I was lucky and booked an extra day at my motel so I was able to check in this afternoon rather than getting up at oh-dark-thirty tomorrow morning in Chicago for the 270 mile commute to the motel and then to Tram Orientation at Wittman.

Sometimes you get the bear - lol I am truly looking forward to the next 9 full days of conducting pleasure.

If you attend this year and get a ride on a tram, look for a Wilford Brimley look-alike with a RANDY nametag conducting and be sure to say hi.