A Christmas Story House - Cleveland, December 6th

[pdoel]

http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/images/homepagehouse.jpg

3159 W 11th St.
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 298-4919

Come tour the actual house used in the filming of A Christmas Story!

More details to come!
A Christmas Story House (http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com)

[HarlequinPixie]

I still vote for thanksgiving weekend... :) plus, that's the A Christmas Story 25th Anniversary Celebration & Convention! *pout*

[pdoel]

I'd never be able to make it that weekend. Just too much going on around Thanksgiving.

It was a bit busy on a Friday when I went last year. I can't even imagine how insane it would be there during the convention.

[Shay]

Sorry cant come :(



























of course I'll be there ;)

[Beetlescott]

I would love to come if it is the right weekend! We love that movie! I can't believe it has been 25 years. This is something Carolyn will come to!!!

[HarlequinPixie]

I'd never be able to make it that weekend. Just too much going on around Thanksgiving.

It was a bit busy on a Friday when I went last year. I can't even imagine how insane it would be there during the convention.

yeah.. i know. i just be passin by that area then.. I'll make sure to wave to you in pittsburgh, though. :)

[Shay]

bump :D

[bugsy98nb]

I will have to see how things go. I might come :) though I probably won't drive the bug.

[shellbug]

That is awesome, I wish I lived closer!

[Shay]

bump :p

[Ollie]

I should be able to make it Dec 6..thanksgiving- not sure yet. Great idea!
Reck the Ralls With Rows of Rory!:D

[Herbie3Rivers]

I'll put it on my calander. If it's not snowing I'll keep Elwood's raves on so he doesn't look silly.

[Otto the egg]

Sounds like fun. I will put it on the calendar. Dec. 6th...

[pdoel]

Only a few more weeks!!!

[Otto the egg]

Still on the calendar, but don't expect to see Otto... we will be taking Spork instead.

[Herbie3Rivers]

C'mon bring Ottto. :( I'm excited, for this one. Hopefully as long as all goes according to plan this trip will break in Elwood's new brakes.

[Otto the egg]

C'mon bring Ottto. :( I'm excited, for this one. Hopefully as long as all goes according to plan this trip will break in Elwood's new brakes.

My back can't take the ride in Otto for that length of time without seriously hurting... plus, Spork can take whatever weather might pop up.

[silverspeedbuggy]

I'm doing my very best to keep my calendar clear that day.

[Shay]

I'm doing my very best to keep my calendar clear that day.

Petes going to make sure you are there :lol:

[pdoel]

I'm doing my very best to keep my calendar clear that day.


Great. Then I'll do my very best not to wash your mouth out with soap.

http://www.redriderleglamps.com/images/products/lifebouy%20soap.jpg

[Herbie3Rivers]

ack Soap.........Poisoning!

[pdoel]

Now that we're just two weeks away, I guess we should start working out the details?

What time would you all like to meet up? 12:00?

I went last year on a Friday and it was getting parking at the house. However, going on a Saturday 2.5 weeks before Christmas, I think that will be out of the question.

Keep in mind this is smack dab in the middle of a neighborhood, so not much parking. I believe the Jolly Trolley shuttles people back and forth, but don't know the details of where you pick up said Trolley.

Any locals have some ideas?

[Shay]

Now that we're just two weeks away, I guess we should start working out the details?

What time would you all like to meet up? 12:00?

I went last year on a Friday and it was getting parking at the house. However, going on a Saturday 2.5 weeks before Christmas, I think that will be out of the question.

Keep in mind this is smack dab in the middle of a neighborhood, so not much parking. I believe the Jolly Trolley shuttles people back and forth, but don't know the details of where you pick up said Trolley.

Any locals have some ideas?


we could all meet at a certain place and try to squeeze as many people into as little cars as possible to get down there, but I'll look at the trolley info too :)

[pdoel]

we could all meet at a certain place and try to squeeze as many people into as little cars as possible to get down there, but I'll look at the trolley info too :)

Well, the house is on a VERY narrow street. So tough to navigate. Kind of more like alley ways than streets. So I'm a bit leary at the idea of trying to even consoldate the cars to get down there.

