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Oops, meant "Embassy Suites" is slightly closer and has rooms for $129/night.

I just did a quick search on Expedia and the Best Western At O'Hare has rooms Thurs-Sun at $64-$72/night. Don't know how far it is though. Edit: There are also rooms at Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport, The Westin O'Hare, Rosemont Hotel O'Hare, Aloft Chicago O'Hare, etc. Looking at the map, it seems that Doubletree is pretty close to the Hyatt and has rooms available at Expedia at $99.00/night. Also the Doubletree is a bit closer and has rooms for $129/night. Hotels near Hyatt

I thought everyone brought their own green coffee beans, portable coffee roaster, grinder, hot water heater and ceramic filter to make a delicious cup of joe in the morning.

I admit that I haven't read the books yet but plan to at some point. I love David Suchet as Poirot.

My husband and I have been watching (on dvd) the Hercule Poirot movies based on the books by Agatha Christie. Tonight we watched "The Hollow." Any other Poirot fans?

^Excellent, a bit of laziness is good for the soul.

Went to the gym, now opening a bottle of wine. Like a monkey I am.

A Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory This takes me back...

Very nice stretch! I like this. I think I need to send Nate a package... what to send?

Get better quickly!

Kinda.

Nixon Small Player white

Thumbs up. Gin is good.

Damn Greg! I just got back from the theatre where we saw Kenneth Lin's "Intelligence-Slave." It was good.

Seems that there aren't any mediums left. Guess I won't be getting a t-shirt. Edit: Oh well, decided to go ahead and get a large.

I'm OK with that plan.

What are people doing with regards to beverages? I don't really feel like packing or mailing anything but would be happy to buy some spirits online and have them sent to the hotel. Will the hotel sign for the packages (that require an adult signature) and keep them for you until you get there? Is there a good liquor store nearby?

Nice Colin! You'll have to let us know what you think of it.

Knuckles: Sorry to hear you are stuck in XP hell.

OK, I guess I will just practice sharpening the CC's then.

240 Tojiro DP and 1000/6000 grit waterstone. If I don't screw this one up and manage to keep all my fingers and toes, I may move up a Hattori at some point.

Damn them to hell!

Guessing it looks slightly smaller on you. I have decided to go big and keep the watch. I like it.

Nixon Time Teller P. I love the look but it is pretty huge on me (it is a unisex watch and I have fairly small wrists) - so I haven't decided if I will keep it.

Usually I am not so fond of approximations, but it'll do.