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 06/04/2004 10:42:29 AM · #51
Originally posted by Flash:
Have friends from Ireland that will be in town and am meeting them for a good Chicago Steak. (Any Steak House recommendations?)Flash


Morton's, Gibson's, and Lawry's (Lawry's is prime rib joint, not steaks - very good, old school service).
 06/04/2004 10:55:33 AM · #52
Originally posted by Patents4u:
Originally posted by Flash:
Have friends from Ireland that will be in town and am meeting them for a good Chicago Steak. (Any Steak House recommendations?)Flash


Morton's, Gibson's, and Lawry's (Lawry's is prime rib joint, not steaks - very good, old school service).


I do suggest Morton's ... they have a fine selection of steaks and seafood too.

Other choices may be:

The Brazilian Foca de Chao (spelling) on La Salle St. - truly a meat eater's paradise - ALL YOU CAN EAT - steaks, chops, chicken, grilled South Brazilian style, served by gauchos who come to your table every five minutes or so to offer these delectable selections plus a mile long salad bar. It's a little bit pricey (about 50 bucks for dinner, 30 bucks for lunch) but you can stay as long as you like :-).

For real Argentine steaks, there's Tango Sur on Southport.
06/04/2004 01:56:53 PM · #53
dsa157: great work with the schedual //www.soasoas.com/dpc/ . Mark me down for the first three dates. Too soon to tell if I'll be available for the rest.
 06/04/2004 02:30:20 PM · #54
Originally posted by dsa157:
All:

I'm trying to summarize this thread and get a mechanism up where we can better nail down a date. I have this posted so far at

//www.soasoas.com/dpc

I will be adding a form to let individuals indicate which weekends this summer would work or not work and then we can pick from the ones that would have the most participants.

Dave


David, great work likewise.

For the fireworks display at Navy Pier, if anyone is so inclined to take photographs those, here is the schedule:

06/02/2004-09/04/2004 
Wed. at 9:30 p.m.; Sat at 10:15 pm 

Holiday fireworks include May 29 at 10:15PM; May 30 at 9:30 pm; July 4 at 9:30pm; September 5 at 9:30pm.

The city of Chicago will host fireworks on July 3 and July 31 at 9:30 pm. These shows are viewable from Navy Pier. 

I'm game anytime except the last weekends ( 21 and 28) of August. If Chicago is indeed our chosen destination, I will be able to host 1 individual (sofa bed) and additional 1 (couch) from out of town. For anyone interested coming in to photograph anytime outside the minicon schedule, PM me and I will surely meet up with you when my schedule permits. I live near Loyola University at Chicago's northside.

Message edited by author 2004-06-04 14:32:25.
 06/04/2004 05:10:21 PM · #55
Thank you for the Steak House reccomendations. I beleive that Morton's is on the short list, but it is always good to get personal reccommendations. My personal choice would likely be Lawry's, simply because I am a Prime Rib fan......but I've never said "no" to a good Porterhouse. Thanks again.
 06/04/2004 05:22:18 PM · #56
I did forget about Morton's very nice.
 06/04/2004 05:24:58 PM · #57
I'm good for any weekend except the one of the 26th... And I'm game for any shooting sprees that involve very tall buildings or very big lakes!
 06/04/2004 06:14:43 PM · #58
Here is my plan:

On (Any) Saturday :
We can meet at Hyatt Lisle Il at 11:00 AM.
Rooms are 91$ for couple,meet each other ,reserve rooms and have snack together.
Location is IL53 and I 88.

Train station is few blocks away , will get there for 12:38 train.
At 1:40 PM we will be at Downtown Union station.
We can walk all the way to the Grant park past Sears tower and many other cute buildings.
We can sat down in some of the restaurants for lunch/break.
By bus or walking we can see the Aquarium ,Navy peer and other nice things and take Million photos.
On the way back there are 8:30 PM,10:30 PM or 12:40 AM trains.

On Sunday we can go visit Morton Arboretum 2 blocks away,Naperville downtown or Downers Grove fest.

Any other ideas ?
06/04/2004 06:17:43 PM · #59
Originally posted by pitsaman:
Here is my plan:


Great plan, but let's agree on a date first. When are you (not) available?

Dave
 06/04/2004 06:20:48 PM · #60
We must have TOOCOOL with us !
 06/04/2004 06:24:15 PM · #61
Originally posted by pitsaman:
We must have TOOCOOL with us !


Fine. He provided his dates. When are *you* (not) available?

Dave
 06/04/2004 06:28:53 PM · #62
I work on Saturdays but for that ocassion I will be free to attend !
 06/04/2004 06:32:48 PM · #63
Originally posted by pitsaman:
I work on Saturdays but for that ocassion I will be free to attend !


OK then, I have you down as "Y" for all the listed weekends.
 06/04/2004 09:05:25 PM · #64
What about the folks from Michigan who do not read the forums?
hbunch7187,EddyG,conceptgraphics,inspzil,davisjl,Spazmo99,Connie,Ashezz...

