I'm heading to Newport RI, driving the long way. We'll get there in late July. I hope we have better weather when we get there. No, I'm not going on a pilgrimage to see the Blue Whale (Black Pearl) and Collinwood (Carey Mansion), although I will end up in those places. I grew up in Newport and my grandmother's 100th birthday party is being celebrated..a month early so more people can attend. I'd like to be able to hit the beach, but I'm not sure that's going to happen.