>Well, up until about two weeks ago, this wasn't the case. In fact, my wife and I had plan to hit the old hometown in October. Perhaps, come February we'll make the trip, but that would be the earliest (and besides Chicago in February?? brrrr< g >).

Did you throw away your parka when you moved to Georgia? Besides, if this winter is anything like last winter... wait, what am I saying? <G> It's not THAT cold, really.