Margaret and Neal35 Comments on Christmas Curlers

Christmas Curlers

In our Chicago wanderings, we hit up all the popular spots – from The Bean/Cloud Gate

To Millennium Park.

And, of course, the Art Institute of Chicago, flanked by its proud and festive lions.

There were many activities along the way to try and distract us, like this wonderful (free) ice skating rink,

But we had our sights set on something truly unique.

Every year we try to find one special and fun thing to do around the holidays. This year it was curling at the rooftop bar at The Gwen.

An outdoor rooftop bar in Chicago in December…are you guys crazy!?! The answer is yes, we’re crazy…crazy about fun!

And crazy about our heat lamps and warm beverages.

All jokes aside, The Gwen has transformed their rooftop space into a perfect winter wonderland, complete with a bright pink moose and cozy cabin.

And even when the sun sets, the fire pits keep at least the top part of your body warm enough to be bearable.

(Although admittedly we retreated to the comfort of an indoor fireplace shortly after this photo.)

We won’t tell you who won…all we’ll say is Olympics 2022 here we come!

35 thoughts on “Christmas Curlers”

      1. Outosego December 30, 2019 — 12:18 am

        You both rock, also. You’ re welcome !!!

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  2. John December 30, 2019 — 12:59 am

    lovely photos guys! Now I have an idea of what downtown Chicago looks like. I love the rooftop pub, great idea! Rooftop revenue. It’s so Canadian, funny thing here is I follow a Canadian expat living in Chicago. Wishing you guys a wonderful 2020! 😎

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      Margaret and Neal December 30, 2019 — 1:04 am

      Thanks John! The rooftop was quite the experience! Happy holidays and new year to you as well! Thanks for reading!

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  3. lisaonthebeach December 30, 2019 — 1:12 am

    Love the pink Moose! 🙂

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  4. Renee/Heart Tokens December 30, 2019 — 1:50 am

    Looks like fun! Loved the pics! ❤️🎄

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      Margaret and Neal December 30, 2019 — 2:19 am

      Thanks! We had a great time! Thanks for reading! Happy new year!

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  5. indianeskitchen December 30, 2019 — 3:18 am

    My husband and I want to take a trip there soon. Thank you for sharing this!

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      Margaret and Neal December 30, 2019 — 3:20 am

      Happy to! It is a fun place to visit! Perhaps when it gets a little warmer! Thanks for reading.

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  6. tanjabrittonwriter December 30, 2019 — 3:23 am

    Glad you had fun. I hope you will get safely into the new year.
    Best wishes,
    Tanja

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      Margaret and Neal December 30, 2019 — 3:26 am

      Thanks Tanja! Same to you!! 2020 will be a good one!

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      1. tanjabrittonwriter December 30, 2019 — 4:36 am

        Thank you. I hope you are right! 😊

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  7. Mizou December 30, 2019 — 6:04 am

    Thanks for sharing ! I’d love to visit your country ! I wish you a wonderful New Year !❤

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      Margaret and Neal December 30, 2019 — 1:55 pm

      Thank you so much! Same to you! Thanks for reading!

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      1. Mizou December 30, 2019 — 3:40 pm

        You are most welcome ! 😊

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  8. Heidi Viars December 31, 2019 — 1:20 pm

    Fun to have come across your blog 🙂 Chicago … my favorite city! Great pics … thanks for sharing

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      Margaret and Neal December 31, 2019 — 3:29 pm

      Chicago is such a wonderful place!! Thank you so much for reading! Have a great day!

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  9. nitinsingh December 31, 2019 — 3:43 pm

    V beautiful pictures 🙂🙂🙃🤓🧤🧣☃️⛄❄

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      Margaret and Neal December 31, 2019 — 3:45 pm

      Thank you! The snowman emoji you used pretty much tells the story! Thank you so much for reading. Have a great day!

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  10. Sumita Tah December 31, 2019 — 6:00 pm

    Have a wonderful year ahead.
    Happy 2020.🎊

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      Margaret and Neal December 31, 2019 — 6:36 pm

      Thank you!! Same to you! Have a great 2020!

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  11. Life...One Big Adventure January 1, 2020 — 9:44 pm

    Love the ingenuity and effort to make Winter fun – even in the middle of a big city! Greetings from Aus where we are heading for a balmy 38C today! Mel

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      Margaret and Neal January 2, 2020 — 3:35 am

      Curling was the perfect activity! We have been lucky to hit 38 Fahrenheit recently…enjoy!! Thanks for reading Mel!

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  12. sunipukadiyil January 2, 2020 — 4:13 pm

    Have a great year ahead! Happy 2020! 🎉

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  13. Irene January 2, 2020 — 6:17 pm

    You stopped at some of my favorite spots in Chicago. Have a great 2020. 😊

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      Margaret and Neal January 3, 2020 — 1:16 am

      Thank you so much for reading!! Same to you! It is going to be a great year!

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  14. parneetsachdev January 3, 2020 — 4:45 am

    Beautiful blog and a blessed couple

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      Margaret and Neal January 3, 2020 — 1:32 pm

      Thank you very much! We appreciate you reading! Have a wonderful day.

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  15. Aspasía S. Bissas January 5, 2020 — 4:40 pm

    That looks like so much fun! Love the wreaths on the lions too 🙂

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      Margaret and Neal January 5, 2020 — 7:11 pm

      Thanks for reading! It was a blast! And yes, the wreaths were a very nice touch!

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