VSG Maintenance Group
Thursday, June 10, 2025
It is Thursday, so we must be in Kraków. Apparently OH has some security lacking so WI-FI in Poland doesn't like it. I have to make OH entries while under cellular coverage. I couldn't do it at DSS's home or this hotel.
We are touring Auschwitz today, leaving at 7 am (I have been up since 5). It is over an hour from here. The Warsaw uprising museum was quite somber yesterday, but this will be so much more so. It will be cool so I have to cobble some clothing together to provide some warmth.
As mentioned yesterday, I really am having a tough time with the repacking and the luggage dragging. Maybe it would be better if I was a better packer and could do it in a carry-on? Somehow I don't think that would help enough though. Something to really think about if I go with DD to Ireland next year because my previous trips there involved moving to a new place each day. I was much younger then.
Time to get showered for the day. Have a thoughtful Thursday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Carry on packing is much easier if your trip does not need to include clothes for dress up events and different weather like the one you're currently on does. I did Italy in June for 15 days with a carry on, but everything was very lightweight clothes, and fun, but casual dresses, one pair of sandals, one pair of walking shoes, one hoodie. Same for Ireland, 10 days with a carry on, but only 1 easy to pack dress (which I didn't wear) and a lot of leisure wear that I could layer, and a raincoat. When I've needed a bigger suitcase, and we're moving about, I sometimes transfer 2 outfits or so to my smaller bag as I go. I still need to bring the big bag in or out (but not always, if it's a car trip, I leave it in the trunk), but I don't need to open it everyday. That helps.
I think I mentioned my niece needed to cancel on Tuesday, so I'm off here in a few minutes to get my haircut.
BFFs son was admitted to the hospital, so he is safe the next few days, and taking the first steps towards getting better. Roomies DH is starting chemo for pancreatic cancer, but also got into a study for a new drug at Mayo. My cousin called me last night, he is going to Mayo next week to start treatment for prostate cancer. I feel like DH and I are in the eye of a storm, where everything is calm in our center, but wild things are happening all around us. Trying to use our calm to help support the storm tossed ones.
It does sound like you are in the center of a hurricane! Praying all those you care about get the care they need and can experience some peace through it all! I've never taken more than a weekend trip with only a carry on! You are a super packer!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