Message edited by author 2004-06-04 21:06:31.
 06/05/2004 12:44:59 PM · #65
Couple of Chicago shots from last Summer :

06/07/2004 11:16:44 AM · #66
I can't help but make this suggestion...

Instead of Chicago, why not come up to Wisconsin? Within 30 miles you have Lake Geneva, the Racine Harbor, Chain of Lakes State Park, the Richard Bong State Recreation area -- and many beautiful things in between! Plus, Milwaukee is only 30 miles out then and offers more photo ops better than anywhere else I know... I grew up going to Heritage Fest and personally I couldn't stomach it again!

You can get very inexpensive hotels up here and there is much more to see! Just a thought... Lots of lakes : )

Renee
 06/07/2004 11:58:59 AM · #67
Originally posted by Everyday Renee:
I can't help but make this suggestion...

Instead of Chicago, why not come up to Wisconsin? Within 30 miles you have Lake Geneva, the Racine Harbor, Chain of Lakes State Park, the Richard Bong State Recreation area -- and many beautiful things in between! Plus, Milwaukee is only 30 miles out then and offers more photo ops better than anywhere else I know... I grew up going to Heritage Fest and personally I couldn't stomach it again!

You can get very inexpensive hotels up here and there is much more to see! Just a thought... Lots of lakes : )

Renee


I gotta agree with Renee on this one. I live in Racine and I must say, the Harbor is gorgeous at sunrise. There are lots of festivals going on all summer long and I for one would love to see those kinds of human-interest shots result from your gathering. Skyscrapers are remarkable testaments to human accomplishment, but capturing the human spirit is something this site could use a bit more of (IMHO). That notwithstanding, your stay would be much less of a headache if you gathered in Wisconsin, and if you really want to spend a day in Chicago proper, you could always stay in Kenosha where you can catch a Metra train right into the Loop. You'd get a taste of both worlds with less hassle and, no doubt, less expense.

Just thought I'd throw my 2 cents into the mix even though I'm not a photographer and wouldn't be joining in. I just think southeast Wisconsin is a great location and should be at least considered.

Patty
 06/07/2004 12:10:32 PM · #68
Originally posted by pitsaman:
What about the folks from Michigan who do not read the forums?
...EddyG...

Actually, I do read the forums. =] I just haven't replied to this thread yet because my schedule is very tentative right now, so I don't even know which dates I can commit to. But I am potentially interested in a midwest get-together, depending on what is planned where and when. (My suggestion would be for Michigan's upper pennisula and Mackinac Island, but I realize that is a pretty long drive from the Chicago area. =)
 06/07/2004 12:41:02 PM · #69
Lakes and wildlife,... keep 'em.
 06/07/2004 12:57:34 PM · #70
I am from michigan, and would love to go, but I am not sure that I could convince my family. My sister lives in chicago though, so that would be more convenient. My husband works a lot, I would have to check what his schedule would be. I will get back with you.

-Danielle
 06/07/2004 02:07:18 PM · #71
Originally posted by EddyG:
(My suggestion would be for Michigan's upper pennisula and Mackinac Island, but I realize that is a pretty long drive from the Chicago area. =)


Yup me too, I just came back from there. Check out some of the highlights in this thread!
//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=97896
 06/07/2004 03:12:41 PM · #72
HIGH SPEED FERRY between Muskegon, MI and Milwaukee, WI -- only three hours one way -- makes Milwaukee/Kenosha/Racine look really interesting!

You can skip the hectic drive through Chicago...
//www.lake-express.com/

06/07/2004 03:15:18 PM · #73
Originally posted by Everyday Renee:
HIGH SPEED FERRY between Muskegon, MI and Milwaukee, WI -- only three hours one way -- makes Milwaukee/Kenosha/Racine look really interesting!

You can skip the hectic drive through Chicago...
//www.lake-express.com/


I just made my reservation today on this ferry for a July trip the other way when my son and I go backpacking in Manistee Nat'l Forest in Michigan this summer.

Dave
 06/07/2004 03:35:51 PM · #74
There's also the SS Badger car ferry between Ludington, MI and Manitowoc, WI... (it's a bigger ship and takes 4 hours though)

Message edited by author 2004-06-07 15:43:12.
 06/08/2004 12:39:50 PM · #75
Originally posted by EddyG:
Originally posted by pitsaman:
What about the folks from Michigan who do not read the forums?
...EddyG...

Actually, I do read the forums. =] I just haven't replied to this thread yet because my schedule is very tentative right now, so I don't even know which dates I can commit to. But I am potentially interested in a midwest get-together, depending on what is planned where and when. (My suggestion would be for Michigan's upper pennisula and Mackinac Island, but I realize that is a pretty long drive from the Chicago area. =)


Ontonagon,Marquette,Porcupine mountain... I like it !
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