Today started with too much to get done. It was my long-awaited day of departure toward Los Angeles, CA where my TransAmerican Walk 2010-2011 was to begin. All around me, final repair details lingered unfinished beckoning my attention. So, into the pile I jumped finding that my progress hummed along at a surprising pace. 6:00 pm has arrived and I still have two more trips to make to my office to store a car being left behind, to pick up remaining equipment, and to give my family a hug. Now, it is 11:00 pm and I'm on my way from Yakima to Seattle to stay the night, conduct Friday a.m. walk and other business, exchange more gear, see more of my kids, have lunch with a dear friend, and hit I-5 south towards Calli...