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

[Greg Groth]

Count me in.  Sorry to say I won't be there this week though, the wife 
is working.  Keep me posted of the details please!

Greg Groth

Brian Sobolak wrote:
> 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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> 
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