Post by: sevenpin63 on August 22, 2011, 12:36:41 PM
I know Monster, and Impending Doom, and myself were talking about a Midwest gathering in the Chicago land area. Or just to get together and bowl some games and meet new people, and drink some beer.
Where would a good place to do this, any ideas? I know leagues are starting up and it would be hard to get a block of lanes for a weekend night, I think? Maybe a in the day time would be better.
And how would you go about putting something like this together.
Or how many people would be interested?
Just floating this out there to see the interest.
DON'T TEMPT THE BOWLING GODS
Edited by sevenpin63 on 8/23/2011 at 1:26 PM
Post by: Monster Pike on August 22, 2011, 08:52:25 PM
Well, I could suggest a couple.. There's St. Charles Bowl. Bowl late afternoon, end just before leagues. Go over to Rookies, have a few & then do the St. Charles pub crawl...
Other option is Brunswick Zone X in Algonquin. I don't think they run leagues. There's all kinds of eateries near there... Famous Daves, Bone Fish, Biaggi's & a few others...
Pin Stripes in South Barrington could be another option. There's a pizzeria sports bar in that same mall... A winery place, Cooper's Hawk which is pretty decent... There's a Rookies near there as well... Not sure if Poplar Creek bowl has leagues in the whole house or not, but it's just up the street from there...
Other than that, Chicago somewhere.... I dunno... Just throwing suggestions out there.
Monster Pike is in the House!
Army Strong & Army Proud
sarcasm disclaimer: Monster Pike frequently uses sarcasm to enhance his humorous posting style. If you don't get sarcasm, please look it up in the dictionary.
Edited by Monster Pike on 8/22/2011 at 8:53 PM
Post by: Monster Pike on August 22, 2011, 08:57:19 PM
Monster Pike is in the House!
Army Strong & Army Proud
sarcasm disclaimer: Monster Pike frequently uses sarcasm to enhance his humorous posting style. If you don't get sarcasm, please look it up in the dictionary.
Post by: axeweldr on August 22, 2011, 09:17:07 PM
Got Revs?
RIP THONG PRINCESS
Post by: mainzer on August 22, 2011, 10:13:37 PM
I would be interested in attending
MainzerPower
Post by: Impending Doom on August 23, 2011, 05:10:09 AM
I would totally be for St Charles Bowl! It's like 5 minutes from my house!
If we need to find a place that is more central, we can talk to the people at Fox Bowl. I know the staff there and could probably arrange something. Bowling Green would be open to it too. Too bad there are no more 24/7 places like Rolling Lanes used to be (and might still be)
The sky is falling
The end is near
The final warning
The sun disappears.
Post by: northface28 on August 23, 2011, 06:57:18 AM
*˙ǝɟıן ɹnoʎ ɟo spuoɔǝs ǝʌıɟ ʇsoן ʇsnɾ ǝʌɐɥ noʎ ʇɐɥʇ ʎɐs oʇ ʎɹɹos ɯɐ ı sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ noʎ ɟı
Post by: Impending Doom on August 23, 2011, 07:16:44 AM
PS. At the end, I would be crawling.
The sky is falling
The end is near
The final warning
The sun disappears.
Post by: directdrill on August 23, 2011, 07:33:37 AM
Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on August 23, 2011, 07:41:33 AM
I would be interested in attending a Midwest-based get together, as well.
Please keep us informed as to how this can happen!
Help control the population of Avenging Unicorns. Arm yourselves accordingly.
"I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous."-Nick Faldo
"I'm as frustrated as a mosquito in a mannequin factory."-Larry The Cable Guy
Post by: Monster Pike on August 23, 2011, 07:46:36 AM
If he's not watching men's golf...
Monster Pike is in the House!
Army Strong & Army Proud
sarcasm disclaimer: Monster Pike frequently uses sarcasm to enhance his humorous posting style. If you don't get sarcasm, please look it up in the dictionary.
Post by: Good Times Good Times on August 23, 2011, 07:56:45 AM
That's not too too far away for me....
GetOffMe10Pin
"America was established not to create wealth but to realize a vision, to realize an ideal - to discover and maintain liberty among men." - Woodrow WilsonPost by: thirtyclean on August 23, 2011, 08:13:33 AM
Would be interested also. John(Axewelder) and I are around NW side of Chicago and there are a few bowling alleys and plenty of food and drinks places, an off track betting establishment, and new Casino in Des Plaines and the pro shop that I help out at and Axewelder frequently visits Chicago Bowlers Shop BZ Niles (Rich Blake), now with a second location in Brunswick Zone River Grove (Andy Loose drills over there !)
See you guys around here hopefully !
