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fufu · 10-20-2003, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
Buffy, Angel and the X-Files.

I will probably get the Simpsons at some point, and perhaps Ailas.

MI-5 and Farscape

Aloha Mr. Learned Hand · 10-20-2003, 12:12 PM

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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
There are weekend deals at the Park Hyatt for less, but you are probably about right on the general rate. THat said, the Park Hyatt Watertower is a nice hotel. One of the nicest I've ever stayed in period. Been meaning to do a romantic weekend with my guy up there because I've only ever stayed there for business, but it has a great set-up for couples...

We enjoyed our stay at W Lakeshore and I've had pleasant stays at several other Chicago hotels. Including Hotel Burnham which is in (I've heard) one of the few downtown buildings to survive the great fire. The crappiest one I've ever stayed in up there is The Palmer House. Apparently resting on some old reputation because it currently sucks. Much like the Waldorf-Astoria in NYC.

Yep, the Palmer House Hilton is much like Paris will be in 30 years, or maybe sooner at the rate she's going... Resting on laurels and seriously showing its age.

Between the two W's, I'd go with Lakeshore, especially on the weekend and for non-business travel. The City Center location is way down in the loop, and it's kind of dead down there on weekends. The action moves up to Michigan Avenue then, and the W Lakeshore is much closer.

As for other hotels in the area, the high-rent district has some of the best hotels in the country, with the Park Hyatt, the Four Seasons, the Ritz-Carlton and the newer Peninsula. Each of the last three has been ranked by prominent reviewers (i.e. Conde Nast, etc.) as the best hotel in the country, period. Others that I've stayed at which are nice are the Intercontinental, the Hyatt, the Renaissance...

As for the Hotel Burnham, it was completed in 1895, so it probably wasn't under construction during the Fire of 1871. It is one of only a handful of Daniel Burnham's buildings to survive to this day.

notcasesensitive · 10-20-2003, 12:17 PM

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Originally posted by Aloha Mr. Learned Hand
As for the Hotel Burnham, it was completed in 1895, so it probably wasn't under construction during the Fire of 1871. It is one of only a handful of Daniel Burnham's buildings to survive to this day.

Thanks for the info. The rooms in that one a pretty nice - especially the corner "suites" and the location is not bad for downtown stay. Also the downstairs restaurant is not too shabby. Was Burnham a big shot Chicago architect?

baltassoc · 10-20-2003, 12:17 PM

I believe this was a topic of conversation a while back. I still find it facsinating:

Woman suddenly gives birth to baby she didn't know she was carrying (spree: no pics)

The Daintiest Petunia · 10-20-2003, 12:18 PM

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Originally posted by fufu
MI-5 and Farscape

Hi FuFu! I have apparently been relegated to the Land of You!!! hahaha Oh Thurgreeeeeeed? Yoooohoooo!!! Thuuuuuurgreed????? hahahahahahaha!!!!!!! Why won't you answer me Thurgreed??

Oh well, I think I am beginning to understand the strict divide between FB COOL and FB UNCOOL. I think Thurgreed's banishment places me solidly in the latter category!!!

I'm sad!! LOL That's O.K. It is just fun to be here, and I have still have my various PM buddies (Hi guys!!! Sorry about the rough weekend everyone seemed to have!!!!!!)

Anyhoo, I'm not sure yet how you get into the cool category, but I'm not giving up yet!!! Maybe baseball haikus and Chicago hotel reviews will help!!!! O.K., let's give it a try!

I'm not a baseball fan
But I think it is too bad
About the Cubs and Red Sox

I know, I know, I'm not a poet, but at least I know it!!!!!! :rofl: :rofl: Looks like I'm stuck in FB Uncool Land for now anyway!!!

The Daintiest Petunia

rufus leeking · 10-20-2003, 12:22 PM

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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
laugh now and laugh last
but game 7 sealed joe's fate
at least for a year

George is mellow now?
once, you win or you must walk-
Billy Martin lives?

baltassoc · 10-20-2003, 12:23 PM

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Originally posted by evenodds
Aside from The Office, what shows do you have or what shows are you eagerly awaiting?

Why, The Muppet Show, of course. Now I must return to my experiments with disappearing ink. If I could only find my assistant Beaker.

evenodds · 10-20-2003, 12:24 PM

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Originally posted by fufu
MI-5 and Farscape

I've never watched MI-5. Is it too hard to pick up now?

I will probably buy SportsNight so I can stop recording them in the middle of the night and King of the Hill.

evenodds · 10-20-2003, 12:27 PM

Five-player deal: Antoine Walker and Tony Delk for no scoring!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1642156

purse junkie · 10-20-2003, 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by evenodds
I've never watched MI-5. Is it too hard to pick up now?

No. An episode or two will get you on track with who the characters are; topically each episode is pretty self-contained so you can follow right off the start.

It's really a great show. Is anyone else watching this?

notcasesensitive · 10-20-2003, 12:29 PM

Here is the continuation of the E! assessment of Jessica's language stylings.

http://www.eonline.com/Features/Feat...x.html?fdfour3

[spree: not nearly as clever or insightful as Part 1]

purse junkie · 10-20-2003, 12:30 PM

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Originally posted by baltassoc
I believe this was a topic of conversation a while back. I still find it facsinating:

Woman suddenly gives birth to baby she didn't know she was carrying (spree: no pics)

This would be my worst nightmare. Even more than having a baby on purpose.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 10-20-2003, 12:39 PM

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Originally posted by evenodds
Five-player deal: Antoine Walker and Tony Delk for no scoring!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1642156

Very curious. The franchise is clearly trying to make up for all the steals Red made.

Penske_Account · 10-20-2003, 12:46 PM

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Originally posted by Aloha Mr. Learned Hand
Yep, the Palmer House Hilton is much like Paris will be in 30 years, or maybe sooner at the rate she's going... Resting on laurels and seriously showing its age.

Between the two W's, I'd go with Lakeshore, especially on the weekend and for non-business travel. The City Center location is way down in the loop, and it's kind of dead down there on weekends. The action moves up to Michigan Avenue then, and the W Lakeshore is much closer.

As for other hotels in the area, the high-rent district has some of the best hotels in the country, with the Park Hyatt, the Four Seasons, the Ritz-Carlton and the newer Peninsula. Each of the last three has been ranked by prominent reviewers (i.e. Conde Nast, etc.) as the best hotel in the country, period. Others that I've stayed at which are nice are the Intercontinental, the Hyatt, the Renaissance...

As for the Hotel Burnham, it was completed in 1895, so it probably wasn't under construction during the Fire of 1871. It is one of only a handful of Daniel Burnham's buildings to survive to this day.

There is a lot of information in these posts. I'm confused. And bewildered.

Let's have a poll, where should Penske stay will be the subject. Serious replies only, its got be cush, my candy-ass demands no less.

And skip the Four Seasons. While an excellent choice, I think I will take the money differential between the Four Seasons and one of the lesser luxury places and roll into my hookers and booze budget.

I will be in a meeting for a couple of hours and will check back then for the results.

Vote early and often (this is a Chicago poll so socks are allowed to vote too!!!)

Merci.

ThurgreedMarshall · 10-20-2003, 12:47 PM

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Originally posted by Not Bob
"Big bucks in payroll"
George says, "means win it all NOW!"
Boss can be fickle.

No question you're right
Beating Boston, big win, babe
Torre safe for now

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Originally posted by Not Bob
Sac fly, hit and run;
speedy leadoff man bunts well.
Small ball can beat Mike.

Moose is no Boomer
Mike can field his position
But needs run support

TM