Piggy in Chicago?

TubaingAgain · Post by **TubaingAgain** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 4:59 pm

Dont know about a C or Eb piggy's But ran into a couple female Piggy's few years ago when in Chitown

Donn · Post by **Donn** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:20 pm

I don't know how it is today, but historically, Chicago has been a very dangerous destination for piggies.

Alex F · Post by **Alex F** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:52 pm

Chicago's status as "hog butcher of the world" was fried after the 1971 closure of the Union Stockyards. Growing up in the 1950s, any hot summer day coupled with a south or southeast wind would remind you we had stockyards, even though I grew up on the north side ten miles away. For those who have read Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, you know what I speak of.

Today, our swine tales sound more like this tempest involving three not so little pigs:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/loca ... i-news-hed

Steve Inman · Post by **Steve Inman** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 11:14 pm

OK, Bob, here's my final offer (heh heh -- also my first):

I drive to Milwaukee every once in a while on business, usually taking the Tri-State. I could be convinced to take the Skyway and come thru town. I could be convinced to bring my 381 for you to sample. But don't hold your breath -- I don't have any trips on the radar screen right now. The next one in late July looks like Singapore. (jet lag sucks, but frequent flyer miles are nice!)

I'll keep you informed of any future travel thru your neighborhood.

Cheers,

Steve "it's always summer in Singapore" Inman

Kokomo, IN

DaTubaKid · Post by **DaTubaKid** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 11:42 pm

Steve Inman wrote:The next one in late July looks like Singapore.

I don't suppose you know a band director out there named Brian White? He's a former band director of mine and a really great friend. If you see him, say hi for Colby Fahrenbacher!

Steve Inman · Post by **Steve Inman** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:18 pm

DaTubaKid wrote:
Steve Inman wrote:The next one in late July looks like Singapore.
I don't suppose you know a band director out there named Brian White? He's a former band director of mine and a really great friend. If you see him, say hi for Colby Fahrenbacher!

D.T.K.,

You suppose correctly .... I don't know Brian White. My business trips seldom allow much free time to wander around and be a tourist . . . sigh. So I haven't been able to seek out any specific musical experiences while on business travel.

Sorry,