sorry jenny. my work is reasonable right now but i am regretting involvement on this association committee where i'm supposed to be doing -something- but the committee head isn't doing a great job of telling me exactly what i should be doing so i feel lost and frazzled
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 2 February 2012 18:43 (twelve years ago) link
why why why why why did I look at the comments on the trib story about the egyptian soccer riot, it's like some kind of self-flagellation punishment
― long duk dan (dan m), Thursday, 2 February 2012 19:04 (twelve years ago) link
i somehow tore the elbow on my favorite/nicest work shirt. rip work shirt.
anyone got any recommendations for a restaurant in the loop where i can host a dinner for members of the association i'm in? preferably not super-expensive?
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 2 February 2012 20:51 (twelve years ago) link
I've always found it's hard to go wrong in greektown but that's not in the loop
― long duk dan (dan m), Thursday, 2 February 2012 20:54 (twelve years ago) link
I don't host a lot of association dinners, mind
― long duk dan (dan m), Thursday, 2 February 2012 20:55 (twelve years ago) link
Italian Village?
― gonna give her the old fuquay-varina (Jenny), Thursday, 2 February 2012 20:56 (twelve years ago) link
Not State and Lake.
― Jeff, Thursday, 2 February 2012 20:58 (twelve years ago) link
we're probably going to be doing a bigger event in Greektown in March. this is probably only going to be a few people so it doesn't have to be anywhere huge or somewhere with private rooms
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 2 February 2012 21:02 (twelve years ago) link
The only midrange places I can think of in the Loop are, like, Indian or Thai joints.
― jaymc, Thursday, 2 February 2012 21:06 (twelve years ago) link
Walnut RoomSiam Rice
Can you go over the river? What about Maggiano's or another of LEY's fine restaurants?
― gonna give her the old fuquay-varina (Jenny), Thursday, 2 February 2012 21:14 (twelve years ago) link
i like thai food. siam rice looks good.
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 2 February 2012 21:16 (twelve years ago) link
Yes, River North opens things up considerably. Cafe Iberico. Slurping Turtle. Mercadito. Etc. There's also a good no-frills sushi place on Wells I can't remember the name of.
― jaymc, Thursday, 2 February 2012 21:18 (twelve years ago) link
here is a super bowl article that may be of interest to jaymc. it's by ken jennings: http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7528909/jeopardy-super-champion-ken-jennings-10-best-super-bowls-trivia-history
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 2 February 2012 22:15 (twelve years ago) link
or maybe not. it's kind of dumb. sorry.
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 2 February 2012 22:17 (twelve years ago) link
I love Siam Rice. It's very affordable and tasty. They are kind of oriented towards their lunch business, which is very busy, and so tend to kind of rush you in and out of there. Or they make you feel kind of rushed. Depending on the size of your party, you might want to call ahead.
― gonna give her the old fuquay-varina (Jenny), Thursday, 2 February 2012 22:19 (twelve years ago) link
xp Yeah, I would've preferred more sports facts. But thanks for the tip, anyway! The only thing I ever read on Grantland is Hollywood Prospectus, and mostly just Mark Harris's Oscar columns.
― jaymc, Thursday, 2 February 2012 22:20 (twelve years ago) link
Only things I've read there are Colson Whitehead's World Series of Poker diary and Klosterman.
― ‘Neuroscience’ and ‘near death’ pepper (Eazy), Thursday, 2 February 2012 22:28 (twelve years ago) link
i check it, i like their more analytical/stats-based stuff though i don't always understand it. simmons is a doofus and the little i've read of klosterman's stuff i find v. v. irritating. but i liked whitehead on poker a lot. they have good articles about professional wrestling too (not that i know anything about professional wrestling - that's why i like these articles).
is siam rice mellower at dinner? this is supposed to be a social/discussion thing so i don't want us to feel hurried after like half an hour.
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 2 February 2012 22:33 (twelve years ago) link
sorry i'm being so needy. i can figure this out on my own.
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 2 February 2012 22:39 (twelve years ago) link
I was going to suggest the Dead Wrestler of the Week feature on Grantland, but that is actually on Deadspin. Still: highly recommended, even if you don't care about wrestling as a thing to watch/follow.
You're not being needy! I would not recommend Siam Rice as a place for socializing/discussion. They're not going to kick you out, but they will just stop coming to the table. It's also kind of loud in there.
Are you opposed to Italian Village? Because that might be the ticket.
― gonna give her the old fuquay-varina (Jenny), Thursday, 2 February 2012 22:43 (twelve years ago) link
well i already picked siam rice. apparently i CAN'T figure this out on my own.
j/k it'll be ok.
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 2 February 2012 22:44 (twelve years ago) link
Yeah that Dead Wrestler of the Week feature is fantastic.
― Gonjasufjanstephen O'Malley (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Thursday, 2 February 2012 22:46 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.suntimes.com/10392900-417/downtown-chicago-target-store-to-open-july-29.html
Quicker than I thought. They got a lot of building to do in there.
― Jeff, Friday, 3 February 2012 14:51 (twelve years ago) link
This is my favorite song from the last 10 years. I think.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d6b1yn-YhQ&sns=em
― Jeff, Friday, 3 February 2012 15:28 (twelve years ago) link
Weird.
I heard Gucci Gucci for the first time the other day. That's probably my fave of all eternity.
― garbage corn fan (Je55e), Friday, 3 February 2012 15:39 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-man-asks-police-if-hes-wanted-and-ends-up-facing-weapons-charges-20120202,0,2069895.story
this story is ridiculous and scary, gonna make me think that every jerk in a big SUV is probably armed to the teeth now
― long duk dan (dan m), Friday, 3 February 2012 16:05 (twelve years ago) link
also loooool dude you're dumb as shit
o_0
Everything about that story reads some sort of mental breakdown or break with reality.
