Final farewell dinner two days ago:
Driving thu the gate into Philadelphia's Chinatown
With Mary, Her sister, Kathy and Jim, Kathy’s husband as well as our son, John and his wife, Mandy
At Lee How Fook, an award winning Chinese restaurant owned and operated by Mandy's family.
So, it has come down to the last day before I meet the other Invitees at Staging.
Okay, lets see; Anxieties kicking into high gear, weather has remained dangerous with three days of torrential downpours causing widespread flooding in the Philadelphia area, completed planned house repairs, and managed to complete packing then weighing baggage and repacking x3. It is 24 hours until Staging and I believe that I am packed within all weight limits:
2 duffel bags, 1 backpack and 1 messenger bag all done and ready to go per inspection by "Ginger Bear" our recent rescue dog.
Yes, the awful truth is out; I am being replaced by a dog. She is sweet, docile and 10 years old. In just a few days I have had to add her to the list of those I will miss.
I am so ready! (I probably won’t be able to sleep tonight)
