Happy, Emily!
Just a quick note: the lead-footed der Brucer and I have made it to Knoxville, KY (lead-footed being a ref to his behavior in Texas). I've got lots of catching up to do, obviously, but won't be able to do any of that until we get to Rehoboth Beach, DE, if then! (There are phone hookups to deal with.)
Many many many many (that's four manys) stories to be told of our travels, which will take some time to organize and write, so let us simply say that I look forward to the telling, and to catching up with everyone else's lives. Der Brucer and the dog dog dog dog dog (that's five dogs!) are all well.
Best to all! - S. Woody