One more day

Does no one stock bloody 35mm film anymore?!!! Granted I hardly ever use it myself, but still! I should be able to find it when I need it! My lovely SLR camera has come out of the closet with its lovely long distance lens, that I unfortunately didn't realize I needed and therefore didn't buy until after my family's first safari in December/January 2002/2003. I'm so excited to use it, and I can't find the right film anywhere, grrrrrr. Boots only has 200 speed, Tesco only has 400, and I have yet to find any place else that even carries it. I would love to get 60 or 80 speed, but would settle for 100. My last options are the airport, and then South Africa itself.

Yes, it is finally here. Tomorrow night we take off for Cape Town. Finally, finally. Although first I have to get through a day packed solid with patients...I have patients right up until 4:30pm, which means I have to drag my suitcase to the hospital with me, so I can get straight on the tube as soon as I finish my last notes (which realistically is probably 5-ish). I've had 10-thousand To-Do lists floating around (slight, but only slight exaggeration), and at the moment am listening to Michael Buble for stress relief.

But everything is coming together--I packed my suitcase previously, or at least most of it, and just need to go through tonight and hopefully pull a few things out. Mom and Dad's retirement thing is settled. Oh, yes and Weight Watchers is going fabulously well, 6 pounds lost so far, three weeks in. Which means that thus far, I'm winning the little jackpot we've got going in our house (the one who loses the most by Nicole's Hen Night in June wins the money we've all contributed whenever we gain weight). However, I figure if I'm lucky and keep a close enough eye, the best I can hope for after two weeks on holiday is to stay the same. More likely I'll gain a pound or two, but I will do my best. Knock on wood, I'm the only one who hasn't gained yet, but consistently lost. Oh yes, and W and I have booked our tickets for a US trip in September. He'll be joining me at an Aveyard wedding in Denver, as well as spend some time in NYC, and meet a number of my friends, including hopefully the Burks and Heilalas. Sorry guys, I know you were really looking forward to spending some time with him in Vermont in July, and he did intend to come, but the situation is beyond his control with work permits and what not as he changes to permanent status with Deutsche Bank.

Possibly more later, but if not, I won't be online again until May 14 or 15. Apparently the internet is ridiculously expensive in SA. Weather forecast is absolutely beautiful at the moment, I'm crossing my fingers it stays that way! Much love to all, Allison :-)