Journal 2

Journal Day 2

So today is our big day. We all actually slept in a little and took our time getting ready. We were off to breakfast – delish – and for a little pampering. Georgann had made reservations for the 3 of us to have our makeup done at Merle Norman. I know, old school. It was a great treat to have someone else doing my makeup for me. Did find a great tool to use under eye shadow to keep it lasting forever.

By the time we were done at Merle Norman it was about lunch time. I had been hearing about Portillos from a friend (thank you Fred) and really felt that my Chicago experience wouldn't be complete without a visit there. Off to Portillos we went for the signature hot dog with everything, and, of course, their cheese fries. Now the problem is that I really want to return and try something else. The menu is full of tasty treats. And the milkshake was great too!

We headed back to Georgann's to make sure our suitcases were ready for pickup, and relaxed for a few. At 4PM the limo came to take us to the airport. It had really started to rain, but that didn't dampen our spirits. Oh, and by the way, we're talking a stretch limo here. Georgann's preference for travel.

I've tried to make sure to chronicle this in pictures and will upload a few as I can.

The arrival at the airport and check-in went smoothly. The last time I did this it was in LA, and it was a zoo. We almost lost one of our party then. She eventually found us. O'Hare was great and we breezed through security and on to the gate to await boarding. It wasn't too long and we were on board awaiting take off. From the push off from the gate until actual take off it was at least 45 minutes. The weather had backed up air traffic. Soon we were in the air and I began this journal entry.

I'll transfer it to the blog this evening (It's currently 7:15am Ireland time) when I have internet access at the hotel. I did get a little sleep in – about 3 hours off and on- so I'm feeling pretty good atm. We've got about an hour and a half more before landing and from up here the sky is a beautiful blue. Lots of clouds below so we'll see what it is when we land.

Guess I should end this “To be continued.....”.