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I'm making a list.........
Once we're free from the stay-home policy and I feel it's safe enough to travel once again I'll be checking out.......
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...iGPv3&usqp=CAU bopNgrill 921 W Belmont Ave, Chicago They just showed a repeat of this joint on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. How I missed it the first time is beyond me! |
Next I'll be checking out........
Cafe Cancale 1576 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago for seafood & raw bar with coastal wines & 1920's-inspired cocktails
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I can hardly wait to visit.............
American Writers Museum 180 Michigan Ave, Chicago
American Writers Museum is the first and only national museum honoring American writers and their work, with interactive exhibits and programs that celebrate the past, promote the present and inspire the future of writing in the United States. The American Writers Museum was created to celebrate the writers and their work. Exhibits showcase the writers who helped shape our history – writers of novels, song lyrics, poetry, plays, speeches, comics, journalism, humor, and more. The museum is a modern, interactive place with sights, sounds, scents, touchscreens, and original installations. Featured are programs with award-winning and bestselling authors too promote today’s writers, by bringing them together with their readers. These events take readers beyond the page, to hear from their favorite authors about their books, their impact, the writing process, and the subjects they write about. There’s something for everyone, from children’s storytimes and author talks to literary cocktail tastings. |
Looking for chicks in Chicago?
IF you're a birder check out The Chicago Audubon and Ornithological societies host free bird walks, Wooded Island Jackson Park, (Saturday mornings) North Park Village Nature Center (Saturdays during migration), or North Pond Nature
Sanctuary (Wednesday mornings). Don't forget Lincoln Park's Montrose Point bird sanctuary steps from Lake Michigan. A stretch of shrubs, hedges,k and trees attracts millions of birds like the Golden-Crowned Kinglet following the Lake Michigan shore as they migrate between New Orleans and Canada. |
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For the first time in decades, rare piping plovers mated in Chicago. In 2019, two shorebirds nicknamed Monty and Rose became the first piping plovers to successfully nest in Chicago in more than a half century. Their arrival sparked a flurry of curiosity and concern as thousands followed their efforts to build a family near the dunes of Montrose Beach, a restored natural habitat adjoining one of the Chicago’s most popular beaches. |
Adding to the list of "going to try" once the all clear sounds...
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company 2121 N Clark St, Chicago |
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And maybe for lunch...
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Along Chicago's Riverwalk........
The Chicago Riverwalk, 151 West Riverwalk South, Chicago (located at the Splash Pad on the riverwalk..between LaSalle & Wells).
Home Sweet Gelato https://hoodline.imgix.net/uploads/s...pg?auto=format |
Also along Chicago's Riverwalk
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TINY TAPP & CAFE 55 W. Riverwalk South (Located on Lower Wacker between the Clark and Dearborn Street bridges).
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Chicago 's Al fresco dining if you're so inclined........
About Last Knife 168 Michigan Ave, Chicago
Coda Di Volpe 3335 N Southport Ave, Chicago Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea 1620 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago Le Sud 2301 W Roscoe St, Chicago Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink 1846 W Division St, Chicago https://www.chicagomag.com/images/ca...ectratio=1.475 |
Al fresco on the back patio............
Big Star Wicker Park 1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago
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More patio dining......
Piccolo Sogno 464 N Halsted St, Chicago
https://bigoven-res.cloudinary.com/i...ese-36d090.jpg I'd likely order the Spaghetti Bolognese |
Anyone else planning a get-a-way for when the all clear is sounded?
I can't imagine people staying home then! |
Space & Mobility
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Have been googling different places to move to... :) Will depend on my finances. However, the new "normal" is not something I am looking forward to, the freedom I had before to fulfill my gut/body desires in the moment may be forever changed (at least until they have a vaccine). Ya know, for example, feeling I need more protein, and just taking off to my fav Japanese resto, and walking out of that resto feeling just fine, or feeling I need to connect with some bit of nature, and taking off and getting my fill. I need more space around me and I miss going out daily. I don't get lonely (never really did), so I don't miss those chats with people I know. Am still alone - all ein - all one. :) As a child, when I was mischievous (grins), I used to get grounded (ugh); it's almost the same, except I used to get long talks and now all I get is news (am fed up with having to keep up with the news). |
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Adding this to my list...........
