Two years ago my wife and I vacationed in Chicago, and we enjoyed it so much that we made a vow to do it again. Tomorrow morning we will begin our journey, leaving here at 5 a.m. continuing on to West Memphis, Arkansas where we will stop for the night. After we leave West Memphis we should arrive in Chicago sometime Sunday afternoon. It’s all part of our 41st wedding anniversary celebration.
The last time we went to Chicago, we enjoyed a three-game sweep of the Cubs by our beloved Houston Astros. Wrigley Field is old, but nice, and the people are passionate about their Cubbies. In fact, a fight broke out, on the L-train, between the Chicago White Sox fan and a cub fan. That hate is genuine between the fans of these two teams. A lot of “Sox’s suck” memorabilia is sold outside of Wrigley Field. Several fans noticed my Astros cap told me to stomp the Sox, if we got into the World Series.. The Astros got to the World Series, but they didn't do any stomping.
This year to we plan to take the hop- on hop- off tour again, but we are going to skip the Sears Tower and Navy Pier and substitute visiting the neighborhoods and the theater district. We will also go to the Astros-Cub Monday night and maybe a White Sox game since they are in town also. I have been told that the Brown line offers a unique view of the skyline of Chicago downtown, we intend to find out.If you know of anything to do that is not on the brochures let me know ,because we intend to explore that region this time, and not just the tourist destinations.
Tonight I will fill up with cheaper Texas gasoline, program the GPS system, and go on-line to look at the weather in Arkansas and Illinois. It's not too late, I don't do tornadoes.
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I'll try to hold them at bay. You know "them." Have a good trip and don't forget to check in.
August 2, 2008 at 1:19 a.m.Hope yall have a fun and safe trip, Mike. My dad went to Chicago many years ago on a business trip, and he loved it. He said it had a different rhythm, a different "feel" than any other city he has ever been to. I don't know if Morton's steak house is still there, though I imagine it is. He said not to miss it! Delicious steak in an elegant atmosphere. Have a good time, Mike!
August 1, 2008 at 9:11 p.m.No, Mike...I'm afraid I forgot the old saying about "arguing with a fool". Shame on me.
August 1, 2008 at 4:52 p.m.Glad to hear your spirits are high and ready to fly!
Hello Bighorn
August 1, 2008 at 3:27 p.m.I see you will be busy the rest of the afternoon.. You are doing a great job...LOL
I am anxious to see if I can break that 41 miles per gallon ,but I will let you know.
Thanks
Hey,maryann thanks ,long time ,and I hope you have a pleasant one also.
August 1, 2008 at 3:25 p.m.The blogs will not miss us I bet....It was getting a little hostile,but today not even my worse enemy could anger me....You know the feeling....I have been tested,but I am no angel,you know that...LOL
Be careful maryann ,notice you are going to conservative land and I am going to liberal land....LOL
Drive safely...and let us all know how the Prius does on a long trip.
August 1, 2008 at 3:19 p.m.I consume a vehicle about every three to four years, and maybe a hybrid is in the future.
Heeyy, Mike, hope you and your wife have a great trip and an even greater anniversary celebration.
August 1, 2008 at 3:18 p.m.Must be that time of summer, we're going on vacation too, leaving Sunday- to Alabamy. We're going to EWTN (the Eternal Word Television Network) near Birmingham. They have a shrine there also, along with a botanical garden, a zoo, and the largest McDonald's playscape we've ever seen it's like 3-stories high. We went there three years ago, and the kids still remember it.
Have a blessed and safe trip, Mike.
Mary Ann
Thank you very much Vet & texasmom ..I really appreciate that.
August 1, 2008 at 3:13 p.m.Happy anniversary, be safe and tell Mike Ditka hello for me.
August 1, 2008 at 3:10 p.m.Have fun! Drive Safe! Go Astros!
August 1, 2008 at 3:06 p.m.