Hello readers!   I ask that you be forgiving when you see grammatical errors in my posts.  I usually post early in the morning and later in the evening, after a long work day.   I sit in the dining room where there is a constant stream of interesting activity, and I am easily distracted!  The excitement is expanding as we pack our things and send off Sally, Roger and a van filled to the point that you couldn't add a slip of paper.  Have a safe trip!  I invite all NOLA-bound friends to post to the blog as well as the supporters at home to add comments and words of encouragement.