A Promise Kept: A Cam and Fam PTR Updated 10/9 - Page 32 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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We didn't get much done Saturday or Sunday in preparation for the trip because Luke's back was acting up. I did get the fridge cleaned out, so at least one item was ticked off the list. But the past two days have been rather packed.
Monday finally felt like fall was here. We enjoyed our 3.66 mile walk in the upper 60s temperatures. Back at home, I cleaned the bathrooms while Luke stopped our mail and newspapers for the duration of the trip. I also printed all our travel documents and did a couple of loads of laundry.
Today was mild again though we walked later as we needed to check on Luke's mom and wanted to eat lunch with her. We managed 3.58 miles today as we were on a bit of a time crunch. We picked up lunch at McD's and took it to Mamaw's house. After we ate, Luke changed her air filter, and then we headed home to clean all the floors. Then it was time to get down to business with the packing. For some reason this has been the hardest trip for me to pack for because I've labored over what to wear. No sure why? I just couldn't seem to make a decision. So I started with all the stuff, except clothes. Luke had no trouble pulling out shorts and t-shirts, but I would pull out one outfit and then stare at my closet trying to select the next one. I finally had everything selected, but still felt unsettled.
So what to do? Take a shower because it is already 4:00. I hoped I'd feel more sure about my clothes when I came out, but when I didn't Luke said we'd run some errands and then eat at Chick-fil-A.
I needed to see if the Hallmark store would hold my Christmas ornament order until October 10th since I won't be here on Saturday to pick them up. They were so sweet, taking my name so the package would not be reshelved. I was also supposed to get a sympathy card for a close friend whose brother just died this week. But somehow I forgot.
Next up was Five Below where Luke was looking from something electronic that I don't understand. He didn't find whatever it was, but I did pick up a small travel bottle of ACT and chewing gum for our plane ride. That just reminded me I still need to find our Earplanes for the flight.
In the same shopping center, we walked down to T J Maxx where Luke picked up more sports socks. Earlier in the summer we got rid of his oldest, most worn out ones. We'll have a washer and dryer, but he really did need some new ones. From there we walked a short distance to Target for the sympathy card. Final errand was to pick up a few more Disney gift cards at Sam's Club.
By now we were both very hungry, so we headed to Chick-fil-A. I would have enjoyed it more if I could have relaxed, but I received a text that unsettled me. Luke kept encouraging me to let it go (he must have been channeling Elsa), so I took a deep breath and slowed down. When we got home, I started working on actually putting stuff in the suitcase. But then, I stopped and ironed a couple of pairs of shorts and three tops. I know I'm weird but ironing relaxes me. My head was clearing and then I got a phone call that let me know all was well. In the end, I changed a few of my clothing choices and now all is well. Almost everything is packed, so the list I have for tomorrow is short.
Thank goodness the list is short as I have my mani/pedi scheduled for tomorrow.
WOW! Those were some quite active days with so many errands as the countdown to WDW narrows! You accomplished so much! I hope Luke's back is feeling better now!
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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!
WOW! Those were some quite active days with so many errands as the countdown to WDW narrows! You accomplished so much! I hope Luke's back is feeling better now!
I have actually walked 8.9 miles today. No wonder my feet and legs are tired and sore. Luke's back has been much better the past two days, but I'm concerned that he'll have problems tomorrow after mowing the grass one more time before we leave.
Glad Luke is feeling a bit better and hope all goes well with the mowing tomorrow!
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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!
What a busy couple of days!! I love running around before a trip though. I would go insane if I had to just sit around and wait for it to get here.
Glad to hear Luke's back is better and your MIL is doing okay. No wonder you are a little fuzzy with all of that stuff going on!!
You know I am weird with the iron too so I personally think you are normal in that regard. Have fun at the nail salon!!!: That, for sure, means vacation is coming!!!
I felt the same way as you for my past trip to California and Hawaii regarding my packing. I kept staring at my outfits wondering if I coordinated everything and if I packed enough. I ended up over packing which I tend to do and used only half the clothes I brought! Hope Luke is feeling better today! Enjoy your mani/pedi!
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Almost everything is packed, so the list I have for tomorrow is short. 
You accomplished so much! 
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. Have fun at the nail salon!!!:
That, for sure, means vacation is coming!!!
Hope Luke is feeling better today! Enjoy your mani/pedi! 
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