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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-04 10:19 PM Original message |
You know you're from Chicago if... |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-04 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
1. The Empire Carpet jingle is totally ruined now. |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-04 10:44 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Do you know the tune to "HUdson 3 2700"? |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-04 11:12 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. olsen rugs |
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chiburb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:28 AM Response to Reply #5 |
82. Are you sure it wasn't "Boushell" carpets? |
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RetroLounge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:08 PM Response to Reply #2 |
107. Arrrrgghhhhhhhhhhhh |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 06:58 PM Response to Reply #1 |
35. Exactly how long has that guy (the spokesman) been doing those ads? |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 07:04 PM Response to Reply #35 |
36. Until he dies |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 07:35 PM Response to Reply #35 |
42. Speaking of perpetual spokesmen |
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alwynsw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 08:01 PM Response to Reply #1 |
46. Wasn't it "5-8-8-2-3hundred, Empire?" |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-04 10:55 PM Response to Original message |
3. i miss the magikist sign |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-04 11:44 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. I remember all of the above |
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bobthedrummer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 12:55 AM Response to Reply #3 |
11. I lived just off N. Wells on Burton Street in a tentament with other |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 01:01 AM Response to Reply #11 |
12. Say my dad lived in Old Town the summer of '67 |
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bobthedrummer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 01:03 AM Response to Reply #12 |
13. It was pretty cool there then. |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 01:05 AM Response to Reply #13 |
14. He was in his 40s then. |
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5thGenDemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 05:37 PM Response to Reply #3 |
154. I, of course, am from Saginaw, Michigan |
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MariaS (545 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-03-04 11:01 PM Response to Original message |
4. I remember |
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absyntheNsugar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 12:02 AM Response to Original message |
7. Go-Theeee Street |
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Kathy in Cambridge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 12:08 AM Response to Original message |
8. Chicago Pizza is GROSS!!! |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 12:13 AM Response to Reply #8 |
9. Who asked you? |
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Kathy in Cambridge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 10:39 PM Response to Reply #9 |
53. Lots of real Italian pizza here in Boston |
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Padraig18 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 02:56 PM Response to Reply #8 |
25. Gross? Are you some sort of Communist, or something? |
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kanrok (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 06:01 PM Response to Reply #8 |
31. I have deemed you legaly insane |
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Nailzberg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 06:04 PM Response to Reply #8 |
32. There is NO pizza but Chicago Pizza |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 06:57 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. I have to disagree with you. Gino's pizza is the BEST. Without question. |
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Nailzberg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 07:18 PM Response to Reply #34 |
39. Sorry, partial to Pequods. |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 07:34 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. Pizzeria Due is what it's all about to me. |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 10:56 AM Response to Reply #34 |
65. Gino's East for me. |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:55 AM Response to Reply #65 |
92. Giordano's won the unofficial DU taste test. |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 12:12 PM Response to Reply #92 |
97. Hell it is all darn good ! |
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pmbryant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 12:31 PM Response to Reply #92 |
100. Giordano's was always my favorite |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:26 PM Response to Reply #100 |
110. Come up to Austin...we have a reasonable facsimile here. |
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pmbryant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:30 PM Response to Reply #110 |
112. Hmmmm |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:33 PM Response to Reply #112 |
115. Hey flush_bush eats at Mangia all the time. |
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never cry wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 04:53 PM Response to Reply #100 |
147. Lou Malnatis |
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kanrok (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 05:21 PM Response to Reply #147 |
151. Agreed |
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kmla (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 04:48 PM Response to Reply #65 |
146. Berghoff's? That's where I had my first girl.... |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-07-04 11:42 AM Response to Reply #146 |
172. Liquor License Number 1 |
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chasqui (237 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 11:37 PM Response to Reply #32 |
55. I lived around the corner from Pequod's |
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Nailzberg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:37 PM Response to Reply #55 |
122. Did they ever fix that pothole in front of McDunna's? |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 04:40 PM Response to Reply #122 |
