Back in Chicago

It was a busy week in Bermuda trying to get things in order for our departure to Chicago. We’re still newbies at “closing up a house” in Bermuda. Not totally sure about ventilation, lights, security, etc., but since the remodeling contractors were still in the house when we left, security seemed a moot issue. We’re not sure what we’ll find when we return, except we have high expectations for a completed bathroom.

We got back to Chicago on Friday. There was a slight delay in Miami, so we arrived about two hours later than planned. The weather was cold and crisp, but honestly, it felt good. I know I would miss not having climate changes. What I wouldn’t miss, however, is the traffic. It took us well over an hour-and-a-half to get from O’Hare to the condo (about a twenty-five minute trip without traffic). That delay seriously cut into our Friday night martini hour. But, we managed.

And now, of course, we’re busy trying to get settled in our condo. Still lots to be done here since we had so little time between the decision to go and the actual move to Bermuda. I’m writing this shortly after noon, and I’ve already had two contractors here, and am awaiting another. Then I need to get information on how to get (or transfer) our U.S. car and driver’s licenses – we think to Illinois, but aren’t really sure that’s the best option.

Kim left for Racine this morning. She’ll be there overnight and tomorrow will be speaking to the Parkside University School of Business & Technology. A bit of information about that is at http://www.uwp.edu/departments/business.technology/newstemp-new.cfm?storyID=2720

And finally, tomorrow night Michael Anne arrives in Chicago from Madison. It’s been three months since we’ve seen her (except on Skype – but Skype doesn’t allow us to hug), so it’ll be great to see her. Thanksgiving and the weekend will be with friends. We’re all looking forward to reconnecting.