Chicago

I just returned from being in Chicago for the week. I was at the national NIC conference on senior housing. Tom Brokaw gave the special address. I wasn't feeling good all week, though, so I can't begin to tell you how good it feels to be back to my own place.
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Wrigley Building, WGN Building, & Michigan River (as viewed from the Hyatt Regency Club)

Chicago - Lakefront

Downtown Chicago

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Hyatt Regency - Downtown Chicago

Ocean's 12 was filmed at the bar here; I'll try to get a better shot of it later.
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Hard Rock Hotel - Lobby

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Downtown Chicago (this morning)

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Chicago - view of the lake from my room

Chicago - Ice Skating in Millenium Park

Chicago - Silver Cloud in Millenium Park

All Fixed Up for a Night on the Town

Mmmmm...

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Cold Night, Cozy Food

On recommendation of the gal at the front desk, I've walked a couple blocks to a warm little English pub for some good beer & dinner. No, my Guinness is not the dinner, but it had a thick enough head to satisfy as a good appetizer. I'm looking forward to a nice steak pie with red potatoes & green beans... Mmmmmmmmm...

Just wish you were here, MP! You'd love this place.

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So happy I almost hugged the bellman...

...who brought me my lost luggage!!! Day 3 - clean clothes & all else!
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Hard Rock Hotel - Chicago, IL

I think the room doors are really nice! It's an historic hotel, so there are many neat, old-school touches.
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Still no luggage...so, Day 2 of one change of clothes...

Thank you, Tide, for making sink-portioned detergent packets!

And thank you, God, for making sure I am across the street from the Walgreens that sells these!!!

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Table for One

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Dinner in the City

I love Chicago! It's the perfect blend of east coast / west coast. I look forward to exploring it this weekend! Sadly, my luggage probably won't get here until tomorrow...hopefully I can make do until then. If not - shopping here I come!!
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Cool bathroom

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