Holiday plans!

[ThomCat]

Just a week ago I had no plans for the holidays. Then, LizzieGrace, sweet wonderful person that she is, invited me out to Ohio. So I'm going out there for New Years. :loveya:

And then friends in Buffalo found out that I have no plans, and they have insisted (INSISTED) that I have to come out there for Thanksgiving.

So now I have plans. I'm going to travel. OMG, I'm going to get on airplanes. :scared:

It's not that I'm afraid of heights. I actually love to fly. But the changes in air pressure, plus those damned seats, put me in huge amounts of pain. I'm going to be medicated to the gills on painkillers and muscle relaxants. I'll be in a wheelchair when I come off the planes. But, damn it, I'm going to travel.
:patriot:

Yay! Can I tell you how excited I am? Can I tell you how nervous I am?

[MrCoffee]

1. remember...TSA screeners are known for their sense of humor, so make lots of bomb jokes

that always kills in the X-ray line.

have fun.

[ThomCat]

3. One advantage I have over you poor schmucks

is that people in wheelchairs get wheeled to the front of the lines and then then thoroughly groped by some friendly young guy in uniform! :P

[MrCoffee]

8. it's so unfair.

you probably don't even have to take your shoes off.

[redqueen]

2. That is so cool.

I'm excited for you! :D

[ThomCat]

4. I haven't traveled in a couple of years.

Not since before the rheumatoid artritis kicked in. Flying was incredibly painful before. I'm really not looking forward to finding out how it feels now.

But I'm going to be a stuborn bastard! And I'm going to be on heavy drugs! So I can do this! Yes I can! :P

[redqueen]

7. Yay for heavy drugs!

:bounce:

:P

[lost-in-nj]

5. Sounds like fun!!!!

you'll be fine....
just remember to carry on 1/2 full bottles of your shampoo and conditioner...
oh yeah put some Baby powder in a zip lock and throw it in your carry on....
so you'll have it in case you want to use some....


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

seriously, I'm sure you will have a great time!!!


lost

[ThomCat]

6. I'll make a point of doing that!

:P

I'll already be carrying two big metal poles (crutches) and I'll be wearing metal plates (in my braces) so I'm sure security is going to LOVE me.

[Parche]

9. Flying Is Fun

:hi:

[ThomCat]

11. I doubt I could ever handle a flight that long.

Hell, how do you stay consistently medicated long enough for a flight that long? Wow.

But I would absolutely love to fly to Hawaii some day. I've never been there.

[Parche]

13. First Class

Is the only way to fly....free macadamia nuts....free Heineken............food is incredible
free movies...music...shows.....and for redqueen free xxx movies.......:hi:

[ThomCat]

15. "for redqueen..."

:rofl:

Are you in them? :P

[Parche]

22. xxx

They dont call it the 'cockpit' for nothing..........:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :hi:

[SPKrazy]

10. Sounds like fun!

I have no plans for Thanksgiving

my Dad and sister are coming out to see me at Christmas time

:hi:

[ThomCat]

14. It does.

I hope any problems I have from the flights are very short lived. If I spend all of thanksgiving weekend recovering from the flight then I'll have to change my travel plans for New Year's.

I hope everything goes well with your dad and sister. :)

[lizziegrace]

12. Yay!!

And if you request it, maybe they'll me meet you at the gate since you'll be all doped up. Check with your travel agent and let me know what you find out.

I get the impression that the smaller commuter jets fly at a lower altitude. If that's the case, maybe the pressure issues won't be as bad.

:hug:

I cannot wait!!!

[ThomCat]

16. That's already arranged.

I'll be in a wheelchair in both airports. My travel agent is awesome and looks out for me. :)

[lizziegrace]

17. but can I meet you at the gate?

or will you be wheeled out in a stupor?

[ThomCat]

18. Oh.

No, they'll wheel me out in a stupor to the baggage area. Then wheel me to your car. :)

[lizziegrace]

19. I'll sell you to the highest bidder...

;)

:P

[ThomCat]

20. I doubt I'll bring a very high price.

:rofl:

My carry-on bag would fetch more than I would. :P

[lizziegrace]

25. I 'll be sure

that the sale includes YOU with the bag. :P

[VenusRising]

21. Super YAY!!!!

ThomCat is going to be here for New Year's. :bounce::bounce::bounce:

Even if I don't get to see you (which would make me very sad) I would be so happy to know that I can wave to you up the road. :)

[ThomCat]

23. No idea what we'll be doing yet

but we've bounced the idea of having either a new year's eve party on Monday, or a pre-new year's eve party sometime on the weekend.
:hi:

[lizziegrace]

24. DU party

probably on the 29th

Will you and R be around??

[VenusRising]

26. Very likely.

I'll definitely help cook or bring anything you like. Just let me know.

:woohoo:

[ThomCat]

27. Awesome!

I'm gonna get to meet VenusRising!
I'm gonna get to meet VenusRising!
I'm gonna get to meet VenusRising!
:woohoo:

[VenusRising]

28. You just want me for my....

fried potatoes. :P

I'm so excited!!!! :woohoo:

[lizziegrace]

31. That's because he hasn't met you in person yet

;)


:woohoo:

I'm so glad y'all are going to be around.

[VenusRising]

42. It's only a matter of time now!

This is going to be the awesomest of the awesome.

:woohoo:

[RetroLounge]

29. Well, this makes me very happy indeed!

I'll be there at LizzieGrace's to meet you! :bounce:

RL

[lizziegrace]

32. Party at my house!!

:bounce:

:woohoo:

[ThomCat]

36. Wow!

YAY! I've got a huge hug here for you. I can't wait to give it to you. :hug:

[RetroLounge]

43. Looking forward to it!

:hug:

RL

[SarahB]

30. Maybe if the stupid douche I work with who does the schedule can put it out

longer than a week at a time, I'll know. :eyes:

I don't even know where I'm spending Thanksgiving yet. :(

[lizziegrace]

33. I hate that

:(

:hug:

[SarahB]

41. I expect to work either Christmas or Thanksgiving.

As a nurse, it's just a part of the job and I feel a little mean for calling her a douche, but it would be nice to know so I can give an answer to extended family. Other floors in my hospital know their schedules 6-8 weeks ahead of time. Us? :(

[ThomCat]

37. I'm sorry.

:(

I used to hate jobs where I never knew my schedule. x(

Where ever you end up for Thanksgiving, I hope it's wonderful! :hug:

Oops. Edit, because I know you're near here, not near Ohio! Doh. :dunce:

[lizziegrace]

34. My parents are flying in for Thanksgiving

I haven't seen them in over two years. It will great to have them around for a while. :)

[ThomCat]

38. That's Awesome!

You've spoken well of them. I hope they have a great time visiting you.

And I wish you patience. Having parents visit is wonderful, but I know it's also stressful. :P

[lizziegrace]

40. So you've met my parents...

;)


:)



:hug:

[Inchworm]

35. Excellent Thom!

You got it going on! Hopefully all the fun and excitement (and meds) will trump the pain. I hope you have a blast! I plan on hiding for that month hehe.

:party:

:hi:

[ThomCat]

39. Hide someplace fun

with some really good company! :hug: