Vallerina 2 #26 November 15, 2004 QuoteThere's TON'S in Northbrook. Four restaurants is tons???? Suburbia sucks. I want to be back downtown!!!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #27 November 15, 2004 Haha, well, there's always one misguided soul out there.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #28 November 15, 2004 Sometimes finding good places takes some effort. Most 'good' places don't have much of a sign. Although, I admit, in Chicago it is easy to turn around and bump into one. That is one thing I love about Texas. Although everyone thinks we are hicks, if you know where to look you can find everything from great barbecue to awesome Thai, to killer sushi, and all devoid of yuppie scum. I have eaten at a lot of places in Dallas, that did not have english on the menu. My vietnamese buddy said "If you act white, I will never bring you here again" So, maybe you just need to find the right guide to some good grub. Heck, maybe even one of the cheeseballs knows? As for the office, I feel you, sounds like office space. Best advice, memorize the movie, quote it a lot, and laugh. March 05, dang, that is some two weeks, I hope they don't get pissy and fire you before then. Editted to add: Crap, I just looked on the map. You are only 20 miles out. We drive that far to piss in Texas. Just get cruise on it for some good food.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #29 November 15, 2004 QuoteQuoteFood? Not so much. Wings? Oh hell yeah! Hooter's wings are among the worst I've ever had. Their food in general is shitty and overpriced. Alrighty then! The Hooters on the riverwalk in San Antonio does really good business. The military bases bus their folks downtown on weekends, and that's usually one of the places young male recruits head first. I was there one summer some buddies of mine were going through the PJ/CCT indoc course at Lackland. Got more than one call to pick their drunk asses up after they missed the return bus. Ever seen five big muscled guys and a little lady fit into a Chevette? It's like a circus clown car. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #30 November 15, 2004 QuoteQuoteHey rev, screw those facists, come jump with us and we can go to Hooters all you want, i live less than 5 miles from one. More importantly, Aggieland is 10 minutes from Northgate bars (more 18-25yr old eye candy then you can shake a VD at) Nah, got plenty of that right here on campus. Quoteand most importantly: Freebirds. Awww, fuck. Now I'm drooling. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #31 November 15, 2004 Then I guess I shouldn't tell you that after I click post, I'm getting on my motorcycle and going to the 3rd freebirds in CS, the one about a mile from my house to eat lunch then...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #32 November 15, 2004 There actually are good restaurants in the northern suburbs but where you are (if I remember correctly) there are 3 shopping malls close by, so if you take the major roads, you'll see the Olive Garden, Chilis, etc. first. And, yes, you're definitely more limited out there and you pretty much have to drive where ever you go, which sucks. Is there a Dominicks or Jewel nearby? The Dominicks stores have great salad bars and serve stuff like sushi. Most of them have a lunch area and serve a variety of hot entrees, too. Most of the Jewel stores are doing something similar. When I was working in the burbs, Dominicks was a life saver! I don't envy your commute, thats for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #33 November 15, 2004 Have a super monster cayenne, beef and chicken, no rice, loaded up with lots of fresh garlic and habanero sauce at the end, for me. Damn, I miss that place (well, the one in Houston). It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #34 November 15, 2004 QuoteIs there a Dominicks or Jewel nearby? No, not really. I remember the good ol' days of walking a few minutes for food. Now, I'd have to drive somewhere, but I have to be careful about how long I'm gone because the monitor our actual time in the office. They have revolving doors where you have to use your keycard to get in and out of.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #35 November 15, 2004 QuoteAlrighty then! The Hooters on the riverwalk in San Antonio does really good business. I'm not saying they don't do good business... it's just not because of their food! QuoteSuburbia sucks. I want to be back downtown!!! mmmm.... Heaven on Seven.... mmmmmm QuoteThey have revolving doors where you have to use your keycard to get in and out of. Quit yer whining! So you don't get to go looking for condoms in the river anymore... you only have to go to work one day a week!!!it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #36 November 15, 2004 QuoteQuit yer whining! HAHAHAHA! Good one! Quoteyou only have to go to work one day a week!!! I'd rather go to work five days a week downtown than one day a week here.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #37 November 15, 2004 I just wish i had some actual work to do. It's so boring to be stuck in the office all day with no freakin work. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #38 November 15, 2004 Highlands Ranch, Colorado...didn't know you moved.... ----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #39 November 15, 2004 Yeah, you guys have it so, so bad. What I would give for a boring day. I am never doing less than 5 things at once these days...one window on dropzone, and a dozen other's on other projects. If it is really one day a week, that rocks! I would love to get out of the office some days. Thought about going contractor, but just not worth it right now.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #40 November 15, 2004 QuoteHighlands Ranch, Colorado...didn't know you moved.... I'll second that. I had a bunch of friends that live there and everytime I visit, I feel like I am stuck in some kind of nightmare living out the suburbia "american dream." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #41 November 15, 2004 QuoteIf it is really one day a week, that rocks! Like I said, I'd much rather work 5 days a week downtown than only one day here. There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #42 November 15, 2004 QuoteYeah, you guys have it so, so bad. What I would give for a boring day. I am never doing less than 5 things at once these days...one window on dropzone, and a dozen other's on other projects. I prefer the days where i'm so busy i don't even care about dzcom. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #43 November 15, 2004 Well...uh....good for you. I guess in March you get your chance. Personally I am out of downtown and will never go back, such a pain in the ass, getting anything done during work hours, parking, etc, etc. And even if I did like it, 4 days a week at home....WOO HOOOO-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #44 November 15, 2004 Yep, cause then 5 o clock comes really quickly :) But still after months of this....I would really like a little slow down.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #45 November 15, 2004 QuoteQuoteQuoteTHERE MUST BE A HOOTERS!!! Due to a city ordinance about orange and white signs in College Station, we don't have a Hooters...I don't see why they couldn't have a maroon and white Hooter's sign here. Well, that settles it. I'll visit, but I'll never move to college Station. How dare they ban Hooters (even if only by proxy). The Gold Coast Skydivers in Moss Point, Mississippi have got it good. They do their beach jumps in Biloxi Beach at the Hooters restaurant. The girls seem to love it... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #46 November 15, 2004 Well, to each their own! I love Chicago, and I would love to work there again!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #47 November 15, 2004 QuoteYep, cause then 5 o clock comes really quickly :) But still after months of this....I would really like a little slow down. So far the highlight of my day has been changing the caps on my highlighters. The pink one has a purple cap, and the purple one has the pink cap. Oh, and i flipped my wrist rest upside down just to be stupid. God i'm bored. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #48 November 15, 2004 Quote That said, I've also spent a huge amount of time working in the 'burbs. I've always been able to find interesting places, even in Schaumberg... Hoffman Estates, etc. I'm currently working in OakBrook. I was just transfered to Skokie two weeks ago (nothing like a 40 mile drive to work ) and enjoy being able to park my car for free...but there are almost no good lunch options in this part of town. If Evanston was closer I would be heaed there more often, but that only works for dinner. Para Gear, however, is right around the corner._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #49 November 15, 2004 I just committed a security violation!!! I got stuck in the revolving doors, and an evil woman's voice came over the speaker and yelled at me!!!! Ahhhh!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #50 November 15, 2004 Quote I got stuck in the revolving doors, That explains your absence for the last 2 hours. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
