>I've been here, Rick.

Maybe it's me that's been gone, then. < s >

>BTW, I'm glad that we'll get the chance to meet F2F at Whilfest.

Me too, George. I'm glad you're going to be able to make it this year.

>Illini...< groan >I have a feel that this is one of those seasons for the football team where the season goal is to finish ahead of Northwestern.:-(

It's a rough start to the season but still early yet. Got to give 'em a chance to find their game under a new QB (or two).