[Daryl]

However, I'd like to think that because he is from a suburb near Chicago, and I am really from Chicago, I am a lot more fun at parties and in golf events. I suspect I am also more charming and a lot better looking. I probably also have a more urban and urbane view of the world.

This is very true. I'm too serious all of the time. I'm narrow minded and generally too argumentative.

I gather from reading your posts, that you're out-going, level headed, friendly and generally pleasant to be around. That's rare.