Comments on: The Annual Ritual of Blowing Things Up (now a MoMu15)

The Annual Ritual of Blowing Things Up (now a MoMu15)

bibliogrrl — Tue, 27 May 2014 13:17:57 -0800

AKA USA! USA! USA! Winnemac Park in Chicago has the BEST illegal fireworks display in the city. You should join us to watch things go BOOM.

I am not kidding when I say that the Winnemac Park fireworks is completely bonkers. No one ever believes me. Bring food! Bring discreet beer (this being a public park)! We may even play some kubb early on, and I can bet there will be knitting. Small children and dogs can totally come, but be forewarned, it gets really loud, and somewhat crowded. Street parking is pretty easy in the neighborhood, but may not be as the afternoon goes on. We usually show up mid-afternoon to stake out a good spot where we can see and not actively fear for our lives. You should join us.

By: MCMikeNamara

MCMikeNamara — Tue, 27 May 2014 13:59:26 -0800

Somebody may have purchased a $3 sparkly red, white, and blue hat at Target a couple of weeks ago and likes the idea of wearing it. If we are in town, which I'm pretty sure we will be, we will be there. And yes, I did not believe it before I saw it; it is completely bonkers.

By: phunniemee

phunniemee — Tue, 27 May 2014 14:09:38 -0800

I spent $1.79 on these earrings back in October AND STILL HAVE NOT HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO WEAR THEM. This is the time. I got them to match Mike's hat.

By: MCMikeNamara

MCMikeNamara — Tue, 27 May 2014 15:41:54 -0800

I just noticed that you scheduled this for June 3. Which actually would be even more bonkers.

By: baniak

baniak — Tue, 27 May 2014 21:57:16 -0800

We are going to blow so much shit up, we will go BACK IN TIME!!!!!

By: bibliogrrl

bibliogrrl — Wed, 28 May 2014 06:15:26 -0800

I FIXED IT. Jeez.

By: bibliogrrl

bibliogrrl — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 07:30:34 -0800

NOW A MOMU15.

By: garlic

garlic — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 08:01:39 -0800

wee!

By: rossination

rossination — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:27:33 -0800

We just moved to Chicago and this just may be the IRL event that gets me to go to meetups. Is the cabal newbie friendly?

By: garlic

garlic — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:58:21 -0800

we are 100% newbie friendly (i think). We occasionally forget we're supposed to be looking for newbies at trivia, but everywhere else I feel like we do a decent job of keeping our eyes open for people looking for people from the internet.

By: bibliogrrl

bibliogrrl — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 09:40:11 -0800

HOORAY NEWBIES! Also, me and baniak will be bringing taco fixings. (fuck yeah arrachera). We will have our tiny grill, and anyone who wants to bring meats or whatever are welcome to use it. We'll bring salsa and chips, and probably water and who knows what else.

By: garlic

garlic — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 08:46:48 -0800

hopefully kubb while there's space to play!

By: Going To Maine

Going To Maine — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 22:51:32 -0800

When does the action start? I may be late because of s different event in the moderate south.

By: baniak

baniak — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 11:08:16 -0800

Fireworks generally kick off a little before dusk and go on til durn near midnight

By: phunniemee

phunniemee — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 11:55:42 -0800

I have tomatillo salsa and pico on my list of things I will bring. Since there will be tacos, if anyone else has a request for a taco or taco-adjacent ingredient, I live where they can be had dirt cheap, so please just let me know and I'll bring it!

By: bibliogrrl

bibliogrrl — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 17:50:09 -0800

We have 3dz corn tortillas, 4# of skirt steak, and will be bringing Mexican rice and refried beans. (for the plates)

By: srboisvert

srboisvert — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 18:02:00 -0800

Is there a strategy for being findable for newbies and the visual array challenged?

By: Sophont

Sophont — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 22:02:16 -0800

New to irl meetups here, we'll be on sorta strange small folding bikes, riding around looking a bit lost. So please shout out if you see us.

By: papayaninja

papayaninja — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 08:40:21 -0800

My move to the north side was successful, so I will definitely be in the park. Somewhere. Also, the Sears on Lawrence has some pretty awesome USA themed t-shirts for five bucks, if they're open today.

By: bibliogrrl

bibliogrrl — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 11:37:51 -0800

We will be off the main path, under a tree. Look for chairs and a tiny grill and a small table and people knitting. :D SEE YOU THERE!!!

By: bibliogrrl

bibliogrrl — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 11:39:09 -0800

I'll pop in and post once we're there and set up :)

By: bleary

bleary — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 11:56:26 -0800

I will wear a wide brimmed hat. *looks at tshirt* and a Heroku tshirt.

By: bibliogrrl

bibliogrrl — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:05:47 -0800

Here is our spot. We are across the main path from the middle of the 3 main softball fields.

By: Going To Maine

Going To Maine — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:51:17 -0800

Do you have a lat/long, or is that just silly?

By: bibliogrrl

bibliogrrl — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 13:27:51 -0800

41• 58'24" N 87• 40'52" W

By: bibliogrrl

bibliogrrl — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 13:28:08 -0800

Not silly at all.

By: Going To Maine

Going To Maine — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 14:41:03 -0800

On my way! So... maybe an hour from now.

By: lunastellasol

lunastellasol — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 15:44:00 -0800

Is there room for two more?

By: garlic

garlic — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 15:54:38 -0800

Yes!

By: bibliogrrl

bibliogrrl — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 16:00:45 -0800

There is room for all of you!!!

By: BevosAngryGhost

BevosAngryGhost — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 16:34:30 -0800

We're planning on being up there around dusk. See you soon!

By: lunastellasol

lunastellasol — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 16:43:38 -0800

is there anything needed?

By: travertina

travertina — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 20:06:02 -0800

Oh my god this is stunning. Here with other folk and will do a walkabout soon to say hiya.

By: bibliogrrl

bibliogrrl — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 21:12:08 -0800

Today was PERFECT. Thank you everyone for coming. <3

By: MCMikeNamara

MCMikeNamara — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 22:31:07 -0800

Movie pitch: Step Up + Bring it On but instead of dance battles and cheer-offs, it's different groups competing with illegal fireworks displays.