Week 12 (Denver @ Chicago) Nov 25 - Page 9 - The Orange Mane

12thMan · 11-22-2007, 11:32 AM

so where is everyone meeting sat night? lets get together somewhere cool (any ideas from locals?) and drink one to the broncos!!!

Bronco Billy · 11-22-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by I bleed orange and blue

just to make sure...........this might sound stupid..........but it says no open flames........... im assuming we can still use a grill right? i figured they just meant bonfires and stuff like that but i wasn't sure.

A grill is okay.

As far as which lot? I know what you mean about people being able to park near us, but the other lot fills up quick too, so there's no guarantee that everyone will get in that lot either. I'll check with Chicago Bronco Nation and post more later. Happy Thanksgiving.

Bronco Billy · 11-22-2007, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ol number 7

Anyone with an old Griese jersey can sacrifice it to the football gods after the bar be cue. See Indy tailgate for an instructional from the Bum.

I think this falls under "no open flames"! These guys (police and parking officials) are real pricks according to Bears' fans. They're straight out of the No Fun League.

Bronco Billy · 11-22-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

so where is everyone meeting sat night? lets get together somewhere cool (any ideas from locals?) and drink one to the broncos!!!

Honestly, when we start tailgating has a direct correlation on how late I'm up Saturday night. Right now, my wife and I are thinking about heading to Naperville for pizza. I'm not trying to sound like a party pooper! I'll give you a call tomorrow.

I'm not the best person to ask about bars downtown. I know Rush St. is the place to be downtown after 10 PM. They have an ESPN Zone on Ohio or GRand (I believe).

Peoples Champ · 11-23-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ol number 7

Checkout Megabus.com. They leave Chicago's Union Station and pullin at St. Louis Union Station. It's really cheap like $50.00. Drink like a fish and sleep all the way back.

Ya I thought about it , but then I would have to take a cab back to my house at like 2 or 3 in the morning, i still might think about it, but i am going denver in january for a game so I am trying to save money for my ski trip

broncosteven · 11-23-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

so where is everyone meeting sat night? lets get together somewhere cool (any ideas from locals?) and drink one to the broncos!!!

I have a birthday party Saturday but here are some of my suggestions:

Millers Pub in the loop is an awesome place to have a beer with out all the tourist type trappings. Not sure how late they are open and will may have to struggle with the dinner crowds.

You have to try Gino's East Pizza on North side if your in town for one night, Uno's is Ok also, it is the original but I like Ginos better and yes "I love the Sausage patty"

Also you must have an Italian Beef before you leave town.

Parthanon (Sp?) in greek town is fun as is club Uvinka (sp?) I have only been there once.

Out in the burbs by Ohare try Gibsons or Harry Carrays (I don't like harrys that much but it is a big tourist draw) Not originals but they are like them.

Elmhurst has a great Italian place on York called Angelos. Not too far from Ohare.

Stay off Manheim south of Ohare.

Enjoy

PaintballCLE · 11-23-2007, 06:13 PM

Pulled Pork is a NO-GO my smoker is messed up............ so i am going to bring something else..........maybe party subs/sandwhich or burgers. Let me know which you prefer.

Bronco Billy · 11-23-2007, 06:26 PM

BroncoSteven is definitely right on the pizza. Gino's East downtown is the best. Deep dish with the sausage patty. Plus if you go to the bathroom you can check out the John Elway autographed photo!

Portillo's has good beef or combo sandwiches.

Bronco Billy · 11-23-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by I bleed orange and blue

Pulled Pork is a NO-GO my smoker is messed up............ so i am going to bring something else..........maybe party subs/sandwhich or burgers. Let me know which you prefer.

I would think burgers since they're warm and the weather will be cold.
Jost my humble opinion.

crawdad · 11-23-2007, 06:59 PM

I think Giordano's is really great pizza

12thMan · 11-23-2007, 09:53 PM

thanks for the suggestions. will be there tomorrow!!!

RU READY ??

PaintballCLE · 11-23-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco Billy

I would think burgers since they're warm and the weather will be cold.
Jost my humble opinion.

sounds good to me.....thats what i will bring then....along with the grill and all that. Did we decide on a parking lot yet? You got my number, call me sometime saturday evening and we can figure it out. Go broncos!

Bronco Billy · 11-23-2007, 11:11 PM

Talked with Chicago Bronco Nation...

