Chicago..?

[BrandonSi]

Just curious how many Chicago members we had around here.. I know I've seen at least one other city dweller! Maybe we can organize a get together when the weather gets warmer.. Lincoln Park Zoo, or Millenium Park, etc..!? Any takers?

[Chicago Biker]

Far southwest suburbs here.

Go Bears!

[shakin360]

I'm from Kenosha, not too far. Plus I'm down in the SW suburbs a lot.

[chicagoastronomer]

Heart of Chicago here.

[Fade2]

You rang??


GO BEARS

[MazerRakhm]

Go Bears!

I really want to get into the city to see the Bears helmets on the Art Institute lions. They are supposed to go on today!

[Curtis N]

Every time I see a POTN member location within a few hours of Chicago, I add him/her to my buddy list. Last summer there was a few dozen people on the list, which was handy for inviting everyone to the first annual POTN invasion of the Bristol Renaissance Faire (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=200368) last August. I think we had around 8 or 10 people attend.

Now I think there is over fifty people on the list. So if anyone wants to make the effort to organize a Chicago POTN event, I can help with a few PMs.

I would love to catch that big stainless steel bean, do the ferris wheel at Navy Pier, and probably catch the skyline from the Adler Planetarium.

[shadowtheory]

NW Indiana, like 20 minutes away with light traffic!

[DeMiller]

Southwest suburbs. Just moved to the area. I would love to meet some of you.

[PhotoFranz]

NW side, Gladstone Park. LOL, don't have a good camera yet. Buying an XTi in April. Old, retired and lots of time after that.

[Sledhed]

Far South suburbs here. There are quite a few Chicago people around here. Maybe even a beer meet would be good.

[drparker]

Northwest burbs by Arlington Park race track

[photodrew]

NW Side in The City. Portage Park Area.

[hawk911]

Racine, WI here, but Chi-town is just an hr away.

[PhotoFranz]

I flyfish on the Root River, mostly at Lincoln Park, in Racine most every Spring.

[Danellyn]

Naperville here. about 30 minutes from downtown with traffic.
Addme to any outings in or near the city.
All messengers im named Danellyn

[Honeybee]

Depending on traffic, 20-30 minutes from Millenium Park.

[MinisterStanley]

Champaign, IL here. Let me know of any events in Chicago, and I'll be there!!

[knt3424]

I'm from Rockford, about an hour's drive, and I'm betting Chicago will be as close as it gets for me! I'd be interested...

[Franko515]

Right here in Crete, bout 25min and Im there

Just got my set up and could use a day like that for help

[Franko515]

so when, where?

Just send me a PM or something bout a week in advance ;)

[daclozer]

2 hours away, but I am there if you guys plan something. I love shooting in Chi town...

[Mills]

Me Too. I'd like to do it. Never been able to get one off the ground though.:confused:

[drparker]

Let's plan something for late March or early April when we'll have some good weather. Pick a Saturday and an alternate rain date.

So what day is good?

Where should we meet up? Navy Pier, Bean or by the planetarium?

[MazerRakhm]

Millennium Park would be a great place to meet up, it's a large central location with plenty of parking right there.

[photodrew]

Millennium Park would be a great place to meet up, it's a large central location with plenty of parking right there.

Millenium Park sounds Good.
How abut Saturday March 24th?
not too early so the out of towner's can get into the city?

[drparker]

Millenium Park sounds Good.
How abut Saturday March 24th?
not too early so the out of towner's can get into the city?

Works for me and we could have the 31st as the rain date.

[R Mutt]

Bucktown, but I will moving in a few months.

[Danellyn]

Millenium Park sounds Good.
How abut Saturday March 24th?
not too early so the out of towner's can get into the city?
:( that weekend is the True value hardware show at McCormick place so i would not be able to atend and the 31 I have a wedding

[photodrew]

we could kick it into April. but not too late, as some of us will be coaching or shooting LL baseball.

[PAS Photography]

Im in Rockford and get into Chicago alot shooting photos. Id be game for meeting up and shooting with everyone. I have some great spots to shoot around CHI.

[drparker]

Millenium Park sounds Good.
How abut Saturday March 24th?
not too early so the out of towner's can get into the city?

:( that weekend is the True value hardware show at McCormick place so i would not be able to atend and the 31 I have a wedding

we could kick it into April. but not too late, as some of us will be coaching or shooting LL baseball.


We could do the 17th with the green river and all, but it might be to crowded. The next date is April 7th .

So which is better for everyone; March 17th or April 7th?

[knt3424]

Im in Rockford ...

Hey neighbor!

[Phil Light]

If you'll be willing to put up with a "southerner" I'd like to join you.

[Curtis N]

I have about 90 people on my buddy list that are potentially withing driving distance. If someone (drparker) is willing to be the host and do a bit of planning, my general recommendation is pick a date with a few months notice so we have time to promote it, start a new thread, and let's see how many we can get. Personally, I would rather wait until the weather is a bit warmer.

I also might suggest that a Sunday would be better than a Saturday for the wedding shooters, but it's really up to whomever steps up to the plate and does the leg work.

Edit: Jeff, we welcome Boilermaker fans, but Hoosier fans will be stopped at the state line. ;)

[drparker]

Curtis,
Good points. With the 50 degree shift in temps it's feeling like spring to me already:lol:

So do you think late April or Early May is a good time? I can start a poll with several dates as the choices and use that as the new thread.

[Franko515]

Just let me know and im there ;)

[Phil Light]

...I would rather wait until the weather is a bit warmer.

I'll second that vote!!!

...Edit: Jeff, we welcome Boilermaker fans, but Hoosier fans will be stopped at the state line. ;)

What does an I.U. fan say to a Purdue fan?... "Paper, or plastic?"

[Curtis N]

What does an I.U. fan say to a Purdue fan?... "Paper, or plastic?"Or... "Would you like fries with that?"

[Cassie]

Another Chicago shooter just checking in!!! I'll check back for the date.....

Do you guys know anything about this, I put my name on the list :
http://northamerica.photobloggers.org/

[Mills]

April sounds better to me. We could still have a Blizzard in March.....or April. I just want to meet you guys so keep me posted. My schedule is pretty easy. Unless there is a major CFD Job which can not be planned for. I would put as many of you in my SUV that I could fit though.:D:p:lol:

[Phil Light]

A Sunday was mentioned as a good day to do it. And I know I'm getting into the details way too early, but regardless of what day it is, I think as many people who might be interested should plan to meet and maybe have dinner & drinks someplace the night before. I'll probably come up early and get a room somewhere, so I'll volunteer whatever hotel that ends up being.

[drparker]

Great idea Jeff.

I've started poll to pick the date and we can also do the planning in that thread.

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=280750

[joseb552]

NW Suburbs. (uber far really) But i'm in Northbrook for work on saturdays. and I would have no problem going Downtown on a Sunday.

[RuggerJoe]

April sounds better to me. We could still have a Blizzard in March.....or April. I just want to meet you guys so keep me posted. My schedule is pretty easy. Unless there is a major CFD Job which can not be planned for. I would put as many of you in my SUV that I could fit though.:D:p:lol:

If there's a CFD job I'm calling shotgun now!

[yamezbond]

I live on Chicago Northwest side

[Phil Light]

I live on Chicago Northwest side

So you'll be there, right?

[yamezbond]

Yes count me in, just let me know the time and location and I will be there.

[Phil Light]

Yes count me in, just let me know the time and location and I will be there.

Suscribe to this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=285304).