Places to go/Things to see in Bloomington, IL?
EndersShadow
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Central IL Polkies, need a bit o help.
In a couple months (first half of April), I will be in town for a couple days to visit the mothership for a internal national conference. Need some things to do/see while I am there. From how things look I will have Tues and Wends night entirely free. I come in Monday night (have dinner meet/greet for a bit) and leave out on Thursday around 5ish... I may have some time Monday night but not sure how long dinner will last (but if you find me something cool I can make it end sooner rather than later since I am on the PLANNING committee for it
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So help me out, what cool places are there to eat, chilll, etc?
I already know I wan to eat at Kobe (Japanese steakhouse thing) as it was kinda fun last time I was in town. Other than that am open to thoughts/suggestions. Want to avoid chain's if possible as I can get that kinda food wherever.
Not a huge drinker, but any bar w/ a pool table is fine by me.
So what should I do :biggrin:
In a couple months (first half of April), I will be in town for a couple days to visit the mothership for a internal national conference. Need some things to do/see while I am there. From how things look I will have Tues and Wends night entirely free. I come in Monday night (have dinner meet/greet for a bit) and leave out on Thursday around 5ish... I may have some time Monday night but not sure how long dinner will last (but if you find me something cool I can make it end sooner rather than later since I am on the PLANNING committee for it
)So help me out, what cool places are there to eat, chilll, etc?
I already know I wan to eat at Kobe (Japanese steakhouse thing) as it was kinda fun last time I was in town. Other than that am open to thoughts/suggestions. Want to avoid chain's if possible as I can get that kinda food wherever.
Not a huge drinker, but any bar w/ a pool table is fine by me.
So what should I do :biggrin:
"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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Stop by my house drink till crosseyed then get up do all over:)
in all seriousness give me a shout.
I got a pal that has a good table and we enjoy some fine beers either way I'm up for pool -
The first thing to do is get them to move the "conference"( I know that is code for needing to get the hell away for a while
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My mom was born in Bloomington.
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Stop by my house drink till crosseyed then get up do all over:)
in all seriousness give me a shout.
I got a pal that has a good table and we enjoy some fine beers either way I'm up for pool
Will do for sure."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Take up pitdogg2 on his offer. Sounds like the best thing to do to me.
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I say he should go streaking across the college campus. Make for a wonderful clip on the 5 o'clock news.HT SYSTEM-
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Have fun. There is absolutely nothing interesting to do in Bloomington!
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Have fun. There is absolutely nothing interesting to do in Bloomington!
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I say he should go streaking across the college campus. Make for a wonderful clip on the 5 o'clock news.
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We'll see what i can do
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Couple days out bump...
It looks like the only "free" night will probably be Wednesday night. I have a mixer dinner for everyone on Monday night, and a "invitation only" dinner on Tuesday night. Wednesday is the best day because my presentation will have been over so I will be able to sit back and relax at that point.
Looking forward to the trip!
Ivan, hit me up brother!"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Interesting ? Bloomington ? On a Wednesday ?
You can't be serious. If it was a Friday, I'd say just follow the college chicks from the sororities and hang there.
If it wasn't for the college and State Farm insurance, you'd still see cow crossing signs all over still. If you had a weekend day, I'd say head north a bit to Slagel Farms...think that's how it's spelled. Anyway, all organic farm, tours...stuff for the kids to do, and they have a chef prepare a meal with their products...for a price of course. Can also buy meats. They sell to some nice restaurants up here in Chicago. Going there some time next month....and you guys wonder why my wallet is always empty.HT SYSTEM-
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EndersShadow wrote: »Couple days out bump...
It looks like the only "free" night will probably be Wednesday night. I have a mixer dinner for everyone on Monday night, and a "invitation only" dinner on Tuesday night. Wednesday is the best day because my presentation will have been over so I will be able to sit back and relax at that point.
Looking forward to the trip!
Ivan, hit me up brother!
That is perfect as that night is the night a friend and I go out to Medici's to hit up the taps for cheaper drafts. I was hoping you'd have that night free. I should also have a little gift from Florida also ....I hope it works. -
Interesting ? Bloomington ? On a Wednesday ?
You can't be serious. If it was a Friday, I'd say just follow the college chicks from the sororities and hang there.
If it wasn't for the college and State Farm insurance, you'd still see cow crossing signs all over still. If you had a weekend day, I'd say head north a bit to Slagel Farms...think that's how it's spelled. Anyway, all organic farm, tours...stuff for the kids to do, and they have a chef prepare a meal with their products...for a price of course. Can also buy meats. They sell to some nice restaurants up here in Chicago. Going there some time next month....and you guys wonder why my wallet is always empty.
LOL. No worries man, it is what it is.That is perfect as that night is the night a friend and I go out to Medici's to hit up the taps for cheaper drafts. I was hoping you'd have that night free. I should also have a little gift from Florida also ....I hope it works.
Cool man! Sounds like a plan. I may or may not have a car so we may need to figure something out, but I wont know that till Monday."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
not having a car is no big deal... I'll call you a cab:0
