There will be a multitude of posts coming over the next couple of weeks detailing our North Iowa Blogger trip to Chicago. Suffice it to say it was everything I had hoped for and more. The 8 of us had a great time.
Friendships were made stronger.
Laughter was loud.
Jokes were many.
Hashtags were created.
I took a 2 hour nap Sunday afternoon. Chicago plum wore me out.
So instead of a long post I will give you just a few things that I learned due to my trip to Chicago on today’s blog. Stay tuned for more posts beginning Thursday.
Always listen to your mom and pack extra underwear.
Motion sickness medicine makes some people loopy.
Photo credit: Laura Cunningham
Doubletree is serious about no partying.
Airport drama can be expected.
Google maps sometimes is wrong.
Always have a back up plan.
The Club can be anyplace that you want it to be.
Knee pat downs can be expected at O’Hare airport but full bottles of water can make it through security.
Even good shoes give blisters– meet Bernie.
What happens in Chicago stays in Chicago……
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Leave a commentThis post is so much fun! I miss Bernadette already. I tried to draw a face on her but it was too hard. So excited I made your list! Thanks for being such a calm and encouraging travel buddy. You and Sara are pros.
It was so much fun. Even though I got Bernie it still was worth it all. I had to highlight you—-all hopped up on your meds. 🙂
Love that we were both in Chicago at the same time!!
I know! If only we could have met up! But we were pretty well booked and it looks like you had a lot of dates with food! 🙂 What was your favorite?
This teaser story simply screams for more details. We can read a lot into this, you know.
My plan exactly………
Love all the pictures and can’t wait to hear more about your trip!!
Oh you will hear a lot! From all of us! 🙂
Well I hope Bernie goes back where he came from! You guys have to much fun!
Bernie has already deflated, thank goodness!!!
Wonderful! How’s the knee and foot?
I am glad you all enjoyed your trip.
We had a blast. 🙂
Looks like the gang of bloggers had lots of fun. Think you need to stick to tea pots for souvenirs after looking at your foot though.
You might be right, Ozzie. I did find a teapot but did not buy it–can you believe it? The blister is all better already, thank goodness. Just in time for my trip to New York!
It’s nice to know DoubleTree likes it quiet. I’ve stayed places I wish that had been the case. Glad that blister didn’t pop–that would really hurt! Thanks for the heads up on the travel meds!
Doubletree told us that they were close to a huge party area and that is why they enforce the policy. Not a bad idea and since we had a cancelled flight we were all ready to just head to bed. Bernie the Blister did pop but it wasn’t a big deal at all, thank goodness.
I think how we handle these travel oopsies determines how they remain in our memory. If you think of getting lost as a great way to see a part of the city you had no intention of visiting, it can be an adventure.
It is always an adventure with me!
I can’t wait to hear more about all of these things and more! Sounds like an EPIC trip.
It was so fun. Trust me–we all have a lot of posts to write!
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