Eve of Departure

We are almost ready and should be hitting the road by midday. Wish me luck! I really don't know what to expect but I think it would be fun to post some updates along the way. Despite my earlier consideration I will not be taking any painting stuff with me... it just doesn't seem worth the effort now that I've seen just how much other stuff I will be having to pack. I don't even know if I'm going to take my back-up book, the less I have to carry the better! Hmm... as a new dad, I suspect that will make an excellent motto for me over the next twenty or so years.