Brett-

I think the "drop bears" are similar to what we call "hangdowns," nasty critters if you're not careful. We were fortunate, last time around, not to encounter any.

Well, today Judy and I are beginning our packing, tossing various clothing items into sorting boxes to get some idea of what we'd like to bring and what can actually fit into our compact luggage. Of course, there's extra room in my banjo case for socks and underwear, which sometimes raises a grin when it's inspected at the other end. But at least it's clean when we're heading out!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble