Week 12 (Denver @ Chicago) Nov 25

[smalltowngrll]

Week 12
Denver @ Chicago 12pm CST CBS

[Crushaholic]

Chicago the Sunday after Thanksgiving might actually be a possibility...

[Popcorn Sutton]

Looking hard at this one... Chi town is a great city. Go get me some Gino's East and watch the boys by the lake. Any suggestions on hotels? I figure it's probably better to stay by the airport and take the train into town.

[ol number 7]

Originally Posted by BrewCrew

Looking hard at this one... Chi town is a great city. Go get me some Gino's East and watch the boys by the lake. Any suggestions on hotels? I figure it's probably better to stay by the airport and take the train into town.

Just booked in at Hyatt McCormack Place for that weekend a mile from Soldier Field.

[Bronco Billy]

Originally Posted by BrewCrew

Looking hard at this one... Chi town is a great city. Go get me some Gino's East and watch the boys by the lake. Any suggestions on hotels? I figure it's probably better to stay by the airport and take the train into town.

Ol number 7's hotel is probably the closest to Soldier Field. Any hotel with "McCormick Place" in it is as close as you're going to get. There are other hotels in the Loop, which is where most of the restaurants / bars are. But McCormick Place and Soldier Field are about a mile south of The Loop (Downtown). I will start looking into hotels. Oh, the nicer hotels are on the Magnificent Mile ( 300 N. - 900 N. Michigan Ave.) in case you're tring to make-up with your wife for taking her to Chicago in November!!! This is where all the shopping is.

[broncocalijohn]

I hate the schedule. I wanted this one but it is way to freaking cold to fly to this one. I sooooo bad wanted this roadie. To those like Bronco Billy, keep the party flowing. Think AZ tailgate!

[Bronco Billy]

Originally Posted by broncocalijohn

I hate the schedule. I wanted this one but it is way to freaking cold to fly to this one. I sooooo bad wanted this roadie. To those like Bronco Billy, keep the party flowing. Think AZ tailgate!

You know, BCJ, the temperature on the Saturday after Thanksgiving was about 65 here last year! Of course it was 17 the following Saturday! It's okay though, I understand (panzy)! I know you'll be rooting us on in San Diego (chicken S&!t !!!!)

[Crowpointer]

Originally Posted by Bronco Billy

You know, BCJ, the temperature on the Saturday after Thanksgiving was about 65 here last year! Of course it was 17 the following Saturday! It's okay though, I understand (panzy)! I know you'll be rooting us on in San Diego (chicken S&!t !!!!)

You know I love you Broncocalijohn but I gotta agree with BB on this one.If you are going to find an excuse don't make it the weather. This thing has all the earmarks of a sick game. You have BB doing all the legwork making sure the tailgate is up to the usual standards. If I was a Bronco fan this would have been my number one road trip option, no joke. I was even hoping that this was going to be on the same weekend as the BC Notre Dame game in South Bend so I find an excuse to go myself. Buy the plane ticket from Orange county to Chicago. Around October go the NFL shop.com and buy a nice Bronco cold weather coat. Billy will handle the rest. (hell he'll even throw in another shared hotel room with Ludo ) But whatever you do don't get mad at me and hold back those Plaza 54's from me in the future if the Pats are in SD.

[Sassy]

Originally Posted by Crowpointer

You know I love you Broncocalijohn but I gotta agree with BB on this one.If you are going to find an excuse don't make it the weather. This thing has all the earmarks of a sick game. You have BB doing all the legwork making sure the tailgate is up to the usual standards. If I was a Bronco fan this would have been my number one road trip option, no joke. I was even hoping that this was going to be on the same weekend as the BC Notre Dame game in South Bend so I find an excuse to go myself. Buy the plane ticket from Orange county to Chicago. Around October go the NFL shop.com and buy a nice Bronco cold weather coat. Billy will handle the rest. (hell he'll even throw in another shared hotel room with Ludo ) But whatever you do don't get mad at me and hold back those Plaza 54's from me in the future if the Pats are in SD.

Speaking from experience, those Plaza 54's are nice seats

[Bronco Billy]

Originally Posted by Crowpointer

You know I love you Broncocalijohn but I gotta agree with BB on this one.If you are going to find an excuse don't make it the weather.

Around October go the NFL shop.com and buy a nice Bronco cold weather coat. Billy will handle the rest. (hell he'll even throw in another shared hotel room with Ludo )

Broncocalijohn,

If you come to the game, I will lend you my wool Broncos jacket for the weekend! (It's really heavy and warm.)

[Bronco Billy]

I priced some of the hotels in Chicago for 1 night - Saturday, November 24, 2007 - departing on Sunday, November 25. Most of the hotels are sold out around Soldier Field. Here's what's left in the city that's under $200 with distance to Soldier Field, price, and star rating from Expedia:

Best Western Grant Park (1 mile) $143 2 stars

Travelodge Hotel Downtown (1/2 mile) $129 2 stars

Ramada Inn Lake Shore (5 miles) $119 2 stars I wouldn't recommend heading too far west of this hotel!!!

Skylark Motel (8 miles, by Midway Airport) $85 1.5 stars

Country Inn and Suites (15 miles, by O'Hare) $93 3 stars

Red Roof Inn Chicago Downtown (2 miles) $120 2 Stars 1.2 block from Magnificent Mile

Howard Johnson Downtown (4 miles) $159 1.5 stars 1 miles to Magnificent Mile

The next two are probably the closest to Soldier Field and still available

Congress Plaza Hotel (1/2 mile) $179 Old hotel on Michigan Avenue

Hilton Chicago - Michigan Avenue (1/2 mile to Soldier Field) $439

Ever other hotel downtown seems to be over $250 /night. There are plenty of hotels in the 'burbs under $100. If you choose the 'burbs I recommend Oak Brook, Lisle, Lombard. It's 12 miles from downtown and is a nice area (area residents include Frank Thomas, Nomar, Jeff Sluman, Magglio, etc.) They have a couple nice malls and plenty of places to eat/drink. Plus, it's not far from our condo - in case of emergency.

[broncocalijohn]

Originally Posted by Bronco Billy

Broncocalijohn,

If you come to the game, I will lend you my wool Broncos jacket for the weekend! (It's really heavy and warm.)

I too big of a california p***Y to go. Game was at the wrong time (like the x mas eve game in SD) for us to go being near Thanksgiving and all. Wife and I chose the Packers game. Can u believe she is from the South side and roots for the Packers? That is worse than someone from Chicago rooting for the Broncos.

[Jana®]

This is the day before my birthday. It would be a great birthday present to fly to Chicago for a Bronco game! Unfortunately, I am broke and can't afford it. No free miles or money for airfare, tickets, hotel, nothing.

[27atwater]

This is perfect! I'll be there for sure. I'm grabbing 2 train tix this weekend.

CLUTCH!

[milehimike]

I'll be there. If anyone is going to get group rates let me know. We will need between 5-9 tickets. But I might just opt for the big dollar ones close to the field. But I will be there, it's only an hour drive for me.

[Bronco Billy]

Originally Posted by milehimike

I'll be there. If anyone is going to get group rates let me know. We will need between 5-9 tickets. But I might just opt for the big dollar ones close to the field. But I will be there, it's only an hour drive for me.

I alread had you on the list for tickets. They might be hard to come by since they made the Super Bowl last year. 5 to 9 tickets together is going to be tough!

[milehimike]

Originally Posted by Bronco Billy

I alread had you on the list for tickets. They might be hard to come by since they made the Super Bowl last year. 5 to 9 tickets together is going to be tough!

I'm sure we will work something out.I think this will be DA Game to see away this season, as Crowpointer mentioned. I'm all over this one, a TAILGATE to remember, in the making.

[Bronco Billy]

Originally Posted by milehimike

I'm sure we will work something out.I think this will be DA Game to see away this season, as Crowpointer mentioned. I'm all over this one, a TAILGATE to remember, in the making.

Just bring the apple wood for the brats! Those were excellent. I swear the best food I have had at away cities are always at the tailgates.

[27atwater]

frick! i'll be the newby at my new job and may not be able to get Monday off due to hunting season. This has now turned into a wait and see. I'm still likley in. I can prolly get a red eye train sunday night and sleep then.

[broncobum6162]

Bronco Billy, I'll need some info on where I can park the RV for the night and where a great place to have the tailgate party at.

[Crowpointer]

Bronco Billy, paging Bronco Billy. Here is your moment to shine. Hometown boy to host his own personal Bronco Party. Good luck my friend.

[broncobum6162]

Originally Posted by Crowpointer

Bronco Billy, paging Bronco Billy. Here is your moment to shine. Hometown boy to host his own personal Bronco Party. Good luck my friend.

Bronco Billy must be chasing Mrs. Bronco Billy around the backyard. Wonder if they'll be having colts come the first of the year. Sounds like he's too busy to be on the Omane.

[Bronco Billy]

Originally Posted by broncobum6162

Bronco Billy must be chasing Mrs. Bronco Billy around the backyard. Wonder if they'll be having colts come the first of the year. Sounds like he's too busy to be on the Omane.

I hate Colts

Okay here is my barrage of emails in an attempt to catch Slap!!!

BTW, we're planning to start trying for kids this summer. Practice is going well!

I was actually trying to help a good friend at work find another job. Long story, but she's really looking into being a flight attendant - especially with Southwest. She needs something with flexibility in case she needs to move elsewhere, like an airlline. She has a statistics / accounting background. If anyone can help with any leads, Crowpointer!!! , I will forever be in your debt. She's one of the hardest working people I know and I would put whatever reputation I have on the line to vouch for her. (Not that that's worth anything!) So, please let me know if anyone could help.

[ol number 7]

Originally Posted by Bronco Billy

I hate Colts

Okay here is my barrage of emails in an attempt to catch Slap!!!

BTW, we're planning to start trying for kids this summer. Practice is going well!

I was actually trying to help a good friend at work find another job. Long story, but she's really looking into being a flight attendant - especially with Southwest. She needs something with flexibility in case she needs to move elsewhere, like an airlline. She has a statistics / accounting background. If anyone can help with any leads, Crowpointer!!! , I will forever be in your debt. She's one of the hardest working people I know and I would put whatever reputation I have on the line to vouch for her. (Not that that's worth anything!) So, please let me know if anyone could help.

Disco Man used to work for Southwest in St. Louis. PM him and see if he can give your friend some suggestions.

[Bronco Billy]

Originally Posted by Crowpointer

Bronco Billy, paging Bronco Billy. Here is your moment to shine. Hometown boy to host his own personal Bronco Party. Good luck my friend.

Thank you, my friend!