Today was about going through the checklist, and packing. Both of those goals are partially accomplished,

I'm packing mostly for cooler weather but including a pair of shorts. And a bathing suit, presuming that one of the motel pools looks good. My brother has handled some of the car stuff (charging cords, cooler, window cleaning stuff). And, in a nod to unknown factors, I'm bringing $400 in cash, although I'll try to put everything possible on the credit card. The birding equipment is packed, and the laptop will get packed up last thing.

I've watered and fertilized all the container plants, and my daughter will give things a supplemental watering before I get back.

This was written on Wednesday night bug published this morning, Thursday. There's a forecast of some wet weather here. Friday morning, when we depart, we'll probably chase that weather front eastward. I think the front will beat us to Texas.

We might take a stroll into Mexico on Saturday, walking from Presidio into Ojinaga. That'll be a nice diversion. 

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