2008 Chicago, D-minus-one
posted by on November 3 at 8:59 AM
So, went to the Bears game yesterday—what a suckass contest—and for those of you unfamiliar with Chicago’s geography, that meant walking through Grant Park, past the area where tomorrow’s Obama Rally will be held. The place is nearly locked down: fencing all around, tons of cops (already), several hundred portapotties lining Columbus Drive. It’s going to be chaos, one way or the other. Luckily, the weather is unseasonably nice: highs in the 70s, just down to the 60s at night. And Chicago, as all you jealous Seattle cyclists know, is flat as a board, so I’ll be riding around and slogging about the situation from various WiFi hot spots around town. From seeing how close I can get to Obama’s home in Hyde Park before the Secret Service stops me, to seeing if there’s any looting on the West Side or frat-boy style riots in the Viagra Triangle, I’ll keep you sloggers at the Stranger Party informed on the action in Obama’s adopted home town. Sadly, our bonehead Police Superintendent has said “We can’t have any mischief.” So all my plans involving whoopee cushions and electric hand buzzers are out the window. Just serious slogging.
A friend of mine lives about two blocks from Obama's place in Hyde Park. A couple of weeks ago, we were able to walk right up to the place and take pictures. The Secret Service were actually very friendly. It may have been because three white girls with a wiener dog are not high on the list of suspicious characters, but still.
That Bears "game" was suck ass. However, rejoice that you're not a Seahawks fans, and the Sex Cannon came through in the clutch with a Hutchinson-esque performance. Oh yeah, election shit - who's ready to "Barack out w/ their cock out" this Wednesday? I took the day off in anticipation of my full-body hangover.
thank you chicago machine for finally showing the DC dems how to run a campaign. now we get to see chicago machine politics at the national level. the GOP better hold on to their ass.
I haven't actually tried to take pictures of his house yet, even though I live in Hyde Park, three blocks one way and three blocks another. Definately going to the rally. Probably going straight from the airport. God I can't wait to see him elected.
I can't wait to go to the rally. It's going to be chaos, but how could I miss out on it?
Thanks for the weather report. This is a good sign, as it was pouring rain in Boston during the Kerry/Edwards rally in 2004.
Hey, Julie, Jennifer and UC Student: can you recommend the best WIFI hotspot in Hyde Park? I know Jimmy's doesn't have wifi. Which cafe along 57th has the most outlets (my battery blows) and decent food/coffee?
My email: Humoringcolleen@yahoo.com
This Seattle cyclist likes hills. You can keep your flat terrain!