Yes, we are richly blessed. :-)
The funny thing is, JK is sitting on the other side of the room from me working on his laptop, (I thought he was working, come to find out he was lurking, LOL). It always surprises me to see a post from him pop up. LOL.
I asked him about Chicago and he said that it is a possibility. Wouldn't that be fun? I'd actually get to hug you in person! :-)
BTW, are you going to the Inauguration in January? JustAmy and I are looking into going back for it. I would love to meet some of the east coast FReepers that I have long admired.