145. WHOA! hoghead McDunna's?????? |
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kath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 06:28 PM Response to Reply #32 |
156. Giordano's and Edwardo's are the best. Stuffed pizza -- yum |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 07:08 PM Response to Reply #8 |
38. You just fucked up |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 12:19 AM Response to Original message |
10. More.... |
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chasqui (237 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 08:33 PM Response to Reply #10 |
159. You forgot three: |
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Beaker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 01:16 AM Response to Original message |
15. what's the 3-finger bit out the driver's window all about? |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 02:19 AM Response to Reply #15 |
20. good ones! |
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dolo amber (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:24 AM Response to Reply #20 |
60. I have lived |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:07 PM Response to Reply #60 |
106. Sounds about right |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-07-04 11:44 AM Response to Reply #106 |
173. I Am Not! |
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Beaker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 01:19 AM Response to Original message |
16. "Ray Rayner, Frasier Thomas, Sven Ghoolie ..." |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 10:58 AM Response to Reply #16 |
66. Garfield Goose and Bozo the Clown too. |
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Beaker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:39 PM Response to Reply #66 |
123. I was on Bozo the Clown...as part of an act. |
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LoZoccolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 02:02 AM Response to Original message |
17. You said "living room" in there! |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 02:20 AM Response to Reply #17 |
21. If you've seen a typical Chicago apartment |
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Bat Boy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 02:05 AM Response to Original message |
18. Mancow? |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 02:18 AM Response to Reply #18 |
19. No argument from me |
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LoZoccolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:14 AM Response to Reply #18 |
61. Mancow is the one that got me so mad... |
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Norquist Nemesis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:05 PM Response to Reply #61 |
119. I quit listening after his death prank |
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Padraig18 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
22. Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssss! |
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everdene (107 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
23. The river dyed green on St. Patty's Day seems normal. |
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linazelle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
24. You're getting seven inches of snow today...SEVEN INCHES!!! Ughh |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 07:33 PM Response to Reply #24 |
40. Mmmmm, seven inches. |
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rbnyc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
26. Ray Rayner, Frasier Thomas, Sven Ghoolie ! |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 07:40 PM Response to Reply #26 |
44. Oh gawd, weren't Rayner's attempts at crafts the pits? |
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flama (418 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 08:41 PM Response to Reply #26 |
51. Did she have Post-It notes safety pinned all over her overalls? |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 03:42 PM Response to Original message |
27. LOL |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 07:36 PM Response to Reply #27 |
43. Oh, he knew you were coming |
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Kamikaze (334 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 08:16 PM Response to Reply #27 |
47. VH? |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:18 AM Response to Reply #47 |
75. HEY |
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kanrok (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
28. You can accurately name the 3 streets |
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Nailzberg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 05:54 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. Hey, now! |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 08:19 PM Response to Reply #28 |
48. Paulina, Melvina and ........................ |
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Nailzberg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 08:22 PM Response to Reply #48 |
49. As long as it wasn't me. |
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greatauntoftriplets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 10:49 PM Response to Reply #49 |
54. I have a friend who lives on Morse. |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 12:35 AM Response to Reply #48 |
57. Thanks XNASA |
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RetroLounge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:32 PM Response to Reply #48 |
114. hee hee hee |
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Beaker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:44 PM Response to Reply #48 |
126. Lunt Liquors. |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:51 PM Response to Reply #126 |
129. In Beecher...... |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:53 PM Response to Reply #129 |
130. There's a hot dog stand on First Avenue in Melrose Park |
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never cry wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 05:12 PM Response to Reply #130 |
149. There a small barber shop chain |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-07-04 11:46 AM Response to Reply #129 |
174. They Changed That Name 20 Years Ago |
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Logansquare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
29. My boss got us tickets to a day game at Wrigley |
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pmbryant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 06:10 PM Response to Original message |
33. 16" softball! |
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never cry wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 05:10 PM Response to Reply #33 |
