Maria, I have a swim thing that day in Culver City, but I certainly wish I could see you!
Let him do his thing, and then you get him out. No messing with him for laughs.
Mal ,'Ariel'
F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
Kat - May 13, 2014 5:44:15 pm PDT #10403 of 12687
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
aurelia - May 13, 2014 6:11:53 pm PDT #10404 of 12687
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
I forget what building it is in
Hancock.
Shir, I'm available evenings of the dates you've listed. We should try to coordinate dinner. Perhaps at Chicago Diner? During the day, the best I could do would be to give you a tour of the theatre if you're interested.
Strix - May 13, 2014 6:15:22 pm PDT #10405 of 12687
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Shir, thanks!!
dcp, that would be great! I'd really appreciate it!
Shir - May 13, 2014 6:51:54 pm PDT #10406 of 12687
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
What would you like to do, and what do you already have covered?
You assume I know things about Chicago. Never been there.
Well, here's what I know about it:
It's a city
It's in Illinois
It has Buffistas in it
The Afghan Whigs and the Twilight Singers played great shows there (I heard the bootlegs)
And... it's cold during the winter, right?
There. This is what I know about Chicago. I mean it when I say your country is very exotic to me.
Shir - May 13, 2014 6:53:12 pm PDT #10407 of 12687
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
(Sorry for the double post)
Perhaps at Chicago Diner? During the day, the best I could do would be to give you a tour of the theatre if you're interested.
Aurelia, both suggestions sounds great. Thank you!
Hil R. - May 13, 2014 6:54:15 pm PDT #10408 of 12687
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
The Chicago Diner is fabulous. Get the poutine.
Typo Boy - May 13, 2014 6:57:04 pm PDT #10409 of 12687
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Chicago is known for great deep-dish pizza. And I'm sure you can get some without meat and not too spicy. Also Pierogis which are dumplings stuffed with potato. (sometimes meat too, but vegetarian and non-spicy should be doable.)
brenda m - May 13, 2014 6:57:58 pm PDT #10410 of 12687
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Dcp, you're coming to town? Awesome.
I would totally take aurelia up on that tour. The show at the Goodman right now seems awesome too.
I may need to go to the cottage on Friday for Internet putting in. You or anyone are welcome if it's of interest. But my dad might be able to cover it.
I also have the benefit on Saturday night - link below. It will be awesome and for an awesome cause, but a little spendy. a Sox or Cubs game could be a lot of fun too if cheap tix can be found.
Rockin' for Rescue: [link]
Enjoy a private evening in the members-only Stadium Club with open bar, appetizers, dinner, dessert and late night snacks while dancing and gambling to the backdrop of the historic US Cellular baseball field. Each single ticket also includes gaming chips to start off your evening of Vegas-style fun. ($100) (Military/Chicago PD/Chicago FD $75)
VIP Ticket: Exclusive VIP experience beginning at 6:30pm includes a behind the scenes look at the stadium from the tunnels out onto the warning track and dugout with a professional photographer capturing the moment with the JUMBOTRON as your backdrop. With gaming chips in your pocket you'll be escorted back to the Stadium Club where your night of food, drinks, gambling and dancing will begin. ($200)
In the past few years, TAF has assisted in paying over 2,500 homeless animals' medical bills and with the success of Rockin' for Rescue: Vegas-Style, TAF will be able to save even more lives. Please come out and join us for a night that you will never forget!
Pix - May 13, 2014 8:53:03 pm PDT #10411 of 12687
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
A link to my Flickr album with some pics from Shir’s visit: [link]
SailAweigh - May 14, 2014 5:02:08 am PDT #10412 of 12687
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Kirstin, great pictures! The Huntington looks beautiful; makes me sorry I've never made it there.
Looks like the only day I'm available for Chicago will be Saturday. I was hoping for tomorrow, but the fronline is a little slim and I've been having to cover it more than I normally do. The pitfalls of being the boss: two stations, three people. Empty station means I have to come out of my cave and answer phones/greet people. Ugh.
Anyway, I'd love to do some of the touring (any of it, actually) that dcp mentioned. Can't afford the fancy charity do in the evening, my cat is emptying my purse rapidly with all his tests and meds.