"Fred" Mini-do, Chicago, Aug. 27
Jul 27, 2005 | 1:38 pm
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"Fred" Mini-do, Chicago, Aug. 27
Our long lost native son, fredmartens, will be in town to observe the competition between the Chicago Cubs and Florida Marlins at the former Weeghman Park, at the corner of Clark and Addison Streets on Saturday, August 27. He has assented to allow me to advise the FT world that he will be available after the confrontation, for potent potables and victuals. The contest will commence at 3:05 p.m. Feel at liberty to post your suggestions for the post-contest activities (approximately 6:00 p.m.) here.
Jul 27, 2005 | 1:57 pm
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Does Fred actually intend on going to the game this time, or just letting others make a mess in his room?? 
I believe that I have a going-away party to attend in Evanston that evening for a friend of mine that is moving to ICT. If this is true, I will be able to make only a token appearance, although it'll be Fred's kind of crowd (except for the lack of eligible ladies) so maybe he'll want to crash it with me.
I believe that I have a going-away party to attend in Evanston that evening for a friend of mine that is moving to ICT. If this is true, I will be able to make only a token appearance, although it'll be Fred's kind of crowd (except for the lack of eligible ladies) so maybe he'll want to crash it with me.
Jul 27, 2005 | 2:02 pm
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Originally Posted by ElmhurstNick
I believe that I have a going-away party to attend in Evanston that evening for a friend of mine that is moving to ICT. If this is true, I will be able to make only a token appearance, although it'll be Fred's kind of crowd (except for the lack of eligible ladies) so maybe he'll want to crash it with me.
Jul 27, 2005 | 2:51 pm
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Why, ILP, muchas gracias for that kind intro. Sorry to hear CAW will be SINning again 
Nick, I don't do Evanston, sorry...that's where Blort lives
For those of you that have met the "non-FT" sis in NYC, the other "non-FT" sis, bro-in-law and niece will be accompanying moi to the Cubbies game...after dinner, the girls are beating feet back to Warrenville in order to avoid (what is now known family-wide via New York-Chicago gossip channels) any post-dinner FT "out of control partying" that may or may not take place. Since well-to-do bro-in-law recently purchased a loft in River North, I'll be crashing in the city gratis...I love those non-hotel expense trips.
Nick, I don't do Evanston, sorry...that's where Blort lives For those of you that have met the "non-FT" sis in NYC, the other "non-FT" sis, bro-in-law and niece will be accompanying moi to the Cubbies game...after dinner, the girls are beating feet back to Warrenville in order to avoid (what is now known family-wide via New York-Chicago gossip channels) any post-dinner FT "out of control partying" that may or may not take place. Since well-to-do bro-in-law recently purchased a loft in River North, I'll be crashing in the city gratis...I love those non-hotel expense trips.
Aug 5, 2005 | 8:23 am
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Originally Posted by SEA_Tigger
I'll be in ORD from the 26th to the 28th visiting friends, so no promises, but I'll keep an eye out on this thread.
Aug 5, 2005 | 1:03 pm
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Originally Posted by tfjim
Cubs vs. Marlins 
that's a marquee event??
that's a marquee event??
Aug 5, 2005 | 1:18 pm
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Originally Posted by fredmartens
Certainly not to most Cub fans; however, for an ex-patriate who's brother-in-law got the poorest draw I've ever seen in a 4 person season ticket divvy, it's the old "beggars can't be choosers" type o' deal.
Aug 5, 2005 | 1:30 pm
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Originally Posted by tfjim
Yawn. I just don't get the support for the northsiders, even more so when the southsiders are having such an incredible year. Though I do hear they are finally drawing some crowds, and not just because they're giving out bobbleheads every night. I would much prefer a ticket to the White Sox-Yankees series the weekend before so I could scream and boo and yell at the Bronx bombers.
Anyway, this is an excuse to party with Flyertalkers!
Aug 5, 2005 | 4:02 pm
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Originally Posted by tfjim
Yawn. I just don't get the support for the northsiders, even more so when the southsiders are having such an incredible year. Though I do hear they are finally drawing some crowds, and not just because they're giving out bobbleheads every night. I would much prefer a ticket to the White Sox-Yankees series the weekend before so I could scream and boo and yell at the Bronx bombers.
Do let us know how it was...