Hi Family and Friends.

Tomorrow night I start my journey for Tasmania and Australia and a total solar eclipse.  Wish you were all with me.  You folks who like the hot weather - well this will be the place to go.

This is a test to see if I can add to my blog and then email the group when I have something here - or you can just check back every once in a while should you be so inclined.  I'm packed and ready to go - and Mabel with be with friend Carlene on her farm.  What fun they will have!!  And thanks to Roberta for staying in my home - which is great security - and for delivering Mabel to her nanny.

OK - will be in touch.  Love,  J