All packed and ready to go!

I really want to leave tonight!

I felt pretty bad at work, drank two cups of tea with lemon and honey, per my local pharmacist's advice, and still didn't feel well.  I finally called Kaiser to see if they could fit me in today, but they were full. There was one cancellation, but I was too late.  I asked my boss if I could skip lunch and leave early, and that's what I did.

As I was driving home, I thought, why not leave tonight, and pull over somewhere when I get tired?  Katie and I could have a little snack, a little nap, or I could even stop and have a nice breakfast somewhere.  

I drove to the storage lot and got the Palms, filled her tank, and brought her home.  I've got everything loaded and let me tell you... Katie is sticking to me like white on rice.  As I type this she is standing next to me on the couch, wagging her tale, and has a paw on my arm. 

Even though I'm going to be gone for four days, I haven't done a good job packing. I know I'll be in Kristy and Matt's house except to sleep, so I brought some snacks and drinks, hung some clothes and stowed the rest in a suitcase.  Katie's food, treats, and toys are packed. And that's about it.

The weather forecast says snow on the Grapevine, so I'm going the coast route - Highway 101.  I've never gone that way before, it's at least an extra hour, but I don't want to chance having a problem with the snow.  It's actually quite cold and windy right now, with high wind advisories for boats, so it's even windy along 101.  I hope the weather doesn't impact our trip. 

I'm not sure if I should get some sleep and start out around 3:00 am, or leave now.  I just checked the California Road Conditions site, and 101 is clear all the way up.  I think I'm going to take off now.

Wish me luck again!

From me and Katie - have a good evening! : )