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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
Moving on with a spirit born to run
Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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Do you know how close you are to me right now???? Seriously! I hope you have a great weekend. It is a little chilly, but gorgeous weather. This morning I was only about 20 minutes away from Lake Shore.
The plans are shaping up even with the changes! Love the photos of Niagara Falls!
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Enjoy Chicago!
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Great plans for your AK day! I love Zawadi Marketplace! It's my favorite gift shop.
Have fun this weekend!
"doggy prison"
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Do you know how close you are to me right now???? Seriously! I hope you have a great weekend. It is a little chilly, but gorgeous weather. This morning I was only about 20 minutes away from Lake Shore.
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Hope you're having a fantastic time in Chicago!
Thanks, guys!! I just returnd from Chicago. I had an awesome time!! Muffin is still in Appleton, WI but I had to work tomorrow so I came home tonight. I am in the process of uploading pictures!!
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We arrived in the Windy City on Saturday afternoon around 2 PM. We stayed at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers which was a great location to get around from. That being said, it is my least favorite hotel in the area. I loved the Loews hotel down the street and I loved the Radisson Aqua Blu even more. The hotel was fine. Just not as nice as the other two that I've stayed at on the Magnificent Mile. The bed was just not that comfortable. Anyway!
We unpacked, freshened up and went right out to start our adventure. We first went to Howell and Hood again for some drinks and snacks. We shared a cheese plate with Brie, cheddar and gouda accompanied by some delicious grapes, raspberry jelly and nuts. Muffin is lactose intolerant but can eat hard cheese in moderation. I had the brie all to myself! We also shared some homemade Bavarian pretzel bites which came with a mustard sauce, a cheese sauce and a spicy sauce. Everything was delicious!! I also had a nice IPA and Muffin just had water.
Muffin at the airport
An airport selfie
Our cheese plate
Yummy pretzel bites
After we filled our bellies, we took a nice walk on the river and wound up taking an architecture cruise. This cruise ROCKED!! It was fun and informative and our guide was awesome!!
The clocktower
No explanation necessary
Marina City aka Corn Cob towers
Dick's Last Resort
More gorgeous skyline
I forget this one, but it was really old and really large!
I love the reflections in this shot
John Hancock building
A selfie with our awesome tour guide, John!
Then we went to Shula's for dinner. We both got filet and it was delicious!!
After dinner we took another walk and then called it a night. My fitbit says I alked 16,645 steps today!!
Next: The Museum of Science and Industry!
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Chicago architecture is so wonderful. We've done the cruise several times. I think the building is the Sun-Times building. Across the street is Tribune Tower. They are (were?) the 2 main papers in the city.
Oh wow, that cheese plate looks and I love the sound of the architecture cruise.
Thanks, Cheryl!. The cheese plate was delicious and the cruise was wonderful!!
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What a fun day!
Thanks, Donna!! It was!
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Great start to your Chicago trip! all the photos around Chicago!
Thanks, Cam!!
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Chicago architecture is so wonderful. We've done the cruise several times. I think the building is the Sun-Times building. Across the street is Tribune Tower. They are (were?) the 2 main papers in the city.
Thanks, Colleen!! We would do it again in a heartbeat!! I thought you may know what that building was.
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I am loving this, even though I see it all the time. I love MSI! Can't wait to read about it!
Thanks, Amy!! You sure do have access to a beautiful city!!
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We also shared some homemade Bavarian pretzel bites which came with a mustard sauce, a cheese sauce and a spicy sauce. Everything was delicious!! I also had a nice IPA and Muffin just had water.
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