[2005] Chicago 2005

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sat Jul 02, 2005 12:58 am

Good point Kevin....hey Chef.....a great skate hill or bank is a good thing to keep secret...but that may not be the case for a race....especially for folks who are flying in

Kev, not sure if you got a hotel yet, but they're filling up...yuo can always reserve a room and cancel if need be a couple days before.

Nancy and I kept our reservations at the Allegro (we got it for 240.00 for two nights).
It's just under a mile from where some of the other guys are staying (embassy suites) but it's a nice walk....It's also about 100.00 less per night if you can still get in. There's also the Holiday Inn right next door to the Embassy Suites, coming in at about 300.00 for two nights....nice place too ....there's still options at some places

I think we may bring a timer and cones just-in-case though

Kevin M. Gamble · Post by **Kevin M. Gamble** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 11:47 pm

Well,
It has been awfully quiet around here; no recent posts, no sign-up/contest calendar.

Is this thing still gonna happen? The race (if there still is a race) is only 3 weeks away.

Who all is gonna show?

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 2:27 pm

look for details to be posted todaty or tommorow on the contest calender.cf

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 5:08 am

I promised my wife I would bring back some original Deep Dish Pizza. I have heard Chi Town has some awesome grub. Eddy Texas Outlaws.

John Dillon · Post by **John Dillon** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 2:00 pm

I'm just trying to work a few things out w/work....hopefully, I'll see you all there. I want a real steak and some ribs too!

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 3:44 pm

hi all.eddy glad to hear the news.pretty much wherever you stay downtown,you will be by the redline subway,which will be an excellent way to get to the race and a great way to see chicago as it turns into the "el" as it heads north.cf

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 6:42 am

Chris not to worry I found a place to stay. The Allegro was all booked up. We are staying at the Embassy Suites. Pay no mind to the message on your machine. Joe I The CT Outlaw will be joining Brandon and I. Chris B your Pistons are going down bro. Go SPURS. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws. Going to the windy city.

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:15 am

yo, i will try to answer everyones questions.if you want,call me 773 793 3219.coolcf

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 5:12 am

Twisting my arm, you bastards . Bringing it on lets party. Damm yall and your peer pressure. Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Ricky Byrd · Post by **Ricky Byrd** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 2:21 am

The Byrd's plus one are in. Tickets bought!
It'll be Josh, Sarah, Lisa, Me and Madman Matt Gandy, and he ain't bringing candy... I know I always bring these darn brats. Gemme a break here. I dos what I gots to do. Any other Juniors?

Josh is on fire lately, he won our summer series opener, and ran steep sloped 6 footers all day today, he wants this tight event.

Looking big forward to getting out to a race in Chicago, home of Knuckleheads from days gone by.

Cfav, Clifton (the crazy guy from Red Clay HQ in Athens) wants to speak with you about possibly coming and bring RKR's own Kama-Causey. Can you call him at six oh one eight too six ninty three sixty one. Thanks!

Can't wait to see everyone at such an awesome venue.

Jeff Mccullar · Post by **Jeff Mccullar** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 12:59 am

It is tradition to party the night before the
race,i've never been to a race and didn;t get smashed
the night before its on get ready pub crowl first one to get
aressested is rotten egg! Joe you say something bout crack
hook it up bro! chiggy

Tod Oles · Post by **Tod Oles** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 8:12 pm

cfav,

How ya been?

I have family coming up from Oklahoma and they need to get a time frame of when the race is going down and also directions to the race venue....

Looking forward to seeing everyone!!! Later, T.O.

Joe Iacovelli · Post by **Joe Iacovelli** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 5:08 am

Uh, are you guys on crack?

I'll be partying Friday and Saturday.

Helps weed out the competition.

Eat my dust.

Joe Iacovelli
CT Outlaw

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 4:41 am

Boy Howdy I tell you what. You may be right on that one Chris. Nothing worse than racing feeling like crap the next day. Georgia 2004 we had to catch a plane the day after the race. The party did not end till 5:00 in the morning. I passed out as soon as I got on the plane heading to Houston. Joe I will give you a call on Monday Bro. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 9:12 pm

hmmmm....that's a good point Brandon......in St Lou, i barfed at the end of my qualifiers....

both of them......

Maybe the bar crawl should be Saturday night....

??

Brandon Brookshire · Post by **Brandon Brookshire** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 7:56 pm

Joe,

If I end up in the same state on Friday night in Chicago as I did in Athens - It'll be me sleeping in the bathtub!!!!

