Chicago Happenings - Page 28

taxwonk · 10-27-2005, 07:41 PM

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Originally posted by Aloha Mr. Learned Hand
The White Sox Victory Parade will start on Addison, turn right onto Clark, right on Waveland and right on Sheffield...

(kidding... for you out of towners that's the block around Wrigley Field) Real parade is on LaSalle St.

But it won't go North of Madison.

Aloha Mr. Learned Hand · 10-28-2005, 01:33 PM

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Originally posted by taxwonk
But it won't go North of Madison.

Much as I like the Sox, the fans all over the Loop today annoyed the hell out of me trying to get to work... they were just milling around and moving very slowly.

Also, I have to admit it's a bit mullet-tastic down here today.

baltassoc · 10-28-2005, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by taxwonk
But it won't go North of Madison.

Tragically, this is Not True. They made it all the way up to Wacker, and parked.

I'm over it. Seriously, they need to shut the hell up. And what was the deal with that low flyover by the jet(s?) followed immediately by explosions on the ground? What is this, Bagdad?

taxwonk · 10-28-2005, 04:09 PM

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Originally posted by baltassoc
Tragically, this is Not True. They made it all the way up to Wacker, and parked.

I'm over it. Seriously, they need to shut the hell up. And what was the deal with that low flyover by the jet(s?) followed immediately by explosions on the ground? What is this, Bagdad?

DOn't ask me. As soon as I heard the parade was on LaSalle, I decided to work from home today.

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 10-28-2005, 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by Aloha Mr. Learned Hand
Much as I like the Sox, the fans all over the Loop today annoyed the hell out of me trying to get to work... they were just milling around and moving very slowly.

Also, I have to admit it's a bit mullet-tastic down here today.

I can't believe I had a dep in Park Ridge during the parade. DAMNIT!

Cletus Miller · 10-28-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
I can't believe I had a dep in Park Ridge during the parade. DAMNIT!

Cubs fan? Or just trying to piss you off?

baltassoc · 10-28-2005, 04:25 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
I can't believe I had a dep in Park Ridge during the parade. DAMNIT!

Well, unless you're logging in from somewhere besides the office, I'd say you got back in plenty of time to catch the excitement.

Since it's still a little hard to hear on the phone because of the damn honking.

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 10-28-2005, 04:54 PM

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Originally posted by Cletus Miller
Cubs fan? Or just trying to piss you off?

I tried to pass it off on a Cubs colleague...

I heard the parade was awesome.

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 10-28-2005, 04:55 PM

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Originally posted by baltassoc
Well, unless you're logging in from somewhere besides the office, I'd say you got back in plenty of time to catch the excitement.

Since it's still a little hard to hear on the phone because of the damn honking.

I got back to the office around 1:30. I was listening to it on the radio. By the time I parked, it was winding down.

Aloha Mr. Learned Hand · 10-28-2005, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
I got back to the office around 1:30. I was listening to it on the radio. By the time I parked, it was winding down.

All I can say is the fireworks that started when Steve Perry was singing were the Best-timed Fireworks Ever.

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 10-28-2005, 05:29 PM

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Originally posted by Aloha Mr. Learned Hand
All I can say is the fireworks that started when Steve Perry was singing were the Best-timed Fireworks Ever.

Is it no longer a joke? I thought it was a joke.

Aloha Mr. Learned Hand · 10-28-2005, 05:31 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
Is it no longer a joke? I thought it was a joke.

It is, but Steve Perry doesn't know it yet. Shhhh....

Dude, you missed a lot today. Lots of important news, like the Libby indictment and Mr. Sulu of Star Trek fame, admitting he, like many of his fans, hasn't been with a woman.

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 10-28-2005, 05:53 PM

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Originally posted by Aloha Mr. Learned Hand
It is, but Steve Perry doesn't know it yet. Shhhh....

That's exactly what I thought. You gotta give the guys credit for keeping (semi) straight faces.

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 12-20-2005, 01:01 PM

What do we think? I'm very close to buying a place in Lakeview - I think it's a great deal (compared to surrounding sales in the area). It's not new construction, and actually needs some work (which I like). Moreover, it's not a stepping-stone place; I plan to stay there for at least five years.

The Lakeview market is in no danger of moving drastically in any direction, right?

ltl/fb · 12-20-2005, 01:04 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
What do we think? I'm very close to buying a place in Lakeview - I think it's a great deal (compared to surrounding sales in the area). It's not new construction, and actually needs some work (which I like). Moreover, it's not a stepping-stone place; I plan to stay there for at least five years.

The Lakeview market is in no danger of moving drastically in any direction, right?

Boys Town is very stable. We are all looking forward to pictures of you in chaps (and nothing else) in front of your lovely new home. Um, from the back, please.