D-lite

First, I'm delighted to report DH took Blackberry to Verizon and they successfully jammed dear SIM card even tighter INTO THE MEMORY slot. Now, why would a company make two slots so close together, so nearly identical.....for someone like me to choose the wrong one? At any rate, my memory slot is filled, never to see action, and at this point, who cares? I never had used it anyway. Good news....Verizon graciously provided a second SIM card which is nicely embedded in its perfect home. Not without stress a daily dose of stress for me, I might add. Oddly enough the second SIM card even came with a Global Support Card and a wallet guide, unlike the first one. Hmmm.

Second, dear car is inspected and ready for another 2 years, just need to order the license tag stickers tomorrow. Is it my imagination, or when it rains, does it pour....so much to do, and so little time.

Third, we are checked in on Air France! I can hardly believe after so many months the day is but hours away. Paper stopped, mail stopped, DD to kennel tomorrow morning. She knows the suitcases sitting out are not a good omen. But I think the fact that they have been in a state of unfinished packing for a few weeks now, has thrown her for a loop. In fact, let me pause for a moment and give her a big smooch. .....XOXO.....

My one big fat folder with bulging papers is now neatly sorted into four pocket folders: one with flight and airport transfer information, one with hotel confirmations and "the booklet", the third for shore excursions, and finally the cruise folder with our ship & sail cards, Carnival cruise ticket contract, luggage tags, and trip insurance documents. Whew! And that was the easy part. The booklet is our comprehensive collection of info on flights, hotels, and cabins for our gaggle of travellers.

Now, it's early morning in London and I should be thinking about morning, so I've broken one of the anti-jetlag rules, early to bed and early to rise. I'm going back to my zip-lock bags with the goal of eliminating one tonight. Instead of 54 pounds, I know I can be under 50 with a little fine-tuning. Bonnie said Rick Steves recommends taking only what you can wear at least 3 times. Oh boy, am I in trouble!

I think a shot of brandy will aid my efforts, don't you. Sweet dreams! Kiko