Glad to hear you've had your limbs sorted Chris. I must get my knees done sometime if Dobbo recommends it - the X-rays certainly look good! I'll be in Chicago from Wednesday 'till Saturday (18th and 21st), although only have Friday evening and Saturday to absorb all of the windy city's sights and sounds. I'll probably have two work collegues with me, if you fancy meeting up then that would be smart. At any rate, ideas for 'must sees' would be much appreciated! Attached is a list of 10 dorky tourist questions : 1. Is it really windy? 2. Is it going to be as cold as everyone says it will be? 3. How far away are Niagara falls. It's a long way isn't it. You can tell I really have no idea. 4. Is my hotel any good. You probably need to know which one it is to answer that. Hopefully I'll find out before Wednesday. 5. Can you fax me a map with big red Xs and labels saying "STAY AWAY JONNIE" marking the parts of the city where you're guaranteed to get mugged and end up sulking for the rest of the day. 6. Is it easy to get taxis? 7. Will they be yellow with grumpy drivers? 8. Is there steam coming up from the roads like in New York? 9. Can you see the other side of Lake Michigan? 10 Do I actually mean lake Michigan, or is it some other lake? Have a fun weekend, Jonniee.