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The tour sounds really amazing! Glad you had a good trip. Sorry you had to work on Christmas, but I hope it was a nice holiday nonetheless. Looking forward to your TR!!
Ok! I promise I'll be back with my first post in just a few minutes! Thanks for everyone for being patient with me--I'm having lots of photo issues--thank you very much photobucket. I'm going to get the first installment up while I figure out what to do about my issues.
Saturday December 17th, 2011, the longest day ever . . .
I believe I left work at about 9pm on Friday, I did laundry and finished packing. (Right now I have to do laundry and finish unpacking.) Believe it or not I actually got some sleep. Unfortunately I woke up with a sore throat and a head cold, a head cold that is still with me today. I suffered through that lovely hour that is 4am and headed to the airport at about 5. I stopped at the 24 hour Walgreens to pick up supplies for being under the weather on vacation--am and pm sinus meds, aspirin, and cough drops. (I take IBprofin for head aches, naproxin for body aches, but I just think plain old aspirin works better when you are actually sick.) I was determined not to let a silly little cold ruin my week off.
I parked my car at the USParknet across from the airport because I managed to earn a free week of parking this year--perhaps a little too much travel time in 2011--no? I was quickly off to the airport via the shuttle and off through the rather long security line in the Delta terminal. No problems there, but I quickly discovered that the breakfast options are far better in the Southwest Terminal. I forked over an obscene amount of money for a breakfast sandwich and a bottle of water. Before I knew it--it was time to board my flight. I grabbed my carryons and found my way to a lovely, tiny aisle seat. I got my blanket out and closed my eyes as soon as the passengers on the inside were situated. I don't remember if I actually slept, but I kept my eyes closed right up until the end of the flight, with the exception of my "free" beverage.
I landed at LAX and had no trouble at all finding the outside location where they pick you up for parking. I was on my way to the Alamo site in just a few minutes. I filled out all the necessary paperwork an noticed a mistake on the paperwork. It said I was returning the car at 3am instead of 3pm. I was informed that it might be a price increase to fix it, and it was! Fortunately it was only 26 cents! I was directed outside and told to pick any car in the compact lane. There weren't actually any compact/economy cars in the compact lane--there were SUVs, minivans, and some "crossovers" I grabbed a Dodge Caliber, which was an amazing car to drive. It's a four door hatchback and made me feel very secure on the road.
Sorry to hear you're still not feeling well. Sounds like this cold didn't stop you during your trip though! I love when the rental car places are sold out of your booked car! I got to drive a Chevy HHR last time in Orlando and rather enjoyed it!
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Great start! Sorry you got sick right before your vacation and hope that you feel better soon! Glad you've made it to LA and gotten an upgraded car. Can't wait for more!
What a shame to get a cold just as you're leaving on vacation! Really not fair. You can say it's "just a cold", but, really, does anything else make you feel so all-around rotten? Glad you were able to push through and very glad you were able to sleep on the plane!
I knew you were going to love that tour, just because it's ABD - they're fantastic. I was wondering what guides you'd get. I had Michael as my guide when I did Backstage Magic! Sorry to hear you're still fighting that cold. Get better soon! And hurry back with more, please!
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So sorry you were ill for your week away and you're still fighting it. 
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I was wondering what guides you'd get. I had Michael as my guide when I did Backstage Magic! 
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