anyone in the gary indiana area?

[nvrbdn]

i will be spending a couple months in the gary area in the near future. if anyone is from the area, what will there be to do?  

[Indygenerallee]

Pray you don't get shot!!!  That is a TERRIBLE area, birthplace of Michael Jackson cursed that place forever. But seriously "TRY NOT TO GET SHOT!" 

[moparstuart]

look for the 76 trombones


   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjP2O9Qe4Ek

[nvrbdn]

wow, dont want to hear bad news like this. sounds like a wonderful place. oh well, guess i will be staying in the motel alot.

[chargerboy69]

Pray you don't get shot!!!  That is a TERRIBLE area, birthplace of Michael Jackson cursed that place forever. But seriously "TRY NOT TO GET SHOT!" 

I agree.

Gary is a total sh!thole, taken over by thugs.  Is considered by most a suburb of Chicago.

Between now and when you are scheduled to leave, try to figure out a way go someplace else.

[1970Moparmann]

Pray you don't get shot!!!  That is a TERRIBLE area, birthplace of Michael Jackson cursed that place forever. But seriously "TRY NOT TO GET SHOT!" 

I agree.

Gary is a total sh!thole, taken over by thugs.  Is considered by most a suburb of Chicago.

Between now and when you are scheduled to leave, try to figure out a way go someplace else.

x2.  Good luck my friend.  If your working in Gary and you can stay someone else, do so. 

[nvrbdn]

i will be at us steel gary works. supposed to be at the hilton there where ever that is. havent ever been there, but it sure doesnt sound good.

[skip68]

Well, if you're staying at the Hilton you should be ok.   They had 27 shootings at the Hilton last year BUT only 9 died.  That gives you a 66% chance of survival.       

[Indygenerallee]

"Hanoi Hilton" would probably be much safer. 

[nvrbdn]

supposed to be going to gary for meetings on a new system for the corporate computers. fly in on mondays and out on fridays. dang, dont know if i want to see gary anymore.  of course if i got at least 66% chance.

[moparguy01]

When I have to head out east, I will stop and pay whatever fuel price there is 50 miles outside of chicago just so I don't have to stop in either Chicago or Gary. Last time I was in Gary i thought i was going to die. I was the only white person that I saw while I was there, and they didn't seem to appreciate my "ethnic diversity" to theirs.

I'd try like hell to go somewhere else.

[stripedelete]

supposed to be going to gary for meetings on a new system for the corporate computers. fly in on mondays and out on fridays. dang, dont know if i want to see gary anymore.  of course if i got at least 66% chance.

You could probably raise those odds a little by staying over in Calumat City.   

Seriously,  I think Gary has a somewhat unique history in that it was actually built by a big corp for their employees.  I don't remember all the details, but, the company actually built the school, city hall, houses, the whole schmeer. 

Twenty years ago I had a customer in Calumet City.  The Calumet/Gary area reminded me of the town in that Dan Akroyd/Chevy Chase movie "Nothing but Trouble".

[nvrbdn]

im going to a meeting at 9;00 monday on the trip. i will find out all the details about the whole enchalada then. and you can bet i will be bringing up this stuff. i will find out then where we are supposed to be staying. do they have an airport, or do they use chicago??

[chargerboy69]

If you are driving in feel free to carry, in fact I would not leave the house without one.

Indiana recognizes all other states gun permits. 

If you are flying in I guess you can now bring a pocket knife. 

[Indygenerallee]

If you are driving in feel free to carry, in fact I would not leave the house without one.

Indiana recognizes all other states gun permits. 

If you are flying in I guess you can now bring a pocket knife. 

X2

[RECHRGD]

I wouldn't go unless they give you combat pay.  Na, I wouldn't even go then........

[FC7 V code]

If you are driving in feel free to carry, in fact I would not leave the house without one.

Indiana recognizes all other states gun permits. 

If you are flying in I guess you can now bring a pocket knife. 

If you are driving in feel free to carry, in fact I would not leave the house without one.

Very good advice

[Daytona R/T SE]

Indiana recognizes all other states gun permits.  

He's from Illinois.

We're not allowed any concealed carry permits here in 'Bamaland.


But...

Permit or not...

I'd still bring the BIG one if I were going to Gary In...

[nvrbdn]

yep, im from illinois. im a little over 4 hours from there. i may decide to drive it. i will definately be asking alot of questions come monday.

[69_500]

See if they will let you stay in Portage instead much nicer area

[nvrbdn]

i will check that out. thanks.

[nvrbdn]

i just watched a movie and gary looks like a wonderful little train stop town. very old fashion with a pool hall, a nice library, and some very concerned parents. they have a great band too. every one seems to be able to sing there. im not much of a singer. dang, it sure doesnt seem to be the same place.

[nvrbdn]

look for the 76 trombones


  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjP2O9Qe4Ek

   yep stu, seems like a nice place.

