Well, my gear is all packed, and the car is (over)loaded. And that's with putting our shade canopy and chairs in Paul's vehicle. Thank goodness for buddies! We'll be hitting the road early tomorrow, to head north and pick up Mom, before we cross the state. Hope to get to Nokomis in time for lunch at Captain Eddy's, then enjoy an afternoon stroll at Caspersen Beach, before chilling at the Motel 6 pool with our buddies and some adult beverages. Dinner at Pelican Alley, or someplace along the intercoastal, then the obligatory sunset at the jetties, imbibing in more adult beverages and (hopefully) doing some dolphin watching.
Looking forward to seeing everyone, and if you need anything, Jenny, Jim and Krista all have my cell number.