We started our day with a personal scavenger hunt of sorts. We wanted to find all the ways we could possibly find to wear the American flag. We knew that Texas had a firm hold on the flag wearin' award, so other states were really going to have to step up their game. Surprisingly enough, even on the 4th of July....Texas was still wearing their flag. I gotta give it up to them for their persistence. Granted, it still is red, white, and blue. We had to wait about 0.5 seconds to find our first (victim) participant. At first, we went about this ALL wrong. We were trying to "sneak" pictures. I'll go ahead and add spying/surveillance to things that I'm not good at. We have a picture, but it was a little blurry. I'll be honest, I'm uncertain if these "pants", that had one leg completely blue with white stars and the other with red/white stripes, were actually pants. I'm pretty sure that it was either a) pajamas or b) pants stolen from Hulk Hogan's closet circa 1987. I'm super disappointed with myself that I didn't even look to see what kind of shirt he was wearing. I need to know what you would pair with that. I guess that is my answer: it doesnt matter, no one will notice your shirt.
After the first encounter, it was difficult to keep up. My faves had to be the husband/wife dress alike combo. I'd like to think that his wife made him, but I've seen just as many men dressed up. Another favorite is the sequin flag hat. It comes in many different styles: ball cap, top hat, and ironically a beret. I'm pretty sure these hats might have been purchased at an Elton John concert with a matching fanny pack.
After sneaking around snapping pictures, we had a revelation. If people are crazy enough to dress up, we might as well go up and ask to take their picture. If they decline, we'll just sneak to take it. We're geniuses!
There was also no shortage of wigs. My favorite was the flag Mohawk: red and white stripes down the middle, stars on the side. We also had an Abraham Lincoln and several Statue of Liberties. The flag sunglasses have also made a huge comeback. You know, cause it's super sunny indoors.
After our meeting, we decided to go to Navy Pier to watch the fireworks. About million of our closest friends decided to go with us. I've never seen so many people in one area. There were cops and crossing guards everywhere. Good thing that Molly and I have perfected the dodge and weave method. The fireworks were pretty, but they could ask Disney for a few tips. They had a blimp in the sky right in the middle of the fireworks, so I was a little preoccupied. I didn't want it to become a firework. They said that because there were so many people in Chicago, they had three different locations that were setting off fireworks. I think they didn't tell anyone that and everyone just came to the pier.
As we were leaving, we had a small altercation with the mounted police. Well, not the police, just the horse. There were three policemen on their horses. One horse was not happy with his current situation. He refused to go like the other horses. He backed up...turned..and turned...and came straight toward us with his behind. We pushed and ran for our lives. While in Chicago, we've been a little fearful of our lives when getting inside a cab and every time we cross the street, but a horse attack never crossed our minds. We didn't want to be a part of the Chicago Horse Trampling of 2011. I know, a little dramatic, but it was a scary 30 seconds. I think the police should use this episode to take a look at the effectiveness of mounted patrol. I'm sure it was a fantabulous idea in the Old West, but maybe not in a crowded area of people who just want to touch the pretty horse. They can still be used for public relations like parades! I know they are higher up, so they can see what's going on, but when they spot something, what do they do? Hopping off a horse is time consuming and never graceful. They might wanna take a point from the mall cops and opt for a Segway. You may look a little dorky, but the Segway doesn't have a mind of it's own. Just saying!
One more day of meetings, then a whirlwind day of visiting the best Chicago has to offer! So excited.
Sorry about all the mixed-up/crazy paragraphs yesterday. It kept rearranging paragraphs and I have no idea why.
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