― Gonjasufjanstephen O'Malley (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Friday, 3 February 2012 16:08 (twelve years ago) link
A coworker sent me an Outlook calendar event to mark the July Target opening. Ha.
― gonna give her the old fuquay-varina (Jenny), Friday, 3 February 2012 16:25 (twelve years ago) link
Pretty much going to avoid that block until September.
― Gonjasufjanstephen O'Malley (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Friday, 3 February 2012 16:27 (twelve years ago) link
Ran into T0n1 Pr3ckw1nkl3 and she let me on the escalator in front of her. Class act. Glad I voted for her.
Apparently PQ is skulking around here today, too.
― gonna give her the old fuquay-varina (Jenny), Friday, 3 February 2012 19:43 (twelve years ago) link
alan salami
― La Lechera, Friday, 3 February 2012 21:04 (twelve years ago) link
lol
― long duk dan (dan m), Friday, 3 February 2012 21:07 (twelve years ago) link
wait I don't think we saw this one
http://discoverycenter.cc/classes/il3451.htm
Alan Salami is a psychotherapist and collector of religions. He has been studying the esoteric for over 30 years and knows many of the movers and shakers in the field both locally and nationally.
bahahahahaha
― long duk dan (dan m), Friday, 3 February 2012 21:08 (twelve years ago) link
ok now i clearly know that i have to take one of his classes
the one that tells me how many kinds of druids there are!
dying!
― La Lechera, Friday, 3 February 2012 21:08 (twelve years ago) link
"I saw it on the web!"
3451 INSIDE THE OCCULT: A SHORT SAFE JOURNEYWhen you mention the occult, most people are either scared or curious. Either way this class will enlighten you as to the different facets of the occult in a safe and open environment. We will talk about wicca, alchemy, voodoo, spells, astrology, tarot cards and other topics most people avoid in regular company. Do unicorns exist? How many kinds of Druids are there? What's the REAL story behind Halloween? Come prepared with questions and learn where to find a Voodoo Priestess in Chicago, how many Wiccan Covens there are locally, and many other venues where you can delve deeper into occult studies that are right at your doorstep. Mat Fee: $10.00Alan Salami is a psychotherapist and collector of religions. He has been studying the esoteric for over 30 years and knows many of the movers and shakers in the field both locally and nationally.
― La Lechera, Friday, 3 February 2012 21:09 (twelve years ago) link
collector of religions
"Dude I'll totally trade you Taoism and Wicca for that Judaism!"
― Gonjasufjanstephen O'Malley (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Friday, 3 February 2012 21:11 (twelve years ago) link
holy shit
it's only $10!! i think i'm going. that's it.
― La Lechera, Friday, 3 February 2012 21:12 (twelve years ago) link
oh no, it's $50 :(
even the esoteric comes with a price in this economy
― long duk dan (dan m), Friday, 3 February 2012 21:14 (twelve years ago) link
their website is truly appalling
― La Lechera, Friday, 3 February 2012 21:16 (twelve years ago) link
i like the list of classes for FRIENDS AND LOVERS
0023 Chicago Sex Tour 3556 Talk To Anyone Anytime, How To 3606 Coffeemating 3608 Pain Management 3627 How To Meet And Attract Women 3630 X-Tasy Spot, How To Find The 3651 Bondage And Domination, An Introduction 3666 Networking For Kinky People 3676 How To Get A Second Date 3687 The Art Of Pompoir 3688 Black Women's Dating Boot Camp 3689 Internet Dating Success For Men
http://discoverycenter.cc/index/frndlove.htm
― La Lechera, Friday, 3 February 2012 21:17 (twelve years ago) link
INSIDE THE OCCULT: A SHORT SAFE JOURNEY
really loving this combination of title and subtitle, it's like "SCARY!: but not too scary"
― congratulations (n/a), Friday, 3 February 2012 21:17 (twelve years ago) link
0023 Chicago Sex Tour - sounds like my prom night3556 Talk To Anyone Anytime, How To - sounds like my prom night3606 Coffeemating - sounds like my prom night3608 Pain Management - sounds like my prom night3627 How To Meet And Attract Women - sounds like my prom night3630 X-Tasy Spot, How To Find The - sounds like my prom night3651 Bondage And Domination, An Introduction - sounds like my prom night3666 Networking For Kinky People - sounds like my prom night3676 How To Get A Second Date - sounds like my prom night3687 The Art Of Pompoir - sounds like my prom night3688 Black Women's Dating Boot Camp - sounds like my prom night3689 Internet Dating Success For Men - sounds like my prom night
― congratulations (n/a), Friday, 3 February 2012 21:18 (twelve years ago) link
Host Serpent Libertine will take you to some of the sexiest spots in Chicago
― Gonjasufjanstephen O'Malley (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Friday, 3 February 2012 21:18 (twelve years ago) link
Networking for Kinky People
― La Lechera, Friday, 3 February 2012 21:19 (twelve years ago) link
3651 Bondage And Domination, An Introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dddAi8FF3F4
― long duk dan (dan m), Friday, 3 February 2012 21:19 (twelve years ago) link
alansalami
― La Lechera, Friday, 3 February 2012 21:22 (twelve years ago) link
Would like to see the first day of that Pain Management class: half S&M-ers who saw it on the Friends & Lovers page, half people who've had terrible surgery and are trying to keep it together.
― ‘Neuroscience’ and ‘near death’ pepper (Eazy), Friday, 3 February 2012 21:28 (twelve years ago) link