Flying Out Wednesday

Well, I'm packing today and finalizing all the last-minute "must haves" tomorrow before catching the shuttle at 4AM to the airport on Weds. Melodie allowed me to self-invite myself as an overnight guest and we'll walk to her front gate to meet the shuttle. Take-off is 7am from TPA with an hour layover in DEN before reaching SLC at 12:30p MST (2:30p EST). This blog will be a shortened version of my lengthy journal I plan to keep. Since I won't be able to get internet access but briefly outside Yellowstone, updates may be spotty but when I am able there will be many for you to catch up on. I'll try to insert pictures with the help of my mentor, Melodie, who has experience with this form of communication. And I'll have many photos with which to bore you upon my return. Thanks to those taking care of my "home fires" while I'm away.