Deaf Nation Expo/ All Deaf Meet up November Chicago, IL. - Page 3

**TXgolfer** · 08-15-2010, 10:07 PM

Blackhawks play on Sunday

The Highlander · 08-15-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

Of course they serve alcohol. You sure you are thinking of Uno's? Pretty famous for Margarita's on the curb.

Mother's is a great bar close by. It's huge. Has a dance floor, pool tables, a couple of basketball hoops and darts...... It's like an old school Dave and Buster's. It is part of two blocks of bars/pubs so it's a great area for a crawl. Very safe area too.

I have always considered Navy Pier a better daytime place tyhan a nighttime place....that's just me though.

If Michael Jordan's is still open and the same that might be an ideal spot too. It was three levels in the past Food level,club level and sports bar level. All in one kinda place.

I like Gamework and it's big than Dave and Buster in Chicago.

Gamework is around 15 minutes away from Deaf Expo.

**TXgolfer** · 08-16-2010, 01:31 AM

Ah man.....Expo is way out in the burbs....that sucks

**Jiro** · 08-16-2010, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

Ah man.....Expo is way out in the burbs....that sucks

how far is "way out"?

**TXgolfer** · 08-16-2010, 01:36 AM

1 hr 15 min train ride

Commuter rail.... not El

**Jiro** · 08-16-2010, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

1 hr 15 min train ride

Commuter rail.... not El

oh my..................

that burbs.... what is it like? anything "cool" near expo?

**TXgolfer** · 08-16-2010, 01:40 AM

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oh my..................

that burbs.... what is it like? anything "cool" near expo?

I haven't spent much time in Palatine but I have spent a bunch in Schamburg which is close...... Basic burb is the only way I know to describe it..... Malls, houses and fast food.

**Jiro** · 08-16-2010, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

I haven't spent much time in Palatine but I have spent a bunch in Schamburg which is close...... Basic burb is the only way I know to describe it..... Malls, houses and fast food.

hmm.... about 1 hr train ride but how about driving?

**TXgolfer** · 08-16-2010, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

hmm.... about 1 hr train ride but how about driving?

Expo prolly 20-30 minutes from O Hare. Could take 1-2 hours to drive to city from Expo depending on traffic. Been awhile but my experience there was that the train was much faster than driving.

**Jiro** · 08-16-2010, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

Expo prolly 20-30 minutes from O Hare. Could take 1-2 hours to drive to city from Expo depending on traffic. Been awhile but my experience there was that the train was much faster than driving.

well - I suppose that most of ADers will book a hotel in "downtown" Chicago and take train to expo.. and back.

am I right, ya'all?

The Highlander · 08-16-2010, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

well - I suppose that most of ADers will book a hotel in "downtown" Chicago and take train to expo.. and back.

am I right, ya'all?

Why bother to book a hotel at downtown Chicago? There is a lot hotels (Schamburg) around 10min away from Deaf Expo.

**TXgolfer** · 08-16-2010, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

well - I suppose that most of ADers will book a hotel in "downtown" Chicago and take train to expo.. and back.

am I right, ya'all?

Thing is....still would need a car or a cab to get to Expo from train. I would do it .....but it might be a hassle for some

**Jiro** · 08-16-2010, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

Why bother to book a hotel at downtown Chicago? There is a lot hotels (Schamburg) around 10min away from Deaf Expo.

see below -

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Things to do: Hmm, there's a lot in Chicago. Lots of dance clubs and blues/jazz houses. Not sure if many of us care about that, but just mentioning it.

There's Navy Pier, which is fun. Carnival rides, food and beer, fireworks over Lake Michigan on Weds and Saturday nights, etc. There's the Chicago Institute of Art, which is an amazing art museum (one of the best in the entire world actually). There's the Chicago riverwalk, which is a really cool walking path through the city along the water, and then there are many famous buildings an architectural destinations, such as The Sears Tower, the Water tower, and the Hancock Building. And lots and lots of shopping along the magnificent mile. Then of course there are the Blackhawks and the Bulls. (No baseball in November, and who wants to go to freezing ass soilder field to watch the stinkin' bears?)

where is this? downtown Chicago or near expo?

**TXgolfer** · 08-16-2010, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

Why bother to book a hotel at downtown Chicago? There is a lot hotels (Schamburg) around 10min away from Deaf Expo.

Most people will want to do their partying in Chicago I think

**Jiro** · 08-16-2010, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

Thing is....still would need a car or a cab to get to Expo from train. I would do it .....but it might be a hassle for some

some of us are driving. carpool, perhaps? I'm not going to Chicago for expo... only for AD meet-up. there's nothing special at expo. I've seen it all at Vegas.

**TXgolfer** · 08-16-2010, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

see below -

where is this? downtown Chicago or near expo?

Downtown

**Jiro** · 08-16-2010, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TXgolfer

Downtown

there you go, highlander.

The Highlander · 08-16-2010, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

see below -

where is this? downtown Chicago or near expo?

Downtown hotels are awful and very expensive.

**Jiro** · 08-16-2010, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

Downtown hotels are awful and very expensive.

that's our problem then

**Chevy57** · 08-16-2010, 06:01 AM

I had been visited city of Chicago downtown in several times. I know that hotels are expensive and hard to find for parking lots. I really like bars outside of Chicago which is free parking lots.

**Chevy57** · 08-16-2010, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

Why bother to book a hotel at downtown Chicago? There is a lot hotels (Schamburg) around 10min away from Deaf Expo.

