Another sign of old age

St. Patricks Day parade downtown....This saturday is the parade downtown and the day Chicago will be partying in honor of St. Patricks day.

Every year, the Saturday before St. Patrick's day is probably the 2nd biggest party day of the year for Chicago (behind new years eve). For over 10 years, it was easily my favorite day of the year in Chicago. It all started in college with going over to Smitty's place at 7am to tap the keg and eat some green pancakes. If you were lucky, Tiny made an appearance...

You see Chicago parties early and often tomorrow. Bars are crowded by 8 am. We always had a party or gathered at a bar in the am. Slept off the morning fun in the afternoon and came back for more in the pm. Well, that was my usual game plan.

I digress. I did not even realize that the parade was tomorrow until yesterday! Ahhhhhh! You know what my plans are for the am. Wake up with Samantha. Get the oil changed on the jeep and go to the gym. That is my Saturday plans right now.

When did this happen? Oh well, another sign of old age...