JessFit Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 You suggested hiking or drinks; no reason those need to be mutually exclusive. Most forest preserves allow alcohol, so hike/bike followed by beer around a picnic table is an option. True! Can anyone think of great places to try that out? In the south suburbs there is Swallow Cliff, also know as "the stairs" that is fun to hike. It's an old toboggan hill that the chutes have been removed from but the 125 uneven stone stairs remain. Also in the west suburbs is Waterfall glenn, almost 10 miles of trail around argonne labs. Other suggestions somewhere farther north (because it seems like most people are from the north)? Or we coudl head to the dunes. Quote Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
FalseAesop Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I'd suggest choosing a date, choosing a park... Preferably not an Illinois State Park as they almost universally ban alcohol... And we meet up for a BBQ. Grill some meat and veggies. Drink some beer. Then wander some woods or play a game of volley ball or something. Quote "By trying to please everyone he had pleased no one, and lost his ass in the bargain." - Aesop 2,500 years ago.Level 4 Half Ogre RangerSTR 6|DEX 4|STA 13|CON 11|WIS 5|CHA 8Zombies, Run! Profile Link to comment
spezzy Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I would be in for this as long as I had enough notice to plan a 3 hour drive. (If this post seems brief or anything like that it's because I'm using my phone and don't want to type a lot ) Quote Current Challenge - Instagram “There's only one rule that I know of, babies—God damn it, you've got to be kind.” Link to comment
JessFit Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Ok, so this might be a little bit extra nerdy, it's not really fitness-y at all, but is anyone going to Bristol Ren? I haven't picked a date yet, although I'm working on my costume. If you're going then let me know when, maybe I can meet up with some of you there! Quote Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
spezzy Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 So um, if we can get something up and scheduled in Chicago steve might show up....just saying (If this post seems brief or anything like that it's because I'm using my phone and don't want to type a lot ) Quote Current Challenge - Instagram “There's only one rule that I know of, babies—God damn it, you've got to be kind.” Link to comment
JessFit Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Spezzy, it would be super cool to have both of you there. Since you seem to be coming from the farthest why don't you suggest a date and leave us locals to come up with the place(s)? Quote Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
JayTen Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I like the idea of either Swallow Cliffs or Waterfall Glen as I can, selfishly, get some good bike riding in either before or after. Quote Link to comment
FalseAesop Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Well are either of those conducive to a cookout? I'll bring steaks and sweet taters. Maybe we should spitball dates. I'm no go on the weekend of July 27th... I'm going on a white water rafting trip in northern Wisconsin. August 3rd I'm running the Warrior Dash in Madison. But any weekend after that is open. Quote "By trying to please everyone he had pleased no one, and lost his ass in the bargain." - Aesop 2,500 years ago.Level 4 Half Ogre RangerSTR 6|DEX 4|STA 13|CON 11|WIS 5|CHA 8Zombies, Run! Profile Link to comment
JessFit Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I'm not sure if either is suited to a cookout, maybe swallow cliff because there's a lot of open lannd near the parking lot, there may even be some picnic tables and grills, I'm not sure, I really just go to play and then head home for food. The weekend of August 23 is a no-go for me as I will be out of town. I'll suggest the last weekend in August, either day, since it's far enough out for us all to plan. Everyone else? Quote Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
OrangeJorwell Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I'm in if I'm free. How about the weekend of August 10? I'm already doing a 10k in Chicago on the 11th so I could do either day. And it looks like nobody has said they can't do that weekend yet. Swallow Cliff sounds cool, but I don't see anything implying we could (or couldn't, for that matter) have a cookout there. Quote Level 3 RangerSTR: 6 | DEX: 3 | STA: 9 | CON: 4 | WIS: 6 | CHA: 5 Current Challenge Link to comment
JayTen Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Waterfall Glen is not conducive to a cookout -- at least as far as I have seen.Swallow Cliffs has good locations as there are a number of lots off of the main trail that runs through the area. The primary parking lot is probably not the best option, but just about any of the acillary lots will do the job.My schedule is out of control so I'm not going to suggest any dates; hopefully whatever date the group comes up with, I can make. Quote Link to comment
