Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Getting ready for a trip can be exhausting. We had each of the families over that are checking in on our pupppy, Gigi. I "raked" the leaves Highland Park Style--gas powered blower. Tried to fill in the holes that Gigi had recently dug. Finish updating the Laptop with MP3s for the trip. Organized files I may want on vacation.etc etc etc ad nausium. Oh and packed, paid bills, and cleaned out the fridge of potential science experiments.

Both bags we packed weighed in at 50 and 60 pounds respectively. Below the 70 pound limit, but more than we wanted. However when packing for Japan in the early winter and Yap--we have summer all year--meant more clothes than usualy. Also included were items requested by Leslie's brother. Include in that mask, fins, snorkles, and related scuba gear and I was impressed.
Leslie went to bed at 11:30 and I followed at just after midnight.