# ChiDope 2004 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 2, 2004, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113 "2004-03-02T15:19:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/1 "2004-03-02T15:19:17Z")
The secret cabal has begun planning ChiDope 2004 for the weekend of Friday, May 21 - Sunday, May 23, 2004. Events tentatively planned, times to follow: **Friday, May 21** : '80s-themed potluck at **Gundy’s**. Yes, you heard me: '80s-themed. I am mixing the CDs as we speak. And yes, I am a giant dork. My kid will be there, so yours are most welcome. **Saturday, May 22** : _Day:_ Choose your own adventure, open to all Dopers – - Architectural boat tour with **porcupine** - Museum of Surgical Science & Shedd Aquarium with **Zanshin** - Michigan Avenue shopping (window or otherwise) with **Jane D’Oh** I will be at the Cubs-Cards game that afternoon, so if you can finagle tickets for it I’d be happy to meet up with anyone during/after the game. _Evening:_ - Dinner at Reza’s Restaurant, a vegetarian-friendly Persian place on Ontario, open to all Dopers - Drinking and revelry at Black Rock, a neighborhood bar on Addison and Damen, open to Dopers 21 and over **Sunday, May 23** : - Brunch, details TBD - Minigolf and batting cages with **misscreant** at Novelty Golf in Lincolnwood The more we know about attendance in advance, the better, so if you’re interested in attending please let us know. And keep your eyes peeled for updates! ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/2 "2004-03-02T15:28:37Z")
I’m pretty sure I’m available that weekend. ---
**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:** [March 2, 2004, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/3 "2004-03-02T15:30:52Z")
The last two dim sum brunches were very well received so I am again renominating that for Sunday. The last one cost ~$9 pp and we were stuffed. Phoenix has the cool carts but can be crazy busy, Shui Wah is order-off-the-menu dim sum so the food is a bit hotter and you don’t have to wade through chicken feet to get what you want. There is another menu place called Spring World which I shall get to in the next two weeks to do a report on. 80’s party? cool, I need to find some Ray Bans, acid washed jeans (pegged of course), an Izod shirt and Docksiders 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/4 "2004-03-02T15:34:25Z")
> [@MikeG](#): > > 80’s party? cool, I need to find some Ray Bans, acid washed jeans (pegged of course), an Izod shirt and Docksiders 🆒 I couldn’t possibly be more excited about dressing up for the no-socks party. ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/5 "2004-03-02T15:35:57Z")
> [@porcupine](#): > > I’m pretty sure I’m available that weekend. Well THANK GOD. Hey, did you notice that Charlize Theron was looking a little too tan on Sunday? ---
**Author:** ![Zanshin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e274bd/32.png) [@Zanshin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zanshin)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/6 "2004-03-02T15:43:30Z")
Here’s some additional information for those who may be interested in the museum/aquarium event: **International Museum of Surgical Science** Admission: Adults $6, Students & Seniors $3 Location: 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60610 website: [www.imss.org](http://www.imss.org) **Shedd Aquarium** Admission: Adults $21 Location: McFetridge Drive and Lake Shore Drive website: [www.sheddnet.org](http://www.sheddnet.org) I’ve not been to the IMSS yet but I’m really jazzed about going. It sounds like the neatest place. And the Shedd just plain rocks. ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/7 "2004-03-02T15:48:22Z")
More stuff: While we’re trying to work in activities to fit all budgets, please understand that most things in the city cost a fair amount of dough, so be prepared to spend some money. Once details are a little more settled, we’ll post expected costs for each activity. **Lodging:** The lovely and talented **Jane D’Oh** has again agreed to reserve a block of rooms at her hotel for a discounted rate. Please let her know if you’d like her to reserve a room. The equally lovely and talented **Eva Luna** has also suggested a youth hostel located downtown. **Free/Low-Cost Activities in Chicago:** In addition to the Doper-guided activities above, there are options for free activities in Chicago, such as Lincoln Park Zoo, the Chicago Cultural Center, and other fun stuff. If you’re interested, we can pull together a comprehensive list. **Transportation:** We were going to rent the Partridge Family van, but the cost was a little prohibitive, so if you’re not driving, public transportation is the way to go. Both **Jane**'s hotel and **Eva’s** hostel are near the trains, and my house, Black Rock and Reza’s are all convenient to a train line. CTA all-day passes are available for $5-- cheap! ---
**Author:** ![Jane\_D\_oh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/839c29/32.png) [@Jane\_D\_oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jane_D_oh)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/8 "2004-03-02T15:51:34Z")
It’s offically a party now. You rock, Gundy and god save the scout!!! ---
