Travel with Andrew McCarthy

Andy and I went to the Travel and Adventure Show in Rosemont yesterday.

We sat down early so I could hear Andrew McCarthy (who acted in the '80s movies "Pretty in Pink" and "St. Elmo's Fire") talk about his travels and travel writing. Last year we went and saw Rick Steves but got to the talk too late to get a seat. Lesson learned.

There was a meet-and-greet after his talk but the line was long so we walked around to the various booths. When we circled back around about an hour later, there were maybe three people in line so I decided I should get a picture with him too. That was a fun surprise! I was the last person in line. Crazy to think he was signing autographs and taking pictures with people for over an hour after giving an hourlong talk.

Silly picture of Andy with Cousin Eddie from "Christmas Vacation." This was by a big station wagon in the Minnesota booth. Why, I have no idea.

We picked up lots of freebies, mostly pens and lip balm. Notice the cover of the Southwest Illinois magazine (at left) features a Staunton business.