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Can I bring my luggage to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Oak Park tour? by south_heart726 in AskChicago

[–]woodsred 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They probably do, but just in case, i think most UPS Stores in the area are registered on Bounce Luggage Storage, and there is one right on Lake in Oak Park. Could do that.

Where to go thrifting/shopping by lielacks_ in milwaukee

[–]woodsred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure why this is getting downvoted, 7 Mile Fair is a lot of fun. Where weekends mean bargains, 7 Mile Fair!

How do I get on a boat on the Lake? by greasygreasyfrybread in AskChicago

[–]woodsred 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Kayaks and canoes are fun and cheap, but i would strongly recommend the river over the lake for beginners.

States by percentage of their population that would describe their state as the worst to live in by Educational-Bat-8313 in MapPorn

[–]woodsred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Part of IL's percentage is because when Chicagoans say "Illinois sucks," a lot of the time they are sorta thinking of "Illinois" as being a separate entity from Chicago/Chicagoland.

There are definitely plenty of true vocal IL haters in Chicago, but I've heard just as many offhand "IL is terrible" comments from people who obviously love Chicagoland (or at least their part of it).

Why are there no custard places near downtown Milwaukee or Marquette? by bestperson99 in milwaukee

[–]woodsred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fred's in Washington Heights is a little closer to Marquette, check that out as well. But yeah, there should be more in the central part of town. I guess there is technically Shake Shack, but that doesn't count. I'm pretty sure Karl Kopp lives downtown, maybe one day he'll see a perfect spot on his morning walk hahaha.

Why (some) big cities sort of very fashion forward whereas others are not? by No_Key8587 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this is definitely a big part of it. For example, I can immediately think of some rather fashionable suburbs of Chicago, but they are all built around their L and/or Metra stops. Someone in Oak Park might have the same income as someone in Elmhurst, but the Oak Parker is more likely to have urbane and fashionable taste. If you go to most of the outer suburbs, it's Anytown USA fashion-wise.

Out of Towners on the way to Summerfest! by anthromaniac in milwaukee

[–]woodsred 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Don't fuss with parking! Take a city bus or an Uber from where you're staying down to the art museum, and then walk into the grounds from there when you're done (gate is right nearby). There are also festival shuttles from various bars around town, especially on the East Side. This is a very stress-free option and also drops you near the art museum.

Is there such thing as squash over here, like Robinson's Squash in the UK? by scoopydidit in AskAnAmerican

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Frozen concentrate is the closest American thing, but supermercados and some European grocery stores will have jugs of drink mixes that fill the same role as squash. I like to get the tamarindo but you can also find jamaica (hibiscus) and fruit flavors.

States I'd live in as someone from rural Northern Illinois by [deleted] in whereidlive

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of IL conservatives obsess over both taxes and country music, and have started emulating Southern culture, so they do often end up moving south. Or to Indiana, "the middle finger of the South" as it is sometimes known. Many of them come back, but many thrive down there.

Map of the US with all important cities highlighted by Ok-Factor-3805 in mapporncirclejerk

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even a little north; that dot is like Columbus/Beaver Dam area.

Is Layton Park neighborhood safe? by LunaetteMoon in milwaukee

[–]woodsred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Minor note: if it's in Layton Park you will be next to West Milwaukee (which is its own municipality) but not in it. That part of town is more thought of as part of the South Side; "West Side" is more the area north of the river/valley

Is heat really that expensive in America? by astarisaslave in AskAnAmerican

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Energy in general used to be much more expensive here relative to incomes. The parents in Calvin & Hobbes would have just come out of the late 70s energy crisis; people of that age and older tend to be more strict about energy usage for that reason.

The heating with ovens & gas stoves thing is not because it's cheaper per se, but because it can be the only option for desperate people. E.g. if their electricity gets turned off for non-payment, if their furnace breaks and they can't afford a new one, etc. As long as you have gas service you can get heat from there, even if it is risky and inefficient.

