1 July 2006: Chicago, IL

Another 8 hour hellride, culminating in a low-key set @ the Beat Kitchen. Not a very large crowd, but those who were there were very appreciative. Ate dinner at the club, which is the second night in a row I regretted my food decision. Howrad and Thor both had pizza with roasted garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, while I had fresh tomatoes and buffalo mozzerella. 'twas fine, but the sun-dried tomato/garlic combo was tastier by far.

Post-show, Howrad and I took off with friends Dave and Tiffany, and drank a few beers with some nice people in Logan Square. Ended up snoozing at 2:30, and woke at 8:00 to shower and catch up on the books. Tim Midgett called around 10:30, and we jetted over to meet him, his wife Vicki and his daughter, Lila for breakfast at a place on the north side. Was so great to catch up with them, and the food was great. Howard and Vick had the baked egg, wrapped in bacon and served on polenta. I had the vegan something or other, which had scrambled tofu, spinach (great spinach!) and potatoes. Tim had a rhubarb something or other.

Afterward, we said our goodbyes and scooted over to Millenium Park and walked around a bit, before heading back over to Wicker Park to split for Kzoo. I dropped into the American Apparel store while the rest of the bitches packed their bags.

Now we're in Kalamazoo, having a great time eating pizza and brewed-on-site beer. I hope I can stay sober enough to enjoy the show.

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