December 5th and 6th Bill and I drove to Chicago. Staci was putting us up at the Days Inn near her apartment for our Anniversary gift. (It was in September).The weather was good and the driving was easy on the way to Chicago. However, coming home the next evening we were in a terrible storm complete with white outs!
We made it back all in once piece so all was good!We got into Chicago about 11 am on Friday. We met up with Staci, tried a new sub at a place called Pot Bellys... that was fun.We put up her christmas tree and helped decorate it and dad did a couple "fix it" things around the apartment.
Friday night we went out to eat for our anniversary with Staci and Gary. We went to an Argentinian restaurant. That was fun. Lots of meat and potatos so the guys loved it! What is nice is that in Chicago the restaurants and bars have no smoking. That makes it nice when out having a meal! Michgan should adopt that.After dinner we went to Zanies comedy club. I have been there before, Bill had not. It was funny and we had a good time! They picked on Bill one time. We were lucky as we were stuck right in the front!
The next day we went out to breakfast and then headed to the John Hancock building for a wonderful view of the city and some drinks. The city at Christmas time is spectacular!We did some shopping with the guys. Well, they looked around, slowed us down, so we sent them back to the apartment and Staci and I did some shopping in her neighborhood area.
Since it was her birthday the next day, I wanted to look for something for her rather than just giving her money. We found a VanGogh panting that she had been looking at for her apartment and so she got her birthday gift. I was happy and she loves the painting!We went to World Market (love that store) and did some other shopping before going back to the apartment and heading back to Michigan.
A few tips for you if you venture to the city:1. Take and wear good walking shoes and in the winter dress warm..2. Remember if you are in Chicago 1 block is actually about 3 Michigan blocks .. (this is why you need the walking shoes and warm clothes!)
We had a good time with Gary and Staci. Thanks for sharing some of Chicago with us!
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