**Author:** ![Jane\_D\_oh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/839c29/32.png) [@Jane\_D\_oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jane_D_oh)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/9 "2004-03-02T16:01:29Z")
Rates for rooms are 65.00/nite and tax is currently 13%. Rooms include breakfast and evening manager’s reception. Also, for those of you who want to stay downtown, the National Restaurant Show starts Saturday. You may be able to find a room through either Priceline or Hotwire, but I would guess there’s not going to be much available from a discounted (Or even full price nice hotel) standpoint. As suggested, the hostel is the way to go if you are on a tight budget. If you want a room, please e-mail me and I will put you on the list. I will confirm that I got your e-mail and about two weeks out, I will send you a confirmation #. Because of liability issues, I will not be assigning roommates. Bring your own or arrange them off board. See ya in May!!! ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/10 "2004-03-02T16:05:29Z")
Here’s some info on the [Architecture Boat Tour](http://www.architecture.org/river.html'). The tour is $25 per person and we need to make reservations in advance, so we’ll need a firm head count. If you’re interested, please post here or email me at the address in my profile. **Jane D’oh** has also reserved a block of rooms at the Embassy O’hare at a very inexpensive room rate (less than $70, IIRC). This is very cheap for a hotel anywhere in the area, and to get a good rate, you have to give up the convience of being steps away from the action. The hotel is right next to the Blue Line on the El, so it goes right downtown. We’ll be posting with some suggestions for other hotels for those who can afford more, but be aware that there is a giant convention in Chicago that weekend, so downtown hotels will probably not be available at a discounted rate. Also, we don’t have any inside connections at other hotels, so you will be on your own. ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/11 "2004-03-02T16:08:16Z")
I vaguely recall saying that I would post links in a comprehensive original post. Har, that went into the shitter, huh? I’m GREAT! ---
**Author:** ![Jane\_D\_oh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/839c29/32.png) [@Jane\_D\_oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jane_D_oh)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/12 "2004-03-02T16:17:06Z")
> [@Gundy](#): > > I vaguely recall saying that I would post links in a comprehensive original post. Har, that went into the shitter, huh? I’m GREAT! It didn’t make it to the notebook, that’s the problem. If your going to take notes, they need to be good notes. _sheesh!_ ---
**Author:** ![JoeyHemlock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7ba0ec/32.png) [@JoeyHemlock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoeyHemlock)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/13 "2004-03-02T16:28:19Z")
I’ll be there will bells on. No, really… Bells. ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/14 "2004-03-02T16:32:40Z")
> [@Jane D'oh!](#): > > It didn’t make it to the notebook, that’s the problem. If your going to take notes, they need to be good notes. _sheesh!_ You right, you right. How did I make my living as an admin for so long? I just don’t know. ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/15 "2004-03-02T16:42:31Z")
I’ll do my best! The surgery museum sounds cool. Hopefully I can drag my husband out for an evening or two (he works most Saturdays) and finally have him see what weird people you are. ---
**Author:** ![Demo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demo/32/8472_2.png) [@Demo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Demo)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/16 "2004-03-02T16:45:30Z")
Well, you know, I _did_ miss the boat tour last time and I’ve been waiting for a chance to wear this pink shirt/white leisure suit combo for a while now. Can you promise me the lord won’t send a friggin deluge this time? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![typo\_mna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eb8c5e/32.png) [@typo\_mna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/typo_mna)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/17 "2004-03-02T16:47:27Z")
I’ll come to your stupid party for lame dorks. Jane, am I still first on the room list? ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/18 "2004-03-02T16:49:04Z")
> [@Demo](#): > > Well, you know, I _did_ miss the boat tour last time and I’ve been waiting for a chance to wear this pink shirt/white leisure suit combo for a while now. > Can you promise me the lord won’t send a friggin deluge this time? 😉 I’m not promising _shit_, you stinking, whiny twit. The Lord, however, tells me that the say will be sunny and clear, but he also thinks you’re a twit. I should work for the tourism board. ---
**Author:** ![tiny\_ham](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a183cd/32.png) [@tiny\_ham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tiny_ham)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/19 "2004-03-02T16:52:24Z")
I always arrive late to these threads, so I’ll stop in NOW and say that I will be there. I’m also fairly into the Aquarium. Maybe I’ll meet up with y’all. Does artichoke dip go with the eighties theme? ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2004, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/20 "2004-03-02T16:56:15Z")
> [@jarbabyj](#): > > Does artichoke dip go with the eighties theme? Can you make it neon? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113.md?page=2)