Topic: Chicago. Saturday. Hangouts. (Read 7544 times)

Edith · « **on:** 21 Aug 2008, 15:38 »

Who: Me, Joe Hocking, and Supersheep. Also anyone else who is interested in joining us.

What: Museum Crawl - Possible stops include the Museum of Contemporary Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago History Museum, Chicago Children's Museum, and The International Museum of Surgical Science.

When: This Saturday, August 23(? I think?) at 10am

Where: The ticket counter at MCA

Why: Because there's a Jeff Koons exhibition Joe has been meaning to see, and neither Odi nor I can make a decision.

How: Bring money and/or appropriate ID cards to get into museums, and meet us at the "where" spot. Or PM me your phone number and I'll call you with mine. Also bring lunch or lunch money.

Liz · « **Reply #1 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 15:42 »

Two of the three attending forumites are pretty darn awesome, and I say that only because I have not met the third. If this is and option to you, I suggest you go.

I wish I could be there, Eed!

Edith · « **Reply #2 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 17:45 »

I got an email notification that Joe Hocking had answered this thread.

Then I checked it and there was nothing.

Bet he's modifying.

Liz · « **Reply #3 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 17:47 »

He did indeed post, to express his dislike of the fact that you actually meant 10 am.

Mr. Hocking is lazy.

Edith · « **Reply #4 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 17:48 »

Well, hm. I guess he could meet us after lunch, but the museum OPENS AT TEN!

You can do it, Joe. It's good for you.

Call if you're running late.

Liz · « **Reply #5 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 17:52 »

Every time you post I picture you as your avatar, grinning at the computer screen. It makes me chuckle.

jhocking · « **Reply #6 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 18:00 »

Quote from: Edith on 21 Aug 2008, 17:45

Bet he's modifying.

I've actually been doing that a lot lately, posting something and then immediately deciding to delete it. Considering Liz noticed this time, I wonder if anybody has noticed in the past...

Anyway, I did initially whine about 10am, but then I figured "eh that's fine, I'll probably be up then anyway." I am a morning person actually, I just usually don't actually go outside before lunch if I don't have a specific reason to (ie. work.)

dennis · « **Reply #7 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 18:08 »

I'm game!

There's also a museum of holography that I've been meaning to see. I wonder if it's still open?

The website is down. Hmm...

jhocking · « **Reply #8 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 18:10 »

dude

museum of holography!

How have I not heard of this before?

Vendetagainst · « **Reply #9 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 18:12 »

I would be very interesting in going. I am only sixteen so if that will make me a drain on your group I will understand. And I have only my legs for transportation (I walk anywhere from four to ten miles every weekend though, so it's not like I'm incapable...). I do have monies though...

Edith · « **Reply #10 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 18:15 »

I don't think we're age-ist. Come on along! See the cool museum stuff!

Holography sounds cool, too, Dennis!

jhocking · « **Reply #11 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 18:17 »

It's not so much that you'd be a drain as instantly making the outing a questionable affair. I mean, minor hanging out with strangers from the internet...

Vendetagainst · « **Reply #12 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 18:20 »

eh, I've got a switchblade and a pair of sap gloves. Does anyone like sushi?

Edith · « **Reply #13 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 18:24 »

Now I'm cowering in fear.

I love sushi. I am kind of broke, though, so I probably can't spring for really really awesome sushi.

I have a museum pass kind of thingy that gets me into most North American Museums, though. That's how I can afford to do this.

jhocking · « **Reply #14 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 18:28 »

I lived in RI when I first joined the forum. I've moved twice since then. goddamn

Quote from: Edith on 21 Aug 2008, 18:24

I have a museum pass kind of thingy that gets me into most North American Museums

Because I teach for the Art Institute I get free admission to some of the museums around here. Not sure exactly which ones though, I've never bothered to check.

Vendetagainst · « **Reply #15 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 18:32 »

You know I went to the Shedd aquarium a few days ago and it's $18 with the resident discount? Doesn't that seem high to anyone else?

jhocking · « **Reply #16 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 18:34 »

I've never been to Shedd because my fiancee hates aquariums.

who the fuck hates aquariums

RedLion · « **Reply #17 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 20:52 »

You know what? Maybe I'll go. I'm in college in Beloit right now, which is about 10 minutes from Rockford, the closest semi-big city to Chicago. I'll have to check my schedule for that day and see if there's any orientation stuff going on, but it's a definite possibility.

(by the way, Tommy, what's with the new/alt account?)

Liz · « **Reply #18 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 20:57 »

His other one is at 9999 posts and he apparently wants to make number 10,000 epic or something.

supersheep · « **Reply #19 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 21:10 »

I am there! Seeing as I came to Chicago a few days early to go to Tronnocon and then couldn't go, I am all kinds of glad that I still get to meet the internet!

20 jazz funk greats · « **Reply #20 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 21:48 »

what is the point? you are still tommy except with one extra letter which is useless anyway because it's silent.

squawk · « **Reply #21 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 22:07 »

well 'puhtommydski' is pretty fun to say too

jimbunny · « **Reply #22 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 22:10 »

Aww, I'll be getting into Chicago that day, but much later.

