A 365 Chicago Reunion by Weezilou

A 365 Chicago Reunion

Our own Sue Stephenson was a terrific organizer and sent out the word out early of a 365 gathering here in Chicago. We were so close to having a sizable turnout, but in most cases, other family events dwindled the numbers. Our venue changed to a nearby neighborhood pub, and those of us who could be there were amazed that we all lived within a short distance of one another. Steve Stearns joined us for the first time and shared his most spectacular picture of Chicago's "Bean" at sunrise with a double rainbow in the background http://365project.org/sterno/365/2010-08-14. He had to leave before we got the group photo that turned out best...sorry Steve and Ken...(they ended up on the cutting room floor) We spent more than three hours over drinks and dinner and only parted when we did because our mother-to-be was getting tired and she was driving some of us home. All of us in the photo have "365" accounts, and Ken took the picture. There I am once again (feeling I'm on here now way-too-often!), petite and adorable Kerri with the beautiful smile http://365project.org/kerri26/365, my daughters, Ashley http://365project.org/lulu/365/2010-08-29 and Heather http://365project.org/biggirlart/365/2010-08-27 and funny, personable and upbeat Sue http://365project.org/Swazzette/365. I'm so glad to visit you all when I'm in Chicago and Ken and I had a wonderful time this evening. (To those of you who tried to be there but couldn't make it, you were missed!) Let's do it again soon!

For all the comments about my photo today, thank you for so many delightful notes! I spent the day shopping and preparing for a baby shower Sunday at Heather's before getting ready for this evening's gathering so I only had a bit of computer time. Just wanted you to know I think I'll have more time once I'm back in California...
Looks like a very fun time judging by all those smiles! Glad you had a nice get together.
September 18th, 2010  
so fun! would love to meet up with some of you fellow 365ers!! thanks for providing their pages too! i'll have to look them up insteading of doing my homework :P
September 18th, 2010  
Looks like a fun get together. What a great way to spend the evening. Nice shot Ken!
September 18th, 2010  
Looks like fun had by all...wish I could have been there. A lady from Chicago joined our dept. just this week. She was telling me about the "Bean" and how cool it is.
September 18th, 2010  
What a fantastic group shot :)
September 18th, 2010  
I'm more sorry now I missed it :(
September 18th, 2010  
Looks like a fun evening!
September 18th, 2010  
WOW!!! What a fantastic experience for you to be apart of! that's so awesome! It certainly looks like you had a wonderful time! Hopefully you'll be able to do it again soon, or make it an annual thing. :D
September 18th, 2010  
Such a nice group of 365ers.
We will have to get a meeting underway here in Brisbane or somewhere close to everyone.
Great smiles :D
Good to hear that Dill is coping well :D
September 18th, 2010  
What a happy picture! don't worry about the times when you can't hover around 365 - family and friends who are with you must always take priority! We'll be here for the other times.
Lurcher - I hadn't realized that it is an Irish/British specific breed until I did a bit of research. It's related to the greyhound/springhound but a cross with another dog. The one I look after, Angel, belonging to my organist, is mostly whippet by the look of her - maybe a whippet/greyhound mix.... don't know. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lurcher gave me a starting place..... she's fast and I had realized that "thief" is part of the nature - but she always relocates shoes when she visits so I have to be very careful to have them all stored away properly. She doesn't chew them - just gently moves them from place to place!
September 18th, 2010  
So great to see you all together, so happy :D
September 18th, 2010  
Cool! Great to see you all together :) happy reunion!
September 18th, 2010  
What a great group shot! It sounds like you all had a wonderful time!
September 18th, 2010  
How fun, I so wish I could have been there to meet you all. I at least was lucky enough to have my own mini meet-up this year. You all look so happy, it must have been a good time. (Or you had too many pints at the pub haha)
September 18th, 2010  
It is so great to see the enjoyment in all your faces. One thing I sense Louise is that no matter where you are, you are capable of creating such an enjoyable environment, one where people feel welcome and so special.
September 18th, 2010  
well i just wish i could have been there!
September 18th, 2010  
Looks like you all had fun. I wish I could have made it. Instead I had to pull a double at work due to emergency patient needs....gotta love the medical field. Great picture and you all look lovely!
September 18th, 2010  
Looks like great fun was had by all. Have you considered going on tour - stopping at all the 365 cities/towns? We would all love to see you and you know there are lots of 365 animals that could use some of your love.
September 18th, 2010  
what fun!!! :)
September 18th, 2010  
this is such a lovely lovely photo. well captured, just like your other photos, this one looks great. I love this wonderful shot
September 18th, 2010  
really awesome.... best of luck for future meets too....
September 18th, 2010  
Look at how happy we all are! Could it have been those pub ales or the fish & chips? It was sooooo much fun to see you all last night. http://365project.org/Swazzette/365

Next time I will drive and those of us (ahem...you and & me) who could talk all night can do so to our heart's content. Ha! Looking forward to our next meet-up in October! :-)
September 18th, 2010  
Wow, what a great idea!! Looks like you had a great time.
September 18th, 2010  
Sounds like a fun time. I lived in Chicago for a bit after high school, helping out at a crisis center in the Sheridan Park area. Gino's east is still my favorite pizza place in Chicago. Glad you are enjoying time with family in Chicago.
September 18th, 2010  
OOOOH, looks like fun!!! :)
September 18th, 2010  
looks like you 365 ers were all having a great time, thank you to Ken for taking this picture.
September 18th, 2010  
Looks like a fun evening good to see all you girls together!
September 18th, 2010  
sorry i missed ALL the fun! my mother-in-law didn't feel well so it was a very quick and simple dinner, i can't say i had much fun as you guys but it was to make her happy. so it was worth it :) next time, Louise!
September 18th, 2010  
yes, Louise, it was heartbroken to see his mom broke down a couple of times while reading a final letter to her beloved son. i cried like a baby...
September 18th, 2010  
Lucky lucky lucky! Wonderful to see these gatherings and only slightly jealous I could not be there, too.
September 18th, 2010  
What a wonderful renunion it must have been!! You all looks so happy!! ;-))
September 18th, 2010  
that's very cool and would be a fun thing to do.
September 19th, 2010  
Looks like you all had a great time. Thanks for the links to your daughters. Will be checking them out!
September 19th, 2010  
I'm sad I couldn't make it, but happy you all look like you had a great night. We'll definitely have to plan another get together when you're back!
September 19th, 2010  
Nice to see all the virtual friends get together.
September 19th, 2010  
A nice shot of you all - sorry we missed it... maybe in October...!
September 19th, 2010  
So fantastic! Thanks for the invite. I'm in Milwaukee (90 minutes away), so maybe next time.
September 20th, 2010  
What a wonderful idea, to meet up with fellow 365-ers. Anyone traveling to anywhere near my little country???
September 20th, 2010  
Aren't you lucky to be able to do this. Fabulous idea. Nice shot.
September 20th, 2010  
how very, very fun!! great shot of all these 365ers. love it!!
September 21st, 2010  
i love that you guys get to meet up and enjoy each other's company in person. :) i thought about heading up to chicago to say hello (i've never been to chicago so it would be a good excuse) but i had plans over the weekend.
September 21st, 2010  
I am so sorry I had to miss this. Looks like it WAS a great time. Next time!
September 22nd, 2010  
Sweet, how fun that must have been!
September 24th, 2010  
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