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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsWeddings, babies, funerals, moved from Oregon to Chicago
Leaving everyone I know and love behind but my Manx (flying with a cat- not as bad as you'd think), sold my home
3 weddings/4 receptions
2 funerals
2 new gran nephews and 1 gran niece
1 adopted adorable long-hair Siamese we named Harry
The last 12 months have been something else. I'm ready for a mellow summer.
Oh yeah, and quit smoking during it all... is there a bartender in the house!?!
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Weddings, babies, funerals, moved from Oregon to Chicago (Original Post)
MerryBlooms
Apr 2012
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Welcome to Chicago! I'm in the far western suburbs but we should do a DU meetup again!
riderinthestorm
Apr 2012
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Faygo Kid
(21,478 posts)1. Good luck. It's My Kind of Town.
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MerryBlooms
(11,770 posts)2. Thank you! I love that song, Chicago and the Swedish Chef!
I'm friends with Tony Bennett on the Facebook. lol
riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)3. Welcome to Chicago! I'm in the far western suburbs but we should do a DU meetup again!
We've done them before in the big city.
Maybe we can get one started for this summer?
Its been a lovely, lovely spring. Hope you're enjoying it here
MerryBlooms
(11,770 posts)4. I'm in Carol Stream, and yes, I'd love a Chimeet!