The puzzle fit on four sides

Packing, weighing, re packing to redistribute the weight. Check

Stayed up late - finishing last min tasks, and getting ready for the 12 hr time change. Check

Driving to O'Hare airport. Check

Parking shuttle and being dropped off at the airport terminal. Check

Check-in and boarding passes. Check

TSA clearance. Check

Preparing to board the aircraft, with gear we really don't want to check under the belly of the plane. Praying.

On board with all carryons with us. PTL. Check

17 hr flight, ready to initiate! Thank you all for your prayers. The pilot just talked about our landing tomorrow night. (!)

Likely will be a day or so before we get connected again.