Well, this is it. The day I leave for Spain. I am packed into one small rolling case (that can be carried on) and one large tote bag. I will wear my travel knit black pants, a t-shirt and a travel knit jacket, warm socks and slip-on shoes. I don't know how I will get through the morning and focus on work, but I am sure I will.

Yesterday was long; I stayed at work late because Ray had a Democratic committee meeting. And I worked on my September reimbursements to turn in before I leave. I talked to Kerri about the things she may need to know while I am gone. She worries most about needing to write a check. I told her to just hand-write one if she needs to and I will enter it in the computer when I get back. At lunch time, I went and bought some euros and deposited Vanessa's monthly check. Hopefully I have paid all the bills that can't wait until I get back (both home and at work).

At 5:30 I zipped over to Joann Fabrics to get some needles that Amelia requested. They didn't have exactly what she wanted, but the Lion yarn was on sale, buy 1 get one 1/2 off. Then I had to find a new pattern, so studied the knitting magazines for a while. I bought all of one color, to make sure I had enough. Must have a fun project for travelling--not too hard, but interesting. Maybe it will even be for me!

Then I went to pick Ray up. He was not in sight and the meeting was right downtown, so I drove around and around the block. No parking handy.

Vanessa had supper ready when we got home. I repacked my suitcase, taking some things out and finalizing my toiletries (almost none--Amelia says there are plenty in the room).

I watched John Stewart and read through some of my library books, making notes of things I might want to know. (where to eat in Porto, Portugal--just in case we decide to drive there). I wasn't very sleepy but eventually fell asleep before midnight. Hopefully, I will be tired enough to sleep on the plane tonight. I have a slight cold, but not too bad. I should pack some cold pills in case.