Travel prep - Thursday edition

[wombat_socho]

More like drastic revision, actually, since my brother (who is now, IMAO, Undisputed King of All Brothers Everywhere) used previously unsuspected clout to get me into a suite at the Holiday Inn Old Town Alexandria for the weekend, and on top of that reminded me that Mom's car is pretty much mine for the asking since she never drives anywhere. Your sushi is on me Friday night, bro.