Have a safe trip! I know it will be a blast. I only wish I could get there to see you. I'll cross my fingers that you get a meet and greet, at the very least. You'd think that if they're going to all the trouble and expense of flying you across the freaking ocean, they'd at least let you meet the boys, right?

I'll email you my phone number in case of an emergency. I'll be too far away to be of any immediate help, but if something comes up at least you'll have somebody to call who has a tiny clue about Chicago and how things work 'round those parts.