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Things have been on the boring side around these parts lately. Then again things are always boring here so maybe it’s a little more boring around here now. Not really a fan of heat and humidity so I try to avoid being outside and spend as little time as possible in Satan’s mouth. The funny part is I’m almost certain Parts Unknown will be even hotter and probably even more humid than it is here. Oh that’s gonna be fun! My three year anniversary with Val is two weeks from yesterday. This is the longest relationship I’ve ever been in. I’m not sure what surprises me more that I haven’t run her off yet or that she loves me.
I halfway wish I was driving down there instead of flying. My sister sounded surprised by that. Sure the plane will get me to Parts Unknown in about 1/6 the time it will take me to drive but driving has it’s benefits. I get to choose who, if anyone, I travel with, I get a lot more legroom in my truck, and I’m not limited in how much luggage I can bring with me.  The only benefit of flying is that it’s faster. What I would give to get bumped up to 1st class. It’s not going to happen because for starters the flight’s length doesn’t justify the expense and most importantly I’m too damn cheap and broke to pay for it. Hell, I’d be ecstatic just to be in that 1st row behind 1st class with all the leg room. Ahh, leg room!
My biggest concern with the trip is how exactly am I going to get my bottle of vodka home? I’ve heard contrasting things about how I can bring it with me on the plane and if it’s possible. Seems like it’s going to be chore regardless. May just leave the bottle there until the next time I drive down there. I’m not much of a drinker so I don’t know how likely we are to finish a bottle and I honestly don’t want to share it with others just to finish it. What?! I know I can be selfish, I’m okay with it. Val suggested I call the airport to see about it but honestly as soon as she said I knew I wasn’t going to do it. I don’t really like calling people I don’t know about things I’m unsure of. I don’t like feeling unprepared and yes, I appreciate the irony that actually calling would serve to prepare me. Still not going to do it though. No one seems to understand why I refuse to do things like that but it is what it is.
With everything Val seems to be planning I may end up needing a vacation from my vacation. Well, at least a vacation from the first week. LOL! She told me about some of her plans and she wanted to make sure I was okay with them. As long as I have a cool place where I can be myself when I’m tired of being around, seeing, listening, or dealing with other people then I’m cool. Do what you want. I never know how I’m going to feel or what I’ll feel like being bothered with in advance so I try not to commit myself to too many things.
Can you not fed ex the vodka? I know its costs extra but still!
I hope all the plans go well and you have a lovely time. A little bit of heat won’t do you any harm!
I’d have to check but I think it’s a no no because it’s flammable but don’t quote me on it.
Thanks, me too! 🙂
Have fun!!!
Thanks! I most definitely will.
the fact that your biggest concern is how you’ll get your liquor home tickles me.
congrats on the soon to be anniversary!
i’m going home in a few weeks and i’m already tired just thinking about all the running around i’ll do.
I have plans for that bottle but no one is letting me be great. 🙁
Thank you!
I know the feeling! Still I’m going to try to enjoy and embrace the change of pace and scenery.
I figured that you wouldn’t be able to carry the bottle on as well. I agree about not checking it either. Those baggage handlers are really rough on luggage.
When we went to CA, I think I had quite possibly (both going and coming) some of THE worst seats ever!
They’re rough and those motherfuckers steal. =)) Even if there’s no liquor in the bottle, the bottle is so cool someone will jack it. I know it. 🙁
Check out http://seatguru.com (http://seatguru NULL.com) next time before you confirm your seats. I think my worst seats were on my 1st or 2nd trip to see Val. I was pretty close to the engines and it was loud as hell, especially whenever my ears popped. :((
Congrats on the up coming anniversary! Maybe you will celebrate so much you finish off the bottle! LOL!
Ahhhhh the pros and cons of traveling. Fun stuff. Drive next time. Just switch up your travel methods each time and enjoy the benefits that method brings! :-)
Before I die, I want to ride first class on a plane. Just once would be cool, multiple time would be even better!
I understand the vacation from the vacation thing as well. Make sure you get in some do nothing chill time in between the madness.
Anything’s possible. If I finish it off then maybe I can have UPS ship it home for me. I heard in the news how they’re also starting to ship luggage too and that in a lot of cases it’s cheaper than checked baggage on the airlines.
I may do that, although in winter I’ll still be flying because I’m not trying to slide off anyone’s mountain. [-(
I agree.
I will. 🙂
The vodka can’t be carried on the plane. I know 90% of the airlines charge some sort of bag fee, but it can go in checked bags. I suggest packing it in plastic & protect the bottle very well. Here is the link http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/holiday.shtm (http://www NULL.tsa NULL.gov/travelers/airtravel/holiday NULL.shtm) tsa is the final answer on all things going on planes.
Yeah, I understand the needing a vacation from the vacation. LOL! I also understand about preferring to drive. My issue now is that I get sleepy after about the 2nd hour of driving. Gee I’ve turned into a the baby that I raised …I used to take my son for a car ride to get him to sleep when he was a baby. :d
I kind of suspected that much. 🙁 I’ll probably just keep it there until I drive back. If the vodka is consumed or not I just don’t trust getting the bottle home checked.
My mom used to take me for drives as a baby to get me to sleep too. I think that’s why I like to sleep with a fan blowing in my face to this day.