"Expanding Horizons" deecat's Profile

Trump Tower Chicago

August , 2012, we celebrated our 49th Wedding Anniversary. While there, I took this photo of the Trump Tower, Chicago.

Just returned from a 6-day trip to Vegas[36 tips, one travelogue]

On September 14,15,16, my friend Mickey and I spent a lovely time in South Haven, Saugatuck, and Douglas, Michigan. I have completed my tips about Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan [15 tips]

South Haven, Michigan [19 tips]

At the end of July, 2009, my friend Mickey [Michelle] and I spent a beautiful day in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. I've done new pages [12 tips]

New Tips and travelogues:
Springfield, Illinois [27 tips] [2 travelogues]

Chicago Restaurants tip [3 tips]
Gurnee Restaurant tip [1 tip]

Naples, Florida including 3 Travelogues[50 tips}

New pages: Greece

Sabrina Is Now Six Years Old!

Sabrina Dee

Sabrina Dee enjoying Spring.

The Many Faces of Italy

Gaeta Italy

feel that my strongest contribution to VT would be my Italy pages because I've been to so many small places deecat (Dee)

Members I have Met

Rosie [rozehill] from New Zealand

Jo104, (Jo), London via South Africa
riorich55 (Rich), Naperville, IL
ljbs (Jane), Chicago
WC60616 (Winston), Chicago
rozehill (Rosie) ChristChurch, New Zealand
Matcrazy1 (Matt) Tychy, Poland
Matcrazy0 (Urszyla) Tychy, Poland
Tom_in_Madison (Tom) Madison, Wisconsin
Balfor (Chris) Atlanta, Georgia
Cjg1 (Chris) New York City
Kristara (Janet) New York City
Yooperprof (Chet) Marquette, Michigan
Dabs (Kristi) Hammond, Indiana
pedersdottir (Katja), Evanston, llinois
MJB123, (Martin), Chicago, Illinois
Erik707 (Erik), Bloomingdale, lllinois
Sambarnett, (Sam), Chicago, Illinois
Mehbos37, (Mehmet) Istanbul Turkey
DarrenintheUK (Darren), London England
Shekaago (Lisa) New Mexico
rmdw (Robert), Canada
dlandt (Dave), Chicago, Illinois
girlswithcurlsrock (Noreen), East Chicago, Indiana
bradbrown (Brad), Wichita, Kansas
travelwithmely (Mely), Chicago, Illinois
Shrimp (Sally and her husband, David), Chicago, Illinois
Imaniac (Roy), Netherlands
It'sfunhaving fun Kevin), Chicago, Illinois
cwhit21 (Charles), Chicago, Illinois
Stephen and Karen (Stephen-KarenConn) Loveland, Ohio
Marie (Marisola), Whiting, Indiana
Jen (CoAir13) , Rocky River, Ohio
Lori (LoriPori), Windsor, Canada
Hansi (Waalewiener), Windsor, Canada
Kat (Keida84), Hollywood Beach, California
Kate (goodfish), Minneapolis, Minnesota
Edward (Kaspian), North Bay
Barbara (MathIsFun), Austin, TX
Courtney (Paris92), LA, California
Kathy(SONG), Orlando, Florida
Jewl (jewl), Oyster
Lee Ann Olson (Dymphna1), Park City, Utah

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My Favorite Guy in My Favorite Place

Allan and Dee in Ancient Gaeta Italy

Allan and I love Italy, and we have such fond memories of Gaeta, Italy. This photograph was taken by Allan's sister Jayne when she visited us there.

You can see how wonderful the setting is with narrow walkways, steep stone stairs and vine-covered walls.

Those months in Gaeta were special as this photo indicates.

The Rest of the Family

Brandon, Jill, Sabrina, & Eric in Pool

Once you have learned to love, you will have learned to live.

July 10, 2004 our daughter, Jill Johnson, and Eric Pai were married in the Rose Garden of Grant Park in Chicago.
Today, their family has grown to four...Sabrina Dee was five on June 11, 2010, and Brandon Allan was three on September 20, 2010.

They live in Chicago in the Jefferson Park area in a home they purchased in 2009. Eric works at hom for a computer software company, and Jill now has her own company that does furniture design and marketing.

