here to there and back again (part 2)

sightseeing-n-shutterbugging

Vernon Hills Michigan

 museum?  Did you see that sign for a museum?? STOP!!

built by Sam Insull 1900.'s chicago billionaire tycoon ...go ahead google it!. 

Later owned by John Cuneo another multibillionair of publishing fame..  John Cuneo (google that one too)

 

sorry readers, 

I couldn't take pictures inside...but suffice it to say, it was eyepopping crazy!  Outrageous triplelux-billionair  ostentatiously luxurious and lavish.  Artwork, tapestries, and statues dating back to the 12th century...crAZY!!

here to there and back again (part 1)

order of events...

#1 Graduation

Great Lakes Michigan Recruit Training Center

Joey is in the far right column and 5th from the front

#2 followed by pizza

Geno's Pizza 

Libertyville Michigan

#3...to be continued

navy lingo

Navy Lingo 
Chit: Permission slip. All Sailors need to request a chit for special permission to do things, including taking leave.

I hope S.R Atkin gets his chit together before Friday's graduation from basic training. Otherwise, we will go out for chicago-style pizza without him.

                    Ha... My joey needs to ask to chit?  ... for some reason, that makes me laugh!

destinations or journeys....

Which is more important on the highway of life?

Many argue that the journey is more important...

But, I think it's a silly cliche'...

destination: West Rim Grand Canyon (707miles from home...we took the long-cut)

...because the final destination was pretty cool too! 

HELLOOOO 2010!