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 03/31/2006 07:52:42 AM · #1
OK Who's in?

There was discussion in this thread where folks showed an interest in a Chi-Town outing.

I will keep this top thread updated with the Who, What, When, and Where, no need to cover Why.

Here is my vision - let me know if yours is different, as this is the first time I have done this, and I welcome suggestions.

Meet on the steps of The Art Institute, 111 South Michigan Ave, Saturday, May 6th at 11:00am, and from there we can hit some of the spots below.

Millennium Park
Chicago Cultural Center - we can get the cta bus/train passes here.
Buckingham Fountain
Navy Pier/Lake Front
The Museum Campus - Nice views of the city from this area(This includes The Shed Aquarium, The Field Museum and The Adler Planitarium - but entrance fees can be pricy)
Lincoln Park Zoo (No admission fee)
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Michigan Avenue (Tulip Days will be going on)
End the adventure at the 95th floor of The John Hancock.

All of these spots are within a 3 mile radius, but it would be hard to walk it all. So, I figuerd to make it easy to get around we could all purchase 1 day Bus/Train passes for 5$, that way we could also get some cool bus/train pics. I think admission to the top of the Hancock is about $9.95. Parking in the nearby Millennium garage is $16 for the day. Here is a link to a map of the area if you need it - Area Map

Who is in???
MayaM
milo655321
fotodude
strangeghost
sacredspirit
woohoopepper
Keith Maniac
shaileshivyas
bigfish

Maybe's
muckpond
TooCool

Out
flip89
SamDoe1
petrakka
dsmeth
alfresco
ladyhawk22


Message edited by author 2006-05-05 11:44:34.
 04/01/2006 05:00:20 AM · #2
bump
 04/01/2006 05:46:15 AM · #3
I'm game.
 04/01/2006 06:44:33 AM · #4
I have to check with my hubby about his calendar, but certainly mark me as interested!! It's been too long since I was downtown.
 04/01/2006 06:46:52 AM · #5
Mark me down as a maybe, but it's really too far away for me to tell right now. It all depends on if I can find a way to get there and back, but if I can find a way, I will definitely come.
 04/01/2006 11:09:53 AM · #6
BUMP
 04/01/2006 07:48:56 PM · #7
Count me in.
 04/01/2006 08:41:07 PM · #8
i'll get the day off work if its going to happen for sure...and then you can count me in.....!

i shoot all to offten around all those places and hate M. pk. but would love to meet some more DPCers.

so yeah let me know meeting time, please? (directed at: whomever is the planner.....)

_bran(always PMable)do_
 04/02/2006 06:59:22 AM · #9
Sunday Bump :-)
 04/02/2006 07:05:19 AM · #10
It's a 2.5 hour drive for me to park and ride the El into the city but I'm seriously going to plan it. Count me in!!

-J
 04/02/2006 07:20:53 AM · #11
well shoot I'm pretty sure I'll be in the Kentucky GTG. Hey I got an idea for you all...May 7th a friend of mine is getting married downtown, I'll get the info and you all can crash it and shoot the images she wanted me to lol. You all have fun and if anything changes I'll keep this in mind.
 04/02/2006 07:29:37 AM · #12
I have heard about an Aquarium there that is supposed to be state of the art, and very close to that pier. I think it is sheds aquarium or something like that. Just thought I would mention it for all the people with fancy lenses. I cant even imagine how I would get a decent picture, behind glass, and really dark. Sharks though...you don't see alot of those on here.

<---tenative, St.Louis...so it shouldn't be that hard to get there.
 04/02/2006 07:35:47 AM · #13
I don't think I have anything going on, and that's my turf (I had planned on maybe the KY gtg, but this will be a lot easier for me); please count me in. I've been wanting to join a group of DPCers for a gtg for a long time now. Awesome! See ya then!
 04/02/2006 07:41:02 AM · #14
Originally posted by sacredspirit:
I have heard about an Aquarium there that is supposed to be state of the art, and very close to that pier. I think it is sheds aquarium or something like that. Just thought I would mention it for all the people with fancy lenses. I cant even imagine how I would get a decent picture, behind glass, and really dark. Sharks though...you don't see alot of those on here.

<---tenative, St.Louis...so it shouldn't be that hard to get there.


i will tell you now (from experience) the shed is not worth going to for photography...unless you do the dolphin show....its up to you guys but it really isn't as much fun as just meeting together and taking pics.

_bran(tired of fish and glass)do_
 04/02/2006 07:41:21 AM · #15
There was also talk of getting together in August when Setzler is in Chicago for the Tut exhibit.
 04/02/2006 08:11:15 AM · #16
It's the Shedd Aquarium and it is very nice, but IMO, would be a very large investment of time and money that I personally would rather pass on. My opinion is biased by the fact that I was just there a few weeks ago. Though my family had fun, I would have rather invested my picture-taking efforts around the city. Here are a few of my shots from the Shedd:



Originally posted by sacredspirit:
I have heard about an Aquarium there that is supposed to be state of the art, and very close to that pier. I think it is sheds aquarium or something like that. Just thought I would mention it for all the people with fancy lenses. I cant even imagine how I would get a decent picture, behind glass, and really dark. Sharks though...you don't see alot of those on here.

<---tenative, St.Louis...so it shouldn't be that hard to get there.


<> What fotodude said, squared.

Message edited by author 2006-04-02 12:17:19.
 04/02/2006 08:56:40 AM · #17
Since we'll be puchasing the $5 day pass for L/bus (I definitely prefer the L); we could get a few photos inside the cultural center (where we buy the passes). They have a gorgeous stained glass ceiling.
 04/02/2006 09:02:42 AM · #18
Yea! We are finally building steam, I was a bit worried at first...

Anyway, I have added everyone that was interested to the top thread. And I will continue to update that one with info and pertinent links.
04/02/2006 09:48:46 AM · #19
Put me down for a maybe, it's 5 hours away for me, so possibly.
oops nevermind, just realized the Toronto GTG is the same day... :( oh well maybe next time

Message edited by author 2006-04-02 13:51:39.
 04/02/2006 10:01:01 AM · #20
Edit: Change my maybe to a yes! I thought the GTG was this coming Saturday, lol. I need to pay more attention :)

Message edited by author 2006-04-02 14:41:50.
 04/02/2006 10:02:49 AM · #21
Originally posted by woohoopepper:
...we could get a few photos inside the cultural center (where we buy the passes). They have a gorgeous stained glass ceiling.


Yup. I got married in that building. Gorgeous mosaics on the walls, too.
 04/03/2006 09:55:33 AM · #22
BUMP
 04/03/2006 01:42:59 PM · #23
Can I join? I live in Bloomington, IL - 2 hours south from Chicago.
 04/03/2006 03:47:46 PM · #24
shaileshivyas - I have added you to the list!
 04/03/2006 03:48:59 PM · #25
ok, put me in the maybe pile. the 6th is the end of my finals, but i can come if i'm finished by then. :)
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