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My daughter and I and enjoyed the new version of A Christmas Carol by Disney. We saw the 3D version.

Purchased the $24.00 parking, saw a pirate play, rode the Ferris Wheel, explored the pier, had lunch at Bubba Gump’s, rode the free downtown trolley shuttle, went to the Children’s Museum, built a bear, had Haagen Dazs ice cream, came home to the suburbs in bumper to bumper. A perfect Chicago day.

You might think I have too much time on my hands. But I assure you that is not the case. I have great tools that make this easy. I’m an excellent driver slow in the driveway. I multitask very well. I can get more done before others get up than what some might accomplish all day. I view each and every new day as a blessing.

While I was in the shower this morning, my Baby’s mamma called. My daughter answered the phone. While she was doing it, she somehow managed to take this self portrait of herself. I’ve never shown her how to use my new phone. It must be user friendly enough that a 6 year old can figure it out. I think I may be raising a self reliant woman.

Oh, by the way. Somewhere today in my tasks, I’ll be heading to the hospital. That was what the call was about. That is all I am going to say about that.

Bad hair day.

I’ve been asked what my plan is so I thought I might share a little. I have a list that is about a mile long.

Somewhere in my plan is taking my motorcycle to South Padre Island and riding it on the beach in the surf of the Gulf of Mexico.

My Mom lives about ½ hour from the island and I haven’t been down there to see her in years. She’s 76 and still sharp as a tack. I’ll see you soon Mom.

Plus, I hear that they have free Internet access at the Senior Frogs on the Island. The ocean is a most excellent inspirational live background when looking for work.

Who knows? I might even meet my next employer there. It is a destination spot for the rich and famous.

I saw Ted tonight at the Ridgefest. It was just what the Doctor ordered. He started early at 8:00PM, instead of the scheduled 9:00PM, and played for about 1.5 hours. It was a great show with a huge nuge crowd.

Nugent has lost none of his guitar playing chops, but he doesn’t jump around the stage anymore the way that he used to. I guess everyone gets old.

Watching Ted on T.V. is just not the same as seeing him live, they have to edit out too much from his rants. My favorite quotes of his from the evening are…

“Everyone should buy machine guns… buy them for your children…” and “This is the United States… we kill kings, dictators, and tyrants” and last but not least “F**k Mayor Daley”

There’s a great abandoned railroad strip of land that starts right at his house and stretches for miles. All the tracks are gone and it’s just trails now. The weather conditions were a little rough, so we only did about 2 1/2 hour’s total riding.

The night before, they had just had an ice storm and it was melting off the trees, getting us wet, and making us cold. Although the ice did look beautiful on everything along the trail.

Since I haven’t ridden one of these in years and years, I found the ride challenging and fun. There were some pretty hairy sections. But I was still able to remember from my youth, when in doubt, shift down and give it gas!

I had a great time and can’t wait to go back and do it again. Next time with Brian. Snow would have been cool and dryer.

Saturday, July 8th, we’re having a backyard Tiki party. It’s our Nanny’s 30th birthday and we’re throwing her a bash to remember.

Check back in with Shures Network tomorrow to catch all the action live right here on the new “Tiki Cam”. The party starts at 3:00PM. You’re invited!