Got my tape, thanks! Now all I need is a tape deck... sure to be one around somewhere.

Meanwhile, it has occurred to me that not only was this my first family plane trip where I was the adult instead of the child, but likely my last. I can't imagine wanting to get on a plane for fun, with my kids, now, somehow. So I am even MORE mad at the traffic around Portland for making me so late to this gathering! Can't, of course, have had anything to do with my plans and what I was trying to squeeze in...