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      CommentAuthorSJD
    • CommentTimeMay 1st 2008
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    I'm going to rob a bank and come.

    First I am telling the U.S. Army I'm getting married.

    If I get my rebate, I'm using it for very important drinking money. My great-great-grandkids who are paying off our national debt would have wanted it that way.

    Word.
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    My great-great-grandkids who are paying off our national debt would have wanted it that way


    They will be honored good sir. Honored.

    Mine is going to some new sneakers and random crap Chicago too. Because, if we don't have any choice in mortgaging the future....
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    SJD: One positive thing, as a member of the military you can ride for free on the city buses and trains. Including the Blue Line, which runs all the way out to Rosemont and the convention.

    The only catch is you have to ride in full uniform. Which is...odd.

    I'm not going to the convention at all even though I live here. I'm likely going to be in Montreal, which I'd complain about but fuck, I love Montreal.
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    @orwellseyes
    I'm not going to the convention at all even though I live here.

    Bummer, still have fun in Montreal!
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      CommentAuthorZ
    • CommentTimeMay 2nd 2008
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    <blockquote>I'm likely going to be in Montreal</blockquote> Well, if you're not, you're welcome to join a bunch of us for Thai. Or coffee. Whichever.

    - Z
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    Thai Coffee!

    I'm torn about trying to get out of it. I'm supposed to be meeting with some Canadian Muckety-Mucks about designing something to do with Quebecois/First people's history center thing...it's very nebulous at this point, but there are pretty french-speaking women involved, so...that's a good thing.

    Though I was hoping a drink-up with Whitechapellians might emerge.

    Torn between hot Canadian women speaking french at me really fast and drinking. Curse.
    • CommentAuthorIsaacSher
    • CommentTimeMay 2nd 2008 edited
     (1493.147)
    I can suggest a few good restaurants in the area, but I have one favorite in particular.

    If you're an unrepentant carnivore, there's a Brazilian Steakhouse (or Churrascaria(sp?)) in the nearby Woodfield Mall called "Texas De Brazil". For forty dollars, you get an endless supply of MEAT. Not the crap meat that you get in plastic containers in the sandwich aisle, but seriously well-prepared and seasoned Steak. Something like a dozen different cuts, mostly of beef, but there's also a bit of chicken, pork, and lamb to be had. There is also a "salad bar" that's almost worth the price of admission by itself, and is really not well-served by being named something as diminutive as "salad bar". The mushrooms are especially good.

    If you've never eaten Brazilian Steak before, here's how it works: You have a little circle of cardboard by your plate. One side is red, the other green. When you are ready for Endless Meat, you flip it over to green, and instantly half a dozen handsome gauchos are queuing up at your table to offer you a hot slice of their fresh-off-the-spit steak skewer. Of particular note is the Picanha rump roast, which is cooked in just the right amount of rock salt, and considered the house specialty. The filet mignon bite-sized pieces wrapped in bacon are quite a treat as well. Most of the meats are served medium to medium rare, but you can request well done meat as well, it just takes a couple of extra minutes.

    If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the meat being offerred to you, simply flip your circle over to the red side, and the gauchos will cease their offerings until you change your mind again later. The deserts are equally amazing, although not covered by the basic dinner price. I suggest either the Key Lime Pie or the Papaya Cream, which is papaya fruit mixed with vanilla ice cream and whipped into a light froth, and then served with a blackberry vaguly-alcholholic syrup poured over it. Heavenly, and it's actually designed to help you digest all the raw steaming meatflesh you've just consumed.

    In addition to the food being obscenely delicious, the service is also top notch, with waiters who actually grasp the concept of table service, and managers who give every indication of giving a shit if you have a question or complaint.
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    Torn between hot Canadian women speaking french at me really fast and drinking. Curse.

    A decision no man should ever be forced to make.
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      CommentAuthorZ
    • CommentTimeMay 2nd 2008
     (1493.149)
    <blockquote>I was hoping a drink-up with Whitechapellians might emerge. </blockquote> Can't speak to that, but about a dozen of us are getting together for <a href="http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=1742&page=1">coffee</a> and/or food at some point over the weekend. Plans are still in the works, however my email address is public if you have a specific question.

    - Z
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      CommentAuthorSJD
    • CommentTimeMay 2nd 2008
     (1493.150)
    @orwellseyes

    I won't put on my uniform anymore. Those days are behind me. (I hope.) I served four years. They have the right to call me back for fours years. They want me to report that weekend to have a physical or something. I'm getting the fuck out of it.

    I have a lot of pride in my service to my country. But I have left that time behind me. I don't wish to go back.

    So I'll pay for those things like the rest of ye!
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      CommentAuthororwellseyes
    • CommentTimeMay 2nd 2008 edited
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    With all the things you've said on here, especially in the election threads, you've certainly got my respect. Whatever tiny bit of dust that's worth.

    Though it might be fun to dress up in the uniforms of other militaries, see if you get the discount.

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    @orwellseyes

    I'm at the beginning of getting my cocoa/coffee meetings organized. May I include you in one, or are you still going to be out of town in Montreal? Thanks!
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    @Orson,

    I second Steph in saying we would like to meet you if we have the chance.
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      CommentAuthororwellseyes
    • CommentTimeJun 6th 2008 edited
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    Thanks - sent a missive.
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      CommentAuthorken
    • CommentTimeJun 8th 2008
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    Anyone know if Warren's Q&A will actually be at the convention center? I notice that the con closes down a good six hours before our special midnight event.
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    @ken
    Don't think it's been announced.. at NY William mentioned something about trying to rent out a bar so that might be what's up but who knows.
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    got my badge yesterday
    can't come soon enough
    especially the late night panel
    thank you so much avatar
    • CommentAuthormlpeters
    • CommentTimeJun 10th 2008
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    I'm still hoping I can make it -- counting my pennies ...
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    @all - Yes, Warren's Friday night talk is at 9:30 at the convention center. Doors will open at 9 for seating. 1500 seats, after that, standing room only. The in-room bars will also be open at 9, so time to get some drinks in before The Man takes the stage.

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