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Amazonia (original poster member #32810) posted at 5:00 AM on Sunday, August 25th, 2013
NIK is working on posting some pics, but while she does, I wanted to share my two favorite NIK quotes from this evening:
We have very few things in Iowa that can kill you that aren't large. Like if a cow fell on you, it might crush you.
and
What the heck is that thing? Oh, it's the moon.
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Jrazz ( member #31349) posted at 3:18 PM on Sunday, August 25th, 2013
They have a different moon in Iowa. 
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nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 5:59 PM on Sunday, August 25th, 2013
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
gonnabe2016 ( member #34823) posted at 6:07 PM on Sunday, August 25th, 2013
In NIK's defense.....that moon did look kinda *odd*. The moon is supposed to be up IN the sky. Like over-head. NOT at eye-level shining out from between skyscrapers.
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In my effort to be *concise*, I often come off as blunt and harsh. Sorry, don't mean to be offensive.
sisoon ( Moderator #31240) posted at 6:55 PM on Sunday, August 25th, 2013
Maybe the tall buildings disoriented our rural friend.... The moon has to look different when viewed through skyscrapers than over hogs, cows, and corn....
Ama, Thanks very much for setting this up. I had a great time. W had a great time. We'll probably even go back to the restaurant, though it won't be the same without you, NIK, and gonna.
And, when the pics arrive, let me report that W says her dish (lemon chicken with angel hair pasta) was fantastic! (But any place would be good with the company.)
(Note: to Iowa chauvinists: I'm only pretending not to know that there are cities in Iowa....)
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nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 7:22 PM on Sunday, August 25th, 2013
Photobucket is not my friend today. I'm working on it, though! 
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
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nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 11:02 PM on Monday, August 26th, 2013
I think I've got Photobucket back in line...
Chicago skyline from Shedd Aquarium
Weatherly, Amazonia, NIK
Amazonia, Weatherly and H (Aussie) on the water taxi
Chicago skyline from the water taxi
Contestants in the City Chase competition rappelling down the Navy Pier Headhouse
Bruschetta
Lovely Malbec
Eggplant parmigiana
Lemon chicken with angel hair pasta
Chicken vesuvio
Shells and broccoli
Spinach ravioli
[This message edited by nowiknow23 at 6:05 PM, August 26th (Monday)]
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
authenticnow ( member #16024) posted at 12:57 AM on Tuesday, August 27th, 2013
You all look great! And the food looks delicious!
DS, you are forever in my heart. Thank you for sharing your beautiful spirit with me. I will always try to live by the example you have set. I love you and miss you every day and am sorry you had to go so soon, it just doesn't seem fair.
Tred ( member #34086) posted at 1:45 AM on Tuesday, August 27th, 2013
Love that Layer Cake Malbec! Looks like you had a great time.
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FaithFool ( member #20150) posted at 2:39 PM on Tuesday, August 27th, 2013
What, no box wine? Y'all look great and that looked like a fun day. 
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nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 3:20 PM on Tuesday, August 27th, 2013
What, no box wine?
Saving that for the next trip to CA.
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
ajsmom ( member #17460) posted at 3:22 PM on Tuesday, August 27th, 2013
Did you eat at Italian Village?
The food looks amazing!
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nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 4:22 PM on Tuesday, August 27th, 2013
A little place called Tufano's Vernon Park Tap. And the food was very good.
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
Kajem ( member #36134) posted at 9:08 PM on Tuesday, August 27th, 2013
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little turtle ( member #15584) posted at 2:27 AM on Saturday, August 31st, 2013
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