Our bags were packed

including the backpacks so we looked out the back screen at the deer while waiting for our driver to arrive to take us to JFK. The ride was pleasant enough until we realized we might miss the plane. But, alas thanks to some serious dashing through airports, we got on the plane and Sarah and Jane and Ben and Suzanne settled in much to the amusement of this gentleman who probably didn't realize that the drink and food could be quite so bad.

On the other end, we crowded into the back of the rental courtesy van until we got to La Jolla where Jane summarized our mood as Dansyl appeared and served some food to the assembled masses

none of whom could quite stay awake.