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ProfessorGAC

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6. Did Not Know That

Reply to marble falls (Reply #5)

Mon Jul 7, 2025, 08:27 AM

Jul 7

We're much farther south & west. Our COO lived in Hinsdale and we went to a few Christmas marries at his house.
He lived in a very swanky area. 3 story house.

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No Bagged Ice Here [View all] ProfessorGAC Jul 6 OP

Thanks, I was just about to make run to Chi. marble falls Jul 6 #1

Seems Inefficient ProfessorGAC Jul 6 #2

Not if one prefers ice made from Chicago water. It's pretty good stuff! The crazy part is one truck moves enough ice ... marble falls Jul 6 #3

Well, We Are In The Fringes ProfessorGAC Jul 6 #4

Figuratively and literally. No matter where I go, I'm in the fringe one way or another. We lived in Hinsdale. marble falls Jul 7 #5

Did Not Know That ProfessorGAC Jul 7 #6

Sad to say but McMansions are being built on the lots of one and two of those beautiful three story ... marble falls Jul 7 #7

So you lived in Joliet??? marble falls Jul 7 #8

When I Was A Kid, Yes ProfessorGAC Jul 7 #9

Bad kid, eh? Almost bought a cafe/resaurant downtown there, around '95. I get a hair once in a while, but my wife has .. marble falls Jul 7 #10

Sowntown Is Quite Nice Now ProfessorGAC Jul 7 #11

Jeez. That's great. It was a nice big town, now it's a city. Who's the home team? marble falls Jul 7 #12

They Were Called The Jackhammers ProfessorGAC Jul 7 #13

I like it already. I hate how terrible going to a the few Ranger games was. Next 'they' will break up a batter's ... marble falls Jul 7 #14

Actually, The Data Show... ProfessorGAC Jul 7 #15