Thanks again, everyone, for the warm wishes, and to you FJ and Ellen for the information about M&M, the TM dealer in Trenton.  (I hope I wont need them, but if I do, it is really good to know they are not far from where I will be!)  I'm a Michigander (GO BLUE!) of many years and look forward to  my first TM camp-out  back in my old stomping grounds near Chelsea with several friends.  Since my original post our plans have changed to a date later in September so now I DO have the luxury of driving  up to Ann Arbor on a weekend which should be a bit less crowded trafficwise.  I know it will be tiring as I will be doing it alone, but after reading this fine board for months, I've learned from it to  plan sensibly--not try to set any speed records, to stop often, and check tires and wheels, bearing temps,  each time I stop. I will let you know how this shakedown cruise  works out in case I learn anything someone else might find useful, and am sure I will also have questions!