almost time to saddle up and go...most importantly the socks have been washed and intact ones packed, not to mention jeans, tees, undies, and a sun hat...the last items have a few days yet, but not many...camera decisions have been made too, and most batteries charged up, although have doubts about the state of the Oly compact...apparently must now face the possibilities of mosquitos and ticks...packing challenges for the Midwest don't seem easy to resolve