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Post by chasesmom on Aug 1, 2007 1:12:35 GMT -5
Ok now I can start panicing!!!!!! I still don't know who is watching Zach.....he wants Brenda and I cant find her I am not packed, hell, my laundry isnt even washed and I haven't made a list I still don't know who is driving me to the airport...is it alot of money to keep your car there? do you have to have tags on your luggage befor you get thre with your name? Can I bring flavored water and diet tea in my luggage without being fingerprinted and stripped? How about snacks? Hahaha, I guess I had better get directions to the airport and find out how long it takes hmmm? Did I mention the queasiness I get every time I hear a plane go over the house and know I am about to be in one of those things? I am always always so organized and ready to go way ahead of time so what has happened to me? It's 2 a.m. and instead of sleeping or packing or doing the laundry I need to take, I am sitting here feeling scared silly and totally unprepared.....guess that must be panic setting in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! let's all breathe together nice and slow as you guys tell me how easy it is going to be while I try to regain the feeling back in my hands. I think I need a cigerette and a drink, LOLOLOL! hugs, Robin
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Post by Myria on Aug 1, 2007 1:25:59 GMT -5
LOL ! Everything will be fine, have a wonderful trip! I'm not sure about your airport, but I know it's not too expensive to park at the Piittsburgh airport..and very convienient if you have a late arrival time/delayed flight etc.. I'm pretty sure the food will be ok if it's in your checked bags, as far as carry-on, the snacks should be ok, but security can be funny with liquids. And they will tag your bags at the check in counter. I can relate thou..I am never packed until the last minute, even when I moved to Japan, I was still packing up my house the night before.. Again, have a wonderful time~try to stop worrying and start thinking about how much fun you are going to have!!
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Post by Emilysmom on Aug 1, 2007 5:41:35 GMT -5
Robin, Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth and keep telling yourself "I CAN do this"!!! Brenda knows she is watching Zach, right? I don't know Brenda, but if she knew she was going to watch him on Thursday, surely she's still planning on it. If not, maybe there is time for plan B. Maybe Nichole could watch him too?
You have plenty of time to get packed! I wasn't packed until last night, and I'm leaving almost 24 hours before you!! Don't make a list........just takes more time. Just toss those shorts and tank tops into the suitcase and come on! I'll iron them for you!!! If they're dirty, you can take them to the hotel laundry on Thursday night.
When I fly out of Nashville, I park my van at one of about 4 places near the airport, because they are much more reasonable than right at the airport. (Roughly $8/day, rather than $14/day). You could check on a place like that, or just call the airport and ask for their parking rates. (Get directions at the same time). Or, could you gas up your car and have a friend drive you to the airport in your car? Maybe Nichole could bring Chase on Sunday to pick you up. He'd love that!
No, you don't need to have tags on your luggage before you get there. At the check in counter, there are hundreds of tags.........you can fill them out there and put them on your luggage just before you give it to them. You can bring all the flavored waters and snacks you want INSIDE the luggage you are checking. Just don't bring one to drink with you on the plane. They'll give you something to drink on the plane.
When I went to bed last night, I began to pray for an EASY trip for you and for PEACE as you get ready to go. It WILL be ok. Trust me on this!
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow afternoon. Emily is VERY excited about seeing you and sharing a room with you. I'm leaving for work in an hour, and will head to Adrienne's house around 3pm today after work, but I'll be available by cell phone if you want to call. Pack your bags.............we're going to have FUN!
Susan
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Post by Jessie on Aug 1, 2007 7:49:56 GMT -5
It will be ok Robin!!!!! Just watch, you will probably end up LOVING to fly!! Tee hee hee
I'm supposed to be working today and packing at the same time - and running out to the store one last time. Thank God Brian is here to load up the suburban.
We'll see you guys tomorrow!!
