8 Days to go!

Boy it's just about a week to go now and things are going to get hectic. Had a meeting with all of the travelers yesterday except one. Bethany had a prior engagement and we talked about it so that's not a problem. All are ready and anxious to get going. John is very quiet in his anticipation though he seems to be excited about the trip. Clynce is asking unending questions which so far I have had the answers to and I hope he keeps asking the questions. Mason is visibly excited but is the newest member of the group and doesn't know the others yet. I'm sure that will change. Bethany is up on the ceiling with anticipation. All are ready to on the way and soon the travels will begin.

We did agree to go to the optional dinner show that is on the trip. Hopefully all will pay in advance. It will certainly be cheaper to do that.

Talked with the credit union about the ATM card and they said it should work. We will see. Called the credit card companies today and had them note that we would be traveling beginning the 8th so we should have any cards canceled. Still need to call Alaska Airlines and United about checking the baggage through so we don't have to hassle with re-checking on the way over. Will have to pick up our bags in San Francisco on the way home to go through customs but will still be on two carriers from SFO to Anchorage so will check on that as well.

It will be a very busy week. All that needs to get done will get done and all that can wait will wait. There is a curse of unknown origin that says "may you live in interesting times". I hope this week is uninteresting and uneventful.