[Rhodes22-list] who know the "tricks" for Chicago?

[Ronald Lipton]

Michael,

   I have lived in the Chicago area for most of my life.  I grew up on the
North Side (Evanston, Skokie) and we now live in Oak Park, west of the
city.

1)the towns  right above Evanston  (Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka,  Glencoe
Northfield) look the best for kids/schools/safety, is that  true?

Cost increases as you go North.  My niece just graduated from Evanston
(my alma mater) and had a good experience.  New Trier and Highland Park
have the best schools in the state.

2)what are the ticks for getting cheap/good docking, how the  gamed played?
The harbors in the city are owned by the park district.  The rates are not
terrible,
especially if you live in the city.  Slips are hard to come by, and you may
have to
spend some time on a mooring before you qualify.  I moor in Monroe harbor
  1) because it's cheap (~$900)
  2) Because it comes with parking downtown
  3) because the location is unbeatable with $1,000,000 views

3)are these town real ½ hour into the  “loop”?
Not if you are driving.  Oak Park is about 20 minutes with no traffic and
30-40
in rush hour.  Trains are a good option.

4)any idea where to store the boat for winter?
I store my boat Michigan city where we have a summer house.  The most
popular
yard is Crowley's on the Indiana/Michigan border, but there are a number of
options.

5)is it  as cold as they say?
Yeah, but global warming is coming....

Ron
6)any other political incorrect thing I should  knows?

On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:

> Michael,
> Number one is correct. The north shore area is the best place to live.
> Personally I like Evanston.
> I'll let others with more knowledge answer the rest of your questions.
> Great food and entertainment all the time in Chicago. You can get a steak
> in
> Chicago like nowhere else. Pizza is a real art form and they have the
>  best.
> Winters are cold, very cold. Temps below zero are common.
> Driving in Chicago is more fun than taking a class at the Richard  Petty
> driving experience in Orlando. Speed limits don't apply to anyone.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 10/4/2009 12:53:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> mjm at michaelmeltzer.com writes:
>
> Looking  like a have a good job offer for Chicago? Now I am “clueless”
> about
> the  place, so can anyone help with some “questions”
>
>
>
> 1)the towns  right above Evanston  (Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka,
>  Glencoe
> Northfield) look the best for kids/schools/safety, is that  true?
>
> 2)what are the ticks for getting cheap/good docking, how the  gamed played?
>
> 3)are these town real ½ hour into the  “loop”?
>
> 4)any idea where to store the boat for winter?
>
> 5)is it  as cold as they say?
>
> 6)any other political incorrect thing I should  knows?
>
>
>
> -mjm
>
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