Stuck in Madison: HeadRoom's Chicago stop

[James]

Hi,

Two questions, from the point of view of a UW graduate student with no car and a strong desire not to rent one:

1. Does anyone know whether there's a shuttle to the Marriott from O'Hare (which I can get to by a Van Galder bus)?
2. Is someone driving there that wouldn't mind a generous guy tagging along? Generous as in gas, food, etc.

 

[Nezer]

If you were generous in terms of a blockhead or a meridan CDP I'd be more than willing to drive there from Denver and taxi you around myself.

 

[Neruda]

jeez! where was this enthusiasm at the last NW Headroom meet?

 

[daycart1]

Hey, I used to live in Eagle Heights while getting an MS at UW-M. What a great place (except for the weather). I used to ride my bike from Madison-Chicago (150 miles about 10 hours...). You could get in lots of time on your portable that way.....

 

[James]

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I used to ride my bike from Madison-Chicago (150 miles about 10 hours...). You could get in lots of time on your portable that way.....

Sorry, no bike either. Maybe I could wear out a set of wheels on my rollerblades.

You guys are no help, bunch of jokers, leave poor headphone enthusiast behind, <sniff> ....

 

[acidtripwow]

James, I'm probably going to take public transporation after work from downtown Chicago so if you want to hook up let me know.

Acid

 

[eric343]

Neruda: How many HeadFiers live in Drizzle Land? What percent of Head-Fiers are going to the WoH tour?

There you go.

 

[john_jcb]

James,

If you are at Ohare call American Taxi, for $20 or so they will take you there. The site really isn't that far South of Ohare.

If you do not mind going early and staying late I could pick you up. I was lucky enough to be selected as a volunteer. It would be a little out of my way but I would be glad to do it.

Let me know

 

[john_jcb]

Oh if you do take the taxi call ahead (toll free) so that you have a reservation. They have an internet site:

http://www.americantaxi.com/

 

[ChenaynayC]

I have every intention of going, but no specific plans at this point. It seems like everything I need to do is happening on June 5th. I will be leaving Madison early a.m. to take care of some business in Rockford, IL. At this point I don't know exactly what time I have to be there, or for how long. I'm estimating 4-6 hours. Then I'm heading over to Elmhurst.

I don't know how adventurous you are...

 

[James]

Thanks everyone for your responses!

acidtripwow - do you know how late the public buses run?

ChenaynayC - good heavens, that's generous of you! If all else fails, I will let you know. Incidentally, everything is happening the next day for me -- leaving for Italy!

john_jcb - Thank you very much for the tip. I won't inconvenience you; would hate to hinder your noble cause. Moreover, the Van Galder buses stop running rather early.

Argh, I can't believe it, I'm sending in my HD600's for service tomorrow (intermittancy, balance problem, a just-discovered broken bracket). What bad timing, but hopefully they will be fixed by the time I get back from Europe.

 

[acidtripwow]

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acidtripwow - do you know how late the public buses run?

It depends on which bus. You can go to www.pacebus.com to see the schedules. There is also a trip planner that you can click on and enter a starting address and an ending address and it will list which buses you need to take to get there. Remember that Route 83 is also known as York Road.

 

[john_jcb]

Hope you make it. If you find you need a ride after all drop me a note

 

[KR...]

I think it's great how you all are willing to help each other out, see all the flame wars here hasn't blacken our hearts just yet.

 

[James]

I'm going to write up a little something about the Chicago show after I return from Europe, but first I have to give my props to the guys here:

Tyll, you are the MAN. The guy who won the free T-shirt didn't show up, so the Prez unexpectedly gave me the prize instead. For those without the pleasure, the T-shirt is a real beaut, embroidered logo and all.

The trip down from Madison was flawless; john_jcb's suggestions were perfect. Most of all, my most grateful thanks to ChenaynayC, as she drove me back from Chicago even though she doesn't even live in Madison. Moreover, we had a great conversation along the way; what a most fulfilling two-hour drive! Thanks again, ChenaynayC, I will look for a nice CDP for you next time I visit Taiwan.

You all know this, but I'll say it again: you head-fi guys are just the best.

James