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Re: 2 Texas Chicks at the World Pre-Trip Part 2 02-23-06

You're plans look great! Really looking forward to meeting you both. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/zwavin.gif[/img]
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Sounds like you're going to have a great time! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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Your plans look great!! You two are going to have such a wonderful time!!!
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Sounds great!! Can't wait to hear all about your adventures when you get back!!
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Looks like you are gonna have a great time!! Can't wait to meet you ladies!
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You're going to have a great trip! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Have fun! Can't wait to hear all about it.
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How exciting!! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] I would love to go on a girl's only trip someday! Can't wait to read all about it!!! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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Sounds like an awesome trip! We will be anxiously waiting your report when you get back! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img]
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<font color="blue"> More of the Pre-Trip

Well we are now down to 6 days and all that is left now is the packing and the cleaning of the house. I have confirmed our flights and our ADR's. Tuesday I will fax a request to CBR and then all I have left to do is the last minute packing of the toiletries on Thursday morning and load my stuff into the car before I leave for work. I am working until 2:30 then I will pick up Kris and say bye to DH and we will be off to the airport. I feel like I am missing something. At least I have a few days to figure it out. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] </font>
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[b]<font color="red">I have so much to do this weekend to be ready for the trip! Sheana is so good...confirming everything! I have to admit, I never do that! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

I plan on finishing the packing and picking up the house. I also have to get DD packed for Houston (she is staying with my sister a few days...remember...it was part of the plan [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]).

I am so ready to go on this trip! I know Sheana and I are going to have a wonderful time! I also can't wait to meet some more passporter friends and share some time in my Happy Place with them!

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