Flag Day

Parade, originally uploaded by kendoman26.

Today was Flag Day but I don't think this is the flag I had in mind. It also was Puerto Rican Day Parade downtown and this was an extension of that parade. I'd just got off the bus at Halsted and Grand and I so this pass by. All in all sort of cool :)

A Jamba Juice Dinner

Jamba Juice, originally uploaded by kendoman26.

So for "dinner" yesterday I headed up to Maxwell street to stop at Jamba Juice. This is a 24oz Orange Dream Machine! I watched the first storm system from inside. Then I walked over to Roosevelt and caught a northbound 8. I got off at North avenue and stopped in Borders. Just got out just in time for the big storm system. Luckily I got home before it started to rain

Down Alta Vista

Down Alta Vista, originally uploaded by kendoman26.

The Alta Vista Terrace Historic District is a one block long landmarked area. As you can see the street is so narrow that cars can only be parked on one side.

The block is "mirrored" The townhome on the northeast corner is duplicated on the southwest corner and so on. Very Interesting for turn of the 20th century design

Buck Fountain 053108

Buck Fountain 053108, originally uploaded by kendoman26.

Once the car cruze was over Tina and I made our way through Grant Park and onto the Bean.

This is a great shot of the fountain. Skies couldn't be bluer.

4th Annual Chicago Car Cruze

BMW Isetta, originally uploaded by kendoman26.

This morning was the 4th annual Chicago Car Cruze. Antique cars (at least 25 years old) may participate in a cruise down, Columbus and MIchigan from Roosevelt to Jackson.

This little guy is a BMW Isetta. a very small car for maybe two people. the door is at the front and the steering wheel swings out. I think it's plate is appropriate.

Chilling at Starbucks

Chilling at Starbucks, originally uploaded by kendoman26.

Your blogger chilling at a Starbucks in Park Ridge. Thanks to Tina for taking the shot.

Mermaid Building

Mermaid Building, originally uploaded by kendoman26.

Sometimes you find things that can't be explained. On Thursday evening I meet up with people from the Chiflickr group and we explored the neighboorhood of Pilsen.

This mermaid themed building can be found just north of 18th at Blue Island. We think it's somehow martial art's related but not 100 percent sure. It sure makes it easy to order pizza :)