Chicago beers?

OK you Chicago Guys.

Time for Chicago Beer night. Thursday August 11th.

I'll be in town. I'm staying downtown on Grand, but that
doesn't matter. I should be able to take a train or cab wherever.

So, where's the location.

Look forward to hoisting a frosty lager.

BKH

Brian,

I'd make the drive, but I'll be in WY, MT and ID that week. The same tour of duty that brought me to your doorstep last year has me elsewhere this year.

-Steve

I have never met you Brian, and I would sure like to make it out if the schedule allows. I have a guy coming in from corporate that day, not sure if I have to entertain him or not. Where is it going to be? Time?

Here is an idea......not sure who all is coming out, or available, BUT, a fun summer place to have CB's would be out at the Broken Oar here in Cary. Its right on the river, and there is some great wakeboarding action going on. Good eats and drinks outside by the water. I am sure we would see some classic Correct Crafts too. I hear there is an old blue Mustang that plies the waters from time to time.

And, if there is a great demand, I would even be happy to bring the old Southwind out and launch so we could even do a little cruising.

You could catch the Metra Northwest line (Chicago-Harvard) out of the Ogilvy Transportation Center and get off in Cary (about an 1 1/4 hour trip). I could pick you up and drive you to the Oar so the festivities could begin. Then, you can catch a train back downtown too. They run every hour. Round trip may cost you ~$10-12.

Cary is also not too far for most of the guys in the Chicago area, except for Alan who lives fairly far south/west. It might even be close enough for Steve Workman (62 Wood) to come over.

Thoughts guys??

OK Pete, thanks.

Any other Chicago guys going to be available on Thursday?

BKH

Sorry Steve, this week. Thursday the 11th. You'll have more fun on vacation anyway. BKH

The Oar could work for me if I could hitch a ride back to LV with someone, or what about kickin it up a notch and doing Blarneys Island for the boat races? Brian could get back down town via the Fox Lake line? Any Chance Gary and David could get up there via Boat?

Anybody interested in coming to the Broken Oar tomorrow evening, here is a link to info on the place.

The Broken Oar-Cary, IL

Yes David, that is correct, the train options back downtown for Brian did not work from Cary.

Blarney Island Tonight for the Drag Boat Races

Blarney Island

BKH rode out to Fox Lake on the train with Quinn and all his downtown buddies, met up at the Port of Blarney. BKH and I both voted to eat on the island but Quinn insisted on eating at the Port. By the time we got out there there was only ONE race left. Oh well, it wasn't exactly about the racing anyway. Following I took BKH to Twin Lakes for a couple night cappers then home, then back on the train downtown in the morning.

My neighborhood crew hit Blarney's Island this past Saturday. Blarney's is where the last CB was held, although I couldn't make it up that evening. That place is such a good time. Saturday afternoon is THE time to be there. Can't imagine what Saturday night brings though. Thought I would share a few pics....

Hey....theres that old green Ski Nautique that has been discussed on CCF before.


The cruise down to Grass Lake.


We're here!!


Hey...who let this guy in??


The crew (me in straw pimp hat which will come in very handy soon).


High energy band, and the girls love to dane.


We don't get many like this into town.


She is quite the dancer!! She is giving my wife a lesson here.


She sure didn't get her moneys worth with that top. I hope Hollywood doesn't moderate this one.


More of the locals.


Wardrobe malfunction!


Hey, it matches the bikini.


You meet the nicest people on Blarney's.


Okay Miss, you are free to go. You have the required personal flotation on board.


Sorry Bruno....couldn't help myself. You shouldn't let her dress like that in public. She is going to stop traffic!

I'm down with that.

Where are you staying Chris? Still out in Lisle ????

Moj'

Next Tuesday Night 1/10/12 *** Beers ***, Tilted Kilt, Roselle. I can pick up anyone @ the Bartlett station (train wise)..

Chicago guys lets bring in the New year with a few cold ones. First one is on me !!!!

Who's in ???

Moj'

Damn...flying to DC that night. Otherwise, I'd drive down.