Mom met me at the baggage claim last night when the flight came in at 10 pm.  The flat tire thingy with Alamo is another story ... but I will wait until some time has passed before I "discuss" THAT issue!!!  GGgrrr ...

So BASICALLY, I am on my way back to Shanghai.  I am here in San Marcos (a northern suburb of San Diego) to visit my mom and sister's family for 3 days.  Then back to Salt Lake City Thursday night to fly out Friday morning to Shanghai (landing on Saturday at about 5:45 pm).  Not much time here - last night mom and I chatted until 1 am and of course this morning too!  Tuesday and Wednesday will be filled with lots going on until I leave on Thursday afternoon!  FUN!