Apparently there's some sort of big Football game on Sunday, something called the Superbowl. The only reason we know about it is hotness himself: Tom Brady. If you'd like to watch the game (or even just the commercials) with your Euchre pals, we invite you to join us at Charlie's this Sunday for the big game (and five little games of Euchre).

The Superbowl will be up on all the screens, and Charlie's will provide a Superbowl buffet of wings, chili, hot dogs, and other assorted snacks. Bring your appetite, and Game On!

Yes, the first ever Euchre Club of Chicago Spring Break is only six weeks away! If you haven't signed up yet, then take another look outside (and at the weather forecast below) and ponder another two months of this crap without a warm, sunny break.

We are nearly sold out, but there are two rooms left. A reminder, based on double occupancy, airfare and hotel for Spring Break should set you back about $500, less if you share a room with more than one person.

The trip is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12 through Sunday, March 16 at the Grand Resort in Fort Lauderdale, just two blocks from the beach and only a few minutes from all of the bars.

If you'd like more information, or would like to reserve one of our last two rooms, please send an email to euchrechicago@yahoo.com.

And for the rest of you, enjoy your snow, slush and gloom...

This week's weather provided by the meteorologists at WFLD-TV Fox Chicago.

TUESDAY 44 / 2 Rain-Snow Mix
WEDNESDAY 22 / 15 Sunny
THURSDAY 32 / 25 Cloudy
FRIDAY 30 / 23 Heavy Snow
SATURDAY 29 / 18 Partly Cloudy
SUNDAY 33 / 26 Snow

Sun, Feb 10 - Board Meeting, 4:00pm / Charlie's
Tue, Feb 12 - Variation Night - Partner's Best
Wed, Feb 13 - Valentine's Day Party!
March 12 - 16 - Spring Break!
Sun, Apr 13 - Tournament of Champs III

Congratulations to the following winners!

Wed. Jan 16 - John Cowhey with a 52!
Tue. Jan 22 - Dan Miracle with a 50!
Wed. Jan 23 - Scott Baum with a 52!
Sat. Jan 26 - Geoff Dankert with a 53!
Sun. Jan 27 - Fester Hugunine with a 50!

In case you haven't heard, ECC member Aaron Weiss is currently running for Judge Cook County 8th subcircuit. We're not quite sure what that means, but we do know Aaron, and we're more than sure he's qualified for the job.

If you'd like some info on Judge --er, Mr. Weiss, visit his website at aaronweiss08.com. We ask that you forgive him his horrific pun.

"You can manipulate it better than I can. I can't reach it"- ECC member Fester Hugunine. Perhaps we should just rename this feature "Things Fester Says."

With the primary elections just around the corner, you may be left wondering if your political predilections lean more Democrat or Republican, more Barak or Rudy, more Ron Paul or Chris Dodd.

Take the following quiz and you might be surprised at the answer. Click Here.

And now that you know who you should vote for in the February 5 primaries, click here to find your polling place.

Dear Hoyle,

Where did "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" come from? Why do we still sing it at Cubs games? -- Not Dan Hansen

Dear Not Dan:
Baseball is a game of traditions, and we're never one to break with tradition. The song was written in 1908 by Jack Norworth, who had actually never been to a baseball game (and would attend his first baseball game 34 years later). The song gained popularity in the late 40's when performed by Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly in the musical of the same name, but it was baseball announcer Harry Caray who immortalized the song as the Cubs' 7th inning stretch theme.

You may also be surprised to know that the song actually has three verses. If you want to show off for friends this season, surprise them by singing the first verse.

Katie Casey was baseball mad . . . Had the fever and had it bad.
Just to root for the home town crew . . . Every sou Katie blew.
On a Saturday her young beau . . . Called to see if she'd like to go
To see a show, but Miss Kate said, "No . . . I'll tell you what you can do
Take me out to the ballgame . . .

-Hoyle

If you have a question about Euchre strategy, ECC club rules, relationships or just life in general, send an e-mail to resident expert Hoyle at euchrechicago@yahoo.com. We promise all e- mails are anonymous, and the answers may just