Sound good. not so far to O'Hara International Airport

**TXgolfer** · 08-16-2010, 01:51 PM

Usually you can find great hotel deals on Friday and Saturday night downtown. They have so many hotels due to business and conventions that usually half the rooms downtown are empty.

No need for a car downtown either. Trains are safe and the city is very walkable. Plus bars downtown stay open til 5 am on weekends.

The Highlander · 08-16-2010, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy57

Sound good. not so far to O'Hara International Airport

Well, if you take taxi from O'hare to Deaf Expo then no problem.

Train/bus take forever depend on clock.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, IL 60666 to 1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067 - Google Maps

For people who take airplane then O'hare to downtown Chicago for hotel should be okay.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, IL 60666 to 733 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661 - Google Maps

For people who take drive then stay at hotel near Deaf Expo are cheap, free parking, easy to find than downtown Chicago.

Any questions?

**Chevy57** · 08-16-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

Well, if you take taxi from O'hare to Deaf Expo then no problem.

Train/bus take forever depend on clock.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, IL 60666 to 1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067 - Google Maps

For people who take airplane then O'hare to downtown Chicago for hotel should be okay.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, IL 60666 to 733 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661 - Google Maps

For people who take drive then stay at hotel near Deaf Expo are cheap, free parking, easy to find than downtown Chicago.

Any questions?

I can take to rent a car. not needing to take cab.

katz4life · 08-16-2010, 06:55 PM

I don't mind going to Chicago for Deaf Expo and AD all meet-up. I would take Amtrak ride from here to there...it's only 10 hours and 45 minutes ride. I've been to the Windy City twice before. I have a numerous of deaf friends outside of the city. If I decide to go there, I'd like to meet Kris (aka Neo) and Galen.

**sequoias** · 08-16-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Douglas

I don't mind going to Chicago for Deaf Expo and AD all meet-up. I would take Amtrak ride from here to there...it's only 10 hours and 45 minutes ride. I've been to the Windy City twice before. I have a numerous of deaf friends outside of the city. If I decide to go there, I'd like to meet Kris (aka Neo) and Galen.

The Highlander and I have so much in common! We love Subaru, both live in the same state, moved to the same state for gf's sake and many other things! I will be bringing along my gf, I hope we can make it to Chicago in Nov. I have never been to a major Alldeaf meet, but have been to a minor one in Seattle with Jiro, Celicity and Missywinks.

**Jiro** · 08-16-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Douglas

I don't mind going to Chicago for Deaf Expo and AD all meet-up. I would take Amtrak ride from here to there...it's only 10 hours and 45 minutes ride. I've been to the Windy City twice before. I have a numerous of deaf friends outside of the city. If I decide to go there, I'd like to meet Kris (aka Neo) and Galen.

why train? it's nearly the same cost as plane fare.

The Highlander · 08-16-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Douglas

I don't mind going to Chicago for Deaf Expo and AD all meet-up. I would take Amtrak ride from here to there...it's only 10 hours and 45 minutes ride. I've been to the Windy City twice before. I have a numerous of deaf friends outside of the city. If I decide to go there, I'd like to meet Kris (aka Neo) and Galen.

It's me aka Neo.

That's great to see you again soon!

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Originally Posted by sequoias

The Highlander and I have so much in common! We love Subaru, both live in the same state, moved to the same state for gf's sake and many other things! I will be bringing along my gf, I hope we can make it to Chicago in Nov. I have never been to a major Alldeaf meet, but have been to a minor one in Seattle with Jiro, Celicity and Missywinks.

I think Douglas rode my old Subaru before. We will leave from QC at saturday morning and you? You will meet my wife soon.

The Highlander · 08-16-2010, 07:09 PM

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why train? it's nearly the same cost as plane fare.

He have two daughters and one son. I am not sure if he bring them with him to visit Chicago.

**Jiro** · 08-16-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Highlander

He have two daughters and one son. I am not sure if he bring them with him to visit Chicago.

silly - I'm asking Douglas, not Seq.

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TXgolfer Dream Weaver Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Everywhere Posts: 17,554	Ah man.....Expo is way out in the burbs....that sucks __________________ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. - Romans 12:21 Sometimes at night, I see their faces. I feel the traces they've left on my soul

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TXgolfer Dream Weaver Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Everywhere Posts: 17,554	1 hr 15 min train ride Commuter rail.... not El __________________ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. - Romans 12:21 Sometimes at night, I see their faces. I feel the traces they've left on my soul

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TXgolfer Dream Weaver Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Everywhere Posts: 17,554	Usually you can find great hotel deals on Friday and Saturday night downtown. They have so many hotels due to business and conventions that usually half the rooms downtown are empty. No need for a car downtown either. Trains are safe and the city is very walkable. Plus bars downtown stay open til 5 am on weekends. __________________ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. - Romans 12:21 Sometimes at night, I see their faces. I feel the traces they've left on my soul

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Chevy57 Sherlock Hound Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: O..HI..O! Posts: 10,278	I had been visited city of Chicago downtown in several times. I know that hotels are expensive and hard to find for parking lots. I really like bars outside of Chicago which is free parking lots.

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katz4life Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Queen City Posts: 1,378	I don't mind going to Chicago for Deaf Expo and AD all meet-up. I would take Amtrak ride from here to there...it's only 10 hours and 45 minutes ride. I've been to the Windy City twice before. I have a numerous of deaf friends outside of the city. If I decide to go there, I'd like to meet Kris (aka Neo) and Galen.