Proposal: 01/01/19 Another Round - Downers Grove HF meet up

[ChiHawks10]

Haha yeah, never opposed to that. I’m not married to having it in the city either. If we want to do it somewhere in the burbs this year that’s fine. I can just take the Metra out.

Yeah, once we get responses from people, and where they may want to do it, we can try to figure out a venue. I'm fine with burbs or city. Doesn't really bother me much either way. And yeah, someone can always grab ya from the Metra station close by to wherever we would do it, too. Let's get an idea of how many are in, and then we can iron out details. There's a nice little Hawks bar by my house in Bolingbrook. They have pretty damn good wings, and food in general. @DisgruntledHawkFan had em, so he can testify to their tastiness.

But I'm not opposed to the city in any way. The Bolingbrook suggestion has nothing to do with me living there, either. Just a cool little Hawks bar, and a suggestion. I'm perfectly fine with driving to the city. It's what I did for the last two.

 

[pvr]

Winter Classic sweater.

 

[pvr]

Love the wood sticks.

 

[Kurtosis]

Those jerseys are just terrible. That’s the best they could come up with?

 

[ClydeLee]

Those jerseys are just terrible. That’s the best they could come up with?

They've done it like 6 times... no they have to keep coming up with something different enough than before

 

[Kurtosis]

They've done it like 6 times... no they have to keep coming up with something different enough than before

I realize that. Doesn’t mean that this crop of jerseys isn’t hot garbage though.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Wish they'd just go back to the 3rd black they used to have.

 

[clydesdale line]

I hope that's not the closest I'll be able to get to see the black jerseys again...

 

[deytookerjaabs]

All I've wanted since the first Winter Classic was an exact reproduction of this:

Boo hoo.



That said, I kind of think this jersey looked better when worn by a player, the back looks okay. Can't stand the color scheme though I suppose it's the closest a jersey has ever looked to a hockey puck:

 

[clydesdale line]

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

They’re better than the chrome ones were I guess?

 

[Blue Liner]

I’m down for the meetup.

 

[hawksrule]

It’s possible I’ll be in Chicago, and if so I’d try to meet up for a bit, schedule permitting.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Those jerseys are just terrible. That’s the best they could come up with?

I actually don't mind them all that much. I actually liked the 2015 one with the red C/Tomahawks on the sleeves, also. I own a Hossa jersey in that version.

Still think they need to just bring back the 3rd black they used to use. Not sure why they haven't. All I ever hear is how much everyone loved those jerseys. Myself included.

 

[AmericanDream]

these are as putrid as what the attendance is going to be...fitting I guess...sorry, just not a fan of these, so bland and boring.

 

[ColdSteel2]

I don’t know if I’ll be able to make it, but I’m glad you’re continuing to do these.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Nice.

You need to find a gig doing it in a major port. HUGE $$$

Hell of a lot easier said than done.

 

[TorMenT]

Hell of a lot easier said than done.

Have you seen the Wire? Just move to Baltimore and do it there.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Have you seen the Wire? Just move to Baltimore and do it there.

I’ve operated every machine in that season about the port.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Bump. Any thoughts on venue guys?

 

[Kurtosis]

Bump. Any thoughts on venue guys?

I’d suggest something in the city, but if someone wants to do somewhere in the suburbs I’m willing to make the trek. I’d say we just take a look at the current Blackhawks bars and go with one of those.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Uhhh.... Bump.

Any interest still? Just cus the Hawks aren't very good doesn't mean we can't meet up on a holiday afternoon to get drunk and eat some food.

Suggestions on venues needed.

I have a couple myself.

Suburbs:
Fatty Magoos - Bolingbrook - It's a Blackhawks bar, with goal lights, audio during games, etc. And the food is pretty damn good. One of the best wings I've had.
Another Round - Downer's Grove - Another Blackhawks bar. And their food is also great. Large bar so we can fit a lot of people.

City:
Village Tap - Chicago(Roscoe Village area) - Only been here once, I believe. Solid pub food, good beer selection. Not sure how Hawks bar it would become for the WC.
Bird's Nest or Broken Barrel(DePaul area) - Never been to either, but they're both official Blackhawks bars. Anyone been to them and can comment/add more to the discussion? @Kurtosis or @MurrayBannerman you'd probably be best for city recommendations. My city bar adventures are very limited.

 

[Pez68]

I'm down for whatever. Prefer the burbs.

 

[Kurtosis]

I’ll do the burbs, let’s switch it up.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Poll is up for venue.

Now we just need people to vote and show up.

I know nothing about the bottom 2. Just tossed them in there as they're suburban Hawks bars.

I've been to all of the top 3, and those three are all great.

I voted Another Round for size purposes, basically. If we get 10-12 people, then this place makes more sense. Fatty Magoo's is a smaller divey kinda place.
If we only get 6-8 people, then I'm fine with Fatty Magoo's.