Animaterra, read what I said to Mick.

MG, I can't express how excited I am to have the opportunity, at last, to visit Washington and Oregon. Along with Maine, they are the only ones of the contiguous United States that I haven't visited before. The attractiveness of the far northwest strikes a chord in me on a number of levels.

Carol, it is almost certain that I will be in your area very soon after I begin this adventure. I'd love to visit you and JtS!