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It has been very chilly here at nights! Some nights I've been wearing two long sleeve shirts and an extra pair of pants under my uniform--and then my jacket on top!
I'm hoping it warms up for you, but plan for cold at night!
It looks like I'll be working at Jungle on the 1st--come by and see me!
Thanks for the weather report, Heather. Brrrrr. I was hoping you'd be working on Saturday! I'll be touring with Lidia that day and we'll definitely come for a ride! I'm sitting here smiling thinking about it!
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DH and I will be at BW at the same time as you. However, we leave on Feb 4th for home.
Say hello if you see me scooting around! My little scooter has my name on the front.
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Great start---can't wait to more.
Thanks!
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Good luck with the packing! Can't wait to hear what Lydia has in store for you!
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It has been very chilly here at nights! Some nights I've been wearing two long sleeve shirts and an extra pair of pants under my uniform--and then my jacket on top!
I'm hoping it warms up for you, but plan for cold at night!
It looks like I'll be working at Jungle on the 1st--come by and see me!
Sounds to me like evenings should be spent inside prefereable at a signature restaurant with wine and cocktails to keep people warm....
This vacation is coming at a great time for you! I've always enjoyed cold snowy weather...but then that was when I lived on campus and the walkways were all shoveled for me, and it was no problem walking to the nearest convenience store to stock up on food (or call Domino's for a midnight pizza!).
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Laurie, I'm packing mostly jeans and warm shirts for this trip, along with quilted jackets, gloves, a scarf and earmuffs. When we visited in February, 2010, we froze the entire time. The 10 day forecast doesn't look too promising, but it beats the 14+ inches of snow we have here now. Tuesday cannot come soon enough for me.
Sounds to me like evenings should be spent inside prefereable at a signature restaurant with wine and cocktails to keep people warm....
I think you have the right idea!
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This vacation is coming at a great time for you! I've always enjoyed cold snowy weather...but then that was when I lived on campus and the walkways were all shoveled for me, and it was no problem walking to the nearest convenience store to stock up on food (or call Domino's for a midnight pizza!).
Winter used to be my favorite season, but not any more!
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Hey Laurie!!! Just saw this trip report and got all caught up!!
I"m looking forward to reading all about your adventures!
Thanks, Regina!
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Signing in to follow along! I can't wait to come along with you through live updates!! The week will fly by and it will be here before you know it!
Promise??
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Laurie, I'm packing mostly jeans and warm shirts for this trip, along with quilted jackets, gloves, a scarf and earmuffs. When we visited in February, 2010, we froze the entire time. The 10 day forecast doesn't look too promising, but it beats the 14+ inches of snow we have here now. Tuesday cannot come soon enough for me.
Sounds like my packing list. No summer clothes at all. I figure if it's warmer than expected I can buy a t-shirt or two. We'll be the envy of all in our earmuffs and jackets!
So glad I found this before you left! I love reading about your adventures!
Ugh! Packing! Dislike! Especially now that I like to be all matchy-matchy or themed to what we do that day. I just create more stress for myself though.
2 weeks though?! So jealous!
My inlaws are there now and said they are thankful for bringing jackets!
So glad I found this before you left! I love reading about your adventures!
Ugh! Packing! Dislike! Especially now that I like to be all matchy-matchy or themed to what we do that day. I just create more stress for myself though.
2 weeks though?! So jealous!
My inlaws are there now and said they are thankful for bringing jackets!
I'm lucky that I only have to pack for me. I always match!
Non-clothing items all stowed in the suitcase or carry-on and all clothing ready to pack. Filled out the “hold mail” form for the Post Office—not that it does much good. They always deliver most of the mail despite the form. Called in refill requests for my meds and will pick them up on Monday.
Checked the 10-day forecast and, compared to the temps here (sub-zero wind-chills), it looks delightful! I mostly worry about rain because I can’t use the scooter in rain—so far only a couple of days showing with high percentages, so I can’t ask for better than that. Even more important, so far the Boston weather looks good for my flight.
I’ll visit my mother at her nursing home tomorrow. It’ll be a long stretch without a visit for this trip, but as far as anyone knows, she won’t realize it.
I always make a donation to the Orlando Food Bank before my trips (I donate the price of a kid’s meal plan on the DDP for each day I’m there) and nearly forgot this time, but did it yesterday.
All that remains is a final swipe of the vacuum through my apartment and I still have a full week to wait!! I peaked too early!
Glad you remembered your donation. That's such a nice thing to do.
Agree, the weather forecast doesn't look too bad for the start of your trip. We are currently enjoying temps in South Florida that are about 15 degrees warmer than Orlando, and it is very pleasant.
Nice to be mostly packed and ready to go. Now all you have to do is manage your excitement.
Was just thinking as I was logging in.......That Laurie only has 1 week left, stinker! . Can't wait to hear all your adventures!!! Especially with Lydia! I am really hoping that I can make it over early enough in July to actually at least be able to wave!!! You're such a celebrity there, it was fun talking to the gentleman last summer who knew exactly who you were!
I also was wondering how your mom was doing, sounds like not much of a change
What a great idea for the food bank!!! As someone who works in social services and a food bank -- thank you for paying it forward!
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