FORTcon 2004 - October 15-17, Chicago, IL - Page 4

Wenders · 04-14-2004, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Daddio

Lincoln Park Zoo (free and right on the Lake front)

Been there, very cool. And free.

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Muduh · 04-14-2004, 04:47 PM

What is the weather usually like in mid October? (Windy right?) I meant temperature wise.

***John*** · 04-14-2004, 04:52 PM

Average high: 64 degrees F.
Average low: 46 degrees F.

Wenders · 04-14-2004, 04:53 PM

John, do you know everything??

Daddio · 04-14-2004, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Muduh

What is the weather usually like in mid October? (Windy right?) I meant temperature wise.

Daytime temps will likely be in the 50's or 60's...probably down in the 40's at night...give or take...we often get some "Indian Summer" in October that puts daytime temps into the upper 70's.

Basically light jacket weather.

The leaves will be changing and Grant Park will be awash of autumn colors.

TRIVIA ALERT AHEAD: Chicago is known as the "Windy City" not because it is windy (which it is) but because Chicago Politicians are well known for their ability to talk for hours and hours about nothing and really fillibuster (sp?) and cause wind with their babbling.

oneTVslave · 04-14-2004, 04:54 PM

John, I am just curious - is this thread visible to registered members only?

***John*** · 04-14-2004, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wenders

John, do you know everything??

Yes.

(A looooong time ago, I had a "Stump John" thread, where people could ask those trivia questions they always wanted the answers to, and I'd answer them.)

***John*** · 04-14-2004, 04:55 PM

No, this thread is open to everyone. If non-members really want to come, more power to 'em. With very few exceptions, of course.

Daddio · 04-14-2004, 04:59 PM

A few more quick suggestion for things to do:

Fans of Amusement Parks may consider making a drive up to Six Flags in Gurnee (about an hour north/northwest of Chicago)...they have "Fright Fests" in October, all the rides are decorated and the staff all walks around in costumes...

Tony & Tina's wedding is a blast (for those who dont know its like dinner theater and the setting is an actual wedding at which you are a guest...you interplay with the actors and no one knows who is an actor and a guest...wedding, reception (with buffet included), dancing.

Tommy Gun Garage - same thing but with a gangster theme

Finnegans Wake - same thing but set at a funeral

Murder Mystery - same thing but hosted on a train ride - very Agatha Christie like.

There is also a bus tour that takes you to all the places in Chicago that are supposed to be "haunted", including the alley where the St. Valentines Day Massacre took place.

eldee · 04-14-2004, 05:03 PM

I like those suggestions. I had a friend who bought the Murder Mystery game and it was a lot of fun! Chicago is sounding very good!

04-14-2004, 04:53 PM	#34
Wenders Mikey's biggest fan Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin Age: 28 Posts: 2,459	John, do you know everything?? __________________ ugh. I don't get time to watch TV anymore, much less hang out at the FORT. But don't you worry, I'll be back in full force on or about November 3rd.

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oneTVslave daydream believer Join Date: May 2003 Location: in the hizzy Age: 38 Posts: 3,745	John, I am just curious - is this thread visible to registered members only? __________________ Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein

04-14-2004, 04:59 PM	#39
Daddio FORT Fogey Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,116	A few more quick suggestion for things to do: Fans of Amusement Parks may consider making a drive up to Six Flags in Gurnee (about an hour north/northwest of Chicago)...they have "Fright Fests" in October, all the rides are decorated and the staff all walks around in costumes... Tony & Tina's wedding is a blast (for those who dont know its like dinner theater and the setting is an actual wedding at which you are a guest...you interplay with the actors and no one knows who is an actor and a guest...wedding, reception (with buffet included), dancing. Tommy Gun Garage - same thing but with a gangster theme Finnegans Wake - same thing but set at a funeral Murder Mystery - same thing but hosted on a train ride - very Agatha Christie like. There is also a bus tour that takes you to all the places in Chicago that are supposed to be "haunted", including the alley where the St. Valentines Day Massacre took place. Last edited by Daddio; 04-14-2004 at 05:08 PM.

04-14-2004, 04:47 PM	#32
Muduh FORT Fogey Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,303	What is the weather usually like in mid October? (Windy right?) I meant temperature wise.

04-14-2004, 04:52 PM	#33
*John* The race is back! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: On the mat Age: 39 Posts: 40,434	Average high: 64 degrees F. Average low: 46 degrees F.

04-14-2004, 04:55 PM	#38
*John* The race is back! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: On the mat Age: 39 Posts: 40,434	No, this thread is open to everyone. If non-members really want to come, more power to 'em. With very few exceptions, of course.

04-14-2004, 05:03 PM	#40
eldee FORT Fogey Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 7,545	I like those suggestions. I had a friend who bought the Murder Mystery game and it was a lot of fun! Chicago is sounding very good!