Rippers Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 6 hours ago, Nolebull813 said: Is the whole city a war zone like Portland, and Seattle Seattle is not, and never was, a war zone. CHOP was a small pocket and was not even downtown. Last night was in roughly the same location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rippers said: Seattle is not, and never was, a war zone. CHOP was a small pocket and was not even downtown. Last night was in roughly the same location. Oh gooody goody gum drops Chop in the house.... summer of love.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gospeeder Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 5 hours ago, Nolebull813 said: My wife’s family is from Chicago and she seen a ton of history from those ancestry websites. I want to take her up there because neither of us have ever been. We found tickets for $90 round trip on Southwest. I know about the violence, but isn’t that just in a pocket of the town? Is the whole city a war zone like Portland, and Seattle? Is there anything to do there besides get shot? Any info would be much appreciated You will be flying into Midway so do not get your car rental at the airport... instead set it up ahead of time and shuttle to any of the car rental places located in the adjacent suburbs ( Berkley, Bedford Park etc ... just a few minutes south on Cicero Ave. ) It will save you a ton of bullshit city taxes and possibly cut your entire rental fee in half. The same will apply to the hotel/motel thing unless you want to stay at places like the Drake on the near north side or close to the loop. If you choose the motel route, do it in the NW suburbs as you can get the Kennedy Expressway into the city... a 15 to 20 minute drive without traffic. Its always advisable to park in any of the near north side neighborhoods ( just watch the parking signs ) and Uber into the loop area where you will be close to any of the cool stuff you may want to check out. The touristy stuff like Navy Pier, Hancock Center, Michigan Ave etc are OK but if you want cool non-touristy stuff, check out the blues and jazz places all over the place along with any of the Rush Street bars ( especially on a Friday or Sat evening ). The Art Institute is also quite an experience. Soldier Field is worth a look if they will let you in. Make sure you hit Gibson's on Rush for one of the best steaks you will ever have along with any of the pizza joints... you will not forget either experience. Its also worth taking a drive down Lake Shore drive as well as walking the streets in the area around Oak St Beach. If you can, take a trip to Wrigleyville to check out Cubs Park and the surrounding area. If you go to the Hancock building, skip the tourist crap at the top along with the fees and taxes and go to the the 95th floor restaurant instead. The views are just a good. You can grab a drink from the bar and walk around to see the city from all directions. If the weather is clear, you will see all the way to Wisconsin. One very cool thing to do is grab some Vienna Beef sandwiches or hot dogs and go to the Adler Planetarium after the sun sets. Just outside of the building you can sit on the grass next to the lake and check out the skyline while having a cool little picnic. The view of the city skyline is imo the most spectacular in the world. All of the stuff I mentioned are within close proximity of each other. The only thing that would put a crimp in your plans is if the city is still in lock down due to Covid. Have a great trip. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFORDGAWOLVES Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Troll said: 👌 🖕 bgw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, BUFORDGAWOLVES said: 🖕 bgw NICE....Is that the finger you are going to use tonight? 🤣 PS: If you are still trying to wash out that black from your skin due to the self hate... Maybe try (biddy's) China... I've heard they have some detergent for that... you must love china ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSFBfan Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 Portland small business suffering due to riots https://www.rt.com/usa/495926-portland-riots-damage-business/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFORDGAWOLVES Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 51 minutes ago, Troll said: NICE....Is that the finger you are going to use tonight? 🤣 PS: If you are still trying to wash out that black from your skin due to the self hate... Maybe try (biddy's) China... I've heard they have some detergent for that... you must love china ... Fuck off Troll. 👆 bgw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 19 minutes ago, BUFORDGAWOLVES said: Fuck off Troll. 👆 bgw You jump all over me in this thread ... (for posting actual pics of Seattle for our resident Nazi, who does not think it on fire) telling me to f'off ??? 🤣 NICE volunteer job...👍 . PS: replies in like kind must suck for you at times... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFORDGAWOLVES Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, Troll said: You jump all over me in this thread ... (for posting actual pics of Seattle for our resident Nazi, who does not think it on fire) telling me to f'off ??? 🤣 NICE volunteer job...👍 . PS: replies in like kind must suck for you at times... . You must be one lonely sad individual indeed. Attention seeking type. Must be boring up there, I would love to trade urban for country. I told my wife if it happens, she can visit anytime. A place so quiet, you can hear your heart beat. Peace. 🖕 bgw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, BUFORDGAWOLVES said: You must be one lonely sad individual indeed. Attention seeking type. Must be boring up there, I would love to trade urban for country. I told my wife if it happens, she can visit anytime. A place so quiet, you can hear your heart beat. Peace. 🖕 bgw Nothing wrong with being black... Not even for those you call 'tokens'. just thought you should know. yes ☮️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, BUFORDGAWOLVES said: I would love to trade urban for country. I told my wife if it happens, she can visit anytime. BTW...Now THAT piece is some funny shit 🤣 You are so much better when you drop the color bullshit. just sayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 7 hours ago, HSFBfan said: https://www.rt.com/usa/495921-seattle-riots-gallant/ Seattle radio host who mocked Trump's reaction to protests now says he needs a gun after Starbucks below his apartment is trashed You mean the free bathrooms for any junkie off the street, and the free coffee didn't work for Starbucks? golly gee.....wonder why? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSFBfan Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, GardenStateBaller said: The mafia is back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBP66 Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 7 hours ago, GardenStateBaller said: now is that nice to say about your black "sister"??...😔..what would your black "brothers" think??...🤡 #selfexposed....😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolebull813 Posted August 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 I heard the violence is spread to the tourist areas of Chicago. Seems like the animals are out of the cages. I think I may have to cancel that trip to Chi-Raq I’ve heard good things about Harrison, Arkansas. May have to go visit. May move there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownSouth Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 12:28 PM, Nolebull813 said: My wife’s family is from Chicago and she seen a ton of history from those ancestry websites. I want to take her up there because neither of us have ever been. We found tickets for $90 round trip on Southwest. I know about the violence, but isn’t that just in a pocket of the town? Is the whole city a war zone like Portland, and Seattle? Is there anything to do there besides get shot? Any info would be much appreciated While you're banned, take the fam and go to Chicago. There's a real nice neighborhood on the west side of town known as Austin - it's beautiful. Not dangerous like you hear about. The people are cool too, they'd love to hear your opinions on current events, the black community, and anything else you normally say here. Safe travels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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