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Brookfield Zoo – Chicago, IL

(Me before we went into the Zoo)

Well I just spent my day at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, IL. I have been there many times before but today was special I had my Nephew along for the ride and man was it fun. They have a new exhibit called Great Bear Wilderness and it is AMAZING. With the up close feel of being 1 foot away from a Polar Bear. (12 inches at least of glass)

And here is what the actual exhibit looks like.

Here was the animal waiting outside for us!

24th Minimal Regatta – Key West

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This weekend we attended the 24th Annual Minimal Regatta in Key West, Hosted my the Schooner Wharf Bar. It was sure a sight to see! The teams were required to construct their boats from the following supplies: 1 Sheet 4×8 1/4 plywood, 2- 2×4 pieces of lumber, 1 pound of fasteners, 1 roll of duct tape and no caulking or adhesives can be used.

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Each team seemed to have a theme and costumes to match their boat. It was a lot of fun. I hope to remember this event for next year so I can attend again. They even gave away a prize for the fastest sinking boat and it took about 3 seconds!