Chartered Excursion -- Stillman Valley, IL

It appears that a gathering of Illinois and surrounding state bloggers will be taking place at Fritz's Wooden Nickel in Stillman Valley, IL on January 8th. Contagion has formally requested my presence. (I'm flattered!)I'm hoping Og wants to hitch a ride with Buckaroo Bonsai and I. And that Spoons, Pammy, Dana and the rest of Da Locals on my blogroll will consider attending, as well. Sounds like