Hey guys I know there is a meet planned for Chicago, but that one involves the track as the meeting place itself.

I was wondering is anyone wanted to meet up in Chicago sometime around May in order to just hang out and cruise, possibly grab a bite to eat?

We did one last year with quite a lot of people, and it was fantastically fun!

Thoughts?

EDIT: Gary(valk) I know you love cruising around Lake Shore Drive, eh? eh?

 

Sounds like a plan
Are you suggesting we meet in Chicago or out in the suburbs somewhere instead to do a cruise downtown together as we did last time ?

UPDATED 3/24/14
The plans now posted in Post #22 - Or just >>click here<< to jump to post #22

 

I would venture to say cruising IN to chicago from bollingbrook(i think is where we met last time) would still be a great overall idea. This time I plan taking the whole day off from work/anything else that needs my attention and just hanging out with everyone.

Would you want to go grab food later in the cruise? Preferably at a place that has enough parking for around 15 Xfires hahahah.
Last time it was a blast, and we literally stopped everyone where we went, and instead of paying attention to the skyline like normal tourists they all looked at us like candy. Loved every minute of it.

I do want to make sure the weather is a nice 65 to 75 degrees though, so we don't have to worry about being cold and whatnot. I know some of the regulars from last time would love to have the top down in their convertibles. That didn't stop FP from going convertible even in 50degree weather last time lol

 

I could probably attend this as well.

 

el Yeah! Count me in!

 

I'm in......

 

Take a look at our pics from the last time >> CLICK HERE

Well last time...YES , we met at Cheddar's in Bolingbrook for easy access to I-55 to head downtown together.

Stop #1 at the Museum of Science and Industry which is a good location to the south to get out, gather and then begin our run together going north on LSD (Lake Shore Drive )
Stop #2 at the Adler Planetarium.
This is also a great spot to park and gather for a group photo by the lakefront with the Chicago skyline behind us.
Then we can proceed north again on LSD to
Stop #3 at Montrose Harbor to once again gather for group pics again by the lakefront.

This LSD run covers nearly 14 miles of Chicago's beautiful lakefront from South of downtown to North of downtown
MapQuest Maps - Driving Directions - Map

At that point in our day we need to head to lunch at a location to be determined that can accommodate a group of Crossfires for parking.

Now if we want to make this a more complete day out together we can all head to Navy pier and eat lunch there.
Several options for good food at Navy Pier.
Restaurants
Food Court

Parking is a bit steep at $25 but can provide enough parking for ALL of us in the garage at Navy Pier.

Then as we did last year we enjoyed a sunset cruise on Lake Michigan.
There are also earlier cruise times if sunset is to late for anyone.
Usually you can buy tickets on location for any of the cruise times.

This is my idea but I'm open to other suggestions and of course we can never predict the weather for these GTG

Also last year lunch was mid afternoon so hope that is OK


Gary

 

Yes! In so excited now again! Lol! Can't wait to cruise with you guys. And Gary that idea works just fine with me

 

I would love to join dont know if I would have the time

 

Count me in!!!! Had a blast last time and would love to do it again.... :-)

 

Keep it coming guys, the more of us the better

 

When will this be taking place

 

I suggested sometime in may to Gary, so now the better question would be a Saturday or Sunday? Saturday would work best for me

 

If you guys are allowing non-Chicagoans to attend, I may be able to make it. I'll keep an eye on the thread and head over Friday if I'm clear on the weekend you end up choosing.
May also be over there 4/26 for a Challenger GTG at Portillos in Downers Grove.
Think this Midwestern snow will melt by April/May?

 

Either day would work for me - just hope we get a nice day like last year.

 

Of course we welcome out of town guests to come.
I can even provide accommodations at my house for sleepovers.
As far as our SNOW ....Might still see a few piles in the mall parking lots...LOL

 

Of course you can join us Jim, the more the merrier! As far as the snow goes, at this point I doubt it will be melted by April but hoping it will be gone by May! LOL.. JK .

 

I personally would be more inclined for May 24th guys, what do you think?

 

Hey Gary, would my buddy Andrew be able to join us to cruise around? He owns a new 2013 Dodge Dart GT in black, so it aint a bad lookin car :P lol

 

I have no issues with that
Although he may have to buy me lunch.....LOL j/k