Check, one two..

Passport========check

plane tickets=====check

luggage========check

EXCITEMENT==========unchecked!!!!!

Dateline Friday: This morning I'll get a pedicure, (pure torture for me, I have "issues" with people touching my feet), pick up a few last minute things, and come home and finalize the packing. We are eating out tonight, as I have left the cupboards and refrigerator bare, and then after a somewhat fitful sleep, tomorrow we are on our way!!!!

Thank you to all who have left comments and e-mailed me, wishing us bon voyage, your good thoughts are much appreciated.

The balloons are a little send-off gift from our friends, Nancy and Val, ===waving, hugs===, I love the way Nancy "personalized them". I received a couple of cards, too, and I've been too pre-occupied to photograph and post them. I will when I get back.

Jacqueline, I will wave to you when we fly over France. We are not going to fly over France, actually, but it's a great thought.

I will play catch up when I get back, and am looking forward to seeing all your creations.

I'm going to take thousands of pictures, and will definitely share.

Arrivederci!!!!!