Marc had been looking at "Taste of Chicago" it sure looks like a must do! I was just online checking out the outlet malls and yes I want to get down to Michigan Avenue! On our list of possibilities are the Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, Museum of Natural History... There is no way we will have time for everything, so much to do and so little time.
Oh we do have a segway tour planned as well, I forgot all about that!
Anita, as I'm sure you noted, our only VB outlet is at the Aurora outlet mall, probably the best outlets. But if you're staying downtown, it's a bit of a drive, and rush-hour traffic could make for a looong return trip. Visiting outlets at either Huntley (tiny) or Gurnee (huge!) would let you return via a mall with a Disney store. 
Just saying ....
Attention, Shocker: Avert your eyes here, as I might happen to go into more "shop talk."
Well, he did tell Anita on the cruise that he didn't care if I went, but I've come to the realization that he said that just because he didn't want to look like a turd in front of her
I would love to see you again too!
Ooh, I love the Segway tour plan! So many things I've yet to do. Like experience the glass-floor observation Ledge at the Willis Tower (still the "Sears Tower" to most of us, or, as I like to call it, my personal Tower of Terror). I really want to go, but it's so scary! If you plan to go, think about getting a CityPass to save $$ and skip lines at many attractions, including Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum of Natural History, already on your wish list.
A fun freebie that should be on your must-do list: The Bean. Its official name is Cloud Gate, but it looks like a giant silver kidney bean. Really pretty, and makes cool pics reflecting surrounding buildings, or looking up at the middle of the underbelly from underneath.
When you're not strolling at Taste, you can check out restaurants on OpenTable's diner-voted favorites lists. Or just pick any Lettuce Entertain You restaurant. They're all pretty fab.
Attention, Shocker: Avert your eyes here, as I might happen to go into more "shop talk."
Hope your drive tomorrow is smooth & rain-free. Holler (or just PM me) if you need anything else. So excited for you to enjoy Chicago!
Oh, Jen, very excited for you and your prince, with the new job offer. Enjoy your new adventure!!!
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Tracy, what day are you doing MNSSHP? Yes, I'm still planning this trip in my head that I haven't really even gotten DH approval for yet.........
Keep on planning that trip....besides you can now say you are going for informational purposes that you are a TA 
Wouldn't it be in your best interest to go so that you can tell others about MNSSHP and the fall decorations?
Why do you dislike me so?
Don look like a turd? Never!!!!
Michelle, you really must come along with us!!! Jen, Megan and I were thinking of Blue Zoo before MNSSHP....
Anyone else want to tag along?
Yes, the 16th Michelle.
Tracy
I really, really want to come! I'm working on one of my best friends, trying to get her to come along - can you believe she's never been to WDW?
I think you can write it off as a mission trip, then. We must enlighten the world about the magic, and this poor girl deserves to go.
Yes, but there is the Fantasyland expansion that you must continue to personally check on, and Toontown, and Art of Animation....
All in the name of research for your job, of course.
Yes, but there is the Fantasyland expansion that you must continue to personally check on, and Toontown, and Art of Animation....
All in the name of research for your job, of course.
And I do need to pick up park maps to send out in packets to clients after they book a trip, I honestly can't think of any other way to get them then going and getting them myself............hmmmmm, maybe I can make this work
And I do need to pick up park maps to send out in packets to clients after they book a trip, I honestly can't think of any other way to get them then going and getting them myself............hmmmmm, maybe I can make this work
