bcollie_kelly, your birdie pictures are very sweet! When I left work Wednesday evening there was freezing rain coming down. Today is sunny, very clear and in the 40s - actually pretty good for mid-March in Chicago. There are 2 St. Patrick's traditions in the Windy City - the Chicago River must be colored green and the weather must not be pleasant. It's supposed to be funky out all weekend and then warm up again next week.