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Oh and of course this........
Spinning J Bakery 1000 N California Ave Chicago (b/t Cortez St & Augusta Blvd)
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After looking over my list, I'm hoping they issue a second stimulus
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I can't take credit for finding this gem.......
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Cloverleaf 6430 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA A fellow member here on BF turned me on to this place......:hangloose: SO far we've only have had the pizza but can't wait to try other items on the menu...:eating: Sidebar: Now this is thin crust pizza just so you know. |
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Ever been to Ottawa, Canada...you could visit Parliament.
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I'd love to tour the Parliment at some point but for now...
Ottawa, Canada (CNN) — Calling the border with the United States a clear point of "vulnerability" for Canada in terms of Covid-19 infections, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday that by mutual agreement, the border will remain closed to nonessential travel until at least June 21.
Trudeau did not rule out a further extension of the border closure. The US-Canada border has been closed since March 21. "It was the right thing to further extend by 30 days our closure of the Canada, US border to travelers other than essential services and goods, but we will continue to watch carefully what's happening elsewhere in the world and around us as we make decisions on next steps," Trudeau said during his daily press conference in Ottawa. Even if the border does reopen to nonessential travel, Trudeau repeated that stronger measures may be put in place, such as requiring quarantine, medical checks and tracking for those entering Canada, including those from the US. |
A few mentions in case you were going to be near or in Chicago sometime this summer..
Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago and all other summer festivals are officially canceled.
Mayor Lightfoot is reopening the Lakefront Trail on June 22. After being shut down in late March, the Lakefront Trail will reopen for exercise and transit. Chicago bars and breweries can open outdoor seating beginning June 17 Local watering holes get the green light to reopen patios and rooftops this week. The Chicago Riverwalk is open again, with dedicated hours for recreation and dining. Beginning on Friday, June 12, the Riverwalk will be open to the public from 5am to 9pm daily, with face coverings required at all times. In an effort to reduce crowding and encourage social distancing, the city is implementing dedicated hours on the Riverwalk for recreation and concessions. From 5am to 10am, guests are welcome to run, jog, walk and bike along the path between Lake Shore Drive and Lake Street. The Riverwalk will briefly close at 10am for cleaning and then reopen from 11am to 9pm to allow access to businesses and "passive recreation areas" along the path. From 11am to 9pm, the Riverwalk will only be accessible through certain entrances, corresponding to businesses and areas along the path (see a complete list and map below). Attendants will stand at each entrance to the Riverwalk, confirming reservations at restaurants (a reservation is required to dine on the Riverwalk) and ensuring that new capacity limits are not exceeded. It's unclear how access to the "passive recreation areas" will be handled, but it seems that entrance will be prioritized for individuals with reservations at Riverwalk restaurants. |
NO MASK REQUIRED BUT YOU"LL NEED A REALLY GOOD VISA.
