God, I hate Chicago.

[rockhopper46038]

Was in a bar in Chicago last night (first mistake). A concert/show my wife had wanted to attend got rowdy, out of hand and dangerous. It rather abruptly became time to leave and I needed to get her to the door fast. All's well that ends well, I suppose. She's upset, but I'm very glad that I didn't need to escalate past forceful and directed purpose to get us out of there.


I suppose if I had identified the signs a little earlier I could have gotten her out without some people getting knocked around a bit. Next time I won't wait so long to move.


Don't let circumstances overtake you, ladies and gentlemen. Things can unexpectedly go bad, fast.

 

[nakinate]

Too vague! Need more details.

 

[The Keymaster]

Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Bar in Chicago, Illinois
Concert/Show in bar in Chicago, Illinois

Not sure how many warning signs you needed, but I would have stopped after the first 2, and the only reason I allow the first 2 is because I have to work there.

 

[Vic_Mackey]

What show/bar was it? I play Chicago occasionally and haven't had an issue......yet.

 

[Expat]

Did you think about peeing your pants?

 

[Dead Duck]

God, I hate Chicago.

I've said this prayer before.
He just told me to stop going there.

 

[looney2ns]

One of the rules of self defense, Don't go where stupid (drunk) people are doing stupid things.

 

[Manatee]

Was in a bar in Chicago last night.

And how could anything follow this observation and be good for you?

 

[indiucky]

And how could anything follow this observation and be good for you?

Big Twist was ressurected for a one night reunion with the Mellow Fellows and played "300 Hundred Pounds of Heavenly Joy"?

[video=youtube;sWuLaWI0810]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWuLaWI0810[/video]


God I love me some Big Twist......

 

[rockhopper46038]

Too vague! Need more details.

Lol. Details suppressed to protect the guilty.

Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Bar in Chicago, Illinois
Concert/Show in bar in Chicago, Illinois

Not sure how many warning signs you needed, but I would have stopped after the first 2, and the only reason I allow the first 2 is because I have to work there.

You are 100% right. Lesson learned.

What show/bar was it? I play Chicago occasionally and haven't had an issue......yet.

I'll PM you the name. Wasn't the bar/club's fault though. I actually liked the place. Nice beer selection. Just an alcohol or maybe drug fueled altercation in a packed space that started to spread instead of getting rapidly snuffed out like usually happens.

Did you think about peeing your pants?

I really didn't think much at all. I knew where the door was. I knew how to clear a path to get there. I knew getting there fast before a (possible) stampede formed was in our best interests. No peeing

 

[Kirk Freeman]

And how could anything follow this observation and be good for you?

I have several GREAT memories about bars in Chicago. One time at the Celtic Club at an SBA party . . .

 

[HoughMade]

I've never been much of a bar guy, but I do love to visit Chicago,...and I wouldn't want to live there.

 

[TopDog]

Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Gee and add alcohol to the mix? I can't think of a valid reason to ever go to the murder capital of the US.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Bar in Chicago, Illinois
Concert/Show in bar in Chicago, Illinois

Not sure how many warning signs you needed, but I would have stopped after the first 2, and the only reason I allow the first 2 is because I have to work there.

Same here, working there is bad enough, I'll be damned if I'm going there for fun.