Red_Dragon wrote: 
I'd settle for just the attic or the shed.

 Red_Dragon wrote: 
Now that's cute.

 Red_Dragon wrote: 
Very nice. I love the colors, especially the "chinese" red.

This one. Oh yes. This one, please.

 Red_Dragon wrote: 
It's the kinder gentler me. Perfect for Oklahomans on Monday morning. 

 islander wrote: 
Dude, who are you and what have you done with Islander?

 cc_rider wrote: 
I almost made that joke, but decided it was a bit snarky for Monday morning. Thanks for being a timezone ahead. 

 cc_rider wrote: 
see?

 Red_Dragon wrote:  Sure, SHE can handle it, but can you? Wait, anything is better than OKC in August, so you're good.

I grew up in Chocago and the burbs and left in the mid 70's and I don't miss it a bit and have desire to live in the area ever again.

 BlueHeronDruid wrote: 
Weird, I worked at the Aurora Caterpillar plant for about 6 months during the strike in 93.  We lived right off of 88, right at the Aurora/Naperville border.  The new DC is off the same exit, it was really weird going through the area 22 years later.

 islander wrote: 
The lady of the house lived her entire life in that area until I dragged her (kicking and screaming) down here. I think we can handle it.

 islander wrote: 
So you think blasting atoms into even smaller bits is fun?? I suppose you think everyone has the right to carry cyclotrons into KFC.

 islander wrote: 
You knew we were in Downers Grove 1990-2002? No?

 BlueHeronDruid wrote: 
Become?  I used to just not have the well honed avoidance skills I have now. 

I lived in Naperville for a bit in the 90's and have just become affiliated with a data center that is really just about a mile from where I lived before - weird. The weather isn't that bad, but summer and winter are extreme. And yeah, sprawl. But you can go visit Fermi Lab for fun, and Chicago is pretty cool.  

 islander wrote: 
When did you become such a wuss? We lived about 15 miles east of there and it's true summer and true winter - but the real problem with Naperville is that it was the fastest growing US community for about 15 years. Can you say sprawl? Its development came with the expansion of the Metra Line. Goodbye farmland, hello bedroom community! (Another reason we DO NOT WANT a foot ferry from here to Emerald City.)

 Red_Dragon wrote: 
You'll have to leave the house eventually. And here's a little phrase for you; "lake effect snow". Spring and fall are nice, currently scheduled for April 24th, and September 7th.  

I don't want to live anywhere that the transition from heating to cooling or the inverse happens in one day. 

 BlueHeronDruid wrote: 
That's Naperthrill.

Meh, it's like 3 miles from P's sister and we'd be retired. I could tolerate traffic.

 Red_Dragon wrote: 
Handsome. But I'd rather poke my eye out with a stick than deal with Naperville traffic.

This one would do nicely. Come on, lottery...