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Trip Sisters – Show Notes – 05/16/2021 – Wisconsin Dells / Washington D.C.

May 16, 2021 | mgaray

Special Guest:

 

  • Krissy Sigmund
  • Title: Vice President of Chula Vista Resort
  • Website: www.chulavistaresort.com
  • Facebook: Chula Vista Resort |  Twitter: @ChulaVistaWI  |  Instagram: @chulavistaresort

 

Colleen & Catie’s Picks:

Catie – Washington, DC

    • Catie recently went to Washington DC with her daughter for a three-day weekend. The Nation’s Capital will fully reopen June 11th, and most restrictions will lift May 21st.
    • Full capacity limits allowed at restaurants, museums, attractions, hotels, shops, meetings and conventions and special events on May 21.
    • Washington DC is an easy flight from Chicago (1.5 hours) and a great place to travel to during the Spring or summer. 

 

 

    • Gardens 
  • New Memorials 
  • Monuments and Memorials 
  • Washington Monument 
  • World War II Memorial 
  • Lincoln Memorial 
  • Vietnam War Memorial and Vietnam’s Women Memorial 
  • Korean War Memorial 
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial 
  • Jefferson Memorial
  • We stayed at the Hay Adams Hotel. It’s a Leading Hotel of the world and located across the street from the White House. You can book dinner or lunch upstairs and see the magnificent view of the White House day or night as well. https://www.hayadams.com/ 
  • We did not rent a car, instead took the Big Bus to site-see and a Water Taxi took us to Mount Vernon . You can also do the Capitol Bike Share. 
    • Blacklane Tour: Mount Vernon
    • Water Taxi – Pick up at the wharf and drop off at Alexandria VA. 
  • Big Bus –  The red loop is a hop-on, hop-off option  Night tour after dinner. The Night Tour begins at 7:00 pm from L’Enfant.  Download the app for live bus tracking, stop locations and times for each stop. 
  • the Wharf–Festival, District Doughnuts, Politics and Prose, Shop Made in DC 
  • Georgetown University – walk through campus
  • Wave mural – DC is home to so many beautiful murals!
  • Call Your Mother in Georgetown – If you grab anything here while you’re in be sure to order it in advance online. Everything is amazing and usually ready in 15-20 minutes for pick-up
  • We rented e-bikes from Pedego Alexandria in the afternoon at 3pm.

Colleen – Chula Vista, Wisconsin Dells

  • www.chulavistaresort.com
  • Indoor & Outdoor waterparks. Waterpark passes are included with overnight stays. There are 26 waterslides…altogether it’s 1.5 miles of fun!
  • Spa del Sol is the perfect way to treat yourself while the kids have some fun at the waterpark.. They offer 5 different types of massages, facials, aromatherapy, mani/pedis.
  • Golf Course and miniature golf available. 
    • An all-day pass to the 18-hole miniature golf course is just $9.95+tax
  • Poolside cabanas available. Good to reserve ahead of time.
    • They feature a TV, refrigerator, place to dock iPhone, and even a personal assistant. 
  • The beach, wave pool, kiddie river, and sport pool are currently closed. However, you can still ride the extreme slides, explore the splash pad, or relax in the lagoon.
  • We went to the steakhouse 2 nights in a row…the best steak ever!
  • The Dells Zipline Adventures is filled with rope courses and ziplining. Their newest 10-story zipline, Soar Like an Eagle, is a racing zipline that takes you flying down the course, head-first.
  • We stayed in a beautiful suite with 2 rooms. And it was dog friendly! One of the only Water Parks that allows dogs to stay with you. There is beautiful nature surrounding the waterparks: a perfect place to walk the dog.
  • Social distancing guidelines:
    • Furniture has been grouped and moved 6 ft apart
    • Clear queue lines and social distancing markers
    • All equipment and amenities are continuously disinfected to keep everyone safe

 

“What’s” with the “Trip Sisters”

Catie’s travel gadget

 

 

    • Natural pain relief and sleep support, perfect to use for travel. It’s a Women owned and led by women company. Mist your mood! Travel size, and Soak This day away. Bring with you when you travel. 
    • Available at Target in the sleep section.
    • Clean mist infused with lavender and chamomile essential oils. This heavenly blend will help you unwind. Simply mist any time you want to decompress, relax, and soothe your mood.

 

Colleen’s stay-cation gadget

  • Pull Start Fire ($17 for 3 pack) – https://pullstartfire.com/
    • Easy-to-use fire starter, made with waterproof packaging & 89% recycled material
    • No need to bring out your matches or lighter fluid when gathered around your backyard bonfire — Just pull a string!
    • Has it rained? No worries. It will light wet or dry wood. No kindling required.
    • 30 minutes of intense flame… rain or shine, windy or calm nights.
    • Found at REI, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Camping World, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Amazon, and more.
    • Easy and efficient for the teens to use, too!

