# 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:** 3
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2004, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/41 "2004-03-03T04:09:09Z")
> [@](#): > > I’ll be there will bells on. No, really… Bells. _I_ believe you, **Joey**. I had a kick-ass time last year, and I’d love to make it again. Too soon to promise, but it’s definitely on my want-to-do list. Looking forward to seeing “Tex” **Gundy** _et al_ again. ---
**Author:** ![Kyla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/eada6e/32.png) [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2004, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/42 "2004-03-03T04:36:30Z")
Huh. I guess I’ll go. I think I’ll go to the Shedd this year. ---
**Author:** ![Miss\_Creant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b487fb/32.png) [@Miss\_Creant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Creant)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2004, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/43 "2004-03-03T05:24:30Z")
> [@Gundy](#): > > Give it time, snapchest. Give it time. Snapchest? We’ve really got to work on your vocabulary ---
**Author:** ![Garfield226](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Garfield226](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Garfield226)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2004, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/44 "2004-03-03T06:47:40Z")
I am currently deliberating on this matter. Eighties, check (even though I was 0-6 at the time). Aquarium or shopping (or other miscellaneous downtown stuff), check. Bar, unfortunately not due to not being alive for long enough. I can probably be on call to ferry drunk or otherwise incapacitated individuals back to the hotel, though. Mini Golf, dude, I’m SO THERE. A suggestion for cheap activities: Last year, I sort of just explored downtown by myself. You know, Marshall Fields’s, the Watertower, John Hancock building, the Tribune building… If the weather is nice (or even nice-ish), this is a good cheap or free way to spend several hours (especially if you’ve never really experienced Chicago before. I hadn’t.). From the hotel, the El station is only about a five minute walk or so, and that’ll take you right downtown, so there you go. I don’t know exactly where Jane’s planning to go on her shopping trip, but if there are any folks who would perhaps rather focus a little more on the sightseeing, I’ll probably be doing that again. I’m a tenative yes. The hotel was awesome, the city was awesome, the people…well, the people I could take or leave…naah, you guys were all awesome too. Have I shown anyone the pic of typo and Joey kissing yet? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Carol\_the\_Impaler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Carol\_the\_Impaler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carol_the_Impaler)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2004, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/45 "2004-03-03T13:43:26Z")
Greetings. I’m in. 80’s theme potluck… Will it be a Dead Man’s Party? ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2004, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/46 "2004-03-03T15:08:16Z")
> [@niblet\_head](#): > > Greetings. > > I’m in. 80’s theme potluck… Will it be a Dead Man’s Party? It will now. ---
**Author:** ![Eva\_Luna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e495f1/32.png) [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2004, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/47 "2004-03-03T15:31:40Z")
More free activities… The Chicago Cultural Center has all sorts of free exhibits and concerts. Link: [http://www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalAffairs/PublicPrograms/PublicPrograms.html](http://www.cityofchicago.org/CulturalAffairs/PublicPrograms/PublicPrograms.html) If you want to take the El all the way to the end of the Purple Line (Linden Ave. in Wilmette), you will be 2 blocks from IMO one of the Wonders of the Modern World, the Ba’hai Temple. The gardens are also lovely as well, and I especially recommend going at sunset if you can swing it (you’ll be right on the lakefront, and the Temple has floor-to-ceiling windows). Link: > **[Baha'is of the United States](https://www.bahai.us)** > > Official website of The Baha'is of the United States. It’s time for humanity to come together as one family, to create a world where everyone can thrive. And just across Sheridan Road is the lake by Wilmette Harbor, and then Gillson Park. Plus there are some really gorgeous huge old mansions inhabited by rich people, if you’re into that sort of thing. ---
**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 3, 2004, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/48 "2004-03-03T15:51:41Z")
> [@Gundy](#): > > It will now. See, it’s that “Can Do” attitude that makes you the person I aspire to be. ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2004, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/49 "2004-03-03T21:18:06Z")
> [@Garfield226](#): > > Bar, unfortunately not due to not being alive for long enough. I can probably be on call to ferry drunk or otherwise incapacitated individuals back to the hotel, though. Garf, if you decide to go, give Matt at Black Rock a call and explain the situation. He’s a good guy and might be willing to work something out with you. ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2004, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/50 "2004-03-03T21:26:08Z")
> [@Jane D'oh!](#): > > See, it’s that “Can Do” attitude that makes you the person I aspire to be. Being like me would be a giant step down for you, Jane. ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2004, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/51 "2004-03-03T21:27:15Z")
> [@Garfield226](#): > > Bar, unfortunately not due to not being alive for long enough. Maybe if you wear the shiney shirt, they will be so dazzled that they let you in just on the strength of your wardrobe. ---
**Author:** ![JavaMaven1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cab0a1/32.png) [@JavaMaven1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JavaMaven1)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2004, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/52 "2004-03-03T23:55:30Z")
I’m debating… I’m finding some really good prices for flying out from L.A. for **JustPlainBryan** and myself. It’s something to discuss, that’s for sure. It’s high time I get my ass to a Chidope. ---
**Author:** ![Billdo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/billdo/32/315_2.png) [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2004, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/53 "2004-03-04T05:01:04Z")
Hey boys and girls, make room for a New Yorker on your list. What’s the deal with getting tix for the Cubs? I’d really love to see Wrigley. ---
**Author:** ![Billdo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/billdo/32/315_2.png) [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2004, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/54 "2004-03-04T05:08:11Z")
Hey boys and girls, make room for a New Yorker on your list. What’s the deal with getting tix for the Cubs? I’d really love to see Wrigley. ---
**Author:** ![Garfield226](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Garfield226](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Garfield226)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2004, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/55 "2004-03-04T05:44:05Z")
> [@porcupine](#): > > Maybe if you wear the shiney shirt, they will be so dazzled that they let you in just on the strength of your wardrobe. Jeeze…try to be trendy one night and you’re marked for life… 😛 ---
**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 4, 2004, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/56 "2004-03-04T12:21:03Z")
> [@Gundy](#): > > Being like me would be a giant step down for you, Jane. You are just the sweetest. I may have even blushed. ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2004, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/57 "2004-03-04T14:29:10Z")
> [@Billdo](#): > > Hey boys and girls, make room for a New Yorker on your list. > > What’s the deal with getting tix for the Cubs? I’d really love to see Wrigley. That weekend’s pretty much sold out (Cubs v. Cards games always sell out in a jiffy). My first call, if I were you, would be to (I’m choking as I type this) Wrigley Field Premium Ticket Services, (773) 477-2425. I don’t know if you’re aware of the scandal behind WFPTS’ existence – I’ll tell you if you want – but they’re your best bet for good seats. I’ll be at Saturday’s game, so let me know if that’s the one you’re going to so we can meet up at the kosher dog wagon. ---
**Author:** ![Billdo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/billdo/32/315_2.png) [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2004, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/58 "2004-03-05T15:33:57Z")
Ooh! Tell me! Tell me! I love a good ticket broker story. They’re a little like slasher films without the sex or violence. ---
**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 5, 2004, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/59 "2004-03-05T16:33:43Z")
> [@Billdo](#): > > Ooh! Tell me! Tell me! > > I love a good ticket broker story. They’re a little like slasher films without the sex or violence. This is Chicago, guy. All of our stories involve sex and violence. ---
**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 5, 2004, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chidope-2004/232113/60 "2004-03-05T17:15:25Z")
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