I've been wanting to take a little trip now for a couple of reasons. One is just the reason that I enjoy doing long distance touring on a motorcycle.  Another is that I have a new used bike that I am itching to see how it handles on a longer trip (basically a shake down cruise).  And finally, I've always wanted to drive the highway system of bridges down to Key West.  I've delayed this trip a bit due to the unseasonably cold weather we've been having,  but I think that now is the time to go, so I'll be leaving in the morning.  I feel like a kid on the day before Christmas.  That's all for now.