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Post by MasterCrabby on Feb 12, 2005 9:34:34 GMT -5
I am planning to bring my wife to Chicago in May or June to have a week's vacation. Can the Chicagoans in the group recommend hotels which are good and not too expensive? I would appreciate the help.
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Post by JP Paulus on Feb 13, 2005 17:25:44 GMT -5
Is there any area in particular you looking to see/hang out at?
Will you have a car (that's pretty important to know; it can determine where you should stay)?
If you're inetrested in hanging out with chicago fans, maybe you can let us know when you're avaialble. Off hand, i know i'm out May 21 (a friend's wedding)
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Post by chigirl68 on Feb 14, 2005 10:02:23 GMT -5
I agree with JP. It depends what you plan on seeing as well as if you plan to drive, take public transportation, or want to be in walking distance from what you want to see.
I would suggest June if you want to check out a neighborhood fest or 2. More of them are happening in June than May.
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Post by MasterCrabby on Feb 15, 2005 12:15:37 GMT -5
Right now, I think we'll take the train from Albany, NY. I don't expect to have a car. Since I want to go to one or two Cubs games, I'm leaning toward May. I want to see some of the buildings Downtown from the 1880 to 1930 era, and take Ruth to Marshall Fields and some stores in that area. I would like to take in a couple of museums, too. I am looking at a place to stay in the Wicker Park area, and use the public transportation in general.
My wife and I would like to get together with you folks, too.
Is Wicker Park a good choice, or would you have another suggestion? I should mention that my wife has a fear of elevators.
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Post by MasterCrabby on Feb 17, 2005 23:13:24 GMT -5
Ehhh... I assume that no one thinks my plans are ill advised. You know, if you asked me what hotels are good in the Hudson Valley, I couldn't tell you either, since I never use the hotels locally. Thanks.
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Post by ID on Feb 18, 2005 8:38:42 GMT -5
Heh heh. That reminds me that I just realised that Monticello is going to build about five new Indian casinos, and that all of Miami Beach is going to come up here.  |
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Post by chigirl68 on Feb 18, 2005 11:19:17 GMT -5
Sorry MC. I don't get to this part of the board too often. Like you mentioned we normally don't stay at hotels in our home town to know which onesare good and cheap. Wicker Park is a pretty good area neighborhood wise. Now for things to do or places to see when you get here we can probably help. That is if you don't already have your schedule cramed with stuff to do. Let us know when you plan to stop by.
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Post by MasterCrabby on Feb 19, 2005 18:05:56 GMT -5
Thanks, chigirl. Outside of the things I mentioned, I have no interest in putting together a schedule as such. There should be plenty of free time. I will let you know, as you say. We are looking forward to it.
Incidentally, as ID points out, we are due to be stuck with casinos in Sullivan County where he lives. I guess those hotels will be nice. Too bad it won't do much for people living there. If Atlantic City is any example, gambling will not help the area.
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Post by ID on Feb 19, 2005 18:46:56 GMT -5
It's bad enough in the summer, when "people who do not live in the town of Monticello, New York, all year-round" {there you go, Bo} have property, because they can't take the winter cold. But with the casinos, it's going to be hell year-round. the worst part is Pataki {who elected this SOB?} is even letting out of state Tribes build on New York soil
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Post by MasterCrabby on Feb 19, 2005 23:13:30 GMT -5
It seems Pataki is willing to trade the interests of the people in New York State to further his national ambitions. There is no doubt big money behind this casino project.
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Post by TheBo on Feb 23, 2005 16:38:06 GMT -5
(A) Casinos don't help anyone who lives or has a small business in the areas where they are built. They only put money into the pockets of their owners and, I suspect--call me paranoid--certain politicians. If you don't believe me, take a trip out to Aurora IL sometime. At least the Indian casinos benefit the tribes most of the time (but not always).
(B) ID, your characterization of old people as "idiots" is very disrespectful. Please, this is a Korean message board, hon. Let me pinch your cheek. Aigu.
Bo
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Post by seven stars on Feb 23, 2005 17:23:36 GMT -5
The primary difference between Las Vegas and Atlantic City is the mafia. Police chased the mafia out of AC and haven't been able to keep the area safe and clean with thriving businesses for years now. Conversely, Vegas is a very clean city (for a gambling town) and organized crime for better or for worse, has a lot to do with that.
This is not an ethically based point. I'm not extolling the virtues of crime families, just simply stating the truth as it stands in this case. Police forces have their hands tied by the law, and so justice suffers in some instances. (Some would certainly question the justice of casinos in the first place). The mob is conveniently unhindered by such constraints. When money is involved, organized crime is a much more effective deterrent to petty criminal activity, than is the law.
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Post by seven stars on Feb 23, 2005 17:30:59 GMT -5
It's bad enough in the summer, when old idiots have property, because they can't take the winter cold. But with the casinos, it's going to be hell year-round. the worst part is Pataki {who elected this SOB?} is even letting out of state Tribes build on New York soil The other issue at hand here is justice for the Native American peoples. Should they not be allowed to use what assets they have for making profit? After all, many of these people groups have been decimated by this government (albeit several generations ago), and a significant number of them have been unable to adapt to this society while maintaining their cultural identity. To say little of the effect that alcoholism has had on these communities. If you want to discuss a vulnerable population, there is perhaps no better example in the forty-eight contiguous United States than reservationed Native Americans. |
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Post by ID on Feb 23, 2005 19:31:08 GMT -5
(B) ID, your characterization of old people as "idiots" is very disrespectful. Please, this is a Korean message board, hon. Let me pinch your cheek. Aigu. Bo Well, i'll edit it. But you need to udnerstand how hard it is to live here int he summer. It's insane. |
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Post by ID on Feb 23, 2005 19:49:06 GMT -5
The other issue at hand here is justice for the Native American peoples. Should they not be allowed to use what assets they have for making profit? After all, many of these people groups have been decimated by this government (albeit several generations ago), and a significant number of them have been unable to adapt to this society while maintaining their cultural identity. To say little of the effect that alcoholism has had on these communities. If you want to discuss a vulnerable population, there is perhaps no better example in the forty-eight contiguous United States than reservationed Native Americans. New York tribes - Seneca Nation Of Indians {Tonawanda, Cattaraugus, Allegany, Oil Springs Reservation} Cayuga Nation Onondaga Nation Oneida Nation of NY Mohawk Tribes Tuscarora Nation Unkechauga Nation Everyone else, get out. I was born and raised in this area, and i'm not going to watch it be destroyed by a corrupted old man I didn't even vote for. |
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