>>George --
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>> If you have some time on the commute up here, feel free to drop by. I'll even cook up some Chinese for you!
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>Jay,
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>Thanks for the offer, but not this trip. We're flying into Chicago O'Hare, and we're not renting a car (friends are providing the transportation). We'll be staying about 25 miles north of Chicago (Libertyville).

The offer's open anytime. <s>

We've been having a lot of Indian summers here. Over the weekend, we had our first hard frost -- at least according to my garden. But, the weather's bounced back again. Torrential rains a couple weeks ago brought down some leaves and muted the colors of others -- but those who relish subtlety will still enjoy the season.

Jay