Just letting my friends know I am on my way to California. Requests for stopping were somewhat over the top, and I had to drastically cut some of the zig-zags to accommodate gas prices, time, and the occasional spring/late winter storm. This trip will be out I-70w to I-25 and a decision will be made then for the remainder of the route -- based entirely on weather. The return home will be I-10e initially, but again, it might vary depending on weather. When the route firms up better, I'll be contacting people. My deepest apologies if this disappoints some of my friends. I still have a few things on my bucket list, but "death from weather-related causes" is not one of them. Most of my storm chasing days are over. :-) For those within travel distance of Sacramento, the 2012 Ferret Round Up is going to be great this year. I'm doing a new presentation on ferret husbandry and health (I'll address many of the more controversial topics with an unbiased view), but what will steal the show will be Jeanne Carley's ferret photos and Allison Parker's film, "Jake and Jasper." I never turn down a chance to see Jeanne's work, and I can't wait to watch Allison's film. It will be great! I'm off to brave the storms! Bob C [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML 7371]