A NORMAL DAY IN ILLINOIS (DAY 119)

Trying to get ahead of an early midwest snowstorm, I was in Bloomington, Illinois on Sunday. There was a threat of rain before the threat was to turn to snow. I set out for a hike at around noon and I hiked to NORMAL.  (Normal, Illinois...that is)

STILL FEEL LIKE I AM BEING WATCHED

For the second consecutive day, I am being a bit silly. Of course, no one is watching me. I am not that interesting. But I am posting a photo of another wall mural that I 'discovered' yesterday in Chicago that could give one the impression of being watched.

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.Your Food Diary For:

Thursday, December 21, 2017

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Grits	500	110	8	10	1,550	5
Special Recipe Bread - Nutty Oat, 2 slice	140	26	3	6	220	4
Kirkland - Bacon	160	0	12	12	700	0
	800	136	23	28	2,470	9
L U N C H
Costco Cheese Pizza Slice, 2 Slice	1,400	140	56	88	2,740	14
	1,400	140	56	88	2,740	14
D I N N E R
Tuna Roll Maki With Avocado	600	77	13	47	0	0
	600	77	13	47	0	0
S N A C K S
Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese	400	0	35	25	650	0
	400	0	35	25	650	0
Totals	3,200	353	127	188	5,860	23
Your Daily Goal	3,834	479	127	192	2,300	143
Remaining	634	126	0	4	-3,560	120
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 1,904 extra calories from exercise today

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Artist: Chakaia Booker   "BRICK HOUSE" 2015   made from tires and stainless steel.  What it is, is anyone's guess.  The artist calls it BRICK HOUSE. IT LOOKS MORE LIKE SOME KIND OF SNAKE.  This 'art' has been adorning the '606' Trail in Chicago for a couple of years.

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CLOSED FOR RENOVATION

Later Saturday afternoon I drove down to Bloomington, Illinois for a two-day wholesale fabric show. My reservation was made about six months in advance at Baymont Inn which is a Wyndham Hotel. Imagine my surprise as I drove up and noticed that their big light with the name of the hotel was unlit and that there was not a single car in the parking lot. Nevertheless, the light in the lobby was on so I did get out of my car with my suitcase only to be greeted by a sign that said 'CLOSED FOR RENOVATION.'  I didn't have much choice but to book another hotel about 4 miles away. Once I was  checked in, I did call the '800' number for Wyndham and asked if there were any issues with my original reservation. The reservation was checked and everything was in order. (except for the minor detail that the hotel was closed for renovations)  The attentive person I spoke to, apologized and vowed to look into this as her reservation system was still happily accepting reservations for this closed property. For my troubles I was awarded a free night at a hotel of my choosing. 

Your Food Diary For:

Sunday, February 12, 2017

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Quaker - Instant Oatmeal- Maple	800	160	10	20	1,300	60
Bread, raisin, toasted, enriched	168	32	3	5	214	4
	968	192	13	25	1,514	64
L U N C H
Hy-Vee Spinach Salad w/Ham, Chicken, etc	1,000	0	0	0	0	0
	1,000	0	0	0	0	0
D I N N E R
Subway - Turkey Breast Foot Long	560	92	7	36	0	14
Subway - Sun Chips- Harvest Cheddar	210	27	9	4	320	3
	770	119	16	40	320	17
S N A C K S
Kar's - Sweet 'n Salty Mix	540	54	36	16	220	40
	540	54	36	16	220	40
Totals	3,278	365	65	81	2,054	121
Your Daily Goal	1,969	246	65	99	2,300	73
Remaining	-1,309	-119	0	18	246	-48
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g