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In reply to the discussion: Just got back from Chicago [View all]

MIButterfly

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14. I just got back from a quick trip to Chicago.
Mon Mar 2, 2026, 03:13 AM
Yesterday

I left home yesterday and went to see Dance of Death starring Jeff Perry and Kathryn Erbe at the Steppenwolf Theater this afternoon. I was basically in and out of the city. This trip was a different experience from past times I've gone; a lot of changes and as you know, you can't teach an old dog new tricks. The frustrations didn't lessen my love of Chicago though.

One frustration I encountered was that taxis no longer line up outside the hotel. The desk clerk used some kind of little machine (I said I was an old dog!) to contact the taxi company and then entered my cell no. and destination. Then I had to scan a QR code. A minute after all that, I got a message saying "Taxi has been cancelled." After the fourth try with the same result, I said "forget it; I'll just walk."

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