Good times, dirty river

This morning, the three of us took the green line downtown to meet up with our friend Nickie and watch the city dye the Chicago River green in honor of St. Patrick's Day. David got a little impatient during our wait but really seemed to enjoy himself once things were under way. Basically, some guys in a little boat ride up and down the river dumping an orange (that's right, orange) chemical into the water that turns the river a bright green (as opposed to its usual dingy green). Sadly, this is probably the least of the river's pollution worries. David liked watching the boat, and every time it would disappear from sight, he would say "again!" until it came back for another pass. Afterwards, we enjoyed a nice Irish lunch at PJ Clarke's, and David fell asleep as we walked back to the el.
Here we are with Nickie. The boat making its first pass with the orange/green dye.

Posing in front of the day-glow river. David asleep at the State and Lake stop.