4 responses for Chicago

  1. Rob Barton says:
    April 24, 2003 at 7:36 am

    The institue or art is awesome, quite possibly the best museum I’ve been to.

  2. Martin says:
    April 24, 2003 at 10:39 am

    What you need to do is approach strangers and tell them you are curing yourself of Strep infection by sheer will power – then demonstrate the congestion you still experience by coughing uncontrollably. Then get a table at a sobish restrauant posing as “The Sausage King of West Provo” (Orem’s name when east of the Mississippi) Also ask every person you meet while riding public transportation “When are they going to dye the river green?” “Do you want to see my wood desktop?”, followed by uncontrollable coughing. Next get some pizza and declare to no one in particular “This is almost as good as New York pizza.” Then tell your waiter that your wife is in advertising and that should be Chicago’s new tourism slogan. As alawys close with uncontrollable coughing and professions that your will power is curing your strep infection. (Be sure to practice this bit on the airplane with the person you’re setiing next to. It may take 5 or 6 times before the comic timing is smooth.) All that’s left is to take your picture by the fountain and Wrigley field. Have fun!

  3. Chris says:
    April 25, 2003 at 1:15 pm

    If you need food reccomendations try Chicago Eats. I suggest Ribs-n-Bibs in Hyde Park. Muhammed Ali ate there before his conversion to Islam. Oh, and the Pontiac Cafe’ is a nice spot in the Wicker Park district – Pontiac Cafe 1531 N. Damen Ave. (773) 252-7767.

    You should also pick up a copy of the Chicago Reader for current events. And make sure you hit Milwaukee Ave. for good book and record stores. Specifically Reckless Records (1532 N. Milwaukee Ave.)

  4. Josh says:
    April 25, 2003 at 11:45 pm

    I am going to hit Reckless tomorrow, a museum, and possibly Ribs-n-Bibs. Thanks for the suggestions!

    Well, except you Martin. You are insane.

    (actually, I have always liked that about you. We need to chat–I don’t know what you are up to anymore.)