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05.16.2007 (or is that 16.05.2007?)

Welcome to our European vacation. Daniel's not sure if anyone will read our blog, so if you do read, consider leaving us a comment. We'd love to hear from you.

Right now we're still at home in Austin. Today's plan is to get out of here by 9:00, stop for coffee (for Daniel of course), and drive to Houston for our flight at 3:00 or so. We're traveling with another couple, David & Amy. I'm leaving last names out of this, in case any brilliant criminals scan blogs to see who's out of town and target their homes. And, for those of you who are reading and may not know me all *that* well, welcome to my mind. Those who do know me well might say that I'm paranoid. (Could it be that they're just jealous that they don't think of these things?) I say I'm prepared, and I know there are at least a few of you out there who will understand.

Along those lines though, we are very thankful to another anonymous friend, who may be reading, for house-sitting while we're gone. If we had pets or plants, they would thank you too.

I already began my transition to European time last night by staying awake until 4:30 am packing & tying up loose ends. I'm quite glad Daniel is the driver for our trek to Houston.

Back to David & Amy, they will be here any minute, so I guess I should go.

Check back soon for updates (and hopefully some photos too!)