Quick Update & Event Invite

[knightfan26917]

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I have thought about visiting-posting many times the last couple months, but despite having actually drafted a post or 2 [including choice responses in the Random Thoughts Thread], did not.

So, why now? To invite you to a gathering I am hosting THIS weekend! Short notice, but sometimes impromptu-spontaneous gatherings are needed.

2 experiences prompted this last-minute decision. First, just over a month go, I found out the restaurant that hosted my MidSummer Chitown Gatherings ~20 years ago is under new ownership interested in hosting events in 2026 [details on those later]. Second, among developing health issues (including a hernia), I had a scare a week or so ago relative to heart failure.

Sparing you the long story (written on social media), bottom line, luckily, no heart failure (at least not yet, ha). But, the thought of that sparked wakeup calls. Thus, my decision to forge ahead with a gathering yet this year.

DETAILS

11.08.2025
Saturday
11a-8p+

Steak'n'Shake
290 S RANDALL RD
ELGIN IL 60123

[just south of HISTORIC US 20]
text 847.337.9897

"OPEN HOUSE" style; come-go as you please

ALSO CONSIDER
(out-of-towners especially)
...a FALL COLOR DRIVE
...TOY & PROMO SHOW, Dekalb IL, Sunday, 11.09.2025

For more, see either of these links:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1001766425473208/
(or)
https://business.elginchamber.com/events/Details/fall-fun-chitown-meet-n-greet-1545539

POSITIVE VIBE
Don’t know who needs to read this, but start living. Days are flying by, so enjoy what you can: walks, sunsets, nature, laughter, vehicles, friends'n'family, events, etc. Happiness highlights need not be expensive.

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