Every year, at the end of January or the beginning of February, the sailors in the Chicago area get a break in the winter weather and are treated to a convention for those who are addicted to sail boats. The harbors in the City of Chicago are open from May 15 to October 15, so this gathering falls just about halfway through their deprivation. “Strictly Sail” is held on Navy Pier, where there is an exhibit floor with all things pertaining to sailing, including some of the newest models from the major sailboat makers. Books, magazines, memberships to associations, equipment, clothing, jewelry, luggage, chairs, food, you name it, and they have booths for it. There are also seminars on a wide variety of subjects.
I used to make the trek with Dear Husband, but now, I let him go on his own, and I get to have a day all to myself, There’s a baby quilt and a few gifts I want to finish for friends. I can stay in, if I want, or go out. I could even take in a movie! Ahhhh….isn’t it great to have an unstructured day!? Thank you, Strictly Sail!
Arrrgh!!!
It's just my state of mind!
I remember something Strictly Sail when Joel was sailing, I think. Funny enough, as addicted to sailing as he was, I’m not sure he actually attended that particular convention very often.
Hey, I hope you have a great day…and make the most of it for yourself Buffy. You certainly deserve it. Love, Joy
You should take more unstructured days, Buffy–to prepare you for the future, when you may retire!
Joy, I had a good day, but it was surprisingly short! Dear Husband got to see all he wanted by 3:00 and skipped his annual trip to Riva for dinner in favor of coming home and taking me out to dinner. We had a very pleasant evening, and he enjoyed his trip to Strictly Sail. *S*
Mz. Cop Car….TELL ME that YOU have unstructured days!!! I can’t believe that you are suggesting that I should prepare for something that is unlikely to happen! lol
I do have the occasional unplanned day. I had one today, which started off well (reclaiming my sewing machine from the repair guy), but I’ve had a little stomach upset, and I actually took an afternoon nap, and played at the computer when I got up. I’ll have to get back in the traces for tomorrow. The Quilting Bee is coming to have Soup Supper and meet.
Humpf! It’s for sure that you’ve not had the time to be dawdling over the reading of MY blog, Buffy. I took and unstructured day the same day YOU did!