Packed

Okay so now the water bottles are in the fridge, the bags are zipped, the rack's off the roof (bye kayaks - stay well) and the snacks are in the cooler. We're off in the morning - aiming for 9 to miss the worst of the rush.

Here's what I'm worried about: Tornadoes, Severe Thunderstorms, Floods, Wildfires, crazy heat in the desert and crazy people on the road.

Here's what I'm looking forward to: The open road, seeing my old houses, memories to come, taking lots of photographs, spending lots of time with MDH, exploring interesting places, freedom, swimming, biking, writing, motels, camping, great light, no appointments except for the sign graveyard in Las Vegas.

So we're actually setting out on this adventure. Tomorrow night: Frederick, Md.

I will keep you posted.