Final, Final Test

I am avoiding the bedroom today as the time has come to make packing decisions and I am just overwhelmed by it. I am also very tired as I was awakened by a hammering noise at 4:45am. Tried to sleep, but getting a headache so gave it up at 6:45am. So far, this has been a long day.

It's 11am and I have finished picking out everything. Now the trick is to see if it will fit in the suitcases and be under 50 pounds. This has really been an exhausting experience. I know that I am forgetting things (such as my white cotton slacks which are still in the desert -- rats). I am avoiding packing the checked suitcases as it is a real puzzle to balance weight and what you pack in each suitcase. For those experienced travellers, how many times has one of several suitcases been lost or misrouted? I know it has happened to me before; so, what I do is spread everything among the suitcases. That is, a few blouses and pants in one and a few blouses and pants in another one. I even slip a few things into Michael's suitcases and then let him deal with the weight issue. I also take a carry on that has enough stuff to get me by for three days. Experience is a great teacher.

Just finished final testing -- and everything works!!!! Created the above paragraphy on the computer, then uploaded the document to my phone, did a cut and paste after opening the document and Blogger and there it is. I just love playing with gadgets and electronic toys.