Official '08 Chicago meet thread.

[CadillacSTS2003sgurl]

Ok boys! It's gonna be easy to find me and Jay. Look for a guy with a Cadillac hat + leather jacket with a Cadillac crest with a girl on his arm with this shirt on (pict below) + I'll be wearing a burberry scarf toting around a big Louis Vuitton purse (kinda hard to miss):

[I~LUV~Caddys8792]

Man, this is gonna kick so much ass!!! I've got a place to stay now...I'll be staying with Elias and Nicole for the weekend (much thanks to them!!), and we've got members coming from across the country now too. I figure I'll leave Minneapolis around 9-10 on Friday morning, and get down to Downers Grove around 3-4 that afternoon. Mapquest said its about 405 miles, or about 6.5 hours of driving.

Can't wait!!!!

Now for the tough part. At the auto show, I'm going to wear a hat for one of two car brands. Either my favorite brand (Cadillac) or the brand I currently own. Who do I show my allegiance to? Mercedes...or Cadillac?

[gdwriter]

Originally Posted by CadillacSTS2003sgurl

You know how to use the El? It's pretty easy. (Your best bet is to buy a 2 day pass on the El its $9.) It's pretty easy to navigate and if you need help don't be afraid to ask me. I fly in and out of midway every week

I've taken the train between the Loop and O'Hare on a couple of occasions, and I know there's a line out to Midway (Orange, right?). Depending on how long we spend at the show on Sunday, I may take the CTA from McCormick Place to the airport.

Chad, Jesada suggested you get a funny hat so you can chauffeur me around in the Benz.

[gdwriter]

Originally Posted by I~LUV~Caddys8792

Now for the tough part. At the auto show, I'm going to wear a hat for one of two car brands. Either my favorite brand (Cadillac) or the brand I currently own. Who do I show my allegiance to? Mercedes...or Cadillac?

I'll be bringing both my Cadillac hat that I got at a car show last summer and my Cadillac hoodie I bought from Gothicaleigh.

[gary88]

I might wear my Ferrari hat just to be an ass.

[I~LUV~Caddys8792]

Originally Posted by gary88

I might wear my Ferrari hat just to be an ass.

I've got a Lexus hat. Dare I wear that?

Originally Posted by gdwriter

Chad, Jesada suggested you get a funny hat so you can chauffeur me around in the Benz.

Does a John Deere hat work? How about a Caterpillar or Mack Truck one? I've got those.

[CadillacSTS2003sgurl]

Originally Posted by gdwriter

I've taken the train between the Loop and O'Hare on a couple of occasions, and I know there's a line out to Midway (Orange, right?). Depending on how long we spend at the show on Sunday, I may take the CTA from McCormick Place to the airport.

Yes it's orange line from Midway. You'll have to switch to the red line to get to McCormick Place.

[gary88]

Is Cermak the stop on the red line for the McCormick place?

[Crown Vic Owner]

Originally Posted by CadillacSTS2003sgurl

Yes it's orange line from Midway. You'll have to switch to the red line to get to McCormick Place.

Hey, i got a bimmer guy coming with us

[gdwriter]

The Metra Electric line runs right through McCormick Place. When I did a trip planner on the RTA Web site, it said to take the Metra Electric line to the Van Buren station, then transfer to the CTA Orange line at the Adams/Wabash station.