[Shay]

Well, the house is on a VERY narrow street. So tough to navigate. Kind of more like alley ways than streets. So I'm a bit leary at the idea of trying to even consoldate the cars to get down there.

so I'll look into the trolley then:mad:

Jeez :(


:p

[pdoel]

so I'll look into the trolley then:mad:

Jeez :(


:p


Drama :princess:

[Herbie3Rivers]

Ohhhhh Fuuuuuuuuudge

Anybody try the website for the house?

[Shay]

drama :princess:



:d

[Shay]

well I just got off the phone with the trolley people and we can get a trolley to take us down to the house at 22$ per person... Um I think we can drive ;)

[pdoel]

well I just got off the phone with the trolley people and we can get a trolley to take us down to the house at 22$ per person... Um I think we can drive ;)

Ditto. We'll figure out where to park. :)

Thanks for calling Shay! You're the best!

We should also probably try and figure out a place to eat afterwards, if people are so interested. I know last year we decided to wing it, and it was quite tough finding a place, not being familiar with the area.

The house isn't located in the nicest section of town, so choices were quite limited.

[bugsy98nb]

Well. I wont be able to make it :( there are two people on my crew off that saturday :(

[pdoel]

Well. I wont be able to make it :( there are two people on my crew off that saturday :(

And you would make three. :D

[Shay]

Well do you guys want to do lunch around the House or meet up in a safer neighbor around where Chris (who will be there if Pete has anything to do about it ;) ) and I live?

[silverspeedbuggy]

Let me put my thinking cap on....

[pdoel]

I vote for a safer place. We even used my navigation last year to try and find a place near the house, and couldn't find anything decent.

[CyberGreenBaby]

You guys are so lucky! I wish I lived closer! A Christmas Story is one of my most favorite movies of all time! And not just out of Christmas movies. I'm talking ALL movies :( Vinny too. We would love to see the house, and hang with you guys.
Think you guys will be doing this every year?

[pdoel]

Think you guys will be doing this every year?

I went last year and I'm going again this year. So I'd say it's a safe bet!

[Otto the egg]

so, when and where are we meeting?

[pdoel]

How at we meet around noon?

As for location, any locals have any ideas?

[skittle buggy]

:( I won't be in Ohio until the 21st of December. Dang wish I could meet up with veryone.

[silverspeedbuggy]

I've put a little thought into lunchy places. Here's some options along with pros/cons for each:

1. BD's Mongolian Barbecue http://www.gomongo.com/ - all-you-can-eat stir-fry place. Pros: In a GREAT location (Coventry Road, right up from Big Fun http://www.bigfunbigfun.com/), lots of parking, lots of tables (could easily fit a large group). Cons: about 30 mins from the house, loud, metered parking.

2. Great Lakes Brewery http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/foodBrewpub.php Pros: delicious beer, very good food, delicious beer, close to the house, delicious beer. Cons: I have no idea what parking is like there (probably paid lot), could be a little pricey ($11.00/pizza, $9 - $12 for sandwiches), would probably need to make a reservation for a large group.

3. West Side Market http://www.westsidemarket.org/ Pros: Also near the house, very neat piece of local history, TONS of vendor stalls to choose from, low-low-low prices, do some shopping (for food - might I recommend Ohio City Pasta?). Cons: no place really to sit at all, parking can be very tight on Saturdays, public market (not a restaurant; public restrooms). Overall: Probably not a good idea, but just thought I'd throw it out there.

4. "Other" Ohio City restaurant: http://www.ohiocity.com/index.cgi?id=131&l=2&p=3726 Here's a comprehensive list of restaurants in the area. While some have mentioned that the area isn't that good, it truly depends on where you go and perception. While the Ohio City/Tremont area is not a suburb (totally urban areas) they are quite safe, but a little rough around the edges.

5. Tower City - http://www.towercitycenter.com/ This would actually be a great continuation of the Christmas Story Tour. We could walk around Public Square (where the parade scene was filmed), see Higbee's front window (where Ralphie saw the RR BB gun with all the animated toys), and be right next to the old Higbee's department store (where the infamous 'slide' scene was filmed with Santa). Tower City has underground paid parking, stores, and a food court. It is in downtown Cleveland and is very close to the house. The cons for this are: it is a 'declining' mall. I have no idea if all the stores listed on the site above are still open. VERY diverse crowd, but VERY safe. Oh yeah: it has a really cool dancing fountain display set to music.

