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.