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A dollar off the cab fare?! Did you report him to the taxi commission? I do wonder if he really had Field Museum on the brain or was taking you for a little tour thinking you wouldn't notice?
I love the windows at AI. Did you see Sunday in the Park? One of my favorite paintings there.
Oh my goodness, I can't believe the handle came off that door! I'd have been straight off there like a shot if that happened to a plane I was on...
And I couldn't believe that cab driver... mind you, we had a sort of similar experience in Boston!
I would have been off the plane too, Cheryl. Muffin is crazy! As far as the cab driver, it's a good thing Muffin knows his way around Chicago!
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A dollar off the cab fare?! Did you report him to the taxi commission? I do wonder if he really had Field Museum on the brain or was taking you for a little tour thinking you wouldn't notice?
I love the windows at AI. Did you see Sunday in the Park? One of my favorite paintings there.
We not only saw it, we bought a print of it, Colleen!!. We also got a small one for Sean and Jane for Christmas. Those windows are also amazing and I love the story behind them and how they represent the world of Chagall.
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We not only saw it, we bought a print of it, Colleen!!. We also got a small one for Sean and Jane for Christmas. Those windows are also amazing and I love the story behind them and how they represent the world of Chagall.
I love the Art Institute. I usually head for the Ancient Greek rooms (thanks for the shots of the Corinthian and Black-Figure vases!) and then spend forever looking at the Thorne miniatures. A plane with handles falling off the doors would not inspire confidence! I once had a long delay on a flight because my tray table wouldn't stay up and they had to call maintenance to come with a screw driver. You'd think they'd have noticed that before they let passengers on.
Thank you, my friend!. You may regret that someday
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I love the Art Institute. I usually head for the Ancient Greek rooms (thanks for the shots of the Corinthian and Black-Figure vases!) and then spend forever looking at the Thorne miniatures. A plane with handles falling off the doors would not inspire confidence! I once had a long delay on a flight because my tray table wouldn't stay up and they had to call maintenance to come with a screw driver. You'd think they'd have noticed that before they let passengers on.
. You are most welcome. Those vases are so cool!! And old!! As for the airplane situation, Muffin is way braver than me!!
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I forgot to mention that we are having a little work done at home. All of our carpet is gone. That includes the living room, our bedroom and sitting room areas, the addition, the steps and two bedrooms upstairs. The hardwood flooring looks to be in great shape, so we are having it stripped, buffed and stained a bit darker. We also gutted the stucco walls upstairs and in the addition where Katie lived. The flooring on the addition side will need to be completely installed. So far, this is what has been done and the dry wall dudes are coming back all week to spackle:
Front room addition
More front room addition
Back room addition
More back room addition
Bathroom addition
Upstairs left bedroom
More upstairs left bedroom
Upstairs right bedroom
More upstairs right bedroom
On to Disney stuff..............
Day 8- December 5th!!
Today will be our last day at WDW. We haven't decided yet how long we will spend at the parks as we are only going to stay at the Orlando airport tonight. This gives us great flexibility to do whatever we feel we need more of!!
Our plan is to finish up with packing and then have a nice breakfast at Boma and then head over to MK. We have FP's for:
BIg Thunder Mountain Railroad
Splash Mountain
7 Dwarfs Mine Train
We have no additional meal plans for the day. We may head to Disney Springs to do some Christmas shopping. We may stay at MK. We may head to another park if we feel we need to see more somewhere else. It's kind of nice to not have too many plans today and just go where the day takes us.
We will drive to the airport some time in the evening and check in at the Hyatt. I have read very nice things about this hotel and it will be fun to be able to explore the Orlando airport a bit!!
Next: Once and for all, a few changes and our put together itinerary!!
Nice time in Chicago but a bit crazy with that door and taxi driver! Nice additions being done on the house. Are you preparing to sell shortly and move elsewhere? Nice plans for Disney!
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My goodness, that's a heck of a lot of work! I remember how much disruption it was when we had just two rooms carpeted, so I can't begin to imagine how much chaos it's causing for you.
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Nice time in Chicago but a bit crazy with that door and taxi driver! Nice additions being done on the house. Are you preparing to sell shortly and move elsewhere? Nice plans for Disney!
Thanks, Dave!. We would love to sell in the next 5 years. We'll see.
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My goodness, that's a heck of a lot of work! I remember how much disruption it was when we had just two rooms carpeted, so I can't begin to imagine how much chaos it's causing for you.
It's a little stressful, but hopefully it will be worth it. Muffin swears it will be done by Thanksgiving. We'll see.
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What a great tour of Chicago! It's a great city with lots to do.
That's quite the work your getting done in your house. 2 years ago we had to install new flooring in the entire house and it was a nightmare.
Thanks, Mayra!!. I love Chicago!! I can't wait until all of this is done!!
The worst of home renovations is what it does to the part of the house NOT being renovated! I hope it goes smoothly and quickly and with as little dry-wall and sanding dust as possible!
I have wanted to visit the Field Museum for years. Our last trip we had planned to visit and made it to the steps before realizing we wouldn't have time. I don't remember why, but I was disappointed. Then Luke got to go for a business conference a few years back when the King Tut exhibit was there, and the conference folks rented the museum for a fancy dinner and special tour of the King Tut exhibit. Boy was I jealous. Dinner and bowling sounded like so much fun! I've talked with Luke and the next time we're in Chicago we will have the city pass, too. Looks like some extensive work on your home. Plans are still looking great!
The worst of home renovations is what it does to the part of the house NOT being renovated! I hope it goes smoothly and quickly and with as little dry-wall and sanding dust as possible!
Oh, Laurie! There is dust everywhere!!!
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I have wanted to visit the Field Museum for years. Our last trip we had planned to visit and made it to the steps before realizing we wouldn't have time. I don't remember why, but I was disappointed. Then Luke got to go for a business conference a few years back when the King Tut exhibit was there, and the conference folks rented the museum for a fancy dinner and special tour of the King Tut exhibit. Boy was I jealous. Dinner and bowling sounded like so much fun! I've talked with Luke and the next time we're in Chicago we will have the city pass, too. Looks like some extensive work on your home. Plans are still looking great!
I just know you guys would love the Field Museum! We would need to go back several times to see everything!!
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Did you report him to the taxi commission? I do wonder if he really had Field Museum on the brain or was taking you for a little tour thinking you wouldn't notice?
. We also got a small one for Sean and Jane for Christmas. Those windows are also amazing and I love the story behind them and how they represent the world of Chagall.
Looks like some extensive work on your home. 
Plans are still looking great! 
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