We just had a guy in the Army Reserves return from Iraq after 14 months IIRC (I know it was less than 18 months) that is a coworker & the first place he visited for a small 4 day vacation once returning to the states (Erie, PA) was Chicago. He had a Blast and wants to return at a later date.

I only know Gill & CeCe (Chicago transplant) are GREAT people to travel with! (just don't let CeCe work the elevator...)

& to keep with the REAL thread subject....LDUB is the man...a real lend the shirt off your back kind of guy! I needed a PCV when mine failed in Moab and he offered me his (okay...not the one being used by Suzie...but a back-up nonetheless...lol)