Good morning, al!! I was up at 5:05 instead of waiting for thr 5:30 alarm. I'm on my first cup of coffee. Around 6:30, I'll walk over to the bank and get some travel cash, come back here and finalize the packing, and make the bed. I don't want to walk too much around the apartment and possibly disturb the wonderful neighbor below me. Once the bed is made, I'll turn off the computer and head out.
I am excited about the vacation for several reasons:
  1. I have eight days away from the Oaf!
  2. I'm very much looking forward to seeing the few friends I have left in Ohio
  3. I love going over to Miami University
  4. I have eight days away from the Oaf!
  5. I'm looking forward to seeing a few cousins and other relatives
  6. Can't wait to see my  nephew, nieces, and grandnephews and grandnieces
  7. I have eight days away from the Oaf!  
  8. I love my sister-in-law's cooking
  9. The Macbeths are out of town
  10. I have eight days away from the Oaf!
DR vixmom, great photos!
DR edisaurus, I'm happy you're having a faboo time in LA!
DR Der Brucer, I'm happy to know you are okay!
BK, I look forward to the cast recording announcement! I may not be able to access Paypal while I'm gone so you may have to hold onto a copy till my return. I'm happy the event went well, but I understand your frustrations about the students' attendance.
DR Nursie, I hope everything involving Craig's arrival proceeds smoothly!
I know I'm forgetting things I wanted to post, but I'm old.