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Thanks for the input. I decided to do it, and although I probably got
reasonably lucky with the weather, the trip was uneventful. It was cold with broken
overcast and icing airmet when I left, but got on top at 9000'. The trip back was MVFR
as I went lakeshore by Chicago (carefully avoiding the TFR). Climbed high in IMC out
of IN, but the warmfront kept freezing level above 9000'.

Yet another enjoyable use for the toy...

I got lucky with the weather on my Christmas vacation XC too. VFR the
entire way Chicago to Florida. IFR, but clear on top and high
freezing levels for most the ride home.

Gotta love it!

-Nathan