STONEHENGE " Archaeologists have discovered a wide circle of deep pits surrounding an ancient settlement near Stonehenge, opening up new lines of investigation into the origins and meaning of the mysterious, prehistoric monument. Among Britain’s most recognizable landmarks, the standing stones at Stonehenge draw tourists from around the world as well as people searching for spiritual connections with the past. Their exact purpose remains unknown to scientists. The new discovery, by a team of archaeologists from several universities, shows a 2-kilometre wide circle of shafts surrounding a settlement at Durrington Walls, which also included a henge, or circular structure, made of timber posts. The site is located about 3.2 kilometres northeast of Stonehenge and evidence suggests the pits date back to the same period, some 4,500 years ago. “As the place where the builders of Stonehenge lived and feasted, Durrington Walls is key to unlocking the story of the wider Stonehenge landscape,” said archaeologist Nick Snashall of the National Trust, the body that runs the Stonehenge site. “This astonishing discovery offers us new insights into the lives and beliefs of our Neolithic ancestors,” he said. The circle of pits is significantly larger than any comparable prehistoric monument in Britain. Researchers have found 20 shafts, but estimate there may have been more than 30 originally. Each one is about 5 metres deep and 10 metres across. The discovery was made without the need for excavations, using remote sensing technology and sampling. The archaeologists said the precise and sophisticated way in which the pits were positioned suggests that the early inhabitants of Britain used a tally or counting system to track pacing across long distances. “The size of the shafts and circuit surrounding Durrington Walls is without precedent in the U.K.,” said Vince Gaffney, a professor of archaeology at the University of Bradford and one of the lead researchers on the project. He said the discovery demonstrated “the capacity and desire of Neolithic communities to record their cosmological belief systems in ways, and at a scale, that we had never previously anticipated.” REUTERS Bring your own beer and cucumber sandwiches. |
If you are ever there
If you come to Canada and are around the Toronto area I am a good guide to the city plus areas of recreation and good eats. If you are a buddy and don't mind a butch cave, come on up and I would be glad to put you up for your visit. $100. + a day can go for other things to make your trip enjoyable. Lets get this virus over with and get on with it.
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If you're ever in the Galapagos Islands definitely go see the Galapagos tortoises.
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If you are ever there
moe, any time my friend. I would welcome you as family.
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If you're ever in Torrington Alberta, make sure to go to the Gopher Museum.
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Ever here, go there
Want a place to visit far from the maddening crowd? Come east to my home Newfoundland Canada. Many things to see and do apart from the everyday amusements. Go to Twillingate and watch icebergs flow down from the north as you stand on a hundred foot cliff and view the Atlantic Ocean. Visit Bonne Bay and watch whales from a land stand or go on a boat tour to see them up close and personal, humpbacks and orca as they breech and give wonderful photo opportunities. If you are adventures go up to the top of the island and visit a functioning Viking village. A place where one of the first Viking settlements was established in North America. Watch the men shear sheep and the women card it and clean it and make clothing. Sit in an antique chair and ponder the past as you view the Atlantic Ocean as the Vikings saw it. As far as food goes, wet your appetite no matter where you decide to dine. Top restaurants or small mom and pop places along your travels have lot of fresh food for all pallets. Now I will stop bragging. Enjoy.
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In case you're going to be in or around the Windy City..
Update: Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that Chicago will officially move into Phase 4 of the city's reopening plan on June 26, allowing some of the city's top attractions to welcome back guests.
According to a press release, the following businesses will be able to reopen on June 26: Indoor seating in bars and restaurants Museums and zoos Performance venues Summer camps and youth activities As previously announced, indoor seating at bars and restaurants will be restricted to 25 percent capacity with a maximum of 50 people per floor. Likewise, capacity at museums will be limited to 50 people per room, with staggered entry and exit from the building to prevent crowding. Performance venues will be able to host plays, concerts and other performances with staggered seating to separate groups of individuals and a capacity limit of 50 people per room or floor (the guidelines mention that up to 50 people could occupy each balcony in a venue). Movie theaters will also be able to resume screenings, with decommissioned rows of seating and a limit of 50 people per theater. I received this info earlier this week in an email from Chicago's timeout.com |
If you're ever in Ottawa, go to Brewer Park and get a Covid test.
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If you are ever in Mount Rainier national Park visit the Grove of the Patriarchs.
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Port Townsend, WA Farmers Market rain or shine..
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is located onTyler and Lawrence Streets and is open every Saturday April through mid-December, uptown on the 600 block of Tyler Street. Farm, food and art vendors offer seasonal produce, pasture-raised meat, seafood, artisan cheeses, hard cider, wine, baked goods, arts and crafts and more. We have modified our Port Townsend Saturday Farmers Market. Please see our health and safety plan on our home page. We are open from 9am-1pm on Saturdays with farm, food and art vendors. Please come with your shopping list, a face mask, and wash your hands before shopping. Thank you for your participation and support of local small businesses and farms! http://jcfmarkets.org/saturday |
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