Fortunately, we are able to see them frequently. Both Eric and Allan are Sports Fans, especially for the Chicago Cubs. All four of us love to play golf.

Sally Cat Trained on a Leash

Sally Cat on Her Leash

Sally Cat turned 16 years old on July 4, 2010. She died later that year. She was trained on a long, long leash, and she loved to go outside and lie in the sun or in the plants in the garden. Sally Cat was the only cat we've had who loved to walk on a leash.

She "stalked" the chipmunks, but she could never catch them. Of course, she was constantly "tangled up" so I spend much time untangling her. She stood still and waited until her collar was hooked before she moved to go out. We miss her so much. Such a good cat.

World Heritage UNESCO

St. Peter

Here's the list of World Heritage UNESCO sites I have seen. It's not very much, but I hope to expand it.

GREECE

Temple of Apollo Epicurius at Bassae
Acropolis, Athens
Archaeological Site of Delphi
Meteora
Paleochristian & Byzantine Monuments of Thessalonika
Archaeological Site of Vergina

ITALY

Historic Centre of Rome
Properties of the Holy See
Historic Centre of Florence
Piazza del Duomo, Pisa
Venice and its Lagoon
Historic Centre of San Gimignano
Ferrara, City of the Renaissance & its Po Delta
Historic Centre of Naples
Historic Centre of Siena
Historic Centre of the City of Pienza
Archaeological Area of Agrigento
Archaeological Areas of Pompei
Costiera Amalfitana
Portovenere
Cinque Terre
Assisi
Basilica of San Francesco & Other Franciscan Sites
City of Verona
Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica
Genoa
Historic Center of Urbino
Patriarchal Bascilica of Aquilieia

SPAIN

Alhambra
Granada
Monastery and Site of Escurial, Madrid
Works of Antoni Gaudi
Monuments of Oviedo
Historic City of Toledo
Cathedral, Alcazar & Archivo de Indias in Seville
Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Guadalupe
Historic Walled Town of Cuenca

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Everglades National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Statue of Liberty
Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville
Carlsbad Caverns National Park

TURKEY

Historic Areas of Istanbul
Archaeological Site of Troy

UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN iRELAND

Westminster Palace
Westminster Abbey
Saint Margaret's Church
Canterbury Cathedral
Tower of London
Maritime Greenwich

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birchy99 Jul 20, 2012 at 7:18 AM

Happy Birthday once again. Have a great day. Mart

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starship May 1, 2013 at 11:57 AM

Dee, so nice to see you online. How are you?? Hope you're enjoying spring!
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  starship May 1, 2013 at 4:44 PM
  
  Glad you're doing well and your anniversary plans sound wonderful. I wish you a very special trip!!
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  Yaqui May 15, 2013 at 6:57 PM
  
  Yay!
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deecat Mar 9, 2013 at 11:30 AM

Don't know why I'm not listed as a friend! I'm seldom on VT lately. Not traveling much either. Eager for spring to come. All this snow is a real " downer". Smiles and hugs, Dee
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roamer61 Mar 9, 2013 at 6:01 AM

Hi Dee. I was wondering why I haven't seen you in a while. Alas, you were not listed as a friend. I thought you were for years, lol.
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Minceta Feb 27, 2013 at 4:27 AM

So you are having a lot of snow in Chicago or ...
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deecat Feb 24, 2013 at 12:14 PM

Thanks so much...you are so sweet and a real favorite of mine. Dee
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hunterV Feb 24, 2013 at 12:07 PM

To me, you are always on VT, Dee! I read and reread your travel stories with pleasure...Thanks a lot and do drop in now and then!
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deecat Feb 24, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Thanks, Rex. Miss all of you with fond memories. Dee
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rexvaughan Feb 24, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Dee, I am sorry to read that you are not on VT anymore but am glad to hear you are doing well. Hope you decide to come back. Meanwhile, best wishes from the sunny South.
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deecat Feb 24, 2013 at 9:33 AM

Hi, stranger. I'm not on VT anymore. Keeping warm and looking forward to spring. I've read tons of books. Suggesting these: Song Yet Sung [James Mcbride], Knife Music [David Carnoy], Save Me [Lisa Scottoline], Still Alice [Lisa Genova]. Sure do miss you. Hoping your family is well and happy. Hugs, Dee