 

What’s the tip?

 

 

  • Catie- Tips for Visiting Washington DC

 

      • Map out your travel. 
      • See what museums are open and book reservations at the museum as well. 
      • 6 Smithosonian museums open in Washington DC  plus National Zoo opening by May 21 ( national gallery of Art).
      • Book now for Memorial day, 4th of July or Labor Day

 

  • Collen- Tips for Visiting Wisconsin Dells

 

    • Plan ahead of time: Take a look at all the packages and deals, and make your reservations early so that you don’t miss out on a thing!
    • Have a blast at the waterparks…but remember to check out all the other attractions they have. The plentiful tours, the spa, the golf, and so much more will add a diversity of fun to your visit–and will certainly please everyone’s interests. 
    • Grab a map! It can be easy to get lost in those miles of waterslides and ziplines…
    • Bring water shoes to walk around.

Tom Bevan Show (09/30/2018) – A.B. Stoddard / Josh Kraushaar / Bill Whalen – The Wild Week of Brett Kavanaugh plus it’s impact on the upcoming elections.

Oct 1, 2018 | mgaray

Tom Bevan Show (09/30/2018) – A.B. Stoddard / Josh Kraushaar / Bill Whalen – The Wild Week of Brett Kavanaugh plus it’s impact on the upcoming elections.

A.B. Stoddard is an Associate Editor at Real Clear Politics.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/authors/ab_stoddard/

Josh Kraushaar Political Editor for National Journal.
https://www.nationaljournal.com/search?a=Josh%20Kraushaar

Bill Whalen is a research fellow at the Hoover Institution.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/authors/bill_whalen/

Connected to Chicago (07-29-2018) Special Guest: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi

Jul 27, 2018 | mgaray

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was raised in Peoria and attended Princeton and Harvard. Raja, influenced by Barack Obama, now represents the 8th District for Illinois. Can President Trump and his tax reforms be given any credit to the current economic recovery or was the ball already rolling from the Obama administration? Tax cuts have been helpful, but there is a strong possibility that Americans will be paying for these tax cuts for many years to come. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sits on the Oversight Committee thinks the proposed GOP impeachment of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is just the newest in a long series of Republican attempts to undermine, discredit, and disrupt the Mueller investigation. Close to home, Rep. Krishnamoorthi is concerned about reports Heartland Alliance, which has been accused of abuse of children being sheltered there by the separation of immigrant families by the Trump administration.

In this week’s round table segment, Bill Cameron is joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Greg Hinz of Crains, Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun-Times, and Heather Cherone of the Daily Line. Topics discussed include: President Trump and his visit to southern Illinois on Thursday to tout his economic re-development and tariffs. Do these new tariffs help or hurt Illinois businesses and residents. 30% of the congressman’s constituents are foreign born, and he says that many of them are concerned about their future and the ability of others to immigrate into the country.

This week’s community spotlight segment is from Jennifer Keiper.  Robert Mendez, Organizer, Illinois Peruvian American Medical Society.  A group of Peruvian and American health care professionals and volunteers from Illinois make up the Illinois Peruvian American Medical Society, a non-profit organization that has and outdoor event coming up. 5k for Peru Committee Chairman, Robert Mendez, says the August 5th race, in downtown Chicago, helps raise funds for Doctors here in Chicago to go to Peru to offer medical services in impoverished areas. Mendez talks about the groups’ work and the need for volunteers.

 Dr. Jackson gives statement on withdrawal

Apr 26, 2018 | kimberlykaczmarek

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The White House announced that President Trump’s embattled Veteran’s Affair pick, Dr. Ronny Jackson, is withdrawing from consideration after days of allegations about professional misconduct that forced senators to postpone his confirmation hearing.

Jon ‘DRJ’ Najarian looks at the current financial market, CNN Correspondent Karin Caifa talks about the White House, Russia, and Trump, PLUS a new Nutella store, what happens after you die, and a look at Late Night talk shows, and more! – 5/17/17

May 17, 2017 10:02 am

Jon ‘DRJ’ Najarian looks at the current financial market,  CNN Correspondent Karin Caifa talks about the White House, Russia, and Trump, PLUS a new Nutella store,  what happens after you die, and a look at Late Night talk shows, and more!

Steve Harvey reacts to memo, Trump’s special menu at the White House, Bob’s now knows the word “teetotaler,” Lynn Sweet from the Chicago Sun-Times talks Trump’s tweets to James Comey, Ronnie Woo Woo and more! – 5/12/17 (Hour 1)

May 12, 2017 | Lossano

Steve Harvey reacts to memo, Trump’s special menu at the White House, Bob’s now knows the word “teetotaler,” Lynn Sweet from the Chicago Sun-Times talks Trump’s tweets to James Comey, Ronnie Woo Woo and more!

