Eve of departure

Okay now the bags are mostly packed but will be we be able to take off with off this wind?  Then on top of that, the power at our house normally goes out in wind storms.  That will not be nice for the gal staying at the house.  I do not think that was part of the plan when she agreed to house/animal sit for us.  I got gas for the generator and flashlights are on the table.  She may become very cozy with the animals quickly.  Anyway, our next entry may be from a hotel room in Chicago (the WINDY city, you may recall) or otherwise from Perth in a few days.  Time will tell.