First, forgot to mention yesterday that one family of fans drove for SIX HOURS from Oklahoma to come to my events!!! I appreciate the efforts that all of my fans go to when coming to an event -- I know it's not always easy getting to a store, or convincing your parents to bring you. But a 12 hours round trip is dedication on a truly top-notch level!!!!! Oh, and they gave me a really cool home-made T-shirt too!!!!!!! Flew out of Texas this morning, to Illinois (the outskirts of Chicago). I'm staying in Northshore. There's not very much around the hotel where I'm based, but since I won't be in my room that much, that's OK!!! I killed the free hours I had today by checking e-mails and watching"The Wedding Crashers" (fun -- much better than I anticipated). Also went for a walk. It was nice to get some fresh air. I haven't really been exercising since I got here. as there isn't much free time. I'll have to do some extra long walks when I get back home!!!! Was picked up by my new escort, Heidi, who also drove me around the last time I was here. We went to an event at Barnes & Noble at Old Orchard Center in Skoki.I thought it might be a small turnout, since Sunday events are often quiet, but there were over 120 people there!!!!! I was delighted that so many fans had turned up. And, lo and behold, one family (like in Austin) had driven 6 hours to be there, and are staying to come to my next event too!!! Others had driven for an hour, two hours or more!!!! I find such enthusiasm truly touching. I don't show it at the events (I don't want to blub in public!!) but I'm honestly blown away by having such dedicated fans!!!! You guys ... *SOB* .... you're the BEST!!!!! I also met some fans who'd come to my events the last time I was here. Sorrry for not recognising all of you, but I've seen literally thousands of faces over the last 18 months, and as those who know me will tell you, I've never been very good with faces and names!!!!!!! All in all, a top-notch event -- hopefully the first of a series of A1 Chicago stops!!!!!!!!!!!