I need to clean house. I need to vacuum. I need new sheets on the bed. I need to go outside and scrub out the kennel again and hope it doesn't rain. I need to talk to the Grr, make sure everything is ready there.

Nine days to go.

I need to find out if he's already sent off the box of his stuff. I need to know if he has enough pairs of socks. I need to reassure him. I need to reassure ME.

Nine days to go.

I need to call Greyhound and confirm the arrival time. I need to talk to the people who handle security in the terminal there. I need to make sure I can use the van. I need to check and be certain the travelling kennel fits - if it doesn't, will the portable cage work?

Nine days to go.