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Ellory Commander in Chief #1
Joined: Apr 25, 2006 Posts: 4434 Location: Gurnee, Illinois
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 9:55 am Post subject: Our New House |
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Kim and I, along with Kim's Mom (yes, I actually get along with my Mother-in-Law), have just purchased a new home. It used to be a Speakeasy during prohibition! The Silo that you'll see has 4 floors of rooms in it, and was where they had Poker, roulette, and a bar. The living room was a dance hall. The people we bought in from put on massive additions to the place, while keeping the original interior structure, pretty much intact.
Just thought we'd share the photos with you. The plan (years down the road) is to turn this into a Bed and Breakfast. It's located near 6 Flags Great America. In fact...this farm originally owned all the proprty that 6 Flags sits on today.
If you'd like to check it out...here's the link:
http://www.freewebs.com/biskechristmas/newhousepics.htm _________________
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GrumpyDaddy UAB's 1st Goofy Challenge Finisher
Joined: Nov 09, 2005 Posts: 10426 Location: Swansea Mass.
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 10:54 am Post subject: |
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Very cool!!
That is huge!! You will need a map so not to get lost until
you get used to it.
There nice thanks for sharing. |
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onecutemoose Bouncing Between Wonderland & Neverland
Joined: Nov 09, 2005 Posts: 6730
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 11:59 am Post subject: |
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WOW what a great home! It's great to have a place with so much history!! Have you heard if it's haunted
Congrats on the new place!!!
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ltldeb Commander in Chief #1
Joined: Jun 22, 2005 Posts: 9104 Location: MA
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome place Ellory! I wish you lots of homeowners luck with it. _________________ *~deb~*
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GrumpyDaddy UAB's 1st Goofy Challenge Finisher
Joined: Nov 09, 2005 Posts: 10426 Location: Swansea Mass.
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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onecutemoose wrote: | WOW what a great home! It's great to have a place with so much history!! Have you heard if it's haunted
Congrats on the new place!!!
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If you open a closet and there is a floating womans head I would leave!! |
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eatmon74 Airline Jet Fuel Attendant
Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 1754 Location: Los Osos, CA
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats Ellory that is a really cool looking home. _________________ Jason
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Ellory Commander in Chief #1
Joined: Apr 25, 2006 Posts: 4434 Location: Gurnee, Illinois
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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onecutemoose wrote: | WOW what a great home! It's great to have a place with so much history!! Have you heard if it's haunted
Congrats on the new place!!!
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The previous owner said he hasn't seen anything...but he may have "heard things"....
They lived there for about 8 years, so it couldn't be too bad... _________________
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wdwaddict Co-Pilot
Joined: Jul 26, 2006 Posts: 2975 Location: St.Charles,IL
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:55 am Post subject: |
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Congrats on the new home! It looks absolutely great from the pics! We wish you the best and hope your plans for a bed and breakfast work out for you! My wife and I just traveled through Gurnee last week going to gurnee mills. That area is crazy busy and perfect for a bed and breakfast!!!! Best of luck again! |
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onecutemoose Bouncing Between Wonderland & Neverland
Joined: Nov 09, 2005 Posts: 6730
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:44 am Post subject: |
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Ellory wrote: |
The previous owner said he hasn't seen anything...but he may have "heard things".... |
LOL I bet with a place that big...you'll be 'hearing things' for awhile. I'm sure you guys will settle in just fine.
Just let us know when the UAB summer picnic extravaganza is
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MikeA Airline Food and Beverage
Joined: Jan 13, 2006 Posts: 397
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 11:37 am Post subject: |
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Looks awsome Ellory - lots of space to make that "Disney Room" that I'm sure you've always wanted
Let me know when you start taking reservations. |
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Ellory Commander in Chief #1
Joined: Apr 25, 2006 Posts: 4434 Location: Gurnee, Illinois
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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Of course!!!..and needless to say...all UABers will stay FREE.....although I should probably talk to my accountant before I make any snap decisions _________________
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daveypoo Commander in Chief #1
Joined: Jun 22, 2005 Posts: 4446 Location: MA
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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Dude, do you realize what Angus could do to that place?!?!?! I'd get a $1,000 bond before letting him on property!
(just kidding buddy, ya know I love ya!) _________________ When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.
--Walt Disney
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kray Business Class Ticket Holder
Joined: Nov 11, 2005 Posts: 2161
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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:05 am Post subject: |
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Looks fabulous! Congratulations! |
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jahosifatz Business Class Ticket Holder
Joined: Sep 28, 2006 Posts: 2111
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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:30 am Post subject: |
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Sweet. I'm thinkin' weekend trip up from Chicago. |
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daguru Pilot
Joined: Feb 21, 2006 Posts: 4196 Location: Sanford, Fl
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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:37 am Post subject: |
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Well Ellory was takling about UAB Jamboree 2008: Gurney at this years Jamboree.... heh... |
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