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The town I grew up in is right on the Illinois Wisconsin state line. My house was three miles from Wisconsin. I am less than an hour's drive away from there now, and one of my best friends that I went to kindergarten with also lives in the same town that I do. She was the one who organized the surprise birthday party for me. It is easy enough to get together.

oh ok Melinda, well that makes sense and is alot more clear now, thank you!