alienjenn Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I'm from across the lake originally (Michigan city).... I occasionally make it home. ... (planning spring break 2014) so is love of we could plan a meet when I'm home! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Level 10.4 Wood-Elf, Ranger - specializing in demon fighting "doing the impossible since 2012 :D" - Librarian of Doom facebook battle log level 50 WOOT Backstory CNF2014 current (not challenge - doing a battle log this time) Spoiler * This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice in it and be glad. God, The Bible. * Do or do not, there is no try. - Yoda * There are three options in this life; be good, get good, or give up. -- House * Never take counsel of your fears. Stonewall Jackson. * level 50 isn't gonna just POOF happen - alienjenn, NF IRC chatroom * I'm not about to give up - Because I heard you say - There's gonna be brighter days… I won't stop, I'll keep my head up - No, I'm not here to stay ... - I just might bend but I won't break - As long as I can see your face - When life won't play along - And right keeps going wrong - And I can't seem to find my way - I know where I am found - So I won't let it drag me down - Oh, I'll keep dancing anyway - Mercy Me - Move Link to comment
JessFit Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 The 10th I have family stuff in the late afternoon/evening. I could probably do something earlier or on the 11 though. Quote Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
sheltiechick Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I'm a few hours south but could possibly come drive up for a meetup! I might have a dog show in Indy on the 10th and 11th (I'm waitlisted right now) but if we don't get in I'd be down for driving up. Maybe next round otherwise! Quote Link to comment
spezzy Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 I'm a few hours south but could possibly come drive up for a meetup! I might have a dog show in Indy on the 10th and 11th (I'm waitlisted right now) but if we don't get in I'd be down for driving up. Maybe next round otherwise!Wait, are you in Indy?? (If this post seems brief or anything like that it's because I'm using my phone and don't want to type a lot ) Quote Current Challenge - Instagram “There's only one rule that I know of, babies—God damn it, you've got to be kind.” Link to comment
sheltiechick Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Wait, are you in Indy?? (If this post seems brief or anything like that it's because I'm using my phone and don't want to type a lot ) I'm not, but I travel there pretty frequently for dog shows! I'm only about an hour and a half to the east but across the border in Illinois. Quote Link to comment
Aimee Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hi, I'm in the Gold Coast, would definitely be up for a meetup. Anyone else work out at any of the FFC locations? Quote Human Warrior Level 2STR:5 DEX:3 STA:4 CON:4 WIS:3 CHA:3 Eleventh Doctor: "Stupidly dangerous"River Song: "Yeah, I like it too." Link to comment
Actively_Funny Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I've been MIA for the past month and a half, but I am from NW Burbs of Chicago (Schaumburg aka Ikea-Land).A meet up of Nerds would be fun. Quote I've never been more motivated than in the present. All my goals & dreams will be met because I have the best motivator: Pepino. RIP puppers. My Battle & My Proof Link to comment
sheltiechick Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 IKEA. The happiest place on earth. <3 I got into my dog show so I'm out if everybody meets up this time - but any other time I would be down for trying to make it! Quote Link to comment
Actively_Funny Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 If suggestions for a meet-up are still being thrown out there - how about bouncy dogde-ball? I've been finding many groupons on this. It's basically dodge-ball with trampolines!And if some drinking would happened afterwards then why not. Quote I've never been more motivated than in the present. All my goals & dreams will be met because I have the best motivator: Pepino. RIP puppers. My Battle & My Proof Link to comment
JessFit Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 That sounds really cool! I've never even heard of that! Quote Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
mightstone2k Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Did I miss the hiking weekend? I'm a student who just got back from San Francisco, where I was working this summer. I live in or around Avondale, and I'd love to chill with some like-minded active folks. Quote Battle Log Lifetime Training Goals 2017 Goals Dovie'andi se tovya sagain. Avatar courtesy of Starpuck Link to comment
JessFit Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 No, nothing happened. I'm not sure we were ever able to pick a date! How sad. Quote Warrior, Ravenclaw, book lover, history nerd, Red Sonja wannabe Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
travelgirl Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 I'm in Chicago too, and, like JayTen, in Ravenswood. Quote Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'm in Edgewater/Andersonville. I'm relatively new to the city, been here for about 2 months know, originally from NY with a good amount of years spent in Philadelphia. I think it would be awesome for some of us to meet up. Looks like what the issue was before was that we were trying to find the perfect date to all meetup. I think if anyone has an awesome idea, that they should just give a date, whoever can come shows up and for those who can't....we make another another meetup event. We aren't limited to just meeting up once. With all that said...I have no ideas lol Quote "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
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