Thank you for the kind offer. I have my ice scraper, leftover ice melt from last winter and snow shovel all lined up and ready for action.

. After the hot summer Chicago had this year and nice fall weather Chicago has had so far, I'm sure they have been lonely since last March

. I live in a townhouse, so my homeowners association is supposed to shovel all driveways and sidewalks after a 2 inch snowfall, but sometimes my definition of 2 inches and the association's definition of 2 inches is different. We must use different yardsticks. Enjoy your new home!
Laura - Go Cubs, Go Bears, Go Blackhawks, Go Bulls. Sorry White Sox fans - I grew up in a Cubs house.