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Aug 27, 2012 17:58:56 #
FilmFanatic wrote:
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There is no such thing as too many guns. Guns in the wrong hands is a problem. Hollywood glorification of violence is a huge problem. Horrible parenting is a huge problem. Just having a parent is a positive not often seen. Actually enforcing or even attempting to enforce the current gun laws seldom happens. And these ill informed, ignorant clowns continue to demand stricter gun laws and anything else that will prohibit law abiding citizens from protecting themselves against those who could care less about law, life, anyone else's pursuit of happiness or violence.
Aug 27, 2012 17:59:06 #
SteveR wrote:
The Water Tower on Michigan Ave. and the fountain in Grant Park would be two that I can think of. The Museum of Natural History is a great trip, it's always had dinosaurs, but now they have Sue, a T-Rex. If you get a photo of Sue, please post it. You may want to get a shot of the L, and you may get something in Greek Town if you go there to eat....I ate at one place that had a lamb roasting in the window. Good food, too!! Don't forget the lions in front of the Chicago Institute of Art.
Steve........Say hi to Sue :)
Sue
Hi Steve JAJAJA!!!!
Aug 27, 2012 18:08:17 #
jlrivera wrote:
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Those photos remind me of a girl I used to date from Lake Forest...her name wasn't Sue...as I remember...
Aug 27, 2012 18:10:11 #
FilmFanatic
Loc: Waikato, New Zealand
Awesome. Sue was in one of the Dresden books, amazing she is actually real
Aug 27, 2012 18:24:31 #
jlrivera wrote:
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Great shots...her journey to Chicago is quite an interesting story.
Aug 27, 2012 18:35:14 #
FilmFanatic wrote:
So when the problem is too many guns, surely the solution can't be to get even more guns?
So when the problem is too many guns, surely the solution can't be to get even more guns?
When trying to solve a problem it is very important to get the problem right. The problem is too many people getting shot by criminals with guns.
The solution is to get rid of the criminals and their guns, not persecute law abiding citizens needing protection. You'll note that police always arrive AFTER someone is shot. That can never prevent. (Well, usually. New York an obvious exception where the police shot the harmless citizens.)
Check out some actual data. It is clear politicians rarely do.
Aug 27, 2012 18:35:20 #
wgraburn
Loc: Chicago
We have many good restaurants at varying price points. Among my favorites are Piccolo Sogno, Coco Pazo, Mon Ami Gabi and Spiaggia (expensive). Go to the 95th or 96th floor of the Hancock building for a drink. It offers great views and one drink costs little more than the the price of going up to the observatory.
My previous post ignored Hyde Park. That was a big omission.
Two must see places are Millennium Park and the Magnificent Mile and I strongly recommend the CAF boat tour.
My previous post ignored Hyde Park. That was a big omission.
Two must see places are Millennium Park and the Magnificent Mile and I strongly recommend the CAF boat tour.
Skyline from Belmont Harbor
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Aug 27, 2012 19:02:53 #
Be sure to look inside the Cultural Center, which is just across the corner from the Art Institute. It has arches clad in ornamental glass tiles with names of famous people who contributed to culture (philosophers, authors, composers, etc.) spelled out in glass tile. It has a massive Tiffany glass dome and there are exhibitions in some of the areas. When we were there, a very educational exhibit of pioneers of Chicago architecture was displayed. Speaking of architecture, DO take the architectural Chicago River boat tour. The docent does a fabulous job of talking about the architectual firsts in the city. The building on the Navy Pier also has exhibits; when we were there, it was an extensive exhibit of Tiffany glass panels. Go out to the west side to see the Frank Lloyd Wright museum and some of the architecture of the houses in the neighborhood (green line to the west end).
Cultural Center interior
Aug 27, 2012 21:30:31 #
I glossed thru pretty quickly... Try the architectural tour on the chicago river, Also available will be the walking tours on the same subject. Millenium park. You could spend years here photographing all the sites and still wouldn't cover everything the city has to offer. Enjoy your trip.
Aug 27, 2012 21:47:56 #
Aug 27, 2012 22:41:16 #
Not sure if this was mentioned but if you have time for a side trip, take the green line "L" (25 mins) or Metra train (10 mins from Union Station) ten miles west to the wonderful Village of Oak Park. Then visit the Frank Loyd Wright home and studio (Chicago Ave & Forest) and take the walking tour of wonderful Prairie style homes for some excellent architectural shots.
Next stop; the Hemmingway museum and home on Oak Park Ave, north of Lake St.
Great way to spend a day; you could even stay the night at the "Wright Inn" across from the museum. All depends on your interests.
If you let me know in advance, I'll even buy you a beer!
Next stop; the Hemmingway museum and home on Oak Park Ave, north of Lake St.
Great way to spend a day; you could even stay the night at the "Wright Inn" across from the museum. All depends on your interests.
If you let me know in advance, I'll even buy you a beer!
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Aug 28, 2012 02:23:08 #
Joe Lynn
Loc: Bend, Oregon
All great advice! Thanks all! My wife and I will take a trip to Chicago after reading about all the sights to take in.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
Aug 28, 2012 13:50:16 #
I heard that a picture of the "bean" with nobody in the frame is quite rare. Also, check out Central Camera, in business since 1899 and they have the first camera they ever sold in the window. A couple of blocks from the Art museum.
Aug 28, 2012 14:10:16 #
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