Last minute details

Suitcases are being filled and attention now is moving toward preparing the house for a 3-week absence.  I like leaving a clean house, so I had my cleaning woman lend a hand today while I was busy with other things.  I'm also planning meals that don't have leftovers to be stored.  Making lists of things to do is great, but I'm always thinking I've omitted something.  And written lists tend to make me feel too secure.  I'm happy the Ares I-X rocket actually did get launched today so I wouldn't regret having missed that.  I wonder how the sound of the launch compared with a shuttle launch.   Did the ground shake?  Maybe someone who was there will let me know.  I'm starting my own countdown: 44 hours to go.