December in Chicago - New Year's Jam

HG · Post by HG » 26 Dec 2005 12:44

damn. no im not

Im arriving with Zach and Brian. Afternoon on Wed.

Zjeezy · Post by **Zjeezy** » 26 Dec 2005 12:58

im down for chilling at getting some food once we get there, im sure gf and scott are down too.

Krafty · Post by **Krafty** » 26 Dec 2005 13:13

I'm not sure who GF is...Can someone enlighten me on this? Thanks!

Not-so-ripped Warrior · Post by **Not-so-ripped Warrior** » 26 Dec 2005 13:50

GF Smoothie: Greg Nelson

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 26 Dec 2005 14:26

Original BAP member?
Cool ass person.
Fun as hell to be in a circle with.

Greg Nelson

strumpfm · Post by **strumpfm** » 26 Dec 2005 14:41

umm, i'll stop by. and this time i actually will, not like every other day of the year. just don't beat me up cause i suck.

HG · Post by HG » 26 Dec 2005 14:44

Mike! What days will you be there? i really wanna shred with you !!!!!!!!!!!!!

quadgun · Post by **quadgun** » 26 Dec 2005 15:04

strumpfm wrote:umm, i'll stop by. and this time i actually will, not like every other day of the year. just don't beat me up cause i suck.

he's alive!

CIC flurry · Post by **CIC flurry** » 26 Dec 2005 17:10

To the Hyatt
Directions
Parking
Parking in the hotel lot is expensive. You can park across the street (I believe this is LOT A) just to go the event and its much cheaper, BUT you can't park there overnight. Many people have usually found parking on the side streets nearby, but it is difficult and you must watch for the no parking signs. I have always found a spot on the side streets nearby (but once had to park 5 blocks away).

This map is of the hotel. The side street just north of it (Calumet Ave.) is a good spot to start looking for parking.

Public Transport
Check http://www.yourcta.com/ system maps and trip planner links. Also check http://www.rtachicago.com/.

Some suggested directions:
Blue Line: Take to Jackson.
Brown Line: Take to Adams.
Orange, Green and Red Line: Take the train to Roosevelt.

Then: Walk to Michigan Ave. Take the # 3 KING DRIVE SOUTHBOUND. There are a few different buses on michigan, so be sure to note the number on the bus. Also check the sign on the corner to make sure #3 stops there; you may have to walk to the next corner to find it.

The above are suggestions, I have not taken them. I looked for optimal direction, and confirmed those buses run at the appropriate times.

Metra
Email/PM me if you need help with this.

To the Event
Map of Hotel and Convention Center with clickable links
The entrance to the actual convention center is located by the big driveway next to the hotel entance. If you're in the hotel walk through it, pass the elevator, pass the store, pass Networkx restaurant, then you will enter the convention center. You will see these stairs
http://www.footbag.org/gallery/show/2368
Go up the stairs to the 3rd floor. Sports will be to your left and right. I think we're usually to the right. Walk to the tables and grab a map of the sports layout and look for footbag.

Please post/PM/email me any other questions/comments.

Krafty · Post by **Krafty** » 27 Dec 2005 08:36

Not-so-ripped Warrior wrote:GF Smoothie: Greg Nelson

Thanks Eric! That clears it up!

Zjeezy · Post by **Zjeezy** » 27 Dec 2005 08:43

im leaving in 15 minutes, see you all there!!

crazylegs32 · Post by **crazylegs32** » 27 Dec 2005 08:53

When people arrive they should bring enough FOOD for the afternoon, theres grocery stores and fast food north of the hotel. The venue sells some sandwiches and pizza but its way overpriced(5.00 a small slice

) Bottled water is free.

tuomoruutufan · Post by **tuomoruutufan** » 27 Dec 2005 09:33

Im so freaking ready for this event, The past month has been so so slow waiting for this event to come around.

The key for the next 3 days will be red bull, im gonna be working from 4am to 11pm (without a break) and driving straight to mckormik place, im doing this in hope to get enough work done to completely take friday off of work and teach you fools how to do a beer bong like a man thursday night

cant wait to see you all, cant wait to buy my first 32 panel bag.

good times are ahead!

I have even elected not to shred much the past 3 days to keep my legs nice and fresh for the 3 days of hell im about to put them through.

quadgun · Post by **quadgun** » 27 Dec 2005 09:51

i broke my ankle yesterday ... i can't come

acxel22 · Post by **acxel22** » 27 Dec 2005 09:52

me, kolo. and an army of footfighters are leaving in a couple, we will be there tomorrow 3PM'ish.. save up your cash for those footfigthers

Bye now!

Not-so-ripped Warrior · Post by **Not-so-ripped Warrior** » 27 Dec 2005 10:02

quadgun wrote:i broke my ankle yesterday ... i can't come

tuomoruutufan · Post by **tuomoruutufan** » 27 Dec 2005 10:08

Kamil say it aint so buddy, your presence will be missed.

If you get a cast it would be cool for you to show up and get an ass load of sigs on that bad boy.

Krafty · Post by **Krafty** » 27 Dec 2005 10:15

Kamil!!!! Oh no!! Are you serious?!

Chim-Chim · Post by **Chim-Chim** » 27 Dec 2005 12:02

No way he's just makin a bad joke..

I hope.

if you realy did break it... get it to heal in clipper position

SandWraith · Post by **SandWraith** » 27 Dec 2005 12:50

Jake Raye wrote:if you realy did break it... get it to heal in clipper position

w3rd

But seriously-- how'd you break it?! You could at least come and play racquetbag a la Tom Mosher.