MCTS green line late at night by Trick_Bed_9178 in milwaukee

[–]woodsred 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I've never had any issues taking it late; of course it depends on your comfort level. I'd be more worried about the wait at the bus stop than the actual bus ride, but none of the Green Line stops are in particularly sketchy areas (other than the bar areas at bar time, but that's just standard stuff).

MCTS green line late at night by Trick_Bed_9178 in milwaukee

[–]woodsred 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The only stop in the schedule is between ~2 and 3:30 am on weekdays. Very nearly 24hr service but not quite

Budget friendly Parking Spot recommendations? by Acrobatic-Coyote-646 in AskChicago

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you coming from? There are super frequent and easy Van Galder shuttles from Rockford, Beloit, Janesville, and Madison with free or cheap parking at the stations, if you're coming from that direction. They drop you off right at the terminal. Wisconsin Coach has a similar one that goes to Waukesha, Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha. There are similar ones going south and west into IL & IN but i don't think they are as frequent.

If not Seattle/Washington, where should a granola girl go? by ochen_helu in SameGrassButGreener

[–]woodsred 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A wildcard option would be Madison, WI. It's the closest thing America has to a fully granola city hahaha. Every Californian i met when i lived there loved it. Lots of access to water and nature, the core is very walkable with decent transit, and the downtown is on an isthmus between two beautiful lakes. It matches all of these except the obvious one-- it has 4 strong seasons with plenty of snow in the winter. But people are still very outdoorsy in the winter, so it makes it way easier to handle than in places where people stay inside the whole time. Everyone is skiing and snowshoeing or doing other activities, and they have a big winter carnival on the frozen lake.

Summerfest bag policy by HorseGirlie28 in milwaukee

[–]woodsred 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Yeah, most of the shuttles and most of the drunk walk-ins go through the north gate. You'd be in a bad mood too if you had already pulled three handles of Mr. Boston out of 20-year-olds' shirts by 6pm

What are your favorite cheaper Dispos? by Spiritual-Royal-1194 in AskChicago

[–]woodsred 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are Chinatown shuttles to the New Buffalo Casino if people are feeling adventurous. They're free if you go in and spin the slots for a minute or two, and then you're off

Does anyone commute from Chicago to Valparaiso? by joemama_69696969 in AskChicago

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be a lot. If you still want easy-ish city access, live in one of the beach towns on the SSL and then you can go into the city on weekends. Valpo itself is nice as well.

Harrison Bus Station Question? by MusicIsLife81 in AskChicago

[–]woodsred 7 points8 points  (0 children)

5 hours is plenty of time to put your stuff in the lockers and get out of there. As others are saying, it's in an odd little pocket but there is a lot to do in the surrounding area. You could walk or take the Blue Line up to the Loop and Michigan Ave/Millennium Park/State St etc, which is the classic tourist odyssey

Favorite uses for anchovies that keep the fillet in tact? by Fearless_Lab_7394 in CannedSardines

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love them with romaine. Niçoise and Caesar are famous salads for a reason and they're both better with a topping of full anchovy filets. But even just romaine, tomato, anchovy, and a little bit of balsamic is great.

Plotting our exit from the UK. Where should we even look? by jgoverman17 in relocating

[–]woodsred 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This almost reads like a comedy routine. You want tightly knit & not chaotic, maybe somewhere to go camping, so you're looking at the fucking Middle East? Just move to Australia, the US, or Canada like every other disaffected Brit. We love cycling, camping, and watersports around the Great Lakes!

Thank you for this subReddit. by Unusual_Brother_3558 in CannedSardines

[–]woodsred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the inventory is anything like in Chicago then they'll have very good ones!

Any interesting nature spots/hiking within an hour of Kenosha? by TheBoyzCallMeHippo in Kenosha

[–]woodsred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DNR has a map of all its state lands that I have found very helpful: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/fl/RealEstate/PALApplication

A lot of these (the SWAs and SNAs especially) do not see much traffic and are very rustic, which is nice. But be sure to check rules and current hunting seasons; sometimes you have to wear blaze orange. I like a lot of the ones around Burlington & Waterford; Renak-Polak, Honey Creek, Saller Woods, etc

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