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So nice to read all the warm welcomes! I'm looking forward to this trip and to sharing it all with you. I promise a full report of the vet procedures and Lidia has another "treat day" planned for me at AK!
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So nice to read all the warm welcomes! I'm looking forward to this trip and to sharing it all with you. I promise a full report of the vet procedures and Lidia has another "treat day" planned for me at AK!
The vet procedures are definitely a highlight of your TRs. One of our trips I'll finally get Luke up early enough to witness one myself or I'll be brave and head out solo. Can't wait to see what Lidia's "tread day" will be.
Thanks, everyone! Cam, one of these days our trips will overlap again and you can come with me to the window. I already know what Lidia's treat for me is, but I'm not telling!
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Thanks, everyone! Cam, one of these days our trips will overlap again and you can come with me to the window. I already know what Lidia's treat for me is, but I'm not telling!
Thank you so much! Now I can't wait for one of our trips to overlap.
Once I get into packing, I really don’t mind it, but I hate that first stage, where you have all this STUFF spread around and just stare at it, wondering why you need to cart it all around. I’m a fairly light packer, but these days it’s increasingly difficult to travel without lots of non-clothing items! I have all the cords and chargers for camera, phone and laptop and nook, a power strip, coffee, filters, oatmeal packets and Tupperware to make it in, poncho, glow sticks to hand out to kids at night, meds (in case I end up with a cold, which seems to happen far too frequently), a pillow. Then I also have all the gear for the scooter—spare belt for the motor and tools in case I need to change it (PLEASE don’t let the belt break—I’ve never had to change it and probably can’t!), the waterproof covers I’ve made for the batteries, literature on the batteries in case they ask at airport security, and the charger and cords.
This is the stage I’m at now. The next step is putting clothing aside, making sure it’s all clean and pressed. Winter trips are a pain. I’ll pack for layering, but I hate to be cold, so will have more long-sleeves and fleece than usual. I wish I were leaving THIS Friday instead of the following!
Sounds like you're making some good progress in getting organized for packing. But I agree, it's getting harder and harder with all the non-clothing items that we take, especially all of the electronics and chargers.
I hear you on the packing, especially of all the extras. I already have a spare kit I use for travel with toothbrush, etc. I'm thinking it would be handy to have one for all chargers, cords, etc., but it would be an investment.
But, you are in single digits, according to your countdown!
Sounds like you're making some good progress in getting organized for packing. But I agree, it's getting harder and harder with all the non-clothing items that we take, especially all of the electronics and chargers.
Such a pain, and I never know if I need to lug it all in my carry-on or risk putting it in the checked bag.
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Good luck with the packing. Sounds like you're off to a good start.
I'm really starting much too soon. I'm itching to put the clothes in, but don't want them squished for all that time.
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I hear you on the packing, especially of all the extras. I already have a spare kit I use for travel with toothbrush, etc. I'm thinking it would be handy to have one for all chargers, cords, etc., but it would be an investment.
But, you are in single digits, according to your countdown!
I do the same with my toiletries-- always ready to go. I'm working on duplicating cords and chargers. Little by little it's getting there, and it does help a lot. I leave a week from Friday!
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