Day 25: And so it Goes...

A short quiz regarding Shel's expression:

A. It reflects the effects of our stop at Lucky's.

B. Show's he really doesn't want to get back on a train for two days.

C. He is actually sad to be leaving Chicago's heat and humidity.




Man versus food, indeed.



Quick snack at Lucky's before heading to the station.

Day 24: Happy 4th of July

Looks like we'll need to find someone new to guard the Deerfield train station.

Day 23: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We even had them push the fireworks up one day for your birthday.


You've earned a birthday nap, Shel. 5, 6 eggs, potatoes, French toast...


Yep, that's Linda serving coffee. Rule #1 at Franks: You can grab the pot and serve yourself coffee, but if you do, be prepared to serve the entire restaurant.


Nothing could be finer. Back to Franks Diner in Kenosha for Shel's birthday breakfast. For the breakfast, no really.

Day 22: Too Much Fun Yesterday, Day Off Today

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Day 21: Back On The Bus

...this is the beginning of the trail.


Shot this group at the end of the trail in March. Seemed appropriate to put the shot in here since...


Waiting for the bus. Before heading back to the suburbs we took another bus trip around the city. Well, it was free.

Day 20: Touristas

..and this one of Shel with the Hancock building just slightly visible behind him.



On Wednesday, we had an awesome time viewing the city from the top of a tour bus. Actually, a number of tour buses, since we had hop off/hop on privileges all day. Apparently, we had so much fun that photoboy forgot to take pictures all day, except for these two of Shel at the "Taste of Chicago" doing a sausage taste-test: Italian vs. Polish.

Day 19: Back Downtown

Tour guide is beat. On the 151 bus back to the condo.









They are totally just posing for this picture.


Today we got a private tour of Chicago architecture from our own personal tour guide. First stop: The little toy city at the Architecture Foundation on Michigan Avenue. I love this thing. It's actually more fun than the real city.

Day 18: Yep, More Trains

That night we were off to Ravinia for the opening of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra season. We very much enjoyed being at an event where we were the youngest people there.



On Monday we may or may not have visited a massive un-named train yard southwest of Chicago where we may or may not have recieved a tour from the yard manager who may or may not have been this blogger's cousin. Photography may or may not have been allowed.

Day 17: Lost Day

I got nuthin'.

Day 16: Illinois Railway Museum

Enough trains yet? Never! Dinner at Trax, overlooking the Deerfield train station.






Can you hear me, now?





I'm king of the world!






Forget it, Shell. That ad is from 1952.






On Saturday we took a ride out to the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, IL. On the left is Linda's friend Nick Kallas who just happens to be the Director and CEO of the Museum. The girl is connected!