OK - let's see, taxes are done and ready for the envelope!  I need to get my stimulus after all!  I have backed up my computer on the half terrabyte external hard drive, also bought a new 250 gig portable that can be used anywhere, anytime - programs on it as well!! 

Then there was the car which needed the right upper control arm of the 4 link system that needed to be welded!!!  (The piece of metal that holds the car to the rear axle on the right side).  Not expensive and now the ride is much better!  Thank goodness for friends!

Storage unit is ready to leave until August, with things for Shanghai piled and ready, things for skiing piled and ready (skiing will be Jan. 12 - Feb. 8 - though I may just come in to Houston first and then to San Diego before skiing). 

Ferry tickets are bought for July 11 - so Skagway here I come!  Laughing!