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This had better be it, now.... no more bugs, bumps or bruises, ok?? Just because there are no flights involved in this trip, don't think I won't find something to worry about!
Break out the bubble wrap!!!
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This had better be it, now.... no more bugs, bumps or bruises, ok?? Just because there are no flights involved in this trip, don't think I won't find something to worry about!
So true, Laurie! No, no more bumps, bruises or bugs or anything of the sort!
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Well said Laurie! I was thinking exactly the same thing... here are some stay well for you...
Thanks, can always use those!
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Originally Posted by Pris
Glad you are on the road to recovery and soon to be on the road to vacation! And it didn't hurt that the Grizzlies won last night either.
Yes, it was a great game (well, what I saw of it before I fell asleep) and Marc Gasol put up some pretty impressive numbers!
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Originally Posted by cubfancolleen
I just figured that without the drama of a flight, you needed to find the drama elsewhere!
Feel better and stay out of trouble the next few days!
So far so good! *fingers crossed*
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Originally Posted by Dlandmom2
Break out the bubble wrap!!!
No joke!
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Originally Posted by KMB733
Glad you're feeling better. Hopefully nothing else will come up between now and your departure!!
I hope not!
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Originally Posted by Thomhazel
Only if I can come too!
Come on! If you hop a flight now you might get here before the cruise departs!
Ok no, not really, but I did do a couple of tweaks. I know, I know. This is what happens when I have too much time on my hands. Oh let's face it, this happens even when I'm super busy! I can't leave well enough alone!
A friend recommended a different beach club to me, and after doing some research, I decided to make the switch. So I canceled my Mr. Sanchos reservations and switched to Nachi Cocom. Mr. Sanchos looks awesome, but it's more of a "party" atmosphere (which isn't a bad thing) and I know mom and I really like more of a mellow beach vibe. Nachi Cocom is all-inclusive (food, drinks) and has a pool with a swim-up bar (priorities, people), a nice quiet beach, and it's limited to 100 people per day. It gets great reviews, and looks fine for our purposes.
It doesn't have the water trampolines, etc... but after reading some reviews, I actually had a few concerns about those, because I've read they're difficult to get up on (and after my experience 2 years ago on Passion Island with a water trampoline... well... I wouldn't be shocked) and for little kids, it can be a pain.
We're bringing our own beach toys (kick board, diving rings, shovels, pails, etc) so I don't anticipate it being a huge deal to Meri. I imagine we will spend 3/4 of our time sitting at water's edge, digging and building and shoveling and laughing.
Speaking of which, I need to get a waterproof camera. Guess I'm running to Walgreens at lunch!
I also need to pick up some room decorations. I decided that it would be more fun if *we* decorated our cabin for mom's bday, instead of paying $40 for a banner, table tent and table cloth, and three cookies, lol. So we'll do that on Thursday, so that it's festive all weekend. Meri is going to take mom for a walk while I decorate quickly on embarkation day. So I need to hit Dollar Tree to get a few festive things.
I can't believe we leave in 5 days and board in 6! It's almost here!
Three sleeps til we leave, four sleeps til we board! Hard to believe it's THIS WEEK!
Yesterday Meri and I got hair cuts. Mom and I got our pedicures today - it was lovely! My feet feel so smooth! My toes are sparkly red (my standard). So we are ready to go as far as that goes!
I'm doing laundry tonight so I can pack in full tomorrow night (since Tuesday night I have a meeting).
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