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I thought the show was awful. It use to be 10 times better with a lot more cruiser/ larger boats. 2019 or 2020 was the last time I went before this year, its gone way down hill IMO
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I can see that .
Fun factor may depend on the alcohol level :D I have no interest in large cruisers, there were a lot more boats that I would consider so I thought it was better than in the past but that`s just me. We also go the first day right when it opens to avoid crowds and people, makes it more enjoyable .. certainly beats sitting at home looking at this gloomy weather |
And the winner is Racy Lady love old mahogany boats:ernaehrung004:
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Super cool boats, they're coming up with really innovative designs. Our in-water boat show has been much smaller the past few years too. With prices averaging half a mil I can see why.
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The ladies appear to like big, dangling things on boats. :p
I stopped going to the Chicago show even before COVID hit as I was done with paying $20+ just to park. Used to be fun and we would hit spots on the way home in Joliet, Lexington, and Towanda and make a full day of it. Always liked the St. Louis show better but it is still mothballed. Might have gone this year if it was still happening just, as stated above, for something to do in this gloomy weather. |
Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me
(Post 4889291)
The ladies appear to like big, dangling things on boats. :p
I stopped going to the Chicago show even before COVID hit as I was done with paying $20+ just to park. Used to be fun and we would hit spots on the way home in Joliet, Lexington, and Towanda and make a full day of it. Always liked the St. Louis show better but it is still mothballed. Might have gone this year if it was still happening just, as stated above, for something to do in this gloomy weather. |
Originally Posted by jwill
(Post 4889295)
The St.Louis show has basically been replaced by the show in St. Charles, Mo at the convention center there. I like it better than the old downtown show although it's not nearly as big as the old boat and sports show downtown was. It is now the Ozark Marine Dealers Association St. Charles Boat Show 2/29 -3/3.
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My son went to NY show sent photos! He did say Formula was there but not like good old days:Score-101010:
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I cannot think of a single reason that I would want to go to ****cago, including a boat show. That said, it is good to see that the show has revived itself a bit and had a better selection of boats. It is always a good day to look at boats!
McCormick has, and will continue to lose conventions and shows. At some point, it will be another liability for the City. |
Man that show is far better than anything we've seen in the Dallas area for along time. Nothing but ski boats, bass boats, pontoons and maybe a dozen cruisers.
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I haven't been to the boat show in close to 10yrs now i think. Too many big cruisers,Pontoons, and no HP stuff.....the last one i was at in McCormick. I think they had one Cig, two/three formulas and one Black Thunder...I was sad :(
And i HATE going downtown! If its going to be at Rosemont from now on, i may swing on by just out of curiosity next year since its almost around the corner from my house.... |
Has anyone been to the original Uno's? When I was a kid 60s living in Chicago Uno's was a big deal, lines like crazy outside the door no matter the weather. A few steps down to get in, dark and small inside, everyone carved their names into the walls, kind of a dump...super cool place. I'll wager a guess and say that it's not like that now? I think it was on Wabash?
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Originally Posted by Indy
(Post 4889536)
Has anyone been to the original Uno's? When I was a kid 60s living in Chicago Uno's was a big deal, lines like crazy outside the door no matter the weather. A few steps down to get in, dark and small inside, everyone carved their names into the walls, kind of a dump...super cool place. I'll wager a guess and say that it's not like that now? I think it was on Wabash?
Still there and as good as you remember . We door dash it to the marina when we`re down there Me and my friends started going there at 19 because Pat the Bartender used to serve us. We`d pre game there , grab a pizza to bribe the bouncers at Excalibur to let us in. So many memories. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...268b5ec4ac.jpg |
I had forgotten about that place its been so long ago. Cool that its still around.
Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
(Post 4889542)
Best PIZZA ever!!! , also a tradition to go there after the Boat show every year.
Still there and as good as you remember . We door dash it to the marina when we`re down there Me and my friends started going there at 19 because Pat the Bartender used to serve us. We`d pre game there , grab a pizza to bribe the bouncers at Excalibur to let us in. So many memories. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...268b5ec4ac.jpg |
Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
(Post 4889542)
Best PIZZA ever!!! , also a tradition to go there after the Boat show every year.
Still there and as good as you remember . We door dash it to the marina when we`re down there Me and my friends started going there at 19 because Pat the Bartender used to serve us. We`d pre game there , grab a pizza to bribe the bouncers at Excalibur to let us in. So many memories. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...268b5ec4ac.jpg |
Originally Posted by 1MOSES1
(Post 4889552)
Come to New Haven ct for the best pizza on the planet…Pepe’s, Sally’s, and modern.
https://www.ggwoodfiredpizza.com |
Lived my first 30 years in East Boston, MA. Been to a lot of pizza joints all around New England, and I’m Sicilian, so I’m an expert on pizza, lol. Anyhow, Santarpios is the best. It’s been on DDD. Going to visit the parents next week, that’s the first place I’ll eat.
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Originally Posted by outlaw511
(Post 4889555)
Lived my first 30 years in East Boston, MA. Been to a lot of pizza joints all around New England, and I’m Sicilian, so I’m an expert on pizza, lol. Anyhow, Santarpios is the best. It’s been on DDD. Going to visit the parents next week, that’s the first place I’ll eat.
everyone should watch pizza: a love story documentary. |
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