Thanks to all of you for a verra warm welcome on a verra cold night. :-)
Dinner was awesome. Drinks afterwards even better (since they warmed me for the walk to the next bar).
Had a blast at the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium today, now safely ensconed at the O'Hare Hilton to sleep for my flight tomorrow, upgrades home confirmed.
I enjoyed my time here in the Windy City, and look forward to returning soon.