Okay, I'm finally here. The train ride was quiet and relaxing, and I actually managed to doze a bit on the way. No delays, no nothing, and the arrival at Union Station in Chicago was on time. I asked if there was a station closer to Shaumberg for next year, and found out that the answer was no. O well. I got a taxi... And thats where things went wrong. If I'd stuck with the cab I chose (All-American Cab- DO NOT USE!!), I'd have been paying over $100 to get to the fucking hotel! Naturally, the bastard didn't TELL me this til we were on the freeway, despite my asking SEVERAL times. I should have gotten his cab number, but O well. I had him take me to O'Hare instead, and got the fuck out. He was one of those terrifying drivers on top of it. It cost $50 to O'Hare (!!) and another $30 in a different cab to get to the hotel. Ouch. Well, that'll larn me...

Anyway, for people's reference, use All-Star Cab. They have a lot of flat rates, and if I'd used them from the start it would have beed $40 from Union.

I fucking hate cabs.

Anyway, the room number is 5225 for now; it might change, cos I really wanted to be in the 1st floor room-block; I'll talk to them tomorrow. Right now, its off with nemetfox & co. for FOOD!

Remember: TEA PARTY IN MY ROOM THURSDAY FROM 5 to 10!!! THERE WILL BE COOKIES!!