Emaline · « **Reply #23 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 22:12 »

I agree with squawk.

Man, I wish so bad that I could do this. If I had my id, I just might. I have the money and the time. Sigh. I want to meet a few of you. I will be in Chicago sometime this year, damn it.

fatty · « **Reply #24 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 06:28 »

I AM SO JEALOUS. you guys have awesome museums D:

jhocking · « **Reply #25 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 06:31 »

What the fuck ever. You and the rest of the ozzie posse hang out like every other weekend.

Hairy Joe Bob · « **Reply #26 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 08:26 »

You do realise that the fact I'm not going to be on the same continent as you all meet up will mean that rather unfortunately Chigaco will burn to the ground around you. No seriously.

Either that or you'll get eaten by BEARS! RARGH!

dennis · « **Reply #27 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 09:56 »

Man. Let's see if I can make myself be downtown at 10am on a Saturday.

RedLion · « **Reply #28 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 13:47 »

So wait, are there actually a bunch of forumites living in Chicago?

Edith · « **Reply #29 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 13:50 »

A few, I think. I live a few hours away but I'm here for the weekend.

Edith · « **Reply #30 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 13:55 »

Matt knows but has a prior engagement.

Liz · « **Reply #31 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 13:56 »

I tried to hang out with Matt when I was in Chicago. He was busy with his job and school and having a life. Pffft.

Emaline · « **Reply #32 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 21:03 »

A friend of mine(a former foumite as well!) is moving to Chicago on Monday. I told him that as soon as he gets set up and all comfortable, he has to call me and we'll make plans for me to come visit. So when that happens, I will let you guys know and maybe we'll make plans.

RedLion · « **Reply #33 on:** 22 Aug 2008, 22:46 »

Ahh fuck, this isn't going to work for me. It though it would until some stuff came up today that my Academic Advisor had neglected to mention to me before. Kinda stinks, I was looking forward to meeting some of you

dennis · « **Reply #34 on:** 23 Aug 2008, 00:11 »

I may be joining you guys later in the afternoon, considering it's 2am and I'm still up. :b

Edith · « **Reply #35 on:** 23 Aug 2008, 06:18 »

Okay, mr.lazy-dennis. I can't remember whether I sent you my cell number or not- if not send me a PM; I can't check my old PMs on my phone but I can get new ones.

Edith · « **Reply #36 on:** 23 Aug 2008, 08:04 »

Dang. My train ran late because of track construction. If anyone other than me is enough of a geek to check the forums from your phone, you will be able to see that I am running about 15 minutes late.

jhocking · « **Reply #37 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 10:35 »

me, odi, edith

dennis joined us later

Ptommydski · « **Reply #38 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 10:42 »

In the middle, that's Odi, aka Supersheep.

supersheep · « **Reply #39 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 12:14 »

I do not look quite as bad in that photo as I felt! Result.

The meet-up was fun! I missed out on the MCA due to being ridiculously tired and feeling sick, which was a pity because Edith and Joe said it was great. Then we tried to go to the aquarium, but the lines were too long so we went to the Field Museum instead, where we wandered around giggling at the extremely poor puns on all the exhibits. Then we met Dennis, and set off on an epic trip in search of dinosaurs. Afterwards we went for a drink, and then we all went home. It was cool to get to hang out with forum folk, and they are all deadly.

jhocking · « **Reply #40 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 13:24 »

Quote from: Ptommydski on 24 Aug 2008, 10:42

In the middle, that's Odi, aka Supersheep.

oops yeah misspelled that, thanks

Edith · « **Reply #41 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 15:37 »

a few more photos:

jhocking · « **Reply #42 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 18:03 »

man I really need to stop getting such short haircuts

tania · « **Reply #43 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 18:32 »

cool pictures!

while edith looks even dorkier than joe in those last two pictures, i know edith is only trying to look silly for the camera whereas i get the feeling joe really does look like that all the time.

jhocking · « **Reply #44 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 19:32 »

Incidentally, in that second picture Edith is eating macaroni and cheese with shrimp. Is that odd?

Edith · « **Reply #45 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 19:39 »

Never having thought of something before doesn't make it any less awesome.

Liz · « **Reply #46 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 20:25 »

Let us note how, in the first picture posted, Joe Hocking is thrusting his hips forward.

He is drawing you in, ladies. Watch out.

dennis · « **Reply #47 on:** 24 Aug 2008, 22:18 »

I look like I'm pissing on the display case.

Vendetagainst · « **Reply #48 on:** 25 Aug 2008, 13:36 »

I should have gone, I overslept and then I just felt really self-conscious and then my internet shat out on me. I really hope something like this happens again soon, that looks like a lot of fun!

Gemmwah · « **Reply #49 on:** 25 Aug 2008, 13:56 »

Quote from: jhocking on 24 Aug 2008, 19:32

Incidentally, in that second picture Edith is eating macaroni and cheese with shrimp. Is that odd?

Actually, this sounds pretty damn delicious to me.

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