Road trip recap
So you'll have to envision our tour of Wisconsin without the visuals because Hubby has been working very hard and has yet to post his photos.
Our trip was absolutely lovely! We made the rounds of family and friends and even managed to squeeze in a few stops that weren't planned.
We spent our first night with Nikki and her Hubby-to-be, Jon. We met up with them in Milwaukee for some fabulous Mexican food and booze, which was much appreciated because it took us three hours just to navigate through the city of Chicago. I realize road improvements are a necessity, but come on people! You do not narrow a five-lane highway down to one with no warning and no way to exit for 20 miles! While we were crawling through our concrete prison, we discovered the joys of the rental car's satellite radio -- particularly the stand-up comedy channels. We were laughing so hard at the Blue Collar channel (I know, I'm not usually a fan) that we must have looked like we were wayward travelers gone crazy to those angry Chicago drivers.
While we stayed with Nikki and Jon our first night, we had to leave early the next morning to head to Radisson, WI - a town of exactly 222 people in northern Wisconsin. Hubby's grandparents live there, and I must say, it was very cute. Their house was the house typical of all grandparents with interesting knick-knacks, photos and memories.
Because of the sheer number of family members gathering in Radisson, we did not stay at the house. We stayed at a "resort." I use quotes because this was not the type of resort that the Hilton sisters would frequent. It was a fishing resort. It was pretty comfortable except for the fact that it didn't have a phone. Or cell service. But it did have it's own gas pump, which came in handy when we were running on fumes after forgetting to fill up in town. And the single station the TV picked up happened to be playing a program on font and typography when I was bored and had no channels to flip through. I know, I'm a nerd.
After leaving Radisson, we headed to northern Illinois to visit my extended family. During our entire trip, the over-indulgence of drinking did not actually happen in the Land of Cheese and Beer. Nope. It happened in Wisconsin -- by Hubby only. Let's just say that Hubby had a bit too much fun hanging out with my cousin. The next thing I know, he's calling to say he won't make it back to my grandmother's house after all. And the next day? Yeah, I had to pull the rental car over a few times during our travels. I don't think the rental agency would have been too forgiving if we brought back the car all puke-ified.
Finally, we rounded out our trip by returning to Nikki and Jon's. We visited a museum of advertising and design which was hosting a business card design display. It was fabulous! Yep, definitely a nerd! And I occupied my time by throwing my best friend and bride-to-be her first of two bridal showers. Which was fabulous (if I do say so myself), with fabulous alcoholic and non-alcoholic punch and a fabulous assortment of goodies and treats. The men were sooooo jealous of the snacks.
All in all, it was a fun and BUSY trip. Once renowned photographer Hubby gets his photos in order, I'll share those with you as well! Ahhhh, now I need another vacation from my vacation.
Stay tuned for why you should NEVER sell your car on your own. Just trade it in, trust me.
Our trip was absolutely lovely! We made the rounds of family and friends and even managed to squeeze in a few stops that weren't planned.
We spent our first night with Nikki and her Hubby-to-be, Jon. We met up with them in Milwaukee for some fabulous Mexican food and booze, which was much appreciated because it took us three hours just to navigate through the city of Chicago. I realize road improvements are a necessity, but come on people! You do not narrow a five-lane highway down to one with no warning and no way to exit for 20 miles! While we were crawling through our concrete prison, we discovered the joys of the rental car's satellite radio -- particularly the stand-up comedy channels. We were laughing so hard at the Blue Collar channel (I know, I'm not usually a fan) that we must have looked like we were wayward travelers gone crazy to those angry Chicago drivers.
While we stayed with Nikki and Jon our first night, we had to leave early the next morning to head to Radisson, WI - a town of exactly 222 people in northern Wisconsin. Hubby's grandparents live there, and I must say, it was very cute. Their house was the house typical of all grandparents with interesting knick-knacks, photos and memories.
Because of the sheer number of family members gathering in Radisson, we did not stay at the house. We stayed at a "resort." I use quotes because this was not the type of resort that the Hilton sisters would frequent. It was a fishing resort. It was pretty comfortable except for the fact that it didn't have a phone. Or cell service. But it did have it's own gas pump, which came in handy when we were running on fumes after forgetting to fill up in town. And the single station the TV picked up happened to be playing a program on font and typography when I was bored and had no channels to flip through. I know, I'm a nerd.
After leaving Radisson, we headed to northern Illinois to visit my extended family. During our entire trip, the over-indulgence of drinking did not actually happen in the Land of Cheese and Beer. Nope. It happened in Wisconsin -- by Hubby only. Let's just say that Hubby had a bit too much fun hanging out with my cousin. The next thing I know, he's calling to say he won't make it back to my grandmother's house after all. And the next day? Yeah, I had to pull the rental car over a few times during our travels. I don't think the rental agency would have been too forgiving if we brought back the car all puke-ified.
Finally, we rounded out our trip by returning to Nikki and Jon's. We visited a museum of advertising and design which was hosting a business card design display. It was fabulous! Yep, definitely a nerd! And I occupied my time by throwing my best friend and bride-to-be her first of two bridal showers. Which was fabulous (if I do say so myself), with fabulous alcoholic and non-alcoholic punch and a fabulous assortment of goodies and treats. The men were sooooo jealous of the snacks.
All in all, it was a fun and BUSY trip. Once renowned photographer Hubby gets his photos in order, I'll share those with you as well! Ahhhh, now I need another vacation from my vacation.
Stay tuned for why you should NEVER sell your car on your own. Just trade it in, trust me.
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