/29 "2007-09-04T18:21:08Z")
Bump. **GT** e-mail me your cell number. ---
**Author:** ![interface2x](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c0e974/32.png) [@interface2x](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/interface2x)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2007, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/30 "2007-09-04T23:57:30Z")
I might be a little late, depending. I’m taking Friday off, but I have a 1-5 cable install appointment, so God knows when the guy will show. According to some paperwork I got today, the estimated time to install in my apartment is 195 minutes … WTF?? So GT, please PM me your cell so I can call if I’m still stuck here in Lisle watching the cable guy do his thing at 8 pm. ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/31 "2007-09-05T00:08:25Z")
So I get this all straight and am not confused. 5-ish, meet somewhere for a beverage, wander over to Giordanos up over dere by Prudential Plaza about 6-6:30 ish, right? I can call for the reservation, do they take them? And for how many? I know, I’m so needy. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/32 "2007-09-05T01:07:25Z")
PM sent to **if2x**. E-mail sent to **MBG**. Anyone else need a contact phone number? Post here or PM or e-mail me (e-mail is my username at [gmail.com](http://gmail.com)). Where do we want to meet at 5? Don’t know if Giordano’s takes reservations (6:00 or 6:30?); I can call as soon as we have a confirmed count. Looks like we have 9 so far, assuming **WhyNot** can make it. **Mr. Bus Guy HazelNutCoffee eleanorigby interface2x gardentraveler Sarahfeena WhyNot** - BusWife and Scottish Darling I am sooooooo looking forward to this. Who else is in??? GT ---
**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:** [September 5, 2007, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/33 "2007-09-05T01:52:25Z")
I will definitely be there by 6:30. Looking forward to it! ---
**Author:** ![thirdwarning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecccb3/32.png) [@thirdwarning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thirdwarning)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/34 "2007-09-05T07:19:11Z")
You guys up for one more? I’m off work that day and ready to be brave enough to meet a bunch of (sorta) strangers. I’ll check the Metra schedule and come on in. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/35 "2007-09-05T10:46:21Z")
[QUOTE=thirdwarning] You guys up for one more? I’m off work that day and ready to be brave enough to meet a bunch of (sorta) strangers. I’ll check the Metra schedule and come on in. [/QUOTE] Absolutely! Are you up for meeting us at 5 or just for dinner? GT ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/36 "2007-09-05T11:56:08Z")
I can make it if I don’t take my flight out on Friday night. I probably have to fly back into Chicago this Sunday anyway (I’ve been working in nearby Michigan the last couple of weeks, and probably will next week, too). So I’m considering it, especially as I was going to fly in early on Sunday anyway. Consider me a very wishy-washy maybe. ---
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/37 "2007-09-05T13:54:02Z")
[QUOTE=gardentraveler] Still looking for anyone interested in lunch on Friday or Saturday… GT [/QUOTE] Sorry - turns out I’m golfing Friday. Enjoy your visit. ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/38 "2007-09-05T14:01:22Z")
Wow, I’m so nervous/excited to actually meet people I already “know”! I emailed for a phone number, so I’ll give y’all a call when the kid is picked up and I can get away. ---
**Author:** ![thirdwarning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecccb3/32.png) [@thirdwarning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thirdwarning)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/39 "2007-09-05T19:00:24Z")
[QUOTE=gardentraveler] Absolutely! Are you up for meeting us at 5 or just for dinner? GT [/QUOTE] Where will you be at 5? I might be able to make that, too. I’m thinking about coming in early and doing something downtown. ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2007, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072/40 "2007-09-05T19:32:47Z")
I don’t think we got far enough to figure out where to meet beforehand. probably somewhere close to where we’ll end up, I would assume? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-ish-dopers-how-about-dinner-downtown-friday-sept-7/416072.md?page=3)