1. August 19th is National Aviation Day...do you like to fly?
Yes, I like to fly because I like to travel. On the other hand, I frequently comment that flying is not much fun anymore. Going on an airplane used to feel like a little luxury. Now it feels crowded, unpredictable, delayed, and sometimes unpleasant.
Last time you were on an airplane?
In June, we flew to Nashville.
The date is chosen in honor of the history and development of aviation, and celebrated on the birthday of Orville Wright. Have you ever been to the Kitty Hawk area of North Carolina? The city of Dayton in Ohio (their birthplace)?
I haven't been to either of these places.
2. In what area of your life do you tend to 'wing it'? Is this an area you should be winging?
I tend to wing it when it comes to packing. After packing for so many trips, I have perfected my system for fitting everything into a carry-on bag. I don't have to think about it much, and usually pack the night before. I keep my toiletries bag packed and ready to go, so it is just a matter of finding mix and match tops and pants. My all time record is packing for our 10 day trip to Switzerland in a carry-on suitcase.
You can see a post about packing my travel toiletries bag here and here.
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Songs like Fly Me to the Moon and Come Fly with Me make me think of my grandparents. My grandfather was a pilot in WWII
4. Soft serve, gelato, sherbet, frozen yogurt, or good old fashioned ice cream...what's your pleasure? Your favorite flavor? How often do you indulge?
Ice cream is never a bad idea! I like all of the above, except I could probably pass on the sherbet. My favorite flavor is mint chocolate chip, with cookies and cream being a strong contender. I really like almost any flavor, except ones that are too fudgey/chocolatey. I'm a vanilla gal!
5. I never get tired of______________________.
Linking to the Wednesday Hodgepodge with Joyce at From This Side of the Pond
I think it's hard for dogs who are used to the company of another dog. If I'm traveling somewhere that isn't remote my motto is 'whatever I forgot I'll buy there'. I'm glad you're enjoying having Jack in the house. Are you hiring movers for the trip north?
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed reading your answers. Sorry for the loss of your dog. I'm sure it's hard. I probably don't wing it as much as you when packing but like Joyce said, if we're going somewhere with shops I don't worry too much about forgetting something if I know I'd be able to buy it wherever we're going.
ReplyDeleteI think you hit the nail on the head about why flying is more of a pain these days. It's all the stuff surrounding it that makes it not fun. Plus the way too small seats on airplanes.
ReplyDeleteAgree with your answer to question 1- flying used to seem like a luxury. I fly mostly on discount carriers and there’s definitely not the feeling of luxury! I know what it’s like up soak in the time with your young adult! It sounds like it’s been a good time with him. How neat that he has a library card!
ReplyDeleteIt’s tough on cats when they lose their dog sister as well. They're family! It’s been five months since our dog passed, and my cat become depressed and very sick. I was so concerned. Not her, too! She's been diagnosed with a thyroid condition and a UTI and finally after a rough 5-6 weeks, she is doing well and back to her bossy self.
ReplyDeleteOur vet did the same thing with the paw prints - what a tearjerker that was when I received it.
II could care less about flying these days, but thinking back, it’s all the changes since 9/11 that I don’t enjoy. Before that, it was fun and exciting. Now, airports just seem to get worse, more issues, more hassles and friends who travel often share the same complaints. Plus, they just keep getting bigger and more crowded. Oh, I'll fly again but I won't like it.
That card from the vet is so thoughtful! I just printed out information this week for Brook to get a library card here. I want to start going there more.
ReplyDeleteOh, you should frame the paw print. I would have teared up at seeing that. So, so thoughtful. Oh no, now I am worried about Mollie. Is she enjoying Jack being home? Full circle moment with Jack at the library and that is so fun!
ReplyDeleteAw, that ornament and paw print card are so sweet! I never get tired of our library either.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have had a lovely time with Jack being home.
ReplyDeleteHow cool to get to go into the cockpit of a plane on your flight home! Oh wow! You sound amazing at packing!
Mint chocolate chip is a good flavour!
Aww! That was such a lovely gift, a sweet way to remember Albie. Sending love and hugs.
What precious reminders of Albie and what a sweet throwback photo of Jack! There's something about the library that is so comforting. It's definitely one of my favorite places, too. I'm jealous of your ability to pack so quickly and so thoroughly. I will be reading your past posts to learn more! Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet gift and card. I agree that ice cream is never a bad idea!
ReplyDeleteFly Me To The Moon and Come Fly With Me are two of my all time favorites! :)
ReplyDeleteSeeing that sweet paw print made me tear up. What a beautiful gesture from your vet. I've been thinking of y'all. I know you're missing him terribly.
ReplyDeleteThose cards and gift are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteSweet to know people are thinking of you after the loss of such a sweet companion.
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