[moparstuart]

look for the 76 trombones


   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjP2O9Qe4Ek

    yep syu, seems like a nice place.

any time jim

[chargerboy69]

i just watched a movie and gary looks like a wonderful little train stop town. very old fashion with a pool hall, a nice library, and some very concerned parents. they have a great band too. every one seems to be able to sing there. im not much of a singer. dang, it sure doesnt seem to be the same place.

If you notice, The Music Man is shot on the same set as The Dukes of Hazzard.  Even though the film was made 15 years prior to The Dukes, you can clearly see the Bank, Bosses House, Courthouse and many of the stores around the square.  The livery stable, where Robert Preston and Buddy Hackett do a song is Cooters Garage.

Also, the movie The Music Man, is supposed to take place in River City Iowa.  Robert Preston, Professor Hill is from Gary, Indiana. One of my favorite movies. . . yes, I am a dork. 

[moparstuart]

i just watched a movie and gary looks like a wonderful little train stop town. very old fashion with a pool hall, a nice library, and some very concerned parents. they have a great band too. every one seems to be able to sing there. im not much of a singer. dang, it sure doesnt seem to be the same place.

If you notice, The Music Man is shot on the same set as The Dukes of Hazzard.  Even though the film was made 15 years prior to The Dukes, you can clearly see the Bank, Bosses House, Courthouse and many of the stores around the square.  The livery stable, where Robert Preston and Buddy Hackett do a song is Cooters Garage.

Also, the movie The Music Man, is supposed to take place in River City Iowa.  Robert Preston, Professor Hill is from Gary, Indiana. One of my favorite movies. . . yes, I am a dork. 

   

[nvrbdn]

wow, your right. and i love that movie too. yep, iowa, just the song for gary indiana.

    now on a happy note. or i think it is. the indiana people will know,   but im actually going to be in merrillville indiana. i hope this is better news for me.

[chargerboy69]

Merrillville. . . . . much better.

I was last though there about a year ago, I could not believe how much it had grown. Did not see any problem areas, however, I did not stay.

Not sure how long you will be there, but a little town down 30 called Plymouth, has a Blueberry festival.  During that time they have a huge car show, very well done. Not sure when it is, will have to Google it.

[nvrbdn]

sounds good to me, i will be there for the month of may, a couple weeks in june and july, and the month of august. mabey a couple weeks in september according to how the system comes up. so let me know if this lines up with the car show. heck, being there almost all summer, i should line up with something.

[PlainfieldCharger]

I have customers in East Chicago(next to Gary, Merrillville and in Plymouth Indiana. Gary is very ruff. Only go through there before noon. Merrillville is very nice. They even have a Portillo's. I recomend going there!! Plymouth is Omish country. At least a carriage pulled up and parked next to me. :

[nvrbdn]

that sounds so much better.

[nvrbdn]

is merrillville part of the longest yard sale that runs through that area in august?

[chargerboy69]

Seeing you are only an hour and a half from Fort Wayne, a couple Ryan Newman fans may have to get together.

There are some really good car shows/cruise ins/ Kruse Auctions throughout the summer in this area.

Kokomo Chrysler Transmission plant has a show every year.  Last time I was there it was huge.  Chrysler even had a nice display concept cars there, including a old turbine car.

[Dave Kanofsky]

On weeknights you can head over to some of the cruises in the Chicago area, there are quite a few really good ones in the south/southwest suburbs.  Check the listings at:

http://www.donspeeno.com/

Wednesday nights in Lemont is excellent!

See you there?

[nvrbdn]

Seeing you are only an hour and a half from Fort Wayne, a couple Ryan Newman fans may have to get together.

There are some really good car shows/cruise ins/ Kruse Auctions throughout the summer in this area.

Kokomo Chrysler Transmission plant has a show every year.  Last time I was there it was huge.  Chrysler even had a nice display concept cars there, including a old turbine car.

we will definately have to get together. check the schedule.

[nvrbdn]

On weeknights you can head over to some of the cruises in the Chicago area, there are quite a few really good ones in the south/southwest suburbs.  Check the listings at:

http://www.donspeeno.com/

Wednesday nights in Lemont is excellent!

See you there?

this sounds good too. unfortunately i will have a company car for my cruising pleasure, not the charger. but i can still head over and check out the cars. 

[nvrbdn]

made it to indiana this morning. went into gary to get to the mill. yep, even on a sunny day this city is tore up. 70% of the buildings are trashed on the main drive thru. and half of those are burned out. the good news is after we made it to the mill, leaving we were able to drive out the gate and imediately hit a toll road that goes east a few miles and jump off for a nice drive to merillville.  this town im in is nice. went to olive garden for dinner tonight. now im kicked back at the hilton, and checking the internet. so far, so good. but sitting in indiana isnt gona get the car ready for mega mopar may 17th at home. but i will try.