fathom Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 The quality of the rides at Islands of Adventure in Orlando is simply amazing. Even the water rides are better than anything you'll find elsewhere. I'm not a Harry Potter fan, but the frozen butterbeer is delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Well, someone else asked a parking question so I'll do mine also. Soldier Field. Best way to get in? Buying a parking pass in advance is $51. I'd actually do that but I wish the gates opened more than 4 hours before event time so that I could head out into the city. Staying at a Hotel near Michigan City, so other option is the South Shore, but would probably have to wait about 2 hours for the late night train if I did that. Any other options I'm missing? Also...best lot to go for (in order to get out of the city post-event heading South towards the Ryan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I know in the South Loop there are parking lots that are withing walking distance ( a mile or two) from Soldier Field. I always see people park there for Bears games then walk to the game. I'm sure those are cheaper and I would bet they would be open all day, since you wanted to head into the city. I've never done it, so I don't have a specific lot or location to tell you, but that could be an option for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 24, 2011 -> 09:48 AM) I know in the South Loop there are parking lots that are withing walking distance ( a mile or two) from Soldier Field. I always see people park there for Bears games then walk to the game. I'm sure those are cheaper and I would bet they would be open all day, since you wanted to head into the city. I've never done it, so I don't have a specific lot or location to tell you, but that could be an option for you. That is the way to do it if you can. Heck even street parking in the south loop and taking a cab back to your car would be tons cheaper than the $51. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Yeah, found a garage less than a mile away that'll charge me like $10 for the day and I can reserve a spot online. Gracias everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I've read the word Hyperbole more times today than every other time combined in my entire life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Jun 24, 2011 -> 07:21 PM) I've read the word Hyperbole more times today than every other time combined in my entire life. Hey look! HYPERBOLE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 QUOTE (knightni @ Jun 24, 2011 -> 06:22 PM) Hey look! HYPERBOLE! Where is Pee Wee for the word of the day when you need him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Jun 24, 2011 -> 07:25 PM) Where is Pee Wee for the word of the day when you need him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 a sexy shipps haircut = $20 my wifes cat gets a haircut = $85 How does this make sense? I was telling my wife we can take the cat to my barber and tell em give the cat what I get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 QUOTE (shipps @ Jun 25, 2011 -> 09:46 PM) a sexy shipps haircut = $20 my wifes cat gets a haircut = $85 How does this make sense? I was telling my wife we can take the cat to my barber and tell em give the cat what I get. Whipped by a p**** huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 QUOTE (shipps @ Jun 25, 2011 -> 09:46 PM) a sexy shipps haircut = $20 my wifes cat gets a haircut = $85 How does this make sense? I was telling my wife we can take the cat to my barber and tell em give the cat what I get. I cut my hair today after waxing the car. Cost was 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 24, 2011 -> 08:35 AM) Well, someone else asked a parking question so I'll do mine also. Soldier Field. Best way to get in? Buying a parking pass in advance is $51. I'd actually do that but I wish the gates opened more than 4 hours before event time so that I could head out into the city. Staying at a Hotel near Michigan City, so other option is the South Shore, but would probably have to wait about 2 hours for the late night train if I did that. Any other options I'm missing? Also...best lot to go for (in order to get out of the city post-event heading South towards the Ryan) Parking BY (not in) McCormick Place is free. I park on side streets for Bears games for free and haven't had a problem in 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Went to 6 flags great america today, I still have a blast there. Of course though the first ride I went on broke down on us and we were stuck on the rollercoaster for like 40 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I've lived in the northern suburbs for my entire life, and I've never been to 6 flags. Never really had the desire, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (farmteam @ Jun 26, 2011 -> 10:50 PM) I've lived in the northern suburbs for my entire life, and I've never been to 6 flags. Never really had the desire, either. I went on a company day this year and will never go back with full crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Jun 26, 2011 -> 11:08 PM) I went on a company day this year and will never go back with full crowds. Yeah much better when it's less crowded, but yesterday was such a nice day out and the crowds were reasonable and you really won't find much more thrills on a Sunday than there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Jun 26, 2011 -> 11:08 PM) I went on a company day this year and will never go back with full crowds. That is the only way to go. The whole waiting in line for hours for one ride thing blows. Especially for what it costs to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) Help me choose my lunch. http://.com/Menu.html Notes: I don't like shrimp. I usually get Generals or Orange chicken, although today I'm kind of feeling wild and am heavily considering some sort of beef. What is typically a popular beef dish at a Chinese place? Edited July 1, 2011 by Swingandalongonetoleft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 09:54 AM) Help me choose my lunch. http://gcrestaurant.com/Menu.html Notes: I don't like shrimp. I usually get Generals or Orange chicken, although today I'm kind of feeling wild and am heavily considering some sort of beef. What is typically a popular beef dish at a Chinese place? I always test a Chinese place by their Tomato Pepper Beef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 09:54 AM) Help me choose my lunch. http://gcrestaurant.com/Menu.html Notes: I don't like shrimp. I usually get Generals or Orange chicken, although today I'm kind of feeling wild and am heavily considering some sort of beef. What is typically a popular beef dish at a Chinese place? If you want different but not too crazy, go for some Moo Shu Pork. I tend not to eat beet at Chinese restaurants, but Beef and Broccoli and Mongolian Beef tend to be the most popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 09:08 AM) If you want different but not too crazy, go for some Moo Shu Pork. I tend not to eat beet at Chinese restaurants, but Beef and Broccoli and Mongolian Beef tend to be the most popular. oo, I don't dig on swine. Tomato Pepper Beef sounds scrumtrilescent. What is it? Edited June 27, 2011 by Swingandalongonetoleft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 11:08 AM) If you want different but not too crazy, go for some Moo Shu Pork. I tend not to eat beet at Chinese restaurants, but Beef and Broccoli and Mongolian Beef tend to be the most popular. I've wanted to try that for a while but never have. What kind of a flavor/spice is Mongolian Beef? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 10:12 AM) oo, I don't dig on swine. Tomato Pepper Beef sounds scrumtrilescent. What is it? Tomato and Peppers stewed in beef. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/tomato-oni...00401626/print/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jun 27, 2011 -> 10:20 AM) I've wanted to try that for a while but never have. What kind of a flavor/spice is Mongolian Beef? I don't know what flavor/spice it is, but I can tell you that it is pure awesomeness. Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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