Kevin M. Gamble · Post by **Kevin M. Gamble** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 6:59 pm

tick tock......................
When will this race be listed on the contest calendars?

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 6:44 pm

man, now the pressure's on me to make sure this hotel was the right choice!....
I trust the travel agents at the office though....we're in good hands..

Hey Chef, as far as the bar crawl.....i'm hoping these places will be close enough to walk to too...Nancy can skate but she says it'd be pretty hard to do in heels....so we'll be hoofing it....no problems though......just somebody save us a seat when you beat us to the next watering hole ......

Getting geeked on going back to the windy city with my coast to coast compadres

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 12:44 pm

Joe I, Brandon and I are going to stay at Hotel Allegro. I believe that is the one that Chris B recommended. About 130$ pesos per night, not cheap. But that is the one we are shooting for. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 2:48 pm

in regards to joes post,we are gonna take you on an epic skate safari/pub crawl on fri nite so the "el" will be most appropriate if needed at all.and there is always a taxi.cf

Joe Iacovelli · Post by **Joe Iacovelli** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 6:49 am

Ed,

It's Chicago. Mass transit is faster than driving. Don't worry. I'll hook you up.

Let me know your schedule.

Joe

Joe Iacovelli · Post by **Joe Iacovelli** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 6:37 am

Hell yeah.

We got Eddy. We got BrandonBrookshire.com. The rest is gravy.

Let me know whats up with the room. I am not sleeping in the bathtub.

Joe

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 5:55 am

Tickets are booked we are there!!!! Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 10:53 pm

Brandon here is the plan. We arrive at the contest site. Throw down are entry fee and yell from the top of our lungs " Now hands us our tropys." Remember we are there to shut down, Hester, shut down Page and shut dow Skoldberg. Been watching Dogtown and the Z-Boys one too many times. Counting the days. Eddy Texas Outlaws Rule.

Brandon Brookshire · Post by **Brandon Brookshire** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 3:35 am

Looking forward to Chicago!!

Texas Outlaws 4 Life!!!

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:44 pm

What is the transportation situation like is there any chance of a bro getting a lift from the airport. Is there a shuttle service. Joe I care to share a room. Or adjoining rooms. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Fri Jun 10, 2005 4:46 am

guys,try hotwire.com,that and orbitz always works for me.this is gonna be a killer race.cf

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 5:14 pm

yeah i'm sure my wife would love that....

Actually, if she werent with me it'd be no problem....the Allegro's not too expensive for Chicago though!

Robert Sydia · Post by **Robert Sydia** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 4:39 pm

Hey Guys:

Depending on how many of us need a place to crash - why don't we find a suite and have everyone hang out at the same place.

On the same note - we could all stay with Chris!!!!

Eddy - not a problem, look forward to helping you out.

All the best,

Rob

Jeff Goad · Post by **Jeff Goad** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 12:48 pm

the daggers are looking ffor a room. we should see if we can rent a house for the weekend. i think there will be 5 or6 of us going.

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 6:24 am

Rob and Civ look forward to seeing you bros. Maybe C-fav can throw up some hotels, not too expensive where we could all hang. Rob I will email about the Pensaid. I will either buy it off you or we can trade for it. My knee could really use it. It is not availible in the states. Counting the days. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Robert Sydia · Post by **Robert Sydia** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 4:03 pm

Chris:

Mark it down - Mike Cividino and myself will be coming down to race.

Looking forward to it.

If there is couch/floor space - it would be greatly appreciated.

All the best,

Rob

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 3:30 pm

eddy,think 6 ft and straight for the tight.mmmmmmmm tekillya.your right,the tequila up here blows,you have to drinkit on the rocks with kahlua,we call them brave bulls.cf

Eddy Martinez · Post by **Eddy Martinez** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 5:51 am

C-Fav when you say tight slalom do you mean 5.5 and 5.0 footers. Got to get these Texas Boys ready. And plus I have something for you Reposado Tequila Corralejo, Hecho en Mexico. It goes down like butter, not like that Cuervo crap they sell in the states. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Thu May 26, 2005 1:20 am

hi all,make no mistake,chicago is on for 7/23.we have not posted on the other site for a sign up as we are still tweaking the details with the chicago park district.we are hosting a tight,hybrid and bowl contest.we have a butter surface,we are NEXT to the skatepark,plenty of parking,foodlife will sponsor the bbq, we are set.bob o'niel who is with the parkdistrict is totally down to do this.he is a big fan of skating and all skaters in chi-town owe him big time.expect major cross over from the regulars and some sick skating in the bowl contest.cf

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 3:53 pm

hi eric,one day but the rain date will be sunday.also,on friday nite,we will either run an outlaw g/s or a city cruise around town.cf

Eric Moore · Post by **Eric Moore** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 8:23 am

My buddy in Chi-town is getting married on 7/23...maybe I can hit the TS in the morning before the service!