[silverspeedbuggy]

Thinking more about this, Tower City is probably a great location (we could lunch at The Hard Rock Cafe!) for our group. Good location, ample parking, close the house, shopping (for those that don't want to scoot off right away), close to all freeways (for those that do), and of course, more Christmas Story Cleveland highlights!

[pdoel]

Thinking more about this, Tower City is probably a great location (we could lunch at The Hard Rock Cafe!) for our group. Good location, ample parking, close the house, shopping (for those that don't want to scoot off right away), close to all freeways (for those that do), and of course, more Christmas Story Cleveland highlights!

That gets my vote. Any idea of where we should meet up before the tour?

[beej]

Finally get a Saturday off!

[Growler]

Wish I could make it up for this but am already double booked for this Saturday. Church Breakfast in the morning, and Work Christmas party in the evening followed by Date night with the Wife.

Beej,

Ill see you on the 20th :wink:

Skittle, if you wanna drop by on the 21st send me a PM ill send you my address., Ill most likely be in the garage all day, would love the company :) (if you dont mind meeting me when Im all durty from workin on a possible TWO newbeetle timing belts that weekend) ;)

[Herbie3Rivers]

Alright this isn't gonna work for me. Dang I was looking forward to it too. :(

[beej]

And, if John doesn't do the timing belt on the 21st...how about a tranny service for Felix? (And perhaps a laundry list of what else he needs done?)(Send me a link for the bolts too, those are missing from box)

[Ollie]

Two more classes tomorrow and I'm done with grad school classes:) See you guys this weekend! Trans service would be nice, main other thing is busted exhaust bracket that could use welding

[pdoel]

Yo,

Any ideas on where to meet up? We're two days away, and I have no idea where to meet up with you all!!!

[Shay]

ummmmm I'd say we can meet at my house and drive down together but I dont think my mom would care for it :(


Chris... any ideas?



so its ...

me
Pete
Chris
Ollie
Beej
and Otto

??? anyone else?

[beej]

Are we meeting in Pittsburgh and driving over from there?

[Shay]

so yeah um I cant come on saturday :cry:

believe me I was planning on it but I got other things that come before this

[pdoel]

Are we meeting in Pittsburgh and driving over from there?


Good question. We could.

Still don't know where we're meeting up though in Cleveland. :(

I'm going to be gone tomorrow during the day. Won't be back online till about 5:00ish.

So hopefully someone will chime in before then on where to meet? If not, I guess we just meet at the house around 12:00?

What direction are you guys coming from? We could meet up in Cranberry and get on the turnpike from there?

Maybe 9:30 ish?

[beej]

Coming from the good ol' 21502...my closest turnpike exit is Somerset...my cell is on my facebook, I work 3 pm to around 1:30 am on Fridays, no computer access at work.

[Otto the egg]

Just a warning for everyone taveling tomorrow. Weather forecast shows 'PM snow showers' starting around noon.

Pete, as I mentioned earlier, Karen and I will be up earlier in the day 10ish, so that we can get back home at a decent time. In otherwords, we will be there but will probably miss seeing everyone.

[pdoel]

Well, I'm out for tomorrow. :(

Came down with something. Was up sick all night. Have a fever, and have been sleeping all day. Missed a trip to the outlets today. :(

[Ollie]

We'll miss you Pete- hope you're feeling better soon. Beej will be home around 1:30 or 2am-

[bugsy98nb]

Hope you feel better Pete ! I do think there is something going around . I woke up this morning with a bit of a soar throat :(, and I, gonna be stuck at work in the freezing cold tomorrow Ugh . * packs and moves west * * Sends pete some chicken noodle soup*

[beej]

Is this GTG still happening?

[Growler]

as is typical lately, doesn't sound like it.

looks like everyone bailed but you and Ollie. I sure hope you two arent on the road, unless you REALLY wanna see the house by yourselves.

[silverspeedbuggy]

I've been without interweb for most of yesterday.

I'm waiting for the last repair dude to come install the final piece (A/C relay) in our new furnace. He's supposed to be here between 12 and 1. I could meet for lunch after the house and point out the window/Higbee's/and Public Square. If anyone is coming,

[beej]

Its now 20 after 11 here, and we are about 4? hours away from Cleveland...

[Otto the egg]

we just got back from the house. The freeways weren't bad, but driving from the freeway to my house I was almost hit 5 different times... it's an ice-rink out there, and way too many people on the roads.