We are planning on the original tailgate spot on 31st St. - Lot B (marked by the old Bronco Logo.) We plan to be out there by 8:30 and will have a Bronco flag (maybe two) flying above our location just over the SUV. This lot will probably be filled by 11AM, if not earlier. Directions to this lot can be found on page 7 (post 165). According to a source, this lot is the only one that opens before 11:15 AM. We will be in the north portion of this lot as the southern section is used for semi trucks.

Our emergency spot will be the orange painted lot on 31st St. and Cottage Grove. If you go to 31st St Lot B and they will not let you turn around to head back south, you will need to drive north under McCormick Place. There are streets under this building. Turn left on MC 7th. Turn left on Hines. Turn left on Mc 8th Dr. (which is outside). Then, turn right on Moe Dr. to go to 31st St. to get to an alternate spot. Also, you will probably need to walk along 31st St. to walk underneath the tracks to get to 31st St. Lot B. (There are no pedestrian crossings over the tracks that I am aware of.) Oh, and traffic always sucks.

P.S. I apologize in advance for my artistic "talents".

PaintballCLE · 11-24-2007, 08:52 PM

alright well im in Chicago......lots of broncos fans in the hotel!!!! If anyone wants to party or anything tongiht send me a message on here or give me a call 216-513-9772

PaintballCLE · 11-24-2007, 09:53 PM

PS billy i got the grill, a table, 4 chairs, burgers, buns, ketchup mustard and mayo. i completely forgot plates/napkins so if anyone else could bring them that would be helpful!!!!

ChicagoBroncoNation_E · 11-24-2007, 10:43 PM

Looking forward to tomorrow... Chicago Bronco Nation will be meeting up with everyone at around 11 am! I have napkins, and can run out for paper plates tomorrow morn if needed. Let me know. Cell # 773-865-7272

-Erin

PaintballCLE · 11-24-2007, 11:59 PM

I still have ONE extra ticket if anyone needs one....my number is 216-513-9772 call anytime.
Kevin

Dendave · 11-25-2007, 10:32 AM

Have fun...Go Broncos

Toddlaw89 · 11-25-2007, 11:49 AM

Wish could've made this one...Just too close to the Holiday weekend. I'll try the Houston game, but until then, have fun, represent and GO BRONCOS!!!

Dendave · 11-25-2007, 08:24 PM

It's all Billy's fault...does he ever see them win? Just kidding buddy, hope the tailgate was fun.

Ramathorn · 11-26-2007, 02:44 PM

Why Kick To Goddamn Devin Hester!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggghh hhh!

Bronco Billy · 11-26-2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dendave

It's all Billy's fault...does he ever see them win? Just kidding buddy, hope the tailgate was fun.

Dude... Not funny. I know you're kidding.

This is the first year I have yet to see them win. 0-3! At least we were underdogs with the spread for all of them (Indy, Detroit, Chicago). I didn't kick to Hester and you can't blame me for the home games! When Shanny said that we'd have to watch the game to see if we'd kick to Hester, I thought that he wouldn't. He should have asked me before the game so I could have warned him! Unreal.

smalltowngrll · 11-26-2007, 07:44 PM

Well, did you guys at least have fun tailgating? Pics??

broncofan2438 · 11-26-2007, 08:29 PM

Yea are there no pics, there have been less and less pics on the tailgate threads

Bronco Billy · 11-26-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by smalltowngrll

Well, did you guys at least have fun tailgating? Pics??

I'm trying to get my memory card to work in the computer right now. I can't imagine that the freezing rain got to it. It's just tempermental right now. I really didn't take as many pics this time.

Yes, Julie and I had a great time tailgating. It was sunny and cold until about 12. Then, it was cloudy, windy, and colder. As always, it was great to see familiar friends - including Teddman and 12th Man (first time this season). Thank you Kevin (I Bleed Orange & Blue) for bringing the grill. Hawaii Guy pointed out before DenDave that I was winless this year, which I already knew. Part of Chicago Bronco Nation (the Chicago Bronco bar) came out in full colors and were really cool.

In honor of Meck wearing shorts during the night game on Dec 17, 2005 @ Buffalo (and because Hawaii Guy told me to), I did wear shorts to this one. We were 2-1 in games that I wore shorts this year - figured it couldn't hurt.

