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Lynn
05-10-2021, 06:39 PM
Sherri and I are planning to attend.

I am interested in getting together with a group of knuckleheads (Charlie calls us all his idiot friends, but I am trying to be kind) for dinner.

I am thinking we ought to be able to get many 12 to 15 of us together to share stories, and connect on a more personal level.

I was able to go to dinner with Ryan and his son back in 2016, and it was great.

Let me know if you are in, and I will put something together. Would also be interested in suggestions for a great place to eat where we might be able to get a table or two.

Looking forward to meeting some of you guys.
RPOLS3
05-10-2021, 06:59 PM
Gibson's is always great but for a group that large you might be better off ordering pizza and hanging out in the lobby as many others do - probably tough to get a reservation for that many people on a Saturday night that weekend.
bbbentley
05-10-2021, 07:12 PM
Gibson's is always great but for a group that large you might be better off ordering pizza and hanging out in the lobby as many others do - probably tough to get a reservation for that many people on a Saturday night that weekend.

I second the Pizza. Gibsons is great, but the crowd on Saturday night? Whew. Waited an hour for a table. Live artist playing. It was packed.
Ryan1969Chevelle
05-10-2021, 07:28 PM
If I can cross the border I would love to attend!!


Wow that was 2016...… TIME FLIES!!!! You should see Jamie now!!!!


Ryan W31.
firstgenaddict
05-10-2021, 07:34 PM
I am in...
I would love to meet more of those who are completely consumed by automotive insanity...
SS427
05-10-2021, 08:04 PM
Most any of the restaurants in that area will be impossible to get a table for a group that large on both Friday or Saturday night. We have done it but we had to break up the tables into 2 or 3 groups which somewhat defeats the purpose. Pizzas have always been a big hit in the main lobby every year.
Zedder
05-10-2021, 08:19 PM
I hope to attend this year also if the border is open (I suspect that it will be...). Would love to meet some of the members that I have been in touch with virtually for years!
Lynn
05-10-2021, 08:26 PM
Any chance we can get Bob Ashton to arrange for a couple tables to be set aside for yenko site members and their guests? I know Bob doesn't have anything else to look out for that weekend.

I can see us having 15 easy. I am good ordering pizza for 20, just to be sure we have enough; but someone local will have to tell me where to get it. We can get a more accurate count as the day approaches.

Yes, Ryan, can you believe it? Five frikken years ago!!!
Charley Lillard
05-10-2021, 09:00 PM
You can get Pizza delivered to MCACN....
RPOLS3
05-10-2021, 09:19 PM
You can get Pizza delivered to MCACN....

Yes, I have ordered Giordano's a couple of years and had it delivered to the show - just meet them at the main entry. Very good pizza.

https://giordanos.com/locations/rosemont-ohare/catering/
Mr70
05-10-2021, 09:39 PM
I wouldn't take a Giordanos pizza over a table at Gibsons for any reason.
But a Deep Dish from Lou Malnatis? Now that I'd take over Gibsons any day.
...mmmmmmmmmmmmmm. :)
RPOLS3
05-10-2021, 11:11 PM
I wouldn't take a Giordanos pizza over a table at Gibsons for any reason.
But a Deep Dish from Lou Malnatis? Now that I'd take over Gibsons any day.
...mmmmmmmmmmmmmm. :)

100% agree Rick but Lou's doesn't deliver.
napa68
05-10-2021, 11:21 PM
I'd take Domino's so long as there is beer!
Lynn
05-11-2021, 12:19 AM
I wouldn't take a Giordanos pizza over a table at Gibsons for any reason.
But a Deep Dish from Lou Malnatis? Now that I'd take over Gibsons any day.
...mmmmmmmmmmmmmm. :)

How far is Lou's from the Convention Center? I am certain someone can make a pizza run for top shelf pizza. One of you local guys can PM me before the event and I will get it figured out.

Any beer snobs here? I only drink Paulaner Salvator. It is a freakin awesome German beer. But you have to be careful; something like 9% alcohol. I will be bringing some for myself. It has ruined me for all the American beers. I can drink some of the Sam Adams darker stuff in an emergency. I can bring some extras if anyone wants to try it. I don't drink more than two.
RPOLS3
05-11-2021, 12:37 AM
How far is Lou's from the Convention Center?

https://www.loumalnatis.com/chicagoland

Harwood Heights or Park Ridge - each about 15 minutes away......
scuncio
05-11-2021, 12:44 AM
Man, would I love to join you guys if I’m not traveling for work.
TimG
05-11-2021, 01:04 AM
Ginos East is nearby and has great deep dish Pizza.

We usually head to Gibsons and try to get a seat at the bar for a burger.

Mortons is within walking distance around the corner and has great steaks. It's expensive, but very good.
Jonesy
05-11-2021, 11:57 AM
I also would be in for anything. Pizza sounds good. Im at the Double Tree.
wheelhop
05-11-2021, 02:39 PM
Lot of options in a "food/ Mall" just west of the convention complex (just east of Highway 294) including Hoffbrau Haus which can host a large group no problem. Maybe get that German beer there?
Too Many Projects
05-12-2021, 01:19 AM
That sounds good, Lynn. I will, most likely, run down for the day, but could stay for a while after.

I got to meet travlnZ28, Gregg, and big gear head, Freddie, on Monday for parts. It's always cool to travel and meet the people we've been conversing with on forums.
TimG
05-12-2021, 01:02 PM
River Falls to Rosemont and back is a long one day trip. At least you will be on adrenaline for the trip home.
Too Many Projects
05-12-2021, 01:42 PM
River Falls to Rosemont and back is a long one day trip. At least you will be on adrenaline for the trip home.


That would be caffeine on the way home...:wink: Did it a couple years ago and, depending on how long I stay, it's a 25 hour day. Just got back from a 2 day run to Dandridge TN, Center City KY and back in 48 hours. Getting slow in my old age. Odometer just clicked over to 69...:crazy: