The husband and I are all packed up. The boarding passes have been printed, and the apartment-sitters have been briefed. (What? You think we leave the Infamous Cat alone? I think not.)

I'm not really looking forward to taking to the sky yet again, but it's gotta be done. I'll update again in a few days - either from our secret location, or from Seattle when I get back. I'd love to dispel some of this mystery, believe me.

[:: deep breath ::]
Here we go...