 

Airbus is planning to test out flying cars; Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune talks about the visit to the White House – 1/17/17 (Hour 1)

Jan 17, 2017 | Web Team

Bob and Marianne discover there’s a gym in the building. Airbus is going to test out flying cars. Paul Sullivan from the Chicago Tribune joins the show to talk about the World Champion Chicago Cubs visit to the White House.

Morning Show Surprise Guest Ryne Sandberg Shares His Cubs-White House Visit

Jan 17, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

Baseball Hall-of-Famer Ryne Sandberg talks about visiting the White House with the World Champion Cubs

Baseball Hall-of-Famer and 1984 NL MVP Ryne Sandberg joins the show to talk about visiting the White House with the Cubs this week.

Cubs Visit White House

Jan 16, 2017 | WLS-AM Staff

By Jennifer Keiper, WLS-AM 890

(WASHINGTON) The World Series Champion Cubs visited the White House Monday.

“Even I was not crazy enough to suggest that, during these eight years, we would see the Cubs win the World Series but I did say that there has never been anything false about hope,” said President Obama.

Surrounded by the team, President Obama -a White Sox fan- says the drought hasn’t been as long for HIM because there he had the ’85 Bears, the Bulls run, the Blackhawks and, “The White Sox did win eleven years ago with Ozzie and Konerko, and Buehrle.  So, I can’t claim that I have the same just visceral joy of some in this White House but FLOTUS (First Lady of the United States) is a lifelong Cubs fan.”

The President says for the first time in 8 years , the First Lady she made it a priority to greet a winning team at the White House before heading out to another event on Monday.

The President has been given a Cubs Jersey, a “W” flag and a lifetime pass to Wrigley Field.

@2017 WLS-AM News

 

Cubs Visit the White House on Monday

Jan 16, 2017 | WLSAM Staff

From the Associated Press

(CHICAGO ) The World Series Champion Chicago Cubs are getting ready to visit the White House on Monday, to meet with President Barack Obama.
The Cubs’ quick trip to the White House isn’t as rushed as it might seem. President Barack Obama actually extended the invitation during a congratulatory call to Maddon right after the Cubs clinched.     “We had a great conversation,” Maddon said. “He definitely wanted us to come before he left office.”
Asked whether he had any advice for the soon-to-be unemployed president, he quipped, “I’ll just listen.” And Maddon already knows that any useful tips on improving his ballclub aren’t likely to come from the chief executive himself.
 “He’s a White Sox fan,” Maddon chuckled. “But Ms. Obama (who grew up in Chicago) is a lifelong fan and so is most of his staff.”

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From MLB.com – The Cubs are going to the nation’s capital on Monday to meet President Barack Obama and celebrate the 2016 World Series championship, and everyone on the travel party is eagerly looking forward to the trip. “It’s exciting,“ said Jason McLeod, director of scouting and player development, who will accompany the team. “I [feel] giddy to get invited.“

Source: Cubs looking forward to White House event | MLB.com

Lincoln museum to host ‘Pets in the White House’ event

Sep 6, 2016 | WLSAM Staff

(SPRINGFIELD) The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is hosting an event dedicated to teaching the public about past presidential pets.

The event gives the public the chance to learn about little-known pets, like Lincoln’s two goats, named Nanny and Nanko, and other presidential companions like mockingbirds and possums.

The second annual “Pets in the White House” event in Springfield on Sept. 17 will feature a pet parade where the public can show off their furry companions.

 

Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Former Secret Service Agent Clint Hill

May 17, 2016 | WLSAM Staff

Clint Hill was a Special Agent on the elite White House Detail of the United States Secret Service and served five Presidents from 1958-1975. He will forever be remembered for his courageous actions during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 and is credited with saving Jacqueline Kennedy’s life. He joined John Howell to talk about his amazing career and his new book “Five Presidents.”

Free The Marine

May 29, 2014 |

Demand Release of U.S.M.C. Sgt. Tahmooressi Suffering with PTSD from Mexico Imprisonment

Sgt. Tahmooressi, living in a truck having just arrived San Diego to seek VA assistance with PTSD supported by a Purple Heart veteran Marine; a 2 tour OEF meritoriously promoted Sergeant gets lost at the border and with one wrong turns ends up in the Mexico customs lane with no way to turn back. His truck piled high with possessions as he searched housing including his U.S. legally purchased firearms/ ammunition. Not intending to drive into Mexico he explains he is lost. Arrested since 4/1/2014, since incarceration his life has been threatened; sustained a neck wound requiring hospitalization and chained in a 4-point restraint, 26+days. The affect of this unjust incarceration on a decorated combat Marine is despairing. Tahmooressi supported by U.S. Consular Services yet low hope.

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