We are at Phase 4, people! All systems are go and so far, they're going pretty well.

I'm in Portland for the next hour or so. I came here instead of Seattle because after the Christmas/ice storm mass stranding five months ago, I never wanted to see the Seattle airport again. Still don't. And Portland's airport has free internet connection! And a gift shop I haven't seen a million times. And their bookshop sells comic books!

Phase 5 will commence at midnight, upon arrival in Roanoke. It should be the final phase. Wish me luck! Or at least lack of disaster. I'll take it.