Jessie
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Post by Connie on Aug 1, 2007 7:57:31 GMT -5
Strip Searches.....I thought they did BODY CAVITY SEARCHES NOW Hugs, Connie
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Post by momofrussell on Aug 1, 2007 8:07:58 GMT -5
Yes.. .BREATHE!!! First off... here is a website that shows ok and not ok items for your carry on bag. www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtmYou'll be happy to know lighters and breast milk are NOW back on the OK list.. that's right Robin... you can now rest assured your lighter and breast milk can come with! LMAO ;D Ok... the EASY way to remember is to just put as much has you can in your checked in luggage... all your make up, toiletries, ect... pack it in your checked in luggage... you can't bring water through the check through or any other liquids...but you can bring snacks in your carry on. IF you are wanting a specific water or soda or um... "drink" PM me and I will buy it for you today and bring it in my cooler, k? THAT will make it easier for you to know you'll have something to wet your whistle come Thurs afternoon/evening. SO PM or IM me!!! You don't need ID tags... just know which bag IS yours LOL I am not fully packed either... it will be OK girlie!!! Call and confirm who is watching Zach... and it WILL be ok!!!!!!! You can always call for a shuttle pick up to the airport also...look in the yellow pages.. they are listed there. It WILL BE OK!!!!!!!!!!! Think of what's at the end of this new journey.... ALL OF US to see you...AND a wonderful convention full of wonderful info and stuff!!!! A.
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Post by ALLISA on Aug 1, 2007 8:46:40 GMT -5
don't forget the important stuff.....
Like HAVE FUN !! Be sure to come online and visit (sniff) those of us ( sniff ) who are unable (sniff) to come wwwwahhhhhhhh !! HAVE FUN !!! ONE AND ALL !!!
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Post by chasesmom on Aug 1, 2007 9:24:55 GMT -5
You guys are all the best.....well of course except for my dearest friend Connie who will pay as we all know and A,............. BREAST MILK? BREAST MILK? Don't I have to be lactating to have breast milk? ???You have been hanging around Connie far far far too much! You BOTH realize you are going to be at my mercy in less then a day right? hugs to you all, I wish everyone was able to go!!!! Robin
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Post by Connie on Aug 1, 2007 10:52:41 GMT -5
Robin.... I have yet to begin to pack....it's still all only in my mind!!! Connie
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Post by Chris on Aug 1, 2007 12:02:48 GMT -5
Robin,
Leave the flavored water tea at home. I had my bottled water and custard style yogurt confiscated at Christmas. I think you can park at Detroit Metro for $7 or $8 a day.
Take a deep breath, relax and have a great time!
Chris
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Post by laurasnowbird on Aug 1, 2007 13:12:37 GMT -5
Relax, my friend, this is going to be FUN!!!! Here's the link to the parking information we talked about this morning..... www.bishopairport.org/parking.htmHere's the link to what you can and can't carry on: www.bishopairport.org/prohibited-permitted-items.htmBut since you don't plan to have a carry-on except your purse, just make sure there are no prohibited items in your purse. And Connie....FOR SHAME!!! Body cavity searches? Girl, I have a feeling you will pay for that one.....LOL! Like I said earlier, Bishop is SUCH a small, friendly, EASY airport....you just aren't going to believe how easy this is. And I'll be waiting for you to get off the plane at Detroit to escort you to our connecting flight.
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Post by justinsmom on Aug 1, 2007 14:10:52 GMT -5
Robin dear I don't know what airport you're flying out of but if it's Metro we are only 10 min. away, you can leave your car here and we can take you to the airport...... and Zack could stay here if he wanted or you needed him to, hugs Jello
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Post by chasesmom on Aug 1, 2007 23:50:53 GMT -5
Jello.....I pm'd you girl!!!!!! HUGE HUGS to you guys! I am flying out of Flint Bishop but thank you so much for the offer. Nichole is taking me to the airport tomorrow morning. My flight leaves at 8 a.m. She is going to have Zach until Chase comes home from camp and then she'll have them both. She'll come pick me up with the boys too so they can see my plane land:-) where have you been? Long time no post girlfriend! hugs, Robin Connie...be afraid..be very afraid...LOLOL and btw....Nichole packed for me and weaned me down from 25 shirts to 20. She is quite proud of me although nothing is ironed, but at least I am ready to go.
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Post by mollysmomma on Aug 3, 2007 16:46:01 GMT -5
wow...i didnt read this before i left, and after looking at you today...FOOLED ME! you looked like you didnt have a care in the world! hahaha!!
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