Well, the apartment is empty. The storage unit is kinda full. My North Face duffel, affectionately known as Big Bertha, is really, really full.  As is my heart; I’ve made such great friends here in Austin and it’s been super sad saying goodbye.

Worst of all is leaving behind my niece. But she has gifted me a Pokey (of Gumby and Pokey fame…) that I promised would adventure with Penny and I.

Those of you who read my previous posts thought you were going to get a wonderful recounting of a grand adventure by car up the Al-Can….but circumstances got in the way and now it’s boring old airports. Not nearly as much fun, but once I get to Alaska……watch out!

Gotta go to bed, that 3a alarm is not too far off. Looking forward to a great day in Seattle tomorrow with an old TexPTS friend – he’s helping Penny and I spend my 10-hour layover, then on to Alaska!