[UFO Chicago] 5th Thursday -- Picnic instead?

[Brian Sobolak]

jordanb at hafd.org wrote:
> jordanb at hafd.org said:
>>
>> Neil R. Ormos said:
>>> Brian Sobolak wrote:
>>>
>>>> June is a "5th Thursday" month, which for UFO
>>>> has been a chance for us to have a meeting at a
>>>> location besides our regular spot for those who
>>>> can't make it.
>>>
>>>> I was wondering if there was perhaps interest in
>>>> having a get-together at a park near our usual
>>>> meeting location instead.  It'll be close to the
>>>> solstice, so the sun will be out late.  I would
>>>> be able to provide a grill and burgers/hot
>>>> dogs/etc.
>>>
>>> Sounds great.  It would be nice to find a spot
>>> where it won't be a problem to remain after dark.
>>
>> Yeah it might be good to find a place where you can
>> wet your whistle too. Although the paper bag route
>> always works. :/
>
> Come to think of it. I know of a place that might work.
>
> It's at Lawrence and the river. Here's a google map thing
> of it:
>
> http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&&ll=41.969446,-87.701154&spn=0.005089,0.013497&t=k&om=1
>
> That circular bit on the west side of the river is one
> of the shaft heads for the deep tunnel project. The structure
> on the east side is a neoclassical industrial type building
> that used to serve as a dumping station but after the tunnel
> opened got turned into an aeration plant. So the area has total
> geek potential.
>
> I also have been there several times after "closing" and have
> found that it's not an easy place for cops to roll their squad
> cars into so the curfew doesn't get enforced.
>
> Here's a picture of the aeration plant from the bridge:
> http://neighborhoods.chicago.il.us/a/Albany_Park/p0013.600x600.html
>
> Atop the shaft head would be a good place to set up a grill, or
> possibly a little to the north if the traffic from Lawrence is too
> noisy.

The only problem there is that Ronan Park (where you mentioned) absolutely
reeks like... river.

There's a park near my house that has a fieldhouse open later (with
bathrooms instead of pit toilets).  I can bring the grill and such over
quite easily.  And it's no problem to stay late.  If we get kicked out, we
can head over to my backyard.

We can discuss in detail at the next meeting.

brian

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Brian Sobolak
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