Sunday April 26th: I had all kinds of logistical issues on this day: noon checkout, noon movie, two pieces of luggage, an Ebertfest tote bag full of books, exhaustion, and an 8P.M. train departure. What to do? What to do from 2P.M. - 8P.M.? (remember the noon check out) Well, like everything else on this trip, it all worked out for the best. Oh you can do check out at 7:30P.M. for a small fee - and it was small and well worth the convenience. I left my bags in the room until my departure for …
Ebertfest – Day One
There are some basic survivor strategies that one must know when one comes to Ebertfest. I attended Ebertfest 2005 with my BFF Avis who was a big editor at the Chicago Sun Times and friend of Roger, so we had VIP-this and Press-that. But being a lone Cougar I had only the upgrade of Festival Pass which gives me early access to seating (general seating) before the single ticket holders. However, one must arrive very early to get the best seat cause there seemed to have been several hundred …
Trains Rock!!
I haven't traveled on an Amtrak Train in 27 years! It was the most hassle free, comfortable mode of transit I'd experienced in years. There was no three mile exodus to a gate. I didn't have to remove my jewelry, shoes or bra to enter the train. I bought a business class ticket ($13.00 more) and got priority boarding, the seat rows were spaced far enough that I could fully extend my legs in front of me. I had a tray table in front of me that I opened and closed whenever, and my luggage was …
I am going to Ebertfest 2009!
I am so excited!! Five days of movies! Movies! Movies! I hope I don't O.D. on butterred popcorn. …