Chicago New Year's Jam: December 29-31 2011

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 20 Dec 2011 17:45

One less bag to make for someone I had secret plans for (aka. Donovan). :<

Tom, I'z be booty dialing you when I land on Chicago. Care to pick me up from O'Hare? :v

[YouTube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab2DDmwY ... ata_player[/YouTube]

Zjeezy · Post by **Zjeezy** » 21 Dec 2011 07:34

Tuesday, December 27, 2011
353 Wolverine (ARB - CHI)

Depart: 12:29 pm, Tue, Dec 27, 2011
Arrive: 4:16 pm, Tue, Dec 27, 2011
Duration: 4 hr, 47 min

Tuesday, January 3, 2012
354 Wolverine (CHI - ARB)

Depart: 6:00 pm, Tue, Jan 3, 2012
Arrive: 11:32 pm, Tue, Jan 3, 2012
Duration: 4 hr, 32 min

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 21 Dec 2011 10:03

noooo Donovon!

Waylon, call me - my car is broke, but I may can borrow my pa's.

Zjeezy - parmesian

Donovon · Post by **Donovon** » 22 Dec 2011 00:42

Alright,
So if I were perhaps to make an appearance, by my lonesome, would anyone have a space for me to sleep? Im rather small.
I really do want to come, and this year already sounds better than the last few.

Frank_Sinatra · Post by **Frank_Sinatra** » 22 Dec 2011 14:49

Donovon, I hope you decide to come. I unfortunately can't personally guarantee a place to stay, but I think it will work out if you do come.

I won't be around until the day prior to NYJ, if anybody needs to get ahold of me call or text me.

Can somebody post up directions from Midway, O'hare, and Union Station to the event site? I haven't got time at the moment. The hotel address is 323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 if you want to google map it up for yourself.

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 22 Dec 2011 15:18

NYJ 2011 shirt, made by Tommy A.

in case you don't know: why lavers??

Moxie · Post by **Moxie** » 22 Dec 2011 16:44

Directions are in the first post and here:

From O'Hare Airport
O'Hare Blue Line Subway towards Forest Park to Clark/Lake Green Line Subway towards Cottage Grove
Get off at State/Lake and walk to 323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
About 12 mins (0.6 mi)

From Midway Airport
Midway Orange Line Subway towards Loop
Get off at State/Lake and walk to 323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
About 12 mins (0.6 mi)

Union Station
Canal & Adams Stop 124 Bus towards Navy Pier
Get off at Columbus (Mid) & E. Wacker and walk to 323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
About 5 mins (0.2 mi)

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 22 Dec 2011 19:52

landmark directions (so you know you're going the right way:

train to downtown
walk 1 block to river, turn right
walk with the river on your left until you hit the lake

crazylegs32 · Post by **crazylegs32** » 24 Dec 2011 00:49

Ill be there, I cant shred. My ankle got destroyed in a shredding accident

I am likely to attempt kicking but PLEASE just tell me to stop.

crazylegs32 · Post by **crazylegs32** » 24 Dec 2011 22:44

I have a home with tons of space, bedrooms, basement, couches etc..
Its only offered as a last ditch place to stay, im in the burbs with no easy access to the event unless you pay for a ride in my lexus limo.

Lycanthrope · Post by **Lycanthrope** » 25 Dec 2011 16:32

DEPART
DEC
27
5:30 PM Las Vegas, NV (LAS) to
10:55 PM Chicago (Midway), IL (MDW)
Flight
#361
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Travel Time 3 h 25 m
(Nonstop)
Wanna Get Away
RETURN
JAN
12
1:50 PM Chicago (Midway), IL (MDW) to
Stops in Kansas City, MO
5:05 PM Las Vegas, NV (LAS)
Flight
#1171
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Travel Time 5 h 15 m
(1 stop, no plane change)
Wanna Get Away

Donovon · Post by **Donovon** » 25 Dec 2011 16:40

Sorry guys, If I came it would only be if Steven drove and it would prolly only be for a night.
Can i get a t-shirt anyway?
=P

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 25 Dec 2011 20:42

We still need to come to Ohio for an event, Don.

2 days till people start coming for NYJ!!

I recommend taking the cta. Parking in the lot will be expensive - $40/day. Streets are no better; they have all-day meters $5/hr. I drove there and looked around. If you live far/suburbs, you can park near a train stop in the city.

Let me know if you have trouble getting to Swissotel. The simplest way from O'Hare airport is to follow the sign that says trains to city (CTA blue line downstairs) - then ride that train to Clark/Lake stop.
From there you will exit on lake street. It's a one way street. Walk in the same direction as traffic and turn left at any street, one block over is the river. turn right and walk till you hit the lake. swissotel is on the right

If you don't have my number it's on facebook. Friend/PM me if necessary.

crazylegs32 · Post by **crazylegs32** » 26 Dec 2011 00:05

Do you have an idea of what size the shred room will be? Also is this an allnight shred room? Good job on hooking things up Tom!

Air · Post by **Air** » 26 Dec 2011 12:13

Me and Anssi want to go see an NHL hockey game. There's Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers at the United Center on Monday the 2nd. Anybody else want to join us?

We are going anyways but if someone else wants to come as well we could buy the tickets at the same time. Let me know asap so we won't miss it.

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 26 Dec 2011 12:22

The shred room is 3000 square feet. The night shred room we had at Hyatt McCormick was 1875 st ft. Though on this one, the ceilings aren't as high and it's not rectangular, so it may no appear more than 50% bigger than the last one.

Here is a virtual tour:
http://www.swissotelchicago.com/popups/ ... lweiss.cfm

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 26 Dec 2011 14:29

NOM NOM:ernoon of DEC 30.

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 26 Dec 2011 20:03

Boingboingboing totes excite

Sporatical_Distractions · Post by **Sporatical_Distractions** » 27 Dec 2011 10:32

That shirt design made me go back through the "why lavers" thread. Thanks for the laugh.

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 27 Dec 2011 11:50

I was hoping for a 'why so serious' pic when I saw you posted Kevin.