20 years and I'm still here.

[mikiedoggie]

The end of September marks my 20-year Anniversary in Chicago.

Sight unseen, I moved from rural northern Wisconsin to Chicago in September 1990 for orientation week at the University of Chicago.  My Dad and brother dropped me off at the dorm and helped me put all my stuff on the curb. Immediately thereafter my Dad yelled at my brother, "We got to

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[ruralrob]

You're very good at this, you know, Mikie. It almost makes me forget your taste in shirts.

:-)

[mikiedoggie]

Makes you forget my taste in shirts is without peer?

[ruralrob]

Ermmmm - that's not quite what I had in mind . . .

:-)

[bear_left]

It would a-peer so.

[clintswan]

your photos make me cry that i am not there

[mikiedoggie]

I am glad we finally met while you lived here!

[clintswan]

i'm moving back ASAP!

[dedos]

Ooh, I had no idea!

[snowboardjoe]

While you you recall your 20 years in your big city, I'm just getting settled into my own. 23 years of NC I left behind and I have not looked back since moving to Seattle. It's a really good feeling. The fact that you're not really looking anywhere indicates you're in the right area to me. City life just seems to suit you so well. You're always welcome to come back to Seattle too.

As usual, your pictures are inspring. Now that I'm in a big city, I've already been checking out places to photograph. I am looking forward to doing that really soon while the weather is still good here for a bit longer.

[mikiedoggie]

I will have to let you know when I next visit Seattle. I'm overdue for a visit!

[mikiedoggie]

Thanks! Its such a peaceful hobby too, something about walking around at night and snapping photos. Its busy but quiet.

[icejohn2]

Happy 20th anniversary with Chicago! You know Wisconsin is always called the backyard of Chicago. You can always come up to wander around if you want to escape the busy life down there!

[mikiedoggie]

Wisconsin is my old home!