Wayne the Red Wings fan was all excited about flying to Chicago for the Jan. 1 outdoor NHL game between his Wings and the Blackhawks at Wrigley Field.
So he checked out the prices.
Airfare: Jackpot! $147 round trip from Islip to Midway Airport.
Lodging: Double jackpot! Surprisingly, Chicago Norm actually has people who not only don't hate him, but are willing to let him stay in their homes. (Chicago Norm's sister is currently not included among them.)
Tickets: Busted! StubHub prices are already through the roof, ranging from $449-$2,449.
(Disclaimer in case my sister actually reads this: Sorry, just kidding. It's that crazy sense of humor of mine that you love so much.)
Oh, well. Except for sitting outside less than a mile from the lake for three hours in minus-12 windchill, it would have been a blast. And I was really looking forward to going to the Cubby Bear Lounge afterwards and watching the Yuppies swill Old Style and appletinis.