Back packs

We are 'still trying ot find my favorite backpacks . I know they are from Target and that I purchased mine two years ago for $5. I just can't find them. They aren't available in Dubuque. I am in Iowa City today so I will make a run over to the Target here.

We are ready. We simply need to take the dog to the borders and take off for Chicago. (I guess I am ready, and Mom and Dad aren't so ready)

Everyone is upbeat and excited. We are going to stay in Monticello tonight, Chicago tomorrow and then park-and-fly from the hotel. We leave Chicago at 2pm and arrive in the early morning hours of Sunday in Europe. I hope the flight aare ontime and the transfers smooth. One can only hope and expect that things won't go as well as one would have hoped.