To support Chicago a little, I think their "fun factor" is right up there with NY (obviously Vegas is the most "fun", but it is also without question the most costly (for us "east coasters" anyhow- and especially with the gambling). I was in NY in 2004, and the hotel cost (along with parking) was the reason I didn't go back. Cost to to fly to Chicago (and stay an extra night) was actually about the same. Oh wait, that is because I stopped in Atlantic City on the way back! :rolleyes:
I did hang out in downtown Chicago on Sunday, and even though I was going "solo", I thought it was a GREAT city! The pizza (Lou Malnati's) and Garrett's carmel corn is worth the trip alone. Hopefully this year the Cubbies will be playing at home on the weekend, as I would love to go to Wrigley.
Don, Joe, and I did go to Harrah's in Joliet (about a 40 minute drive from the Marriott), and even though you had to pay $5 to get in
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(thanks again Don), we all walked out with $$ so that was a bonus.
Add in the Texas Hold Em game on Friday after the auction, and I think Chicago has enough "fun" to satisfy you Gekko.
Hopefully Rick, Jeff, DOn, Big Mike, GLY, etc. and everyone I missed can stick around in Sunday this year!!!
[ December 10, 2005, 10:30 AM: Message edited by: BillyWaz ]