We took Erin to Davis this morning. Steve rented a larger van to take
Erin, Paco, Tommy, and Mišelka to San Jose for the weekend. They
were going to visit their friends from Argentina today, and have
brunch in Santa Cruz with my nephew Ken and wife Anne and kids
tomorrow. Steve rented a handicapped room at the DoubleTree.

Erin was very apprehensive about going and being in a place
without Safe-T-poles in the bedroom and bath. But, Tommy was
very excited about the big car. Paco noted that there were 9
cup holders. There were 3 seats plus room for luggage and
wheelchair.

Our new access ramp arrived yesterday and Erin used it for
the first time this morning. The threshold from the garage to
the house is just 2 1/2 inches high, but with the light weight
wheelchair so wobbly, both Shannon and I had had trouble
with getting over that ledge. It was a much smoother ride
over the threshold this morning. The ramp is very portable,
so we can also use it to get from the patio into the house.

Steve, let us all know how it is going. Have fun!
Barbara