Erik Chan in Chicago Nov. 2-4

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 27 Oct 2005 23:23

We'll make time for ya brudda!

quadgun · Post by **quadgun** » 29 Oct 2005 22:50

exchanged shifts with someone for thursday ... this better be worth it mr. chan!

Chim-Chim · Post by **Chim-Chim** » 29 Oct 2005 23:59

What time Thursday, and what's the location? The forecast is 63 degrees (F) and "mostly sunny".. so might I suggest somewhere outdoors?; perhaps Millenium Park, or the Art Institute's sculpture garden near the front entrance.

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 30 Oct 2005 12:13

I think this depends on what time Erik is free.

Muffinman · Post by **Muffinman** » 30 Oct 2005 15:39

Probably later afternoon -- all I do those days is go to the Museum of Contemp Art on Wednesday at 10, and The Art institute on Thursday at 10...so thaat can't last too many hours...I'll probably be free early-late afternoon those days.

I leave tomorrow morning.
I have Jake Raye and Zeke's phone numbers -- is there anything else I need? If I call either of you guys, will that work out?

Oh -- and playing by the Art Institute sounds rad on that nice day!!

quadgun · Post by **quadgun** » 30 Oct 2005 19:44

my number is seven7tree 7to6 to1tree1

Chim-Chim · Post by **Chim-Chim** » 30 Oct 2005 19:54

you're spending halloween on a bus? some scheduling..

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 31 Oct 2005 13:14

Good weather 65F (50F-night).

I'm making tentative plans for Wedensday night at Wrigley building.

Night because more people are free, and Wrigley building cuz it's 3 blocks from Erik's hotel and has lights and is a cool spot.

Thursday: maybe Art institute or across the steet at millenium park like Jake suggested is a good idea, cuz we could meet Erik as soon as he gets out. Or maybe Navy Pier. Sunset is at 4:45, so hook up at 2 the latest?

All tentative. I'll update this soon when i hear from more peeps.

Chim-Chim · Post by **Chim-Chim** » 31 Oct 2005 14:57

Oh -- and playing by the Art Institute sounds rad on that nice day!!

art institute!! thursday!! 2 is good for me.. how is the lighting at millenium park at night?

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 31 Oct 2005 18:19

LoL.

Yes, it is a rad tentative plan. I just wanna make sure that Erik is all good, and that all our peeps can come.

i have no idea about millenium park's lights. But We've used Wrigley building as a night spot for a while.

hackeysnacker · Post by **hackeysnacker** » 31 Oct 2005 20:19

Is the Wrigley building near any particular "L" stations?

What time is being planned for wednesday night? I get out of class at (Wright) 8:50 PM that day, sometimes a bit earlier.

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 01 Nov 2005 14:01

Update

Wrigley Building @ 7:30 pm for Wednesday.
Map
Pics

Directions: Red line to Grand stop. Then walk a few blocks. The spot is on the elevated part of Michigan Avenue.

stay on grand. go 2 blocks east.
pass Rush and go upstairs to Michigan Ave
turn right walk 2 blocks south
Passed Walgreens and before bridge

crazylegs32 · Post by **crazylegs32** » 03 Nov 2005 10:51

What about today (Thursday)? Its almost 70 degrees out right now.

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 03 Nov 2005 10:57

Today

Millenium Park - (Chase Promenade Central)
Michigan and Madison - Any train will take you there (in the loop)
Directions/Parking
Park Map
Downtown Train Map

3:00 PM
Erik and Kamil should get there at 4:00pm

Blackend · Post by **Blackend** » 03 Nov 2005 15:12

Hey Erik, hitchhike your way over to Seattle after you're done in Chicago.

Zeke · Post by **Zeke** » 05 Nov 2005 07:22

Hope you had a good time while you were here. Next time we'll have some stuffed pizza! Next time...

Muffinman · Post by **Muffinman** » 06 Nov 2005 17:33

Chicago was really fun -- it was really nice seeing Zeke and Eric and Tim again, and meeting the rest. Tom's so nice! Tim has a really sweet half beard. Zeke gave me a really awesome CIC shirt with his characatures on the back!! Oh, and a CIC sand bag too. Eric gave me a DVD of unreleased CIC footage, which was really awesome and really funny

I tried to play foursquare for basically the first time with freestylers, and I'm really no good at it at all. I also didn't play well because it was so dark outside, so that was frustrating. But watching the others shred was almost as fun! Tom is sooo smooth, and bothsided, and hits long runs. The highlight combo was double pickup > swirling toe. He was hitting the toe-set swirling toe move a lot. Eric was still trying some sick moves, and hit lots, like paradon swirl, swifter, backside GYBAS...some long bothsided toe shuffle. I didn't see Jon play too much. The twins were both busting, but I kind of got confused because they look the same (I think the first time I saw Josh(?) I thought he was Jake...I dunno). Umm... Zeke was shredding hard too, with lots of shuffle and toe backspinning! I have a feeling I'm really missing some stuff, but I can't remember. Kamil was trying some neat moves...crossbody rakes looked good. Everyone was really nice and it was fun just hanging out. I also talked to Emily on the phone which was kind of awkward because Zeke shoved the phone at me. She didn't believe that it was me. I dunno. I'm so tired from the trip. Do you guys have bubble tea in Chicago? I was really craving it on our last day. Anyway -- thanks again everyone for being so nice and hanging out with me!! I had lots of fun

When I am not injured and have money I will definately come down to shred again!!!

Moxie · Post by **Moxie** » 06 Nov 2005 17:47

I don't usually doubt that people are who they say they are, but your voice didn't match what your picture sounded like in my head. There's some good bubble tea in Chicago. The first time I had it was there in China Town.

quadgun · Post by **quadgun** » 06 Nov 2005 19:38

Hey Erik!
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay!

and YEA WE HAVE BUBBLE TEA!
when you come to new years jam, we'll go to chinatown to get some, since its right there!

hackeysnacker · Post by **hackeysnacker** » 07 Nov 2005 00:51

what is bubble tea? if that's a fart joke grow up