Finished packing and did a weigh in - as.usual for me the case was overweight! Took several items out and got it just below the weight allowed. Mel and Georgie and Molly called in to say goodbye and get their plant watering and badger and wild bird feeding instructions. Lots of phone calls from friends and family wishing us a good holiday. Just going to do my nails etc. Nick asleep on settee...

Last work day for both of us,can't believe we are nearly there! Alan, Nick's brother phoned with some last minute details. Lots to do tomorrow think I may be taking a few bits out of my case overdone the clothes as usual....

Nick started sorting his gear for the holiday today. I went for a swim first thing,then back home to prepare dinner for our daughter Mel and her family Simon our son-in-law,Georgie,and Molly two of our granddaughters. Also youngest son Adam and his family Eveline our daughter-in-law and Emma and Indy our youngest granddaughters. Spoke to Taryn our eldest granddaughter it is her 15th Birthday today! Had mad dinner we were like sardines in a box in the dining room

Spent day packing and sorting stuff for our American adventure.had a visit from Lana and Norman this a.m. Norman is kindly going to carve the name of our youngest Granddaughter on a beautiful little chair her parents bought her. Had a lovely valentines card from Nick.