148. I got out lucky after 25 years of playing 16" |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 05:16 PM Response to Reply #148 |
150. you musta played 3rd base |
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never cry wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 05:39 PM Response to Reply #150 |
155. Actually mostly I played left field |
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kanrok (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 05:25 PM Response to Reply #148 |
152. 3 broken fingers |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 07:05 PM Response to Reply #152 |
158. ever hit a "water-logged" clincher? |
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kanrok (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 08:57 PM Response to Reply #158 |
160. Yep, pretty much had to |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 10:02 PM Response to Reply #160 |
161. what neighborhood did you grow up in? |
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kanrok (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-06-04 01:14 PM Response to Reply #161 |
167. 25th and Sacramento |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-07-04 11:35 AM Response to Reply #167 |
169. ah, a sout' sider |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 07:07 PM Response to Original message |
37. I just thought of a good one |
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The Zanti Regent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 07:40 PM Response to Original message |
45. I miss Jimmy Wong's |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
50. Yeah, yeah............. |
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flama (418 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
52. You're right about the ball parks |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 12:44 AM Response to Reply #52 |
58. Now see, it's just the the other way around with me |
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chasqui (237 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-04-04 11:43 PM Response to Original message |
56. The EL says: "THIS IS GRAND" |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 10:43 AM Response to Reply #56 |
63. I really like the El voice. Kinda of sexy. :-) eom |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 10:59 AM Response to Reply #56 |
67. Yes, but which direction do the doors open? |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 12:52 AM Response to Original message |
59. Oh hell, just one more |
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beawr (358 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
62. You know where the Home of Moo and Oink is |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 10:51 AM Response to Reply #62 |
64. 72nd & Stony |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
68. What about the Moo and Oink store on Stony Island Avenue ? |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
69. The Museum of Science and Industry used to be free on Thursdays. |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:02 AM Response to Reply #69 |
70. I dunno, but the AIC is free on Tuesdays. |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:12 AM Response to Reply #70 |
71. You're back now from the holidays I see. |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:27 AM Response to Reply #71 |
80. *drool* Almost invitation time! |
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pmbryant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:13 AM Response to Reply #69 |
72. It used to free *every* day |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
73. I'm on a roll--somebody stop me |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:22 AM Response to Reply #73 |
76. Is it weird to admit that I've NEVER been to Taste of Chicago? |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:23 AM Response to Reply #76 |
77. What about Navy Pier ? |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:25 AM Response to Reply #77 |
78. Navy Pier...sure. I've even been up on the Ferris Wheel... |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:27 AM Response to Reply #78 |
79. Last time I was there they did. |
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dontomas (52 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:53 AM Response to Reply #78 |
90. They do... |
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Beaker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:49 PM Response to Reply #78 |
127. U-505 is being moved indoors- the exhibit closed yesterday |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
74. What about Romper Room and Miss Elizabeth ? |
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chiburb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:35 AM Response to Reply #74 |
86. Miss Frances, Ding-Dong School... n/t |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:27 AM Response to Original message |
81. OK. Here's a couple. |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:02 PM Response to Reply #81 |
105. You got me |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:52 PM Response to Reply #105 |
117. Say-Trey-Way is................................ |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:29 AM Response to Original message |
83. One Chicago treasure...the Menards Guy. |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
84. Does the Grecian Gardens still have belly dancing ? |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:32 AM Response to Original message |
85. Does anybody remember Riverview amusement Park ? |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:37 AM Response to Reply #85 |
87. I remember. It was at Belmont and Western. |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
88. Do they still have chariot racing at Washington Park racetrack ? |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:42 AM Response to Reply #88 |
89. There is no Washington Park...... |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
91. Been to any concerts at the International Ampitheater |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:59 AM Response to Reply #91 |
94. Well sure I have....... |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 12:59 PM Response to Reply #94 |
103. Hey, maybe we were at the same Yes concert. |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:55 PM Response to Reply #103 |
118. It had to have been in '77 or '78. |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:19 PM Response to Reply #118 |
121. Was Starcastle the opening act? |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:53 PM Response to Reply #121 |
