Packing For the Trip

Hi.

In packing for the trip mywife Jeanne and I have included everyghting but the kitchen sink (well maybe it's in there somewhere). Seriously, thinking of the stuff we will need and the various lists, and the checking and re-shecking, it's no wonder they used to have the ad about "We forgot the baby!" We have many plastic containers full of food, pots and pans, exercise equipment (to keep in shape on our drive out to San Diego) and biking stuff. After checking our lists twice, and twice again, we think we now "got what it takes!"-at least for traveling. We are going to make a few stops to see friends and relatives: Jonesboro, AR; Plano, TX, and San Antonio, TX. My siblings had a little party for us Sunday to make sure we got enough good food before we left. We feel like we'll be gone for months, but of course we will. Anyway, the enthusiam and the jitters hit simutaneouly but our confidence is also building. I did some spin classes when it got cold this week working pretty hard. I also got some new bike gloves to protect the spots on my hands where pressure builds up. We are leaving tomorrow morning, bon voyage!