I know, I know, it's been a while since we last wrote. But the Nor'easter ended last week. We've gotten back to our regular lives. For three days anyway, and then jetted off again for the middle of America this time - Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
Wayne Campbell: So, do you come to Milwaukee often?
Alice Cooper: Well, I'm a regular visitor here, but Milwaukee has certainly had its share of visitors. The French missionaries and explorers began visiting here in the late 16th century.
Pete: Hey, isn't "Milwaukee" an Indian name?
Alice Cooper: Yes, Pete, it is. In fact, it was originally an Algonquin term meaning "the good land."
Wayne Campbell: I was not aware of that.
Alice Cooper: I think one of the most interesting things about Milwaukee is that it's the only American city to elect three Socialist mayors.
Wayne Campbell: [to the camera] Does this guy know how to party or what?
---Wayne's World
Anyway, we were breezing in and out of town to have our annual CHICK TRIP. Many of you are already aware of this tradition, but in case you are unfamiliar, five of us girls who went to high school together (some back to middle school, some even to elementary school - here's where Steph says I should mention that she and I took baths together when we were young, do what you'd like with that image) have been making sure to get together for a weekend together at least one time a year for the last eleven years. It's very important to us because although we are still in touch, this time away just the five of us together to hang out and catch up, is special. We often try to meet in a large Midwestern city because then those of us who live in Iowa can drive to it and Kris can fly to the local airport.
Hmm, I have to end this for tonight because Steph wants me to come warm her in bed. Tomorrow, a report on the tour we took of the Miller Brewing Company and the totally crappy game we attended at Miller Park. (It wasn't really crappy, but the Brewers won which kept them first in the division that the Cubs should be at least tied for first in tonight).
