i'm packing right now. arranging for pet care and such. i'm scared. he's lost 27 lbs. and he was slim.............he told me to be prepared for how he looks. i'll be offline probably the entire time i'm gone. the flight is tomorrow evening. and i don't know how long i'll stay. my neighbors are handling things here for me. thanks for all the good vibes.....xoxo pat

p.s. i'm still here til i leave.... isn't that a smart statement? i'm cooking with gas now........