Thanks for the suggestion. My trip has been cancelled by the SO. She was having abdom. pains, and on friday (the day I was to leave), I had to take her in to the hospital. That ended in a 3.5 hr surgery and what will most likely be 8 weeks off work.
I have planned a long trip for 6 years and haven't made any of them. Got close this year though, came down to about 30 minutes before departure. Next year should be a piece of cake.