Pre-Launch Preparation

I am going to ride the Amtrak Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle this Saturday.  I picked up the printed tickets today from the Irvine Amtrak station just so i would not be surprised at the last minute by a system failure.  Things are coming together.  I have the Bed and Breakfast all reserved in Seattle. I purchased a new rain jacket at REI that was on sale at 50% off with my REI rewards money and a gift certificate from Uncle Keith and Aunt Jan.   I have my suitcase out and i am putting things in as i go.