Day of Departure
After almost a year of planning, the day of departure has arrived. Our flight leaves tonight at 7:50 PM. We’ll be landing in Munich tomorrow and flying over to Rome. We’ll spend 3 nights there before heading down to Tuscany for a week. From there we’ll drive to Switzerland for another week, with a side trip by train to Paris for two nights. The whole trip encompasses Aug. 5 – Aug. 28. I’m not sure what my access will be to a computer or how easily I’ll be able to upload pictures, but I’ll try my best.
Time to get off here now for final preparations. Got my 5:30 AM run in this morning which was good. I’m a little worried about my training schedule for Chicago Marathon in October. I doubt I’ll be able to train over there the way I should. But, who knows! Hopefully, you’ll be hearing from me from Rome soon. Caio.
Linda Darisse replied:
I am so jealous. And am I the only geek having trouble with the black background? When you are in Paris, speak French, mon ami.
August 5, 2008 at 4:36 pm. Permalink.
Guy replied:
Have fun billy!!!
August 5, 2008 at 4:46 pm. Permalink.
Kerry Gertz replied:
Don’t worry Billy! I will suffer enough for both of us with my training over the next several weeks! Have fun!!!
August 5, 2008 at 5:35 pm. Permalink.
SUSAN PRENTISS replied:
I HAVE YOUR BLOG ON MY FAVORITES NOW. HAVE A GREAT TIME AND DON’T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING BACK HERE IN DANVERS. I WILL CHECK ON TINKERBELL TIME TO TIME. I DIDN’T OPEN THE GARDEN CENTER TODAY BECAUSE OF RAIN. TAKE GOOD CARE OF SUE-SUE. LOVE SUSAN
August 6, 2008 at 9:46 pm. Permalink.
Jay Curry replied:
Hey Billy,
Have a great trip!! Sounds like a lot of fun. Look for a road race while you are there. It would be pretty cool getting one of their shirts.
August 7, 2008 at 3:49 pm. Permalink.
Roger replied:
Bill: You need to know that when in Rome and Italy-do as the Romans’ do-relax!!!!Cyn and I have been there at this time of year and can identify with you and that heat!By the way here at home it’s been in the 60’s and raining a lot. Enjoy —Roger
August 8, 2008 at 4:13 pm. Permalink.
SUSAN PRENTISS replied:
Hi Billy—Went over to visit Tinkerbell. She is fine. When I went in I sat on the floor and she sniffed at me for a while. I tried to give her some treats, but she wasn’t interested, but when I got the brush out, she was purring and rolling all over the floor. We got a lot of rain today. Not good for business. Enjoying the blog!!! Susan
August 9, 2008 at 12:02 am. Permalink.
SUSAN PRENTISS replied:
Hi Billy, Went over again to visit my niece Tinkerbell. Got the brush and comb out and groomed her for 20 minutes. Today, (Sunday) is sunny so far. We have had a lot of rain. I will go over later to see Tinkerbell. Sounds like your trip is going great. I can’t wait to see your pictures. Say hi to Sue-Sue and Bert for us. Susan
August 10, 2008 at 1:35 pm. Permalink.
Susie Mouhtouris replied:
Hi Billy,
I knew you should have taken me as soon as I heard about your fall! But I would never be able to stand that heat. Too many hot flashes. Hope you’re not jogging in it. Sounds like the trip of a lifetime. Enjoy! Susie
August 11, 2008 at 1:32 am. Permalink.
Roger replied:
Bill: Glad to hear you’re having a great time.Sorry to hear that the old body is falling apart with all that great food over there! By the time you get back my replacement knee will be coming along! Roger
August 19, 2008 at 4:38 pm. Permalink.