Thanks, everyone for the help. I've got a better handle on things nutritional than I did before.

Hmmm, how many miles a day DO I have in me? I really don't know - I guess I'll find out, won't I? I'm guessing around 50-60 a day, depending on the hills and just how many flowers need to have my nose stuck into the middle of them. This is one reason I don't think touring with others would be good for me. William and I can be unpredictable - and we're proud of it. DH has learned to cope, but I'm not sure others need to.

I'm planning on keeping fueled. I have never been able to look a day in the face without breakfast, for instance. And isn't ice cream a necessity on long tours? This trip isn't about loosing wieght.

Tea, in spite of its diuretic properties is a must for me. If I give it up for a week, I'll just be mean and miserable. Not an option. I'll just have to drink more other stuff. The Electrolyte packets seem to be just the thing.

I'm really looking forward to this trip. Anyone who wants to is welcome to come along in spirit.