11-23-2007, 11:11 PM	#213
Bronco Billy Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,322	Talked with Chicago Bronco Nation... We are planning on the original tailgate spot on 31st St. - Lot B (marked by the old Bronco Logo.) We plan to be out there by 8:30 and will have a Bronco flag (maybe two) flying above our location just over the SUV. This lot will probably be filled by 11AM, if not earlier. Directions to this lot can be found on page 7 (post 165). According to a source, this lot is the only one that opens before 11:15 AM. We will be in the north portion of this lot as the southern section is used for semi trucks. Our emergency spot will be the orange painted lot on 31st St. and Cottage Grove. If you go to 31st St Lot B and they will not let you turn around to head back south, you will need to drive north under McCormick Place. There are streets under this building. Turn left on MC 7th. Turn left on Hines. Turn left on Mc 8th Dr. (which is outside). Then, turn right on Moe Dr. to go to 31st St. to get to an alternate spot. Also, you will probably need to walk along 31st St. to walk underneath the tracks to get to 31st St. Lot B. (There are no pedestrian crossings over the tracks that I am aware of.) Oh, and traffic always sucks. P.S. I apologize in advance for my artistic "talents". Attached Images Last edited by Bronco Billy; 11-23-2007 at 11:32 PM..

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11-22-2007, 11:32 AM	#201
12thMan Bronco Nation Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colo Springs Posts: 117	so where is everyone meeting sat night? lets get together somewhere cool (any ideas from locals?) and drink one to the broncos!!!

11-23-2007, 06:13 PM	#207
PaintballCLE INFLITRATE ENEMY LINES Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, Oh Posts: 3,236	Pulled Pork is a NO-GO my smoker is messed up............ so i am going to bring something else..........maybe party subs/sandwhich or burgers. Let me know which you prefer.

11-23-2007, 06:26 PM	#208
Bronco Billy Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,322	BroncoSteven is definitely right on the pizza. Gino's East downtown is the best. Deep dish with the sausage patty. Plus if you go to the bathroom you can check out the John Elway autographed photo! Portillo's has good beef or combo sandwiches.

11-23-2007, 06:59 PM	#210
crawdad IL Oldest Bronco Maniac Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 4,933 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bay Bay	I think Giordano's is really great pizza

11-23-2007, 09:53 PM	#211
12thMan Bronco Nation Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colo Springs Posts: 117	thanks for the suggestions. will be there tomorrow!!! RU READY ??

11-24-2007, 08:52 PM	#214
PaintballCLE INFLITRATE ENEMY LINES Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, Oh Posts: 3,236	alright well im in Chicago......lots of broncos fans in the hotel!!!! If anyone wants to party or anything tongiht send me a message on here or give me a call 216-513-9772

11-24-2007, 09:53 PM	#215
PaintballCLE INFLITRATE ENEMY LINES Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, Oh Posts: 3,236	PS billy i got the grill, a table, 4 chairs, burgers, buns, ketchup mustard and mayo. i completely forgot plates/napkins so if anyone else could bring them that would be helpful!!!!

11-24-2007, 10:43 PM	#216
ChicagoBroncoNation_E Just Drafted New to the Forum Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Looking forward to tomorrow... Chicago Bronco Nation will be meeting up with everyone at around 11 am! I have napkins, and can run out for paper plates tomorrow morn if needed. Let me know. Cell # 773-865-7272 -Erin

11-24-2007, 11:59 PM	#217
PaintballCLE INFLITRATE ENEMY LINES Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, Oh Posts: 3,236	I still have ONE extra ticket if anyone needs one....my number is 216-513-9772 call anytime. Kevin

11-25-2007, 10:32 AM	#218
Dendave Ring of Famer Echo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,081	Have fun...Go Broncos

11-25-2007, 11:49 AM	#219
Toddlaw89 Orange and blue bleeder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 67	Wish could've made this one...Just too close to the Holiday weekend. I'll try the Houston game, but until then, have fun, represent and GO BRONCOS!!!

11-25-2007, 08:24 PM	#220
Dendave Ring of Famer Echo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,081	It's all Billy's fault...does he ever see them win? Just kidding buddy, hope the tailgate was fun.

11-26-2007, 02:44 PM	#221
Ramathorn Perennial Pro-bowler M E O W Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Little Hocking, OH Posts: 934 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elvis Dumervil	Why Kick To Goddamn Devin Hester!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggghh hhh!

11-26-2007, 07:44 PM	#223
smalltowngrll Orange Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 8,038 Adopt-a-Bronco: dortoh	Well, did you guys at least have fun tailgating? Pics??

11-26-2007, 08:29 PM	#224
broncofan2438 Faneco this... LETS TAKE BACK THE AFC WEST Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 6,302 Adopt-a-Bronco: ERIC DECKER	Yea are there no pics, there have been less and less pics on the tailgate threads