Chicago

ricardobee · July 1, 2011

Hey you mericans, need some advice. I'm off to Chicago on Monday, working with a British Blues Brothers tribute over there for 3 weeks (don't ask me why they're taking a british blues brothers band to Chicago, seems like a terrible idea to me). Anyhoo, we get Mondays and Tuesdays off, and I'm gagging to get to a baseball game (or any one of your fancy sports where you can sit there for hours drinking beer). Any help appreciated!

Ta

Rook · July 1, 2011

The Cubs, and their phony fake yuppie fans make me want to puke. At the very least go to a White Sox game.

chicoazul · July 1, 2011

May I suggest speaking to Chicago Blue perhaps?

Clint Planet · July 1, 2011

Rook said:
The Cubs, and their phony fake yuppie fans make me want to puke. At the very least go to a White Sox game.

Isn't it the other way round? I thought the glory hunters were White Sox fans. It's not like the Cubs have won much in their 140 year history.

Clint Planet · July 1, 2011

The Everton Supporters Club North America used to base itself in the Globe pub in Irving Park, Chicago but it seems to have been disbanded now. Me and my mate went there four years ago. No blues about that afternoon but there was a massive Everton scarf on the wall (there were many other clubs' scarfs, too, but none as huge as that Toffees one).

http://www.theglobepub.com/

johnnydawg68 · July 1, 2011

Go to a Cubs game for the atmosphere. You don't have to be a Cubs fan to enjoy going to Wrigley Field and hanging out in one of the best neighborhoods in the US. Try the "Cubby Bear", The "Sports Corner" or "Murphy's Bleachers" for pre and post game festivities. You'll be able to scalp a ticket but be prepared to pay. If you can, get a bleacher seat, that where the best action at the game happens.

ricardobee · July 1, 2011

This is all good stuff, nice one lids

chicoazul · July 1, 2011

I sincerely hope you get bummed against your will over there mate.

Clint Planet · July 1, 2011

chicoazul said:
I sincerely hope you get bummed against your will over there mate.

Me and my mate went cornholing while we were there. John started really slowly but then stuck it to me good-style.

Clint Planet · July 1, 2011

The Wicker Park neighbourhood has a really nice bohemian feel to it - give it a visit.

ChicagoToffee · July 1, 2011

ricardobee said:
Hey you mericans, need some advice. I'm off to Chicago on Monday, working with a British Blues Brothers tribute over there for 3 weeks (don't ask me why they're taking a british blues brothers band to Chicago, seems like a terrible idea to me). Anyhoo, we get Mondays and Tuesdays off, and I'm gagging to get to a baseball game (or any one of your fancy sports where you can sit there for hours drinking beer). Any help appreciated!

Ta

PM me, mate. I'll help you out.

ricardobee · July 20, 2011

ok, after 2 weeks in chicago, I've come to these conclusions...

1) chicago is a beautiful city full of amazing people

2) I've been to a baseball game, its basically a field with a pub wrapped round it. No one pays any attention to the game, they sit there gassing and drinking. wicked.

3) there's lots of green here, stinky stinky green.

4) chicago birds LOVE an accent. a scouse accent is practically a key to their underwear department.

so there you have it. don't bother buying a rough guide or whatever, scouse it up and get stuck in!

chicoazul · July 20, 2011

ricardobee said:
4) chicago birds LOVE an accent. a scouse accent is practically a key to their underwear department

Yes sir. I want a full report and photos by close of play on Friday and not a minute later.

johnnydawg68 · July 20, 2011

ricardobee said:
ok, after 2 weeks in chicago, I've come to these conclusions...

2) I've been to a baseball game, its basically a field with a pub wrapped round it. No one pays any attention to the game, they sit there gassing and drinking. wicked.

If you went to Wrigley, that's a Wrigley thing, not totally true of other stadiums. Wrigley has been referred to as the world's largest beer garden. Baseball's pace does lend itself to excessive drinking and socializing though as there's lot's of down time during a three hour game.

ChicagoToffee · July 20, 2011

I owe Ricardobee a whopper of an apology.

He's been here for two weeks plus and has made a gracious offer to set up me with tickets for his shows and to go get pissed afterwards. And as much as I would like simply to meet him, shake his hand and have a drink, I've blown it. Excessive work hours, travel, family etc... have all impeded by ability to acquaint myself personally with Ricardobee.

On the other hand, I'm glad he's had a good time. There may not be a better place in the summer than Chicago although it has been quite hot the last couple of days (90 degrees fahrenheit + with some sticky humidity).

There is plenty of the sticky icky and easily available. Glad you found it - could have hooked him up if needed.

Chicago + girls + summer = shooting fish in a barrel. They grow 22 year olds on trees here. Throw in the scouse and play the musician bit and he's right, you should pull good ass at leisure. I miss those days. Walking in the Loop in the summer will cause neck pains from all of the swiveling to see girls in tight outfits lolling about.

Get yourself up to Lakeview / Lincoln Park for a night out before you go Rich. I'll need a pic or two of the dumb hot blondes you bugger.