It's now six days and counting until we leave for Germany. Will it be plan A - heading for Spangdahlem on Saturday (the 14th) or plan B -heading south towards the Black Forest? Time will tell.
Today was supposed to be get it organized day. Hasn't quite turned out that way as we finally connected with people to pick up the two couches and three air conditioners that we were giving away. So I'm now on my third trip into town, using wifi at the deli near Dad's house.
I have accomplished one major thing, though - been to the bank where my savings account from the first trip is, made sure my ATM card still works, then transferred money into it from our joint account so that it can be our primary ATM source for the trip. This was with Steve's blessing, this way if for some reason the account is compromised it doesn't touch our main funds. I also bought some Euros and have some Swiss Francs on order to pick up on Wednesday. It'll get us started anyway. Steve has called his credit card company - I still need to call mine - to advise that we will be using the cards out of the country.
So the major tasks still to do are to pack, and to make sure our travel information is organized. So what's on the agenda? Tomorrow I have a Wood Badge Staff meeting, thankfully only until 1 p.m. Then comes Mothers Day on Sunday. Monday I work all day, then need to go to the troop meeting and meet with a couple of scouts about a merit badge. Tuesday I also work all day, then we have our district awards dinner that night. Wednesday - I don't work, but I have a dentist appointment, so Max will be at the groomers while I'm getting my teeth "groomed" and then I'm going to Craig's Cruisers with the Awana kids for the book finishers party. Yeah, I know, insane the night before I leave, but it's long been on the schedule. Then Thursday we leave.
This weekend, I need to accomplish as much as possible. That means I'd better get off the internet and get home, eh? It's probable that my next post will be from an airport somewhere (we have about a five hour layover at O'Hare) so look forward to it!
Looking forward to reading the highlights of your trip. Remember to enjoy and use our trick about odd and even days...when traveling and we disagree...if it's an even day I get to make the decision...odd day...Jim's choice. Works well...we've used it for years. Radio choice, restaurants, driving issues, etc.
ReplyDeleteBut most of all have fun! Mistakes are good serendipity days! Hugs..Aunt Martha