First of all....that is me waving in the plane So 2 and 1/2 sleeps left before we head out. I had to say 2 and half because our limo picks us up at 4:00 AM!!!! Who can sleep for that short of time Figured out today that my suitcase was too small and I had to go and borrow one from friends. Thanks Marilyn . Kelly also loaned a carry on large enough for my laptop and few other things. I never realized how many things you have to pack for cooler weather and ho...

Wow!! 2 weeks left to get packed, tickets printed, and our sights to be seen in Anchorage organized. Thanks Mason for your insightful message about taking paracord bracelets (I had to look up what it was) and bear spray - of course I won't get it in the eye. I learned that lesson from you!!! I also checked how to make a paracord bracelet in case I had some free time - thanks again Mason. Special hello to Cheryl and Shelley from Travelocity who check in with me...

Well, we are about 3 weeks out and I'm having a glass of wine with pencil and sharpener at my side. Oh ya and the note paper...lol. I personally have been building lists upon lists upon lists. Cross offs, add ons, my God!! What does one pack for Alaska while you're thinking about sweating to death in Ontario?? Went to Marks Work Warehouse today for hikers, jacket and to scope things out for the "must need" list. I think I have spent too much time listening t...