10 hours to go time...

The flight leaves in less than twelves hours and I'd like to thank all the people who made this trip possible: my understanding wife (who now knows that travel expenses were not included in the package price), my ever enthusiastic dog (who kept trying to climb into the car while I was packing), and last but not least - the doctors, NPs, nurses, and techs who loaded me up with anti-inflammatories so that hopefully I will be able to walk without pain by Monday. Thanks to all!