Well the day has come, we leave today.

Depart Albany 17:30 for Philadelphia
Depart Philadelphia 20:15 for Munich
Stay at Munich Mariott night of 12/22 - $60 on Priceline
Pickup 12/23 - last pickup day of the year!
Drive right from pickup to Krosno, Poland (no chance of complying with 12 hour rule)
Depart Krosno 1/2 for Prague
Staying at Renaissance Prague Hotel - $80 on Pricelne
Depart Prague 1/4 for Paris
Still have not decided on hotel for Paris. Either Renaissance La Defense or Cheval Rouge in Versailles
Depart Paris for home on 1/9 - drop off car that morning at TT Car Transport

I'll keep you posted along the way...