Will this be a one-day event, or is racing planned for Sunday too?

Tod Oles · Post by **Tod Oles** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 12:32 am

Looking at the list of name above... I'm the closest outta towner to this race... guess I gotta go,

beats mowin the lawn...

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:11 pm

Chicago in the summer time............i dunno...it's a pretty rundown location...nothing much to do in that town....kinda dismal.....ghetto..

I mean, who wants to race at a location like this?

Folks have always said they wanted a race in a big city with lots going on...this is it for sure

Good job Freaks................this one's already on my calendar

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:21 pm

here is the lowdon.we have met with the park district,they are on board,we have tentitive sponsor in uprise skate shop.the deal is,the race will be held at wilson ave and the lake.the hill is next to the skatepark,sooo the line up looks like this.sat 7/23, tight slalom jam in the a.m..we will use the results from tight to bracket the hybrid.we will run the hybrid in the afternoon.in the evening we will host a bowlriders contest at the park.some of you guys have skated the ameoba at wilson and know its killer.so the hill is right next to the park,it is butter,it is wide and it is ours.we look to have a signed commitment on this by next friday so i can bring flyers to athens and post it on the web.needless to say this event is going to be huge,tons of crossover.maybe we can do a team cup too,ie:daggers,freak bros,kill city,red clay,etc.here we go people.cf

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 3:31 pm

sidlos in the basement with novatny laying up some amazing stuff.the quality is getting to the point that i cant tell if the are making racing decks or fine furniture.rode some prototypes on the pump station hill,gave some feedback and alan jumped all over it.ask him for a photo.cf

Dave Gale · Post by **Dave Gale** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 5:41 am

No musssels? Or concrete boots?

Joe Iacovelli · Post by **Joe Iacovelli** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 5:27 am

OH yeah, I'm in for July in the Windy Apple.

Somebody wake up Sidlo

Joe

Dave Gale · Post by **Dave Gale** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 5:25 am

mmmmmmmmmmm. Oysters!!

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 4:54 am

i reccomend the scenic route.you have never seen the new river like i have until you have seen it from the bottom up.dave,give my best to guido,and when you come to chicago?only good times my friend.joe i,we will down some oysters too.cf

Lenny Poage · Post by **Lenny Poage** » Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:46 pm

Fat floats. I'm down!!

Joe Iacovelli · Post by **Joe Iacovelli** » Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:44 pm

Dave,

I'm in. Put me in a boat with the Freak Brothers anytime.

Joe

Dave Gale · Post by **Dave Gale** » Tue Mar 08, 2005 8:02 pm

Chef...
All I plead of you, is "no stranding me in a crack house" I swear..next time I'll keep you and Sidlo in the raft!! ...But we're going for the big creek!! 16' ft waterfalls 125' per mile drop !!! We're talkin' steep! Just PLEASE, don't take me to a bad neighborhood and leave me!
Anyone else up for a trip (river) of a life time??? I'll take care of 6 or 8 of ya' and Guido will do the same!!!

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:20 pm

the friday night out law will be an epic g/s in grant park.you guys have not raced on this set up of a hill,but we found a new one.will be taking pictures soon.cf

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 10:15 pm

check your pocketbook too!
That hard rock hotel is mucho dinero
Last time we were there we stayed at a "hotel with character".....actually, some old joint right on Michigan across from the park. Great price (i think about 125 a night, Chicago aint cheap), great location, and the place was kinda clean, but over 100 years old and it was starting to show it's age. None the less, for a decent bed close to the action it was worth it. Chris is right though, i think i typed in CHICAGO HOTELS in Search and found some websites that listed them all out.
Expect to spend between 125 and 200. A bit high, but it's worth it, trust me.
The race last time was near the field museum on the east side of Grant Park. Assuming that's the general area where this one will be too. So depending on how far you want to walk/taxi, let that be your guide. If you take your car, there's parking a short distance away at Shedds Aquarium. It's a very very nice park to walk thru, completely safe.

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