For the non-pilots...

kellwolf · January 12th, 2007, 22:09

Was talking to Nessa about this trip tonight, and it looks like we're gonna try hard to be there....all THREE of us. I brought up the tower/TRACON thing and mentioned that it probably wouldn't be her deal. She agreed and wondered if there was anything planned for SOs and kids while the rest of us flying dorks are checking out the cool view and the dark rooms. Might be an opportunity for PilotFamilies.com to spread its wings a bit with a separate event running at the same time as the tower/TRACON tour.

Just a thought, and I'll get her over there and registered on PF.com as soon as she kicks this flu thing....

H46Bubba · January 13th, 2007, 00:27

I think my wife and two kids are coming up also for this get together. I said Chicago and I had total attention while I made my pitch. She hasn't been there since she was in the Navy also.

adreamer · January 13th, 2007, 07:57

As present plan, My wife and I might bring our "entourage" with us. Museum campus would be fun for kids.

We should call - NJC Chicago - Next Generation Style

desertdog71 · January 13th, 2007, 10:51

My wife is from Chicago, so I too will probably bring the family along.

Kristie · January 13th, 2007, 11:58

I was thinking it might be a good time to hit hte aquarium with the kids... kids love watching and trying to interact with the fish!

H46Bubba · January 13th, 2007, 19:28

Or try to jump in and become one!

Kristie · January 14th, 2007, 13:11

I'm not sure the tour guides would allow that?!

Kristie · January 14th, 2007, 13:12

but yea... let's plan on the aquarium during the tower/approach tours..that way, it'll keep the kids busy!!

tickets will have to be set up individually (when you get to the aquarium) since they don't offer group discounts or what not... and since i haven't decided if i'm going on the Tower or approach tours myself.

I have a feeling everyone's going to want to go to MOSI on friday afternoon, otherwise i'd suggest that.

FlyChicaga · January 15th, 2007, 21:39

My girlfriend and the little one would definitely be down for that!

EDUC8-or · January 15th, 2007, 23:16

Lincoln Park Zoo is free and good for kids.

Kristie · January 16th, 2007, 00:11

is it near a train station? and how far from downtown??

Free is great but for those who haven't been to chicago before, i've heard the aquarium is worth the effort and it's not every city that has an aquarium like they do a zoo.

the aquarium and zoo, i think are gonna be good for smaller kids whereas MOSI might be better for those in school because of the learning experience...

whatever you want to do.. i'm willing to set up

My Flight Surgeon · January 20th, 2007, 19:24

The aquarium is about a 4 block walk from the Roosevelt station on the RED. GREEN or ORANGE line. Lincoln Park Zoo is probably a 6 block walk from the Armitage station on the PURPLE and BROWN lines.

Go to http://www.yourcta.com/maps/systemmaps.html for a map of the Chicago Transit Authority.

January 12th, 2007, 22:09	#1
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,687	For the non-pilots... Was talking to Nessa about this trip tonight, and it looks like we're gonna try hard to be there....all THREE of us. I brought up the tower/TRACON thing and mentioned that it probably wouldn't be her deal. She agreed and wondered if there was anything planned for SOs and kids while the rest of us flying dorks are checking out the cool view and the dark rooms. Might be an opportunity for PilotFamilies.com to spread its wings a bit with a separate event running at the same time as the tower/TRACON tour. Just a thought, and I'll get her over there and registered on PF.com as soon as she kicks this flu thing.... __________________ "I'm The Doctor, by the way. Run for your life!"

January 13th, 2007, 00:27	#2
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,212	Re: For the non-pilots... I think my wife and two kids are coming up also for this get together. I said Chicago and I had total attention while I made my pitch. She hasn't been there since she was in the Navy also.

January 13th, 2007, 07:57	#3
adreamer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: AZO Posts: 1,331	Re: For the non-pilots... As present plan, My wife and I might bring our "entourage" with us. Museum campus would be fun for kids. We should call - NJC Chicago - Next Generation Style __________________ CFI/CFII/MEI/Right seat

January 13th, 2007, 10:51	#4
desertdog71 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: KIDP/KCNU Posts: 3,006	Re: For the non-pilots... My wife is from Chicago, so I too will probably bring the family along. __________________ www.flywhiteair.com http://www.myspace.com/desertdog71 Following message is for SkyCougar. Took my chances on a big jet plane, Never let them tell you that they're all the same.

January 13th, 2007, 11:58	#5
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 18,213 Blog Entries: 3	Re: For the non-pilots... I was thinking it might be a good time to hit hte aquarium with the kids... kids love watching and trying to interact with the fish! __________________ Wife of a Delta B767 ER F/O jetgirls.net

January 13th, 2007, 19:28	#6
H46Bubba Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: CVG Posts: 4,212	Re: For the non-pilots... Or try to jump in and become one!

January 14th, 2007, 13:11	#7
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 18,213 Blog Entries: 3	Re: For the non-pilots... I'm not sure the tour guides would allow that?! __________________ Wife of a Delta B767 ER F/O jetgirls.net

January 14th, 2007, 13:12	#8
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 18,213 Blog Entries: 3	Re: For the non-pilots... but yea... let's plan on the aquarium during the tower/approach tours..that way, it'll keep the kids busy!! tickets will have to be set up individually (when you get to the aquarium) since they don't offer group discounts or what not... and since i haven't decided if i'm going on the Tower or approach tours myself. I have a feeling everyone's going to want to go to MOSI on friday afternoon, otherwise i'd suggest that. __________________ Wife of a Delta B767 ER F/O jetgirls.net

January 15th, 2007, 21:39	#9
FlyChicaga Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,821	Re: For the non-pilots... My girlfriend and the little one would definitely be down for that! __________________ "Anyone can do the job when things are going right. In this business we play for keeps." Ernest K. Gann

January 15th, 2007, 23:16	#10
EDUC8-or Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NC Posts: 2,180	Re: For the non-pilots... Lincoln Park Zoo is free and good for kids. __________________ Listen To My Acoustic Demo@www.myspace.com/thesenachosaregood Watch Us Play Live@www.youtube.com/TheseNachosLive

January 16th, 2007, 00:11	#11
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 18,213 Blog Entries: 3	Re: For the non-pilots... is it near a train station? and how far from downtown?? Free is great but for those who haven't been to chicago before, i've heard the aquarium is worth the effort and it's not every city that has an aquarium like they do a zoo. the aquarium and zoo, i think are gonna be good for smaller kids whereas MOSI might be better for those in school because of the learning experience... whatever you want to do.. i'm willing to set up __________________ Wife of a Delta B767 ER F/O jetgirls.net

January 20th, 2007, 19:24	#12
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,265	Re: For the non-pilots... The aquarium is about a 4 block walk from the Roosevelt station on the RED. GREEN or ORANGE line. Lincoln Park Zoo is probably a 6 block walk from the Armitage station on the PURPLE and BROWN lines. Go to http://www.yourcta.com/maps/systemmaps.html for a map of the Chicago Transit Authority. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

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