Laura ~ We'll miss you. It seems like you just got home.

Have you ever investigated one of those palm pilot/blackberry things to take on the Mighty Miss with you? I bet they have wireless internet access up and down the river.

Understand that I don't know anything about this stuff, but when we were down for my mother-in-laws funeral, a lot of the relatives were using theirs to check their work e-mail and respond while we were bombing down the highway. Might be something to ask your co-workers about. I know you're probably pooped at the end of the day from cooking for everyone, but one of these gizmo's would help you keep in touch.

Have a great trip!