trying not to jinx it.

We are at Phase 4, people! All systems are go and so far, they're going pretty well.

I'm in Portland for the next hour or so. I came here instead of Seattle because after the Christmas/ice storm mass stranding five months ago, I never wanted to see the Seattle airport again. Still don't. And Portland's airport has free internet connection! And a gift shop I haven't seen a million times. And their bookshop sells comic books!

Phase 5 will commence at midnight, upon arrival in Roanoke. It should be the final phase. Wish me luck! Or at least lack of disaster. I'll take it.

Phase 5 of 5 is complete.

Made it! And it went well! The handle of my suitcase got broken, but other than that everything when smooth as silk. Which is a big deal given my track record!

I want to thank everybody for their prayers and well wishes. This has been the least traumatic trip across I've had in a long while! Thank you!