June 2013 family visit to Chicago
First Movement
-Catching up with friends at Mia Francesca
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Mickey Lipkin on the left
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From left to right: Charlie, Michael, Mickey and Barry
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Second movement downtown with Eileen, Nancy, Steven and Donald. And food
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| Chicago River |
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| Tribune owns WGN the voice of the Hawks- thus banner |
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| Top rated hot dog place |
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| Great dog! |
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| At La Scarola after dinner the Hockey Night in Canada crew let me crash for photo |
Third movement- a hike before the big sports day
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| Light rain attire: Steve-Nancy-Eileen Astor Street |
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| Astor Street |
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| Enjoying the nice walk |
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| Afternoon game Cubs vs. Houston Astros |
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| Bleachers- I use to spend many a summer there. 50 cents for the seats then 25 cents for a chocolate malt |
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| 5th inning so it was time to go to next venue- sorry Cubs |
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| At United Center- Stan Mikita |
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| 2 hours before puck drop local TV and JR for a broadcast |
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| Canada crew Kelly on left and Elliot on right |
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| Fresh sheet of ice ready |
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| I think there will be room for the 2013 banner |
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| Steven doing some scouting before the game - line match-ups for one thing |
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| Jim C getting ready to belt out the anthem- some noise here |
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| Opening puck drop Toews vs. Bergeron |
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| Dave Bolland (The Rat) 2 days later gets winning cup goal- Thanks |
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| 60 seconds TV timeout break |
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| Rask taking a break- after finals he is counting is 56 million salary |
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| The Crow stood tall |
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| Yes it is!! |
Fourth Movement
relax and eat some more
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| View from Eileen's condo next to Lake Michigan |
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| Nancy and Steven |
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| Our charming hostess - Eileen |
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Art Institute Lion is game ready |
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| Instead of the arts Nancy and I patrolled the lake |
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| Enjoying the sun |
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| Looking towards downtown |
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| North view |
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| View towards downtown |
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| Our host (Donald) and hostess (Eileen) |
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| Hancock Tower |
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| Donald and Eileen |
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| The last meal?? L to R Nancy, Steven, Donald, and Eileen |
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| Deep dish of course @ Pizano's Pizza |
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| Just like the old days, rates in top 25 pizza places=yes |
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| One on one- deep dish wins eat off |
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| All of us: Steven, Donald, Michael, Nancy and Eileen |
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| Home 24 hours to see this on TV- great ending |
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