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How has everyone been surviving the recent storms?
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Is everyone else as tired as I am of the heavy storms over the past 5 days? Like many folks, the first round of storms that came through around 4pm last Friday knocked out our power. We were out unt…

Tagged: storms, weather

Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Plain Jun 26.

General Contractor Recommendations

Give Steve Kirsch at Bonterraa call: 708-366-1133. http://www.bonterrainc.net/ They are located in Forest Park & do a lot of work in the area. If Steve can't help you, he should be able to refer…

Replied Jun 24

Fact or Rumor? Is Potbelly Coming to Oak Park?

Oh, I'd love that! That's one of the things on my restaurant wish list!

Tagged: Potbelly, Oak Park

Replied Jan 26

Best Place To Park For Oak Park Metra Station?

I don't understand why the village hasn't realized that commuter parking near the Inter-modal station could be a money maker. It could attract people from outside to park, and possibly shop/eat in th…

Tagged: metra, parking

Replied Dec. 16, 2009

 

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Brian Plain replied to Michelle's discussion 'How has everyone been surviving the recent storms?'
My wife got stuck on that train as well Amy. Not fun.
June 26
amy bernstein replied to Michelle's discussion 'How has everyone been surviving the recent storms?'
I got to spend three hours on a Metra train on Wednesday evening - the 6:10 departure from Chicago arrived in Oak Park at about 9:15. They halted all trains until around 7:30 and then the west line was halted another hour and a half because of signa…
June 25
Brian Plain replied to Michelle's discussion 'How has everyone been surviving the recent storms?'
Lightning strikes three of the tallest buildings in Chicago at the same time! from Craig Shimala on Vimeo. Came across this video online recently, very cool look at the storm.
June 25
susan replied to Michelle's discussion 'How has everyone been surviving the recent storms?'
Doe anyone have a good reccomendatoon on who to call to help with basement cleanup from the storm? The water is out, but there is this yucky black stuff that we want someone to super clean. Thanks, Susan
June 24
Joyce Porter replied to Michelle's discussion 'How has everyone been surviving the recent storms?'
You don't have to worry. This area is too built up and tightly packed for a major tornado to develop. Of course there can be wind damage or a lightening strike, but nothing so severe it flattens a house. We spent much of the storm watching it from o…
June 24
Russ M replied to Michelle's discussion 'How has everyone been surviving the recent storms?'
We kept getting brown outs... the sirens going off kind of freaked me out. I just knew a f-5 twister was just coming over the horizon A few of the big oak trees near us were looking pretty worn out from the wind. Overall, the storm was pretty uneve…
June 23
Michelle added a discussion
How has everyone been surviving the recent storms?
Is everyone else as tired as I am of the heavy storms over the past 5 days? Like many folks, the first round of storms that came through around 4pm last Friday knocked out our power. We were out until 12:30 am Sunday night / Monday morning! It's a…
June 23
Michelle replied to Jesse Hathaway's discussion 'General Contractor Recommendations'
Give Steve Kirsch at Bonterraa call: 708-366-1133. http://www.bonterrainc.net/ They are located in Forest Park & do a lot of work in the area. If Steve can't help you, he should be able to refer you to some other contractors in the area. If you do c…
June 23
Michelle commented on Becca's event 'May Oak Park Meetup/Tweetup at Divine Consign'
Thanks to Becca & Divine Consign! Enjoyed seeing everyone.
May 25
Michelle commented on Brian Plain's group 'Local Business Owners'
Wanted to remind everyone that Authentic Connections: The Zen of Networking is tomorrow! We normally meet the 2nd & 4th Friday of the month. However, in May the 4th Friday is Memorial Day weekend, so this will be our only live event this month! For…
May 13
Michelle replied to Brian Plain's discussion 'Business Tools from Inc.com' in the group Local Business Owners
Wow, that is a GREAT resource! Thanks for sharing, Brian!
April 25
Michelle added an event
March 26, 2010 from 11:30am to 1:30pm
Are You Ready to Create Authentic Relationships in Your Networking and Drop the “In Your Face” Sales Approach? Do you cringe at networking events when you get bombarded with sales pitches and sixty second commercials? Do you avoid networking becau…
March 24
Michelle commented on Brian Plain's group 'Local Business Owners'
Just posted a new networking event: Authentic Connections: The Zen of Networking. Check it out: http://www.livehereoakpark.com/events/authentic-connections-the-zen Hope to see some of you there on Friday!
March 9
Michelle added an event
March 12, 2010 from 11:30am to 1:30pm
Are You Ready to Create Authentic Relationships in Your Networking and Drop the “In Your Face” Sales Approach? Do you cringe at networking events when you get bombarded with sales pitches and sixty second commercials? Do you avoid networking becau…
March 9
Michelle commented on Becca's blog post 'Lido's Caffe Officially Closed'
I'm glad to hear they are reopening. Will make a point to stop in more often! Also agree on the comfy seating!
January 27
Michelle commented on Becca's blog post 'Restaurant Review: The Depot American Diner'
Love their meatloaf! I'd heard good things about it & a big craving with no time to prep my own the first time we went. Hubby had pot roast & loved it! Also loved the Apple Pancakes for breakfast!
January 11

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Favorite thing about living in the Oak Park area
Two L lines & the metra!
Least favorite thing about living in the Oak Park area
Parking!
Favorite local restaurant
Too many to choose just one!
My Oak Park area business
Relaxation Plantation
My website
http://relaxationplantation.com

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At 4:39pm on November 4, 2009, Brian Plain said…
Welcome aboard Michelle and thanks for joining the Local Business Owners Group. It was good meeting you at the Connectors meeting this month as well!
 
 
 

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