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It's really getting close now! I have a bin of travel size items that make it so convenient when packing for a trip!
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It really is!
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Coop just my 2 cents worth. Ninety Pct. of what we worry about NEVER comes to pass. Not to say some of your concerns aren't real and to down play them but if you want to hear God laugh, Tell him YOUR plans.
As to DMIL and Abby post phone numbers for her docs and LOCAL EMS services on the fridge so kids have those numbers handy if needed. With Abby I would try Baby Aspirin( Our Harmony was a pain in this so I dissolved it in her water) and maybe some CoSequin (Tell it is candy) and it will most likely help.
Yo have surge protector for the CPAP advice re alarm sounds good too. As for Chuck tell him to SUCK IT UP MARINE I am the Gunny and you will do what I say if you see things are getting too much for him nothing says you can't call a halt and redirect where the day is taking you. ( BTW I think he would look cute in Hot Pants Just saying)
I'm a worrier. I know in my head that probably (most likely) nothing bad will happen but I'm the "what if" type of person. I know I can blow things out of proportion. ROFL at "hot pants"!
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Good news! We "cured" Abby! She had thrown her back out before and we had leftover muscle relaxers and anti-inflammatory meds. That and some rest and now she's back to her old self. Whew! I did NOT want a vet bill just before vacation!
Second good news! I "tweaked" our plans just a bit. We wanted to get to see La Nouba once more before they ended. So I got tix (with a DVC discount) for the 9 pm show on our arrival day! And fantastic seats! Because of this I had to push up our dinner at Frontera Cocina to 6:30 but got that too!
Final good news! - SINGLE DIGIT DANCING. We leave in 8 days!
I have gotten my clothes sorted. I have got new undies and am going for new bras today. I had my pedicure yesterday. I am going to go bra shopping and banking today. I still have 4 work days left. I'm going to grocery shop and cook on Friday and Saturday (along with going through my final packing so we can wash everything beforehand). I think we may just have this down.
I'll try to update but things are starting to get crazy! I know I will at least have one more post before we take off.
Nice going with La Nouba as I'm glad I was able to see it last October not knowing it would be ending its' run within the year! Glad you were able to alter Frontera Cocina a bit!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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Seems like ypu are making excellent plans and progress with the last minute lists. So glad Abby is feeling more like herself. I hate vet bills (had 3 cats the today for checkups & flea preventative - $590 later).
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Last Wednesday while at work, I threw out my back (lifting a 300+ lb man who was overdosing). I ended up calling off work Thursday but got little done around here because I was on muscle relaxers and pain killers. I have managed to get functional and worked Sunday and Monday (although they did let me leave an hour early last night - well, this am). So now I'm off and have so much to do.
Chili and meat pies made for the kids - just have to whip up some cookie bars.
Getting the packing under control - Everything is there - just not in packing cubes and then there's the am extra stuff.
All of my hand washables are hand washed and ready for packing.
Only had enough room on my iPad to download 1 movie. But I did download 2 books on my Kindle as well.
Bills are paid through until after we get back.
License plate tabs arrived for the cars - just need to put those on.
Still need to do dishes, clean the kitchen and bath and run a vacuum through the downstairs and put sheets on the guest bed.
Also have to try to "turn around" my schedule because we have to leave around 7 am tomorrow. It's all real now! I'm so nervous too so I'm trying to hold it together. I did have to take a Xanax so I don't go into a full panic. Now to just get this stuff done so I can breathe and relax!
Thanks for following along! I will catch you all on the flip side!
Must have been the day to mess up your back I did mine the same day Only I was getting off the Lawn Mower to close the gate ( Fight to hold Missy Chunk Katie 75# of Squirm to wash mud she rolled in the night before might have had something to do with it ) Laid down on the couch and had to roll over onto the floor to get up Only took 4 doses of Ibuprofen and a long shower to be able to move without pain
So Go forth and have fun
Glad to hear your back is doing much better and hope it continues for your trip!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Just found your PTR and know that you're back from vacation already but I wanted to say that I was sorry to hear about your MIL. I hope all her procedures go well. Looking forward to hearing all about your trip when you have the time.
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We made things work, so we could catch it one last time in March.
Glad you were able to alter Frontera Cocina a bit! 
Waiting for our next adventure after enjoying our Alaska cruise. 
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