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Sounds like your former house of ill-fame also has a playful spirit!

Absolutely stunning, sir!

"Pain is weakness leaving the body!" -Marine Corps Drill Instructors

Haven't had any luck locating it yet, but be on the look-out for "The Real McCoy Rum," named after the Prohibition-era rum-runner. It has won a slew of awards and I like the nod to vintage hooch. Speaking of which, Cuba Libres (or, "La Mendirosa Grande") are on the menu tonight. Fresh...

Both are still commonly heard in Northern Illinois / Wisconsin!

Ah, Old Bacchus has smiled upon me. Some friends from work blessed me with an assorted variety of craft brews.

I'm envisioning all those messages being perused by another long-gone feature of hotels, the house detective!

Agreed. These are classy.

The wife and I are looking forward to seeing this soon. It sounds fascinating. Just finished watching the 1951 noir "Strangers on a Train" for the first time. Great flick, highly recommended.

I'll take the Sailor over the Captain any day!

Lagavulin 16 after a long day at work.

"In the absence of orders, go find something and kill it." -Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

One of my favorite little eating spots, on Route 66, just outside Chicago...

Which happens to be right next door to...

Pickwick Theater, Park Ridge, IL