We get beaucoup de actual snow here in Chicago, and plenty of wind, but nothing quite like Alaska with their leftover Japanese typhoons! Yikes! Batten down the hatches, CWR, and ride it out!

I saw those little snow flakes in the forecast for Thurs in Illinois. I'm picking up and flying to DC on Friday just to escape it. And to go to my brother's wedding. Winter comes plenty soon enough in Chi-town, and sticks around far too long for my taste.