Back On Track (Made Myself Laugh)

Yep, I am back on track. I am back on track posting some pictures from the train trip Tom, Joe and I took in October. Get it? Back on track? Train track? Ok, I know you get it. Just having a little fun instead of doing what I am supposed to be doing today. And, what is that?

I am supposed to be decorating my formal dining room for Christmas. In fact, when I spoke with Joe earlier today, I told him I was going to lock myself in the dining room until I got it done, no matter how long it took. Since that time I have run an errand, done a little Christmas shopping and bought one Christmas gift and now I am doing this.

The good news is that I have also ironed the tablecloth and runner for the dining room table and taken some of the decoration storage bins to the basement. And, that is how I ended up here. Yep, my recliner and laptop were literally blocking my path and I couldn't get past them without stopping. So, there you have it....the story of my life on Friday, November 23, 2007.

The pictures below are scenes of the Chicago skyline and entering the train station. Chicago isn't exactly considered the back yard of America, but I think the pictures are beautiful and have an airy and ethereal quality to them. I am simply amazed that skyscrapers, highrises, train tracks, and such industrial scenes can look so beautiful against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds and the late afternoon sun.

(Since I wrote this, I looked back at earlier posts from our trip. I discovered most of these pictures are repeats from one of the slideshows I did. That is ok, since the still shots will give people a chance to stay with any given picture.)













We had a three hour stopover in Chicago. Because we had booked a sleeper suite for the next leg of our journey from Chicago to Washington, D.C. we got to stay in the V.I.P. lounge. That is definitely the way to go. Being in the V.I.P. lounge gave us all a chance to relax, have a complimentary cup of coffee and some free pretzels or chips before we boarded our next train.

It wasn't long before we heard the words......All aboard for Washington, D.C. Wait a minute. I think that was the train we almost missed! Yes, it was. We were lucky to board the train on time. In fact, one of the fellows who is called A Red Cap hurriedly escorted us to the train and got us on board! Bet you forgot that part didn't you Tom and Joe!

Another oops!! It was the train from Washingotn, D.C. to Clemson, SC we almost missed. Thanks Joe!