OK, all packed.  I love the packing envelopes from the Abels.  I got 12 tops in one & 6 pairs of pants in another one.  The latter is the one you see on top of the open suitcase just before I zip it.  

We talked with Velma, Dave's mom, this afternoon, & she sounds tired from being up all night at the hospital but better.  She assured us we should take off on the trip, so we are.  I just hope she can feel better very soon.  

I guess my next post will be from Germany.  Auf Wiedersehen!.