Thirtyclean
2011 - 12 Lineup (Nuts, OMG Pearl, Wisdom, Bank Pearl, Hammer Arson)
Post by: JOE FALCO on August 23, 2011, 08:50:02 AM
I'm in NC and I'll be watching this develop .. if Jls goes it will be more attractive .. don't want to be in Chicago in the Winter but I'll be watching .. good luck with the get together .. I know it can be fun!!!
Post by: JOE FALCO on August 23, 2011, 09:36:59 AM
Good luck Monster .. hope you get a good showing!!!
Post by: sevenpin63 on August 23, 2011, 01:34:10 PM
Wow looks like it got a good response for one day.
My leagues start next week at Wood Dale Bowl, and Bowling Green in West Chicago. I will ask if their will be any open lanes say for a Saturday in the near future, and if some of you would do the same maybe we can work something out.
I am open to all places that we can get into and have some fun.
Lets make this happen.
And to JLS come on down.
DON'T TEMPT THE BOWLING GODS
Edited by sevenpin63 on 8/23/2011 at 1:32 PM
Post by: Impending Doom on August 23, 2011, 01:58:55 PM
I know that Bowling Green has $1 a game on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights after 9, but that's a bit late.
St Charles Bowl has lanes for $1.95 a game, all the time. In fact, just got back from toeing it up over there. If we end up there, don't bring anything that actually hooks!
The sky is falling
The end is near
The final warning
The sun disappears.
Post by: stormed1 on August 23, 2011, 02:27:19 PM
Castaway's Bowlers Pro Shop
Calumet City,Il. 60409
(708) 862-1602
Arsenal: OMG,Aftermath,Bank Pearl,Raw Profit ,Shred-it x3,Sideways x2,Profit x2,Slant solid & pearl Clutch Pearl,Double Clutch Pearl,Heist Pearl,Hype urethane,Hook (all 3 colors),Missing Links solid &Pearl, Desperado,Mars, Grenade Pearl,Golden Globe
http://s485.photobucket.com/albums/rr220/stormed1/My%20Arsenal/
Bowlingboards.com
Post by: 7193 on August 23, 2011, 07:44:01 PM
Post by: JOE FALCO on August 23, 2011, 08:33:41 PM
Sounds like there is plenty of interest .. make sure you get someone (or group) to coordinate everything .. someone should also get in contact with ball companies .. might get some gifts to be raffled off free to attendees. Schedules for bowling/meals/lodgings and lane conditions all have to be planned. Should be fun .. hope it gets going!
Post by: jls on August 24, 2011, 08:46:15 AM
Well if it's on a day when Men's golf is on, count me in...Since Tiger has missed the playoffs...
But not so sure if Woman's golf is on...
Just kidding...
I 'll record it on my DVR...
So hope to see you all...
As long as Obama "ain't a coming" oops
jls
Post by: JOE FALCO on August 24, 2011, 08:56:51 AM
Jls is going to be there ..THAT would be interesting! Hope the timing is good .. I'm feeling better every day .. would love to meet more members .. hope we continue to get updates on plan progress!!
Post by: rymacatthedisco on August 24, 2011, 10:23:43 AM
Ryan McDaniel...
Post by: Monster Pike on August 24, 2011, 10:48:56 AM
You forgot about McNally's... Then there's Chord on Blues on the east side of the river...
There's also hotel accommodations with a Holiday Inn Express on North Ave just west of Dunham... & a Courtyard on Foxfield between Dunham & Kirk just west of Charlestown Mall & South of the high school. Not to mention Pheasant run & the hotel across the street from it... Cab rides &/or car pooling would be easy... Once down town, everything is walking distance except bowling alley & Rookies... But you could make do that way...
With 3 lady's & the dog, my house be full... I'm sure guys would want their own rooms, beds, showers, privacy, etc...
Monster Pike is in the House!
Army Strong & Army Proud
sarcasm disclaimer: Monster Pike frequently uses sarcasm to enhance his humorous posting style. If you don't get sarcasm, please look it up in the dictionary.
Edited by Monster Pike on 8/24/2011 at 10:56 AM
Post by: jls on August 24, 2011, 11:11:21 AM
How about the Indian Lakes Resort just south of Lake street...
3 great nine hole golf courses...
Indoor and outdoor pool...
3 great nine hole golf courses...oops I said that already...
jls
Post by: kevin18p on August 24, 2011, 11:19:15 AM
Don't forget about Salerno's everyone could meet there before or after for pizza and drinks.
Post by: Monster Pike on August 24, 2011, 11:22:25 AM
Yeah, I been there before... The wife really likes it. Could be a touch crowded with a gathering... Ginos East is up east on 64 a little bit, might be more accommodating to a larger group...?
Monster Pike is in the House!
Army Strong & Army Proud
sarcasm disclaimer: Monster Pike frequently uses sarcasm to enhance his humorous posting style. If you don't get sarcasm, please look it up in the dictionary.
