You'll feel an emotional boost once you've dealt with those boxes and books, Tami. I hate to tell you how long I had stuff in boxes in the house I moved into 11 years ago.

A couple of more friends to see today. We stayed with my brother - we may be back for a while midday, then over to an old friend's house for the night before the airport day tomorrow.

My luggage is cluttered, I have a few things I've purchased, but I'll get a box and mail it to myself and not fuss with staggering around with an over-stuffed backpack.

It was about 65^o in the house this morning, windows open overnight. We'll take a look at the osprey on the piling out in the bay before heading out. My brother has a telescope aimed at the bird nest from the upstairs bedroom window.

SRS