I have a number of snarky responses to Laura's sister, but none of them would be particularly helpful. I'm sorry she's making your travel plans more of a hassle than they need to be, Laura.
Two steaming cups of chocolate goodness. Courtesy of whomever I swiped it from out of the cupboard.
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Calli - Jun 22, 2017 2:17:42 pm PDT #665 of 8185
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Laura - Jun 22, 2017 2:23:08 pm PDT #666 of 8185
Our wings are not tired.
The part that super sucks is that I love the notion of her going with me the first leg of the trip and seeing her grandchildren in NC. But packing for a 3 month plus trip is complex enough already. She is flying back home, I am just dropping her, staying overnight and heading north in the morning on my own, with Zoe.
Connie Neil - Jun 22, 2017 2:26:15 pm PDT #667 of 8185
brillig
Any possibility of a roof carrier?
Edit: Numberslut of the Neighbor of the Beast!
Laura - Jun 22, 2017 2:36:56 pm PDT #668 of 8185
Our wings are not tired.
Nice! I didn't notice the post number. Best thing today!
Actually Connie, a roof dealio isn't a bad idea. Then I could bring more stuff for me too. I'd love to bring a bunch of books I would rather have up there than here.
Connie Neil - Jun 22, 2017 2:41:01 pm PDT #669 of 8185
brillig
Roof carriers are great for bulky but relatively lightweight things. Like a walker. Though not for dogs.
Laura - Jun 22, 2017 2:45:08 pm PDT #670 of 8185
Our wings are not tired.
I like to have the dog in the front seat. That way I can pack stuff on the floor in front and make a nice bed for her. She is way calmer on a long ride if she is up front and she doesn't bother the driver at all. When she is in back she whines and has her head on my shoulder. I have a strap thingy to hook up the the seat belt for her.
sj - Jun 22, 2017 2:47:25 pm PDT #671 of 8185
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Thanks, Sophia. I'm home with ltc all day and about to turn 40. So it seemed like a good time to finally do it.
A roof carrier sounds like a good idea, Laura. I'm sorry you're good deed is turning into such a pain.
sj - Jun 22, 2017 3:12:38 pm PDT #672 of 8185
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
ltc is hysterical and will not go to bed. Please tell me bedtime is not going to be as traumatic as bath time.
Kate P. - Jun 22, 2017 4:03:59 pm PDT #673 of 8185
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
You have my sympathies, sj. Does she usually go to bed without much fuss? If so, then most likely this is just a phase and she'll return to her usual equilibrium eventually. In the meantime, though, I'm sorry you're both having a rough time.
sj - Jun 22, 2017 4:14:50 pm PDT #674 of 8185
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
She's usually fairly chill. She doesn't always go right to sleep but she'll sing and talk to herself until she does. Unless she has a diaper and then she'll call for daddy. Tonight she is screaming like someone is trying to kill her. TCG just got home and is trying to put her down now. He usually does bedtime. So, maybe it will help.