bill52600
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| 10 Jul 2013 05:40 PM |
Hello, I'm bill52600, a Chicagoland resident. I'm here to explain what you need to know about Chicago.
1.) Try to stay off the South side, it gets a little rough.
2.) You will see a person at an intersection asking for money every now and then, so ALWAYS lock your doors, and roll up your windows when the time comes. Sometimes, they have a buddy who reaches in and takes your valuables, while you're sympathizing the other guy.
3.) Enjoy OUR lake (screw off, Wisconsin and Michigan), it's actually really cool.
4.) Want to take a break out of the museum to get something to eat? I recommend Pizano's on State Street, a VERY good deep-dish pizza place. Do NOT get some other SUBWAY or MCDONALD'S crap, you can get that anywhere. You can also try out Lou Malnati's, which has various locations.
5.) When parking, hide your valuables from view to prevent theft.
6.) On a highway? Try to not make eye contact with other drivers, it gets a little awkward.
7.) MSI is a VERY cool museum. You'll need to take out BLOXcon time in order to make space for a visit, though; they close around 5:00 PM.
8.) Outdoor seating is always great in Chicago, unless weather and air conditions aren't your friend that day.
Post any questions below.
~bill |
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| 11 Jul 2013 12:18 AM |
| Any good Philly cheese steak sandwiches? |
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| 11 Jul 2013 12:21 AM |
| lol first post of today on bloxcon forums :) |
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bill52600
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| 11 Jul 2013 09:26 PM |
@Lucario;
You sir, are an idiot.
@Bill;
Nice tips; thanks for compiling them. |
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| 11 Jul 2013 09:44 PM |
| Racism is about other colors, this thread is a precaution, get over it. |
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bloody1
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| 11 Jul 2013 09:57 PM |
As a Chicagoland resident also, I approve.
But you forgot
Day=Good
Night=Really bad |
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bill52600
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| 11 Jul 2013 10:04 PM |
@Bloody;
Especially on the trains...
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ADDED NOTE:
Try not to ride CTA elevators, the stench of urine is very high. |
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bloody1
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| 11 Jul 2013 10:06 PM |
Oh god the trains are probably the creepiest things in Chicago
One time some fishy looking short white trash guy was hopping train carts.
He came into mine, reached into his coat and I though he was going to start popping
He pulled out some gum
Life=saved |
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Hibobb
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| 11 Jul 2013 10:17 PM |
@lucario You sir, have the mental capacity of a walnut |
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| 11 Jul 2013 10:24 PM |
| ...Don't tell me that! I'm taking a train to Chicago! :( |
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bill52600
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| 11 Jul 2013 10:37 PM |
| If it's Amtrak or Metra you're okay, and CTA is only good in the day. |
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are200
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| 11 Jul 2013 10:49 PM |
| Eh is parking alright by the museum? |
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bill52600
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| 11 Jul 2013 10:52 PM |
There's a garage. I'm not sure if you'll be able to come back out to get to the entrance, though.
It's underground, and you'll have to go down a ways. |
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are200
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| 11 Jul 2013 10:54 PM |
| Is there enough parking there and is that safe? |
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bill52600
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| 11 Jul 2013 10:56 PM |
There's usually enough parking, except on busy days.
I would contact the museum tomorrow, since they may have statistics and event info and all of that. |
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are200
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| 11 Jul 2013 11:07 PM |
| Hm.. Told my mom about the pizza place. She said she might consider it. Thanks! |
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bill52600
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| 11 Jul 2013 11:08 PM |
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| 11 Jul 2013 11:10 PM |
tell me what it is before I go there
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