i'll take the penthouse suite please

Last night Jim and I ran around the Subway Terminal Building like a bunch of crazed teenagers. It was the "official" opening of the building and they hosted a party complete with Downtown dignitaries and redevelopment people (essentially one and the same) with a few commoners thrown into the mix.

Our first stop was the 2nd floor bar area. We all got on the elevator and as soon as the doors closed we heard a lovely electronic female voice say "We are experiencing technical difficulties." Yes, all 8 of us were trapped in an elevator to nowhere. A sprightly young man and I pried open the doors and it was all stairs and freight elevators after that.

2 weird drinks and a garlicky mashed potato thing later we made our way up to the jacuzzi rooftop patio where we marveled at the disappearance of the top floors of the Library Tower due to all the fog. Afterwards we accosted a group of people giving a tour of some of the penthouse units and tagged along. We got to see the most stunning split level Southeast facing unit complete with humongous deck/patio area. I was in awe. I wanted to cry. Could have been after effects of PMS, however it was beautiful that's for sure. We toyed with the idea of either stowing away in a closet and secretly living there until caught or simply squatting in the penthouse and having them kick us out but we eventually opted against those choices and simply decided to live with our memories. If you look closely at the picture you can see us on the patio-deck.

We ended the adventure with a trip to the 5th floor where we were able to view 5 "apartment homes" in varying size and layout.

I had a blast. Many thanks to Forest City for hosting the shindig and congratulations on a conversion well done.

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