I was pretty productive, but like Hil have yet to fold and put away the laundry, which is my least favorite task. But I did dishes and trash and ashes.
 
Oh, sarameg, I have a small tacklebox I`m not using. Shall I send it to you?
 
I am in awe of marathon type people. I`m doing pretty good to do the island lap on my Wii.

I'll be in Chicago for that! Cool. I'll be there for work, though, so no clue how much time I'll have to do my own thing.

Post something that looks like it and I'll let you know, Liese. And thanks! Just want to make sure it would work for me.

There's a warning right there. And yet, I still click the links.

We're watching the Simpson's 20th Anniversary Special and it's funnier than the show has been in five years. I love the parts about the fandom and the posting boards.

Nicole, I'm making some just in case reservations, so if something grabs you, tell me and I'll set it up. We'll see how it goes.

Also, yay Nicole in Chicago! I was thinking of asking Ellen if she wanted to come up.

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Eh, gotta keep looking. I have oak cabinets, but black is fine. Wire shelves. But I'd love doors.

brenda, what neighborhood area would the Marriott Blackstone Renaissance be considered as?

That's the Loop, basically. Or South Loop.

Going on the restaurant list, the only ones that would be problematic travel wise are the ones that just show directions, e.g. North/Northwest or South/Southwest. Lakeview is probably a $12 cab ride. All others are walking or less than $10 cab.

Post has been marked. Thanks, brenda! I am there Feb 24th - 26th, so all weeknights, but would love to see you. I'll ping you once the work schedule gets hammered out a bit.