hi paul,
ditto! wish the festivities were being held in a less geographically challenged (for this time of the year) place; but, you as you know ... i'll come cheer ya by railway, i'll come cheer ya by trailway, i'll come cheer ya in an aeroplane, i will cheer for you in my mind... i will travel by caravan... cross the desert like an arab man... 'cause no matter the season, i'll be there when i can... (apologies to brenda russell for taking liberties with her lyrics)

see ya in chicago,
gwenn