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My kind of town, Chicago is...

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wandeljw
 
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Reply Fri 14 Jul, 2006 09:35 am
Macy's will probably give out a lot of freebies to placate fans of Marshall Fields. However, it looks like eoe is inconsolable.
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sublime1
 
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Reply Fri 14 Jul, 2006 05:54 pm
eoe wrote:
I HATE MACY'S!!! Evil or Very Mad


I'll second that eoe.

I can't do lunch but would be interested in the Green Mill. You don't have to twist my arm too hard to get me there.

Walter, first chance I get I will sample the Frango/Eli's combo and report back. I'll send you a piece if you send me some Merci chocolate.
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JPB
 
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Reply Fri 14 Jul, 2006 07:16 pm
Cool! My schedule is pretty open so I'll let you guys pick the date.
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Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Fri 14 Jul, 2006 10:39 pm
sublime1 wrote:
Walter, first chance I get I will sample the Frango/Eli's combo and report back. I'll send you a piece if you send me some Merci chocolate.



Okay :wink:
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ehBeth
 
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Reply Fri 14 Jul, 2006 10:57 pm
sublime1 wrote:
first chance I get I will sample the Frango/Eli's combo and report back. I'll send you a piece if you send me some Merci chocolate.


does this offer hold for anyone who sends you Merci chocolate?

cuz I do love love Frango mints
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JPB
 
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Reply Sat 15 Jul, 2006 07:39 am
back in October eoe wrote:
Some of my family was/is still there. Also my biggest client. I've been back for only funerals or for work these last few years but someday soon I'll get back there for fun. Maybe next summer. Actually, before the year is out, I'll probably be back there for work. Just for a day, tho. This time of year, I dread. You just never know weatherwise...


It's summertime, eoe, what do you say?
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eoe
 
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Reply Sat 15 Jul, 2006 07:47 am
I know. I did say that I might breeze in sometime this summer but it doesn't look like that's gonna happen now...maybe next year.
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sublime1
 
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Reply Sat 15 Jul, 2006 07:49 am
It is still a bit chilly here, only getting up to 96 today.

ehbeth, that might be a trade worth making. I ran out of the stash I brought back from Vienna a while ago.
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ossobuco
 
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Reply Sat 15 Jul, 2006 07:52 am
Carson Pirie Scott fan here, as you all know. Though I did like Macy's in NYC and Marshall Field's in the 50's. Walking into Marshall Fields for a minute during the Chicago meeting 'week' was very disappointing - not sure if my memories were enhanced or the place diminished.
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ul
 
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Reply Sat 15 Jul, 2006 07:54 am
I ran out of the stash I brought back from Vienna a while ago.


Merci chocolate from Vienna? No Mozartkugeln, Manner Schnitten or Sachercake?
Want some?
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sublime1
 
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Reply Sat 15 Jul, 2006 08:02 am
ul wrote:
I ran out of the stash I brought back from Vienna a while ago.


Merci chocolate from Vienna? No Mozartkugeln, Manner Schnitten or Sachercake?
Want some?


We have the only other Julius Meinl here in Chicago and they actually sell Mozartkugeln there, have to admit I haven't tried the others. I picked up the Merci chocolates on my friends parents recommendation.
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JPB
 
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Reply Sat 15 Jul, 2006 10:02 am
Marshall Field's changed a lot when it was bought out by Dayton's and Hudson's. They kept the name but the store was very different.
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ossobuco
 
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Reply Sat 15 Jul, 2006 10:17 am
J_B, that's a relief... I like my memories to be hold up over time.
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cicerone imposter
 
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Reply Sat 15 Jul, 2006 10:24 am
When I visited Marshall Fields on my last visit to Chicago, it just didn't feel the same, but I thought it was because of the time span separation. hmmmm....
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Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Sat 15 Jul, 2006 10:41 am
sublime1 wrote:
I picked up the Merci chocolates on my friends parents recommendation.


We'll make a tour degustation de chocolade when you come here.

Merci is something for .... well, if can't get others, it's okay. :wink:
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JPB
 
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Reply Sat 15 Jul, 2006 11:37 am
sublime1 wrote:
It is still a bit chilly here, only getting up to 96 today.


The temp will be in the 90s for the entire week. I normally avoid the city in the heat, but this week it won't matter a bit. This is the first week since moving to IL 18 years ago that I don't have to pay attention to the clock or a schedule for any reason, so I'm planning on enjoying it.
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JPB
 
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Reply Mon 17 Jul, 2006 09:36 am
Joe and JW,

My Wednesday is possibly filling up, are you both still available to meet for lunch on Thursday?
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wandeljw
 
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Reply Mon 17 Jul, 2006 10:13 am
J_B,

Thursday would still be okay for me. Are any plans being made about Green Mill?
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joefromchicago
 
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Reply Tue 18 Jul, 2006 07:49 am
Thursday is fine with me.
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gustavratzenhofer
 
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Reply Tue 18 Jul, 2006 09:57 am
J_B, what in the hell are you doing hanging around A2K this time of the day?

Don't you have a job?
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