I'm just across the river in the Cape Girardeau area. Have a buddy in Murphysboro and come over every month or two to pick him up for a $100 hamburger. I like the Carbondale area and SIU is a great school.
Daytona, where in Houston are you from? I grew up in the cypress area. Tim, I am ready as I am going to be. I am sure it beats where I am currently at at the moment.