Post by: Monster Pike on August 24, 2011, 11:24:15 AM
That's in Blommingdale... Pheasant Run is a lot closer to where some are talking... There's also another golf course near their as well...
Monster Pike is in the House!
Army Strong & Army Proud
sarcasm disclaimer: Monster Pike frequently uses sarcasm to enhance his humorous posting style. If you don't get sarcasm, please look it up in the dictionary.
Post by: kevin18p on August 24, 2011, 11:31:26 AM
Eaglewood Resort in Itasca which used to be Nordic Hills has Bowling and Golf on site, only six lanes though.
Post by: jls on August 24, 2011, 11:40:17 AM
Maybe from sunny Kane County... But from Will, all roads lead to Indian Lakes...Right up 355...
jls
Post by: JOE FALCO on August 24, 2011, 11:42:00 AM
You guys make this Chicago sound like a GREAT place .. curious to know if there is a CASINO near by .. if I take my wife I can drop her there while I bowl .. that will keep her busy
Post by: jls on August 24, 2011, 11:43:38 AM
Yes there is, I believe it's the worlds largest, or is it newest...The Rivers...Pretty sure it's in that area...
Pike and Sevinpin would know...
jls
Post by: jls on August 24, 2011, 11:46:27 AM
Joe... These places are in the western subs of that Toxic waste dump known as Chicago...
You don't want to go there...Unless you want to make the 4:30 news...
Oh ya, the lake front is beautiful...
You just need to get there in an A TANK...
Iraq is safer..........
jls
Post by: kevin18p on August 24, 2011, 11:47:10 AM
Also Grand Victoria in Elgin you can drop my wife off with her.
Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on August 24, 2011, 11:50:11 AM
Help control the population of Avenging Unicorns. Arm yourselves accordingly.
"I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous."-Nick Faldo
"I'm as frustrated as a mosquito in a mannequin factory."-Larry The Cable Guy
Edited by 230-n-up-or-bust on 8/24/2011 at 11:53 AM
Post by: jls on August 24, 2011, 12:00:57 PM
Dells are nice, bout 4 hours or so from Metro area...
Of course one can go to Hawaii for less...
That's the birth place of Obama you know...
jls
Post by: scotts33 on August 24, 2011, 12:37:15 PM
John means the arm pit of Wisconsin. Good Cheeseheads wouldn't be caught there.
Scott
Post by: sevenpin63 on August 24, 2011, 01:49:06 PM
Well so far I count roughly about 15 people that are willing to go.
So I will head out to St. Charles Bowl and Bowling Green this Saturday, to see if I can work something out with them. Try to make it for a month later or so to give everybody some notice, I will see when I talk to them.
Kind of hard for the next few days as I will have to work from 2AM until 2PM.
Good overtime but the hours suck.
Good overtime but the hours suck.DON'T TEMPT THE BOWLING GODS
Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on August 24, 2011, 02:30:02 PM
Help control the population of Avenging Unicorns. Arm yourselves accordingly.
"I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous."-Nick Faldo
"I'm as frustrated as a mosquito in a mannequin factory."-Larry The Cable Guy
Post by: Monster Pike on August 25, 2011, 05:40:26 AM
Monster Pike is in the House!
Army Strong & Army Proud
sarcasm disclaimer: Monster Pike frequently uses sarcasm to enhance his humorous posting style. If you don't get sarcasm, please look it up in the dictionary.
Post by: Impending Doom on August 25, 2011, 06:14:45 AM
The sky is falling
The end is near
The final warning
The sun disappears.
Post by: sevenpin63 on August 25, 2011, 01:06:26 PM
We will see, as I do know some people that work at Bowling Green. But if I don't get satisfactory answers I will check elsewhere.
DON'T TEMPT THE BOWLING GODS
Post by: sevenpin63 on August 25, 2011, 04:01:03 PM
The nearest casino around us out here in SUNNY KANE Co. is Grand Victoria in Elgin.
is Grand Victoria in Elgin.That new casino is in Des Plains, not to far from O'Hare Airport.
DON'T TEMPT THE BOWLING GODS
Post by: JOE FALCO on August 25, 2011, 04:30:21 PM
Sorry members .. I just checked flight out to Chicago .. lowest I could find for my wife and I was about $550 from RDU .. I'd like to be there but that's a little steep just to get there .. before I go to far with this .. I have to back out .. sorry .. still wish you luck .. sure would have liked to meet up with Jls ..
Post by: Monster Pike on August 25, 2011, 07:55:29 PM
What? No love for a Sevenpin, impending doom or a Monster Pike?
Monster Pike is in the House!
Army Strong & Army Proud
sarcasm disclaimer: Monster Pike frequently uses sarcasm to enhance his humorous posting style. If you don't get sarcasm, please look it up in the dictionary.
Post by: sevenpin63 on August 29, 2011, 01:45:11 PM
DON'T TEMPT THE BOWLING GODS