cobraman Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 They were good but not 30 dollars good . Neighborhood place . Lot of hipsters . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Safe to say they weren't Krispy Kream Donuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 They were not . It does appear cost of living is much higher here then Phoenix plus sales tax is pretty high as well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 5 hours ago, cobraman said: Well , been here in Chicago for a few days with about a week to go... I envy you being in Chicago, even in the cold. Last time I was there for any length of time was back in '68, and I loved it. I can do without $30/dozen donuts though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Chicago is fun...need to go visit friends that live there, I haven't seen them in about 15 years. Between '92-97 I went to Chicago frequently, and spent a summer there with friends in Lincoln Park when I was in grad school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Working from home this week! That saves me 3 hrs a day of commuting and about $100 in gas and tolls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 6 hours ago, cobraman said: Well , been here in Chicago for a few days with about a week to go . Daughter lives in Lincoln Park near the lake . Walked there yesterday . I remember why they call Chicago the Windy City . Pretty windy and cold but I enjoyed it . Paid 30 bucks for a dozen donuts ! What the heck ? Today my wife and I are taking the el to meet my daughter for lunch . Wish me luck ! This week I will be seeing a friend of 50 years and also a couple of cousins . It’s colder than Phoenix but having a good time . Chicago was named the Windy City because in the early years the politicians were a bunch of windbags, and not much has changed since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 And the real estate taxes are enormous, Ray. Glad I left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Took the el downtown to have lunch with our daughter . Took the subway home . It was cold but we had a good time despite the weather . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 3 hours ago, cobraman said: Took the el downtown to have lunch with our daughter . Took the subway home . It was cold but we had a good time despite the weather . Just remember, that I didn't make it cold in Chicagoland. Of course you already knew that coming here in the month of March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Pretty stoked. Snagged some pre-sale tickets to see Alice Cooper in August. Lucked out and got great seats too. I've seen Alice numerous times over the years, the first time being 1990 on the Trash tour. THis time, I'm taking my kids. Daughter will be 11, the boy will be 14. My daughter loves Alice! Along with the usual dance pop nonsense the kids are into these days, she also plays the Trash almbum all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 So I’m still visiting my daughter here in Chicago . Since today was St. Patty’s day we had to go watch them dye the river green and walk around downtown . We walked about 8 miles and I have to tell you I never saw so many people and traffic and police in my life ! It was so hard to get around . All the food places were packed and noisy as long get out. Not something this 66 year old enjoys at all . However , spending the day with my wife and daughter was worth it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 At Midway airport, going home ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Safe travels Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 On 3/17/2018 at 10:47 PM, cobraman said: So I’m still visiting my daughter here in Chicago . Since today was St. Patty’s day we had to go watch them dye the river green and walk around downtown . We walked about 8 miles and I have to tell you I never saw so many people and traffic and police in my life ! It was so hard to get around . All the food places were packed and noisy as long get out. Not something this 66 year old enjoys at all . However , spending the day with my wife and daughter was worth it . St. Patrick's Day is a "big" event here in Chicago, so it's a given that there will be huge crowds of people, lots of vehicles, and police too. As the day wears on there will be plenty of drunks too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 pack Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Today is my 17th birthday and I spent it working with my friend on his old square body Chevy and then I worked on some model cars. I couldn’t ask for a better day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 model citizen Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 8 hours ago, 426 pack said: Today is my 17th birthday and I spent it working with my friend on his old square body Chevy and then I worked on some model cars. I couldn’t ask for a better day. Happy birthday, Cale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 14 hours ago, 426 pack said: Today is my 17th birthday and I spent it working with my friend on his old square body Chevy and then I worked on some model cars. I couldn’t ask for a better day. Sounds like a good day! Happy B day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 18 hours ago, 426 pack said: Today is my 17th birthday and I spent it working with my friend on his old square body Chevy and then I worked on some model cars. I couldn’t ask for a better day. Happy birthday a day late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 pack Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 10 hours ago, #1 model citizen said: Happy birthday, Cale! 4 hours ago, James2 said: Sounds like a good day! Happy B day 29 minutes ago, Jim N said: Happy birthday a day late. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Customer service at its finest Panda ExpressVerified account @PandaExpress 12h12 hours ago Replying to @jonathan9268 Hi Jonathan. Sounds like we owe you some Teriyaki Sauce. Which location did you visit? DM me your address so we can make it right for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerS Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Now THIS is how to spend a snowy Saturday! (renamed Brian Griffin by my 11 year old son, he is one of my four rescues) His eyes are barely open as he thinks if he doesn't look at me, I won't ask him to share the couch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Sounds like my son's dogs! (and their cat)! They all pile onto the couch and will only move if you "physically" insist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 My couch is usually covered in terriers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Spring is finally here in Charlotte, 72 yesterday, 78 today and supposed to be at least 65 every day for the next week. I could do without the tree pollen but it is that time of year. I hope to get some bodies painted in the next couple of days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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