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Swimpy
 
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Reply Fri 28 Sep, 2007 03:31 pm
Walter, Is this the year you make it to Dubuque?
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cicerone imposter
 
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Reply Fri 28 Sep, 2007 05:27 pm
He's supposed to come to the west coast, but I'm giving up hope.
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Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Fri 28 Sep, 2007 10:27 pm
Actually, I can't make any (real) plans just now.
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JPB
 
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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 09:42 am
From yesterday's Tribune --


Quote:
The southbound lane reduction will be from Lake-Cook to Old Orchard Road; south of Old Orchard, three lanes will remain open.

Initial plans to also shut the center lane in each direction this weekend have been postponed as crews prepare to patch cracks in more than 200 locations, officials said.

Starting Monday morning, one lane will remain closed during rush periods and daytime hours.

IDOT warns drivers to expect delays.

The plan through early November is to close up to two lanes from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sundays through Thursdays. Two lanes will also be closed from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, according to IDOT.


There is no way I'll be driving downtown between now and November 4th. I'll plan on taking the 10:26 inbound which arrives around 11:20 and then walk to wherever we're meeting from there.
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Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 10:00 am
For outbound trains: just ask c.i. and/or me, since we've specialised in that!
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cicerone imposter
 
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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 10:36 am
It still bothers me that there are two different trains leaving at the same time for the same towns up north. The least they can do is change the time for one of the trains.
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wandeljw
 
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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 11:43 am
cicerone imposter wrote:
It still bothers me that there are two different trains leaving at the same time for the same towns up north. The least they can do is change the time for one of the trains.


I will get to work on that right away! (I have some railroad contacts.) Smile
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Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 11:49 am
Well, wandel, than ask them to start some classes for conductors as well: 'How to read a timetable/ How to read my train's timetable' ...
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wandeljw
 
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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 12:11 pm
I'll try my best, Walter and CI!
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Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Mon 1 Oct, 2007 07:23 am
http://i21.tinypic.com/16ifj81.jpg

I should have known that ... earlier.

Story online @ the Tribune
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Walter Hinteler
 
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Reply Mon 1 Oct, 2007 07:23 am
Of course: congratulations - and but if we hadn't been there ...

http://i18.tinypic.com/5xs242v.jpg
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Swimpy
 
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Reply Mon 1 Oct, 2007 07:49 am
Yes, congratulationa all youse Cub fans. Hey, joe! Got play-off tickets?
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joefromchicago
 
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Reply Mon 1 Oct, 2007 08:22 am
JPB wrote:
So -- Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th. Any preferences?

Any of those dates are fine with me.
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joefromchicago
 
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Reply Mon 1 Oct, 2007 08:23 am
Swimpy wrote:
Yes, congratulationa all youse Cub fans. Hey, joe! Got play-off tickets?

Not yet. The group that I'm in will be allocating the tickets today.
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Gargamel
 
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Reply Mon 1 Oct, 2007 10:15 am
Re. the Cubs:

Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

And I've heard enough of, "Don't worry. The Brewers have a young team." It doesn't help.
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Swimpy
 
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Reply Mon 1 Oct, 2007 12:23 pm
Gargamel wrote:
Re. the Cubs:

Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

And I've heard enough of, "Don't worry. The Brewers have a young team." It doesn't help.


There, there, dear. The Cubbies have waited a long time for this. (Please don't cut me.)
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Gargamel
 
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Reply Mon 1 Oct, 2007 04:05 pm
Swimpy wrote:
Gargamel wrote:
Re. the Cubs:

Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

And I've heard enough of, "Don't worry. The Brewers have a young team." It doesn't help.


There, there, dear. The Cubbies have waited a long time for this. (Please don't cut me.)


Watch it. I've fashioned a crude knife out of a shattered fifth of Southern Comfort.
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Swimpy
 
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Reply Mon 1 Oct, 2007 07:41 pm
Gargamel wrote:
Swimpy wrote:
Gargamel wrote:
Re. the Cubs:

Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

And I've heard enough of, "Don't worry. The Brewers have a young team." It doesn't help.


There, there, dear. The Cubbies have waited a long time for this. (Please don't cut me.)


Watch it. I've fashioned a crude knife out of a shattered fifth of Southern Comfort.


Have I mentioned how handsome you look today, sir? How thoughtless of me.
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JPB
 
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Reply Wed 3 Oct, 2007 12:26 pm
I'm thinking about trying to get together for lunch next Wednesday (10/10). Is anyone familiar with Goodwin's? JW, is 175 N. Franklin too far for you? Here's the menu (pdf). I called and they have tables for eating in, not just take out. joe and I were at So. Water Kitchen not too long ago, but if that works for everyone it's fine with me. I'm trying to find a place that's close to the river to make it fairly equidistant for everyone working downtown. Sublime will probably drive over and I'll be taking the train so we're much more flexible.

Alternative choices are always encouraged!
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wandeljw
 
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Reply Wed 3 Oct, 2007 12:42 pm
I like the menu at Goodwin's. It would be possible for me to walk there. I will go along with whatever the others decide.
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