Tomorrws the day

We leave for Arizona.  It'll be a 3 - 4 day drive with 4 dogs in the back of a Ford Focus wagon.  I have 2 coolers full of water and hopefully the protein bars are packed in the car somewhere.  I'm going to try to stop at motels with free Wi-fi so I can check in.  Wish us luck!  Pretty soon I'll be Ann from AZ instead of MI.   p.s.  Don't use a moving relocation service, you can't count on them being there to pick up your stuff.  Use the PODS or a similar type system, you'll save a lot of headaches.  Thank goodness I have a good friend who will let the movers into my garage so they can get my stuff and my other car on the road.

I'm so happy for you, i know how much you've wanted this.    Have a safe trip and don't forget us michiganders. Linda

Congrats Ann! How was the party at work?  Did everybody need the Kleenex? Good luck with the move and getting settled --Sax

Hijack! You mean to tell me you didn't want to get in on any of the silliness I've been throwing? How you doing? kp

Another Hijack!

You throwing silliness, no way.  You've always got a good tale to share with us!

Been doing great.  Down about 110 since June and almost 85 since surgery.  Out walking everyday.  About another 15 pounds or so and I want to start running -- need something more physical than just walking!  All in all, best decision I've made.  Can't believe the difference in my life.  It'll be fun at the next MSBOA event, though many know it will still be a shock to see.  Most of my extended family haven't seen me since the beginning of the summer and we've been careful about posting pictures so that's going to be great.  They've read about my experiences, but to see how I look now compared to the last time will be a shock.  Don't know the last time I wanted to shock somebody with how I looked! --Sax

The party at work was great.  I needed the box of kleenex and I had to share it.  It felt really funny this morning not to get up and get ready for work but I guess I'll be doing that soon enough.  I'm taking 2 weeks off and then starting the grind again.

Ann, Good luck with your relocation and the beginning of your "next" journey.. Hope you still keep in touch with all your Michigan contacts. Have a safe trip and enjoy your retirement. AmyH

Have a safe journey Ann good luck in the next phase of your new life in Arizona.  Hugs Tricia