Apologies for this somewhat tardy response. Yes, the drive from here to L.A can be a ghastly one, but I am looking forward to it. The drive down the Pacific Coast Highway is undoubtedly one of the most scenic in the world and I love nothing better than long drives. I get to break journey in San Francisco after what will be a 12 hour drive and meet my sister and generally wreck havoc in San Fran for the two days that I will be with her :-) and then on to L.A for another 12 hours...or 5 if I take the other highway that goes through the urban jungles so you cut time to get to L.A. Things are rather hectic at my end since my parents have decided to move to Seattle, I'm coordinating the move, looking for a place for them etc...so yes, hectic times ahead. I know you have a work filled week ahead so hopefully it passes soon enough so you can get back to the more important things in life i.e. footsie et all :-)