Aggiemom says "thanks y'all (and needs a hug) before she leaves!
 

The good and the bad:


The Good:
Just four hours and we're on our way to the airport. I want to thank all of you for your help. It has been invaluable in planning this trip. These last few days have been stressful and I thank you for your suppport.

The bad:
To sum it up: My back still hurts (though better with meds); Mom's hearing aid is still broken so I guess I'll just have to yell; the heavy luggage issues still remain but we will try to go with the flow; and just to keep things from being boring my 16-year-old daughter's nose may be broken (in softball practice - Lady Indians are #2 in the nation in high school softball!) And my 15-year-old softball player took a ball in her face. Luckily, no dental damage (but you can see the seam marks from the errant softball still on her mouth!).

So I think it's time to get out of here before something else happens! Luckily, I have a very very capable husband. The girls are in good hands.

LoveItaly, your kind remarks at 200 AM ET were greatly appreciated and actually helped a little.

Auf Wiedersehen and thanks again!

Have a WONDERFUL trip, and please, no more accidents!!!
We can't wait to hear from you when y'all get back!

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I know this isn't really funny, but I couldn't help but laugh at the image of yelling because your mom's hearing aid is broken. Americans have the reputation for being loud, so nobody will hold it against you. :-))

Although you are an aggiemom, this Longhorn fan still wishes you a happy and safe trip. And here's the hug you asked for. >:D<

Best wishes and hugs to all of you, mom.

((I))

aggiemom--with your attitude and open mind, I know you'll have a great time.

I hope it is a great trip but for some reason "National Lampoon's European Vacation" with the Griswalds comes to mind. Say "hi" to all the Europeans from us.

Have a great trip... what a beginning!? And ouch to the sportstar.

Aggiemom, Once your feet touch the ground over there, I hope all your problems just disappear!!! Enjoy yourself!

Too funny AisleSeat, that same thing was going through my mind! - it's always best to find humor in things. And P_M - yeah I can definitely find humor in my Mom's broken hearing aid! I can see the stories forming right now...... Thanks for the hug. TAggie, thanks and I'll send a special "Howdy" to Europe from you. Ira - thanks for the thoughts and hug and all your good advice. Thank you Mr Fly - I've thoroughly enjoyed your knowledge and posts. SuzieC - Luckily, the girls are pretty tough, so I'm confident they'll do fine, broken nose or not. Wren, you are so right!

You know what - you guys have got me smiling again!! I can feel the stress leaving my body......

Don't worry, there is nothing else that can happen ! LOL
You will have a wonderful time, it never fails :D
Bon Voyage! and tell your mom BON VOYAGE too :)

Have a wonderful trip AggieMom and just as you have now, hang on to that invaluable sense of humor!

HUGE hugs for you!

Best wishes, you're going to have a great time! T.

Hey aggiemom -

I will look forward to reading your trip report when you get back as my next holiday travel will be to Germany, one of these days.

Have a great journey and safe travels....and hugs all around. Peace.

Robyn :)>-

Aggiemom, I, too, am and Aggie Mom so from one to another, have a gig em trip. We go to Europe in June-can't wait.

I'm signing off for about 9 days. THANK YOU all - you're a better tonic than a glass of wine! (But just to make sure, I'll have two, wait.... no maybe three - I want to be certain. Oh, and, then there's the beer. I mean its Amsterdam and Germany - so many choices....hmmm I have a lot of comparing to do when I get there. But wait, I have a three hour layover in England - I better compare that lovely gin, or some good scotch because, I mean, Scotland is sooo close to England and I wouldn't want to offend... Oh, yeah, and what about Ireland? How can I go to England and not sample Irish whiskey?? Well, I better be going, got lots of comparing to do....!!

CHEERS!! ((d))