and then Chicago

Well, actually, this sign was from the Minneapolis Airport. We don’t have signs like this in Boston-

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I was a day late getting to Chicago. My plane got so delayed leaving, that I spent another night in Minneapolis. I had one full day in Chicago with Eleanor- what a great way to spend my birthday! We did her errands, then went to Fabric Stores- 2121 21st St and Vogue Fabrics. I used the birthday excuse to buy myself some really special wool/angora(? or was it cashmere, I should have written it down) blend in my favorite acid green color. Then downtown to the Chicago Cultural Center and Millennium Park. Thanks Brandy for the fantastic suggestions. I’ve got a few left that I’ll have to do next time I’m in Chicago.

So here is the bean, of course… had to take a picture of that-

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I don’t know how I managed to get those pictures with no one else around- there were crowds of people everywhere…

and this amazing fountain-

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it was hot as anything and I was very tempted to jump in with everyone else-

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On Thursday morning, before flying home, I went out to Redmoon with Eleanor and she gave me a tour of the shop. Wow! They are doing some amazing stuff and it all looks like it would be so much fun to work on. Another life maybe.

3 Responses to “and then Chicago”

  1. kristin Says:

    wow!!! some GREAT shots here!! that fountain is just too cool!! how have I missed that in all my travels to the Windy City? Oooo…and the Redmoon introduction is just fantastic!! Had Peanut dancing all about the room! :) And a very Happy (belated) Birthday to you dear friend. xo

  2. jonipossin Says:

    My daughter lives on Michigan Ave in Chicago… Right in the heart of everything going on. I’ll email her and see if she can give you some ideas. I know she has 2 business trips in the next 2 weeks so it will all be in the timing.
    Joni

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