I had a very similar experience in Peoria. I usually get to the poll by 6:15--it was more like 6:25 this time and I had to wait 15 minutes to vote. I have never seen the polls so crowded. Some people were from the wrong precincts, so I suspect they were either new voters or hadn't voted in a long time. This should be very interesting in terms of registered vote turn out. If we get 70% or more and 55% for GWB (my prediction) that's a pretty rousing endorsement.
That's two for W so far from this household. Young Techster voted absentee a couple of weeks ago as he is in college, guess where? Mrs. Techster will make it three this afternoon after work.