What a day...

[dreamflower]

Busy, busy, busy! And my internet was *down* *again* most of today!

A week from today I will be in *SCOTLAND*!!!

My updated "to-do" list

TO DO FOR TRIP:

Things to Make

New dress purse
New jacket
Hobbit costume
Gifts (almost done)

Things to Buy

Suitcase
Vacuum-packing bags
Adaptor for electric
Extra batteries for cameras
New bras-two or three
Three new T-shirts(but they haven't been delivered yet, *sigh*)
Socks and stockings
New make-up
New chip for camera
Word puzzle book
Notebook for plane

Things to Do

Call dr. office about letter for Rx
Call pharmacy about best way to pack them
Make up emergency information list
Check on insurance coverage
Get hair and nails done
Register itinerary online with State. Dept.
Decide what to put in carry-on
Make some meals for Jim to put in freezer
Make sure house is in perfect order and all laundry done
Make sure library books are turned in

Things to Write Before I Go

Challenge 44 fic
Waymeet exchange fic
Update Road to Edoras
Work on new WIPs?
Some MEFA reviews

Comments

[claudia603.livejournal.com]

*bouncing* Wow, it's soooo exciting, isn't it??

I esp. like the updating of Road to Edoras before you leave...lol! :-))

[dreamflower]

Yes, I've been neglecting it for a while--and it's so close to ready anyway!

[lily-the-hobbit.livejournal.com]

Wow, you're so busy! And you still manage to write! Should you meet my muse somewhere above the Atlantic could you ask it to return to me and bring Frodo with it? :p


BTW: I don't think I'll be able to come buy. Too many money worries at the moment. If I had a job things would be different, but without I just don't feel comfortable spending money on a journey to Edinburgh/Culrain when I don't even know how to afford life in the next couple of months. :(

[dreamflower]

Note to Lily's muse: Please go home to her immediately! *there!*

8-(

I do understand--but it would have been lovely to meet! (((((hugs)))))

[lily-the-hobbit.livejournal.com]

Thanks, dear.

It would have been really great. Well, maybe there'll be another chance some day. Too bad you're not passing Äberdeen on the way to Culrain. Or that I study in Edinburgh instead of Aberdeen....
:(

[ansostuff.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's quite a list. I'm sorry I'll not be able to join you but I'm looking forward to the reports. It's such a beautiful place and I am glad I did get to see it before the moot when I was in Scotland last year. Have fun and safe trip!

*hugs*

[dreamflower]

I sure wish you could be there! We will miss you!

[shirebound]

Oh wow, it's finally almost upon you! It's going to be SO quiet on LJ while you're all mooting. I'm hoping for lots of pics and reports and squeees when everyone gets back. What a fantastic adventure for all.

[dreamflower]

I don't know--y'all might have a big old party while we're gone! LOL!

I'm taking TWO cameras! So I do hope there will be lots of pics.

As for the squee, I am sure Scotland will never be the same!

[lindelea1.livejournal.com]

That's IT, SB, we definitely need to have a lively LJ party whilst they're gone, post lots of fic to console ourselves and welcome them back, so that they have something to read as they're doing their laundry from the trip...

(I always like to have a diversion while doing the family's laundry after camping...)

[poppymuddyfoot.livejournal.com]

Oh, can I come to the party, too? I think we need to band together for consolation. I know my jealousy is about to kill me! I could use some distraction.

Oh, and I'm expecting lots of pictures too.

[magicalrachel.livejournal.com]

*bounces*

I still have my costume to put together, and some fic to write (and of course some washing and packing to do), but I am now mostly ready!

Are you going to be wanting a hairdryer in Scotland? Because I have a small one I don't mind taking in my suitcase if you don't already have one organised. :)

[dreamflower]

*bounces too*

All I have left to do to my costume is a little bit of hemming, and to finish my feet.

I'm sure a lot of us Americans will be wanting to share your hair dryer! I'm certainly not going to try and pack mine with a 50# weight limit on my suitcase! So the offer is much appreciated!

Hobbits! Hobbits! Hobbits! Hobbits! Hobbits! Hobbits! Hobbits! Hobbits!

[ceshaughnessy.livejournal.com]

Oh, Barbara, your organizational skills are something I am in utter awe of!! Question for you - you're registering your itinerary with the state dept? Is that something we all need to do?
Cathleen

[dreamflower]

It's something they reccommend, in case of emergencies:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html

Check it out! There's lots of important info there!

[lily-the-hobbit.livejournal.com]

Adaptor for electric
You can find them in Scotland if you don't find them at home.

[lindelea1.livejournal.com]

o yes, definitely, Road to Edoras is a priority, I'd say. *g*