Pops, I just got your PM this morning, and my guess was going to be California also. I got that just from things you mentioned here and there. One in particular was when Jen mentioned what she paid for her house. I don't remember how much it was, but you made some reference to the fact that most people in your area drive cars that they paid more for. And when we were discussing houses, you said something about how expensive they are in your area. Well, not sure if there's anywhere in the country that the houses are more expensive than in California. And didn't you go to Yosemite park on vacation one time or something like that? Anyway, I would have guessed right. Now, if we could just get your dad to let you visit us Chicagoans when you're in town.....


I was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin the we moved to Mishicot (15 miles N of Manitowoc) when I was 10. Then when I graduated high school I moved to Green Bay, WI and lived there for about 8 years, then moved to St Petersburg, Florida area. Lived there for about 5 months, then moved back to Mishicot while I returned to school to get my Bachelor's Degree, and then I moved to the great city of Chicago. Lived there for 3 years then moved to the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago and that's where I am now. Yes, I've moved around a ton and I'm ready to make one more move - out of Chicago! It's a great city and I love it, but I'm so ready to leave. Since I was born and raised in small town America, I'm now ready to leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind - far behind. Just got a few more years to go though....

And not that anyone doesn't know where Wisconsin is, but here's a map. The yellow highlights are where I've lived.