132. I'm not sure. |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:55 PM Response to Reply #132 |
135. Oh, the Hippy Dippy Henry Van! |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-07-04 11:52 AM Response to Reply #94 |
175. It's Arrogant(!) Brawlroom |
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kanrok (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 05:29 PM Response to Reply #91 |
153. Used to go there for "The Fishing Show" every year |
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Obamarama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
93. You know that a two egg breakfast at Lou Mitchell's comes with four! |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
95. Is Fannie May's candy store still there on Michigan Avenue ? |
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Beaker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:42 PM Response to Reply #95 |
125. Fannie May is going out-of-business as of Jan.17 |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 12:10 PM Response to Original message |
96. Mohawk4-3- 7hundred |
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chiburb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 12:16 PM Response to Reply #96 |
98. MOhawk 4-4One Hundred...CET Television.... |
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chiburb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
99. Maurice Lenell cookies... |
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bif (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
101. Margaries Candy Store |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:12 PM Response to Reply #101 |
109. Margies Candies |
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bif (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:31 PM Response to Reply #109 |
113. That was it |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 12:36 PM Response to Original message |
102. a few of 'em aren't right..... |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:00 PM Response to Reply #102 |
104. Thanks for the clarification on authentic Chicago dogs |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:09 PM Response to Original message |
108. The Reader |
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RetroLounge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:29 PM Response to Original message |
111. Here's some Chicago thoughts & memories |
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chiburb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 01:45 PM Response to Reply #111 |
116. Nice list... |
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RetroLounge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:17 PM Response to Reply #116 |
120. Original SvenGhoulie was Jerry G. Bishop |
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JohnKleeb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
124. If youre one of my best friends on DU :) |
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RetroLounge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
128. Lake Shore Drive |
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Logansquare (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 04:20 PM Response to Reply #128 |
144. That's right--LSD isn't just a hallucinogen! |
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Beaker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:53 PM Response to Original message |
131. Tomzack! Tomzack! Tomzack Dodge! ... |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:54 PM Response to Reply #131 |
133. Any time is ready time |
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Beaker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:54 PM Response to Reply #131 |
134. 57-27 South Ash-land Av-en-ue... |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:57 PM Response to Reply #131 |
136. This is Linn Burton for certain, your TV Ford man..... |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 02:59 PM Response to Reply #136 |
137. I'll make it worth your while at Weil Cadillac |
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Nailzberg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 03:00 PM Response to Reply #131 |
139. "Rockabye your baby!" Harry Schmurler, the singing Ford dealer |
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Seggie (12 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 03:40 PM Response to Reply #131 |
143. Howard Pont-i-ac, Elmhurst! |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 10:08 PM Response to Reply #131 |
162. Celozzi-Ettleson Chevrolet |
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Beaker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
138. A-room zoom zoom...a-room zoom zoom... |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
140. ....still more..... |
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RetroLounge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 03:11 PM Response to Reply #140 |
141. You may be a Chicagoan if.. |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
142. here are some i just came up with..... |
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kath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
157. mmmm, the baked Apple Pancake at Walker Brothers!!! |
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pstokely (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jan-05-04 11:59 PM Response to Original message |
163. ever been to this Mall |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-07-04 12:35 PM Response to Reply #163 |
177. Oh yes. It was open when I was in High School. |
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windy2000 (310 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-06-04 12:10 AM Response to Original message |
164. You really know you're from Chicago |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-06-04 12:13 AM Response to Reply #164 |
165. In that case you might also be from Minneapolis! |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-06-04 10:55 AM Response to Original message |
166. kick |
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davsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-06-04 02:47 PM Response to Original message |
168. Other Chicago things: |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-07-04 11:38 AM Response to Reply #168 |
170. some good ones |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-07-04 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
171. You Forgot The Celery Salt On The Hotdog |
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Gato Moteado (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jan-07-04 12:31 PM Response to Reply #171 |
176. i never forget the celery salt on a chicago dog.... |
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