Time is growing closer to our trip

Well today is the second day of 2009. What am I doing... I have unpacked my suitcases for the umpteenth time and have all my stuff (not clothes) laid out on the dinning room table. Now just what can I leave at home is the big question. At least Martha and I are looking at each other's packing list to see what we can not double up on. Have found 2 new family blogs and am really enjoying reading them. My daughter, Marybeth is: redhedmary and Martha's daughter Mary Francis is: surprisedbygodsf both are fun to read.

From MaryBeth's I copies this to share with you.

Saw this interesting tidbit on a travel site - 5 Golden Rules for traveling

1. Always eat lunch before it gets too late.Many restaurants are not open between lunch and dinner.

2. Speak up.If you are unhappy about something, want to do something else, don’t want to go somewhere, it’s your fault if you don’t communicate. The rest of us aren’t mind readers.

3. Don’t be a martyr.No one will respect you for it and you will be miserable. This goes hand in hand with rule #2.

4. Be brave when it comes to food. Taste everything.

5. Roll with it.Plans can go awry. Strikes happen. Museums close randomly. Have a back up plan.All good advice, eh?

Just wanted to pass that tibit on to my readers. Wishing you all a Very Happy New Year.