A Day at the PGA

Sir, Daughter 1 and Daughter 2 loaded up the car and headed to Wisconsin with me. We had tickets to the third round of the PGA. Fortunately, they were behind due to weather, so we were able to watch the end of the second round and then the third round. We arrive and went straight to the 18th hole and watched as Tiger, Y.E. Yang and Vijay Singh finished. It was fun to experience the excitement of a live PGA tournament.

After, we broke into pairs and separated for the day. Sir and Daughter 1 were headed to watch the practice green then walk the course. Daughter 2 and I headed to shop for hats, hang out in the American Express tent (AC, nice toilets, TVs, massages :) ) and finally hit the 18th hole again. We could watch the 9th hole and 18th hole come in at the same time. It was fun to watch.

It was a sunny hot day. The grounds were PACKED. The course was hilly, lined with sand dunes and there was not a tree to be found! We enjoyed the day but were tired and hot and were happy to head home before the third round was over.

After our experiences on the course, we concluded that watching the final round on TV at home on Sunday was more pleasurable.

It was a fun day and I would do it again . . . .maybe the practice rounds - so I can have my camera!

The Concert Put Me On The Move

Thank you Disney and the Jonas Brothers. I spent Saturday with screaming fans, the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato and the cast of Camp Rock 2. Sir and I drove 60 miles southwest of our home with Daughter 2 and friend in the back seat. As they watched Camp Rock, we drove through the Chicago traffic astonished at how long the 60 miles took us.

After the girls were settled, Sir and I took off to shop, eat dinner and wait to go back to the concert. While we were leaving the parking lot, the Jonas Brothers van pulled in. They stopped the bus and the Jonas Brothers got out to greet the few fans waiting for them. I started screaming. . . . Daughter 2 is going to be so made! I didn't have my camera so grabbed my phone and headed to get pictures! How fun.

While at dinner we were surrounded by kids everywhere! While we were paying the bill, the waiter laughed and said, I think you are the only ones in the restaurant not going to the Jonas Brothers Concert. We had to laugh back! We were going to the concert!

We found our spot on the lawn (Daughter 2 and friend had real seats) and made a home for the next 5 hours. It was a beautiful evening, the temperature was tolerable and the sun set while we watched the concert.

We drove home with two very happy girls. It put a smile on my face knowing the joy the evening brought them.

Signing off - still singing.

On The Move In Chicago

I was on the move in my own city! With Sir in tow, I headed down town for a day of sightseeing, eating, shopping and exploring. We boarded the mid-morning train, with our Starbucks in hand, and rushed to the top deck so we could see the landscape of the city.

Once arriving at Union Station, we took the easy route - we hopped in a taxi to Water Tower Place to start our shopping. Our plan was to walk the Miracle Mile and shop along the way. Filenes Basement, Crate and Barrel, Macy's, and Lush were just a few stores we stopped in. We did more "window shopping" then shopping. The streets were bustling with people, vendors, street entertainers and vehicles. It was noisy, crowded yet so heavenly!

We enjoyed a wonderful leisurely lunch at Smith and Wollensky's overlooking the river. As I feasted on my Shrimp Cobb Salad, I watched the endless activity of life on the river. Private boats, tour boats and kayaks kept a move on the river with everyone appearing to have a great time. Our restaurant was below the famous building used in The Bob Newheart Show and various action films.

As we continued south after lunch, we came across a crowd of people with cameras pointed at an indescribable scene. Nosy woman that I am, I went up to investigate so I could to get a picture... must be good with so many people around! They were filming Transformer Three. Dozens of workers in yellow shirts milled around behind the baracades and many looked completely bored as they encouraged people to "keep moving." You could tell a few of the yellow shirts were tired answering questions about the filming. Don't they know it is exciting for us non-hollywood types!

After more window shopping we took the"L" to the Lincoln Park area to explored the area and wait for our 5:00 play. Lincoln Park is a cute area with DePaul University and Children's Memorial Hospital sitting the tone for the shops, restaurants, residential area and traffic. We went to see "The Million Dollar Quartet" which is the story of one night in December of 1954 when Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins all gathered in an impromptu meeting and had a jam session - of course it was recorded. It was a fun play, the music of course made the play, but all the songs were from the very early days of all four artist. I stopped in the lobby after the show for a quick picture with Jerry Lee Lewis - what a flirt!

I rolled into the old homestead, tired and happy. It was a great day with Sir. We made a vow to spend more days in the city exploring!