Sorry about not being on in a while, I've been roughing it in the great outdoors of Michigan. Well, not really...twas' just a 5 day camping trip with my gf and her immediate family. All was well except her dad taking the rap for her sis being caught with beer in the tent (for those who don't know, don't go into a state park and drink unless otherwise noted). Besides a small amount of drama, I got to go on a small Indiana adventure on the way back to Chicago to find the lost arc of beer, Stone Brewery's Arogant Bastard Ale. Seemigly impossible to find, until we discoverd a liquor store in Valpo called Godfather's Liquor, which is right next to what has to be the greatest name for a chili bowl diner...Viking Chili Bowl. Unfortunately, we didn't make it in time for brunch, but there will be many road trips et to come. Next time, I'll take lots of pictures. 
captaincaliena:
Yea, drinking in state parks = no fun. Where in Michigan did you go? I was just up in Muskegon with a friend last month. It was gorgeous there. There were MAYBE a total of 15 peopl on the beach. Btw, I'm looking at your favorite video games, and you would get along REAL well with my boyfriend. Those are like, all of his favorite games.
dulce:
its too hot here for camping! 35 degrees in a van is just not good for lying in..... i need a nice shady treeeeeeee,