So Excited!

I leave on a real vacation tomorrow! I haven't had a real vacation since Feb. 2006!! I've gone out of town, back home to Minneapolis, but my mom's 94 (bless 'er), so it's not really a "vacation" - I always do stuff for her, and have the responsibilities of being the daughter home to "help out" - not that I'm complaining, I love Mom, she's a pistol at 94, and it's always fun. Just not a real vacation.

I'm flying out tomorrow to Isla Mujeres, a wee island off the coast of the Yucatan, out from Cancun. Rigel probably knows of it. Friends of mine are already down there - they've been going for 12 years, and know it really well, and know the people who run the hotel, all the bartenders and restaurant owners. It's just barely being discovered by people, so isn't quite a tourist mecca, and this time of year is sort of quiet. Just what I need after dressing models this week during crazy Fashion Week!

I'm ecstatic!! All packed, which is unusual for me. I have 2 fashion shows to dress today, then I have the evening to do last minute things, then I'm gone - outta here - exiting - in the morning! Yahoo!

Poor Larry. He soooooo knows something's up, and he's following me around with a mopey look on his face. My neighbor down the hall comes in to feed him and scoop out the litterbox, but she says she never sees him, which I totally understand. He's very shy about strangers, and will hide in the closet. She's decided it's best to just leave him there and not bother him or freak him out. He's used to her and he eats his food and does his business.... which is fine.

I'm picking him up and cuddling him alot this morning.

Aww, poor Larry. Too bad you can't take him with you.

Have fun!

Sounds like it should be a fun and relaxing trip!! Enjoy it! And I'm sure Larry will miss you, but he'll survive. And he'll be that much more lovey when you get back.

I just googled Isla Mujeres, looks so incredibly beautiful.... love those white sand beaches... I am sure you will have a great time.

Poor Larry... sending lots of vibes to him... luckily you have someone you trust to come look after him

ETA... that is so cool that you are dressing models for Fashion Week...

Originally Posted by nanner

I'm flying out tomorrow to Isla Mujeres, a wee island off the coast of the Yucatan, out from Cancun. Rigel probably knows of it. Friends of mine are already down there -

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Of course I know it!... is a good resorts about our lovely Peninsula or Yucatan!... I bet you´ll going to enjoy the beach... Is a shame that I can´t be able for make a mini-trip to there for meet you! -....But don´t worry!... Be sure to have a LOT OF FUN!!!

Bring us a lot of Pictures please!!!

and be sure of leave to Larry in good hands!... ....

Have fun dear friend!

Have a wonderful and relaxing time, and for Larry to stay calm.

And here I thought you'd be off stalking Randy...

Have fun!!!

Sounds just heavenly!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy your trip and have a safe journey

Good for you!! I kind of know what you mean. DH and my step-dad were both military so other than my parents we have no family in the area. So both weeks of his vacation every year are divided between visiting with my family or the in-laws. I love doing that; but every now and then I'd love to do the tourist thing, somewhere warm and sunny! LOL! I'm not much into traveling; but the kind of trip you have planned sounds like HEAVEN to me right now. But then I do have a toddler poking me in the side; which is tender to begin with.

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Is a shame that I can´t be able for make a mini-trip to there for meet you!

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Ohmigosh! That would be so much fun!! (I'm staying at the Hotel Posada del Mar, in case you pop over there between 9/15 and 9/21.... )

Thanks, friends! I just got home from my last show, I'm all packed, Larry's staring at me and I'm having some extra white wine, just to calm me down!

Oh that DOES sound heavenly!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a wonderful time!

Oh my gosh that looks beautiful! I had to Google it too, never heard of it before. I hope you have a wonderful vacation, lots of relaxation and fun. Larry will be just fine, though I'm sure you'll have to bribe him with extra treats when you get back.
Have a great time!

How exciting for you! Have a great time, have lots and lots of fun!

Such a fun, wonderful time!!! Isla Mujeres is paradise! It hasn't been really, truly discovered yet by swarms of tourists, and it's still the off-season, so our hotel was pretty quiet, the beaches were not overly crowded, except the 16th was Mexican Independence Day, and since it was a Friday, lots of families were taking a 3-day weekend.

But Monday it was totally quiet, and I got to know the other people staying at the hotel - just 3 couples - and we'd have drinks together, then I'd go off for my dinner. Some wonderful restaurants and fantastic food. I drank too much, and ate alot, but I was on vacation! Hot and humid and sunny, but the water is always there - beautiful aqua water and white sand. *sigh* I want to go back right now!

I even learned how to stand-up paddle! Standing up on a surf-board, with a big paddle, and maneuvering your way around. Quite the challenge, but I did it! (Plus, the instructor was incredibly cute.)

Came home to the sad and shocking news that my neighbor and cat sitter had collapsed and died of a heart attack in the hallway the day before. This makes me so sad. She took such good care of Larry, always laughing at the fact that she never saw him. Her family is devastated. I've lost a friend, not only a cat sitter.

Catherine was the one waiting on the sidewalk for me in 2007, to tell me that my apartment had been destroyed by fire. She didn't want me going up and discovering it on my own. She took my hand, and after I looked at the wreckage, she took me into her apartment and gave me some water, some cheese, and then some wine, as I called my friends. I will miss her so much. We've been in this building and two doors away since mid-1976.

Catherine leaves a loving husband, a daughter, son, daughter-in-law and two beautiful granddaughters.

RIP, Catherine.

@nanner: Aww! So sorry to hear.

I had missed your thread about going on vacation. I am glad you had a well-deserved great time.

And I am so sorry about your friend. What devastating news.

It's so sad that you lost such a good friend and neighbor. My condolences.

Isn't it wonderful when vacations live up to expectations? Sounds like something I should try for next.

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. to you and to her family.

Thanks, all, for your kind words. Larry keeps looking at the door, and sitting in front of the door. It's very strange. He always hid when she came, but he must have gotten used to the door opening and food being left.

I am happy that you had such a great vacation!

So sorry you had to come back to the news that your friend had passed away. She sounds like a wonderful person.