Certifiably crazy, I am!

[Mary]

A long time ago (maybe last October) the notion of taking an 800 mile trip with all our children (5), a SIL, and a granddaughter sounded like the most pleasant thing we could ever want do. We use to take family vacations like that and we always had a Swell time!

Today, as I'm trying to pack and deal with my "children" I realize that old age has set in and I am/was/forever will be certifiably nuts! Now I remember why we haven't taken one of these jaunts in over 15 years!

So please, everyone wish us luck. We'll be in Panama City Beach from June 3-10 in case any Florida members want to join in our nuttiness. Gadgetman is coming down, as is Hensylee, and hopefully Miss Granbonny Bon, so even if you don't want to meet me and my family, there are other VR members who will oblige!

Good night and good luck!

 

[Christine]

Have a safe trip... I do miss the road trips my ex and I used to take.. enjoy yourselves - I have a motto: life is too short, go out and make some memories. go make some new memories with your family and vr friends.

Chris

 

[Phyllis]

Sounds like a wonderful trip with lots of wonderful memories to be made- enjoy and take pictures!

 

[Granbonny]

Good luck with all the family. Last one we took with our 2..after they were out alone...and lots of my planning..( they were in their 20's)..they still showed up 1 hour before our ship left for an Alaska Cruise. ..Had a great time..but said..last time trying for the family thing. ... You know (by phone calls, ect) I'm trying hard to meet yall in Panama City..just tied up with doctor's, tests, ect.....You are correct..in thinking one can make arrangements far off. but *&#$@ happens.. .. Just take care of Hailey ( your Granddaughter) the others are old enought to take care of themselves. Bonnie

 

[Ross]

Oh Pooh Bonnie, get your rump in that vehicle and get out of GA for a while!

 

[fyrfytr]

Hey Mary,
I know you all will have a Great Time. Drive safe and enjoy.
Will be waiting for all the pictures.
Take Care

 

[Guest]

Hmmm...well, dear Mary, if you are certifiably crazy ... then I'm completely nuts ... because I LOVE road trips .

Course ... my road trips are "solo" ... in that I'm driving by myself ... but meeting up with friends/family all the way during the day and/or at night.

Have a FUN trip ... and relax and enjoy it!



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[PJmomrunner]

Have fun, Mary! Sounds like a great time--insanity and all!

 

[Wise]

Have a great time with Bubba. Be nice to him, okay. (Bubba, you be nice too).

Give Bonnie and Ann a big hug from me. I'm a fan of theirs.

You take care, enjoy yourself, and get back home in one piece. (But don't forget the two piece pics for Ross).

Wise

 

[Ross]

Something about the sound of Bubba and Panama together makes my skin crawl. Why is that?

 

[gadgetman]

Something about the sound of Bubba and Panama together makes my skin crawl. Why is that?

Sho'e Nuff Honeychile!!!!!!!!!

ah's sendin' someone t'defend mah hono' suh!!!!!!!




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[Ross]

You best get me some bikni shots of that Mary lady! Don't even come home without them.

 

[gadgetman]

An' by th' way, when th' wind is jest right th' smell of th' local paper mills will remove enny need fo' them oxyjun bottles. Cain't nobody breath then, as enny fool kin plainly see.

They doesn't call it th' "Redneck Rivahia" fo' nothin'. Here is some of th' fellas havin' a fine time jest down th' betch fum whar Mary will be. Notice th' Wal-Mart All Purpose Swim/sho'ts. Yo' kin wears them ennywhar. Might hafta put on a shirt thou.

Mary, yo' lef' yet???? MARY?????!

Bubba

 

[terryj]

Mary, I know what you mean. Every year we take whoever can go of our three kids and Son and Daughter in laws and 9 grandkids to a cabin in Tenn.
This year we have rented 2 cabins but ours has a gameroom and all 5 granddaughters want to stay in our cabin. They are 16,14,11,8 and 6. We leave June 17th for 7 nights of fun. We do all the touristy things. This year I am taking a half day at the spa just for me. I have already let all of them know this. So, let me know how your trip turns out. I have survived the last 4years so hopefully I will survive this one.

 

[Granbonny]

Bubba

Bubba

That ant Panama city with those Mountains in the background Sue..where in Tennessee?Sounds like a great family place...Must be in the Gatlinburg area?Lots to do up there..rafting, ect. I think Mary left at noon..to spend the night in Tupelo, Mississippi..Birthplace of Elvis. ..then an 8 hour drive thru Alabama..down into the Panhandle of Florida and into Panama city... ..NO news today from my EMG test..so..looks like I will not find out anything until 9 A.M. Monday...... Depends on what he ( Orthpaedic) wants me to do?.... Hand/arm still tingling... I have Mary's cell phone and will keep her up to date..whether I can make Panama city next weekend.. getting down to the short row ......Bonnie

 

[Phyllis]

That ant Panama city with those Mountains in the background Sue..where in Tennessee?Sounds like a great family place...Must be in the Gatlinburg area?Lots to do up there..rafting, ect. I think Mary left at noon..to spend the night in Tupelo, Mississippi..Birthplace of Elvis. ..then an 8 hour drive thru Alabama..down into the Panhandle of Florida and into Panama city... ..NO news today from my EMG test..so..looks like I will not find out anything until 9 A.M. Monday...... Depends on what he ( Orthpaedic) wants me to do?.... Hand/arm still tingling... I have Mary's cell phone and will keep her up to date..whether I can make Panama city next weekend.. getting down to the short row ......Bonnie

Hope you get your health problems resolved and can make the trip Bonnie. Sending you best wishes for an easy solution and a speedy recovery.

 

[Sherry]

Hey, all, how's the reunion going? We want some pics...

 

[Mary]

Mary, I know what you mean. Every year we take whoever can go of our three kids and Son and Daughter in laws and 9 grandkids to a cabin in Tenn. . .
So, let me know how your trip turns out. I have survived the last 4years so hopefully I will survive this one.

Terry,
Yes I was certifiably crazy, but sometimes drastic measures are called for!
Our vacation, with the nine of us, was one of the best things we've done in years. It forced everyone to compromise and get along, and that's hard to come by with residual sibling rivalry (even at the ages of 32, 27, 25, 23, and 20) and a three year old tossed in to boot!
We spent one day snorkeling, and I found myself swimming with two of the boys. It was the first time for all three of us, and once when I came up, both Mike and Mark popped up and said, "Mom, this is the most fun we've ever had!" I was astounded that I was having so much fun with my grown children! It was definitely an American Express moment--priceless!
We tried parasailing too, but it wasn't nearly as much fun as snorkelling, and not nearly as adreneline producing as skydiving!
Yes, there were times early in the trip when I thought I would go crazy, but I chilled and let it sweep on past. I silently gave thanks that I was alive to share and enjoy the new lease on life that I've been given.
Here's Haley, our granddaughter

 

[Ross]

Ah Wooha, A Beach Goddess!

 

[terryj]

Mary, what a beautiful granddaughter. I am glad you all had so much fun. I know what you mean about sibling rivalry. My daughter is 33 and her brother is 37 and they had a falling out a few years ago and this is the first trip we have all taken together since then. But, they both agree that this has gone on long enough and that it is time to start getting along again. I pray they really mean it. My 5 granddaughters are so glad they get to be together for a whole week. My son lives in Tenn. and we hardly ever get to see the 3 girls.
They say they are getting me on the roller coaster and the go karts. I can hardly wait. I will post when I get back and let you know how it went.