Hey, Martin Gibson, glad you decided to make the switch. And it almost frightens me that right off the bat I find myself having to agree with you!

I was born and raised in Chicago, first on the South Side, and later up in Evanston. I was weened on Chicago Hot Dogs, and I miss them like hell. I'm even considering a trip back there one of these fine days, something I haven't done in almost 30 years. I imagine I'm in for a shock at how much has changed...but I bet the Hot Dogs aren't one of them. At least I hope not. I might hold you personally responsible for this, MG.

Anyway, welcome aboard. Nasty curmudgeons who can hold their own in this crowd are to be admired, if not giggled at as well, but we all go down that road some time or 'nother...aloha..xx..e