Yep. toothpaste, vitamines, cat, food and sanity, all packed up, getting ready. Bob Dawson had a good post about a caregivers group. She did the prayer. It did a lot to restore my sense of humor. I needed the laugh today. Scheduled for next week. This one is a 4 day trip away from the house. I also have massive plantings in the yard, and a deck, which has to be cleared. Deck too has to be covered. We didn't swarm in the house, it was up in the attic, and a real surprise. Went up there for something, and was met with one heck of a flying zoo. Keep in touch Mari, thanks for response. I just didn't need another trouble on the plate. You know what that is like....take care of yourself, and let me know how you are doing. ginnie