It’s a good thing that we bought a SUV. The back third is definitely for dog Zoe, with a sheepskin lining the entire part of the car, a new orthopedic bed and now a mesh barrier to keep her back there.
Now, we’re used to our current old Honda with a trunk. Where do we place luggage if Zoe has the back portion to herself? We’re going to Jim’s parents which means we’ll share a bag. Zoe gets a bag. Then we need a cooler (Jim bought dry ice en route home from work last night) for frozen food, refrigerated food, beverages and sandwiches for the road.
Then we have gifts, because we won’t be together for Christmas. Plus I’m doing a cooking class so need a box for that as well. We will be traveling with three laptops and three cell phones (two to tether to get wireless on a ranch in the middle of… nowhere).
In the SUV we have a 6 CD changer that is invisible to the eye, and only Jim has learned to use it so far. I’m going to try to sneak in a few CD’s before he does. Before Dallas, the radio stops then only plays country music. When he puts the passenger seat back and takes a nap, I’d like to listen to my kind of music. It may include country, Celtic, Frank Sinatra, Christmas tunes from various artists, Andrea Boccelli or Juni Fisher. Just not what one radio station tells me to listen to, with endless commercials.
I’m bringing cheddar and parmigiano reggiano, olive oil, olives, cranberry relish, spinach balls, apples, Satsuma mandarin oranges, spicy cashews and almonds, and herbs and spices and cocoa.
Right now I just want to get it done and get on the road. I’m really looking forward to seeing family and cooking with my cousins on Saturday, about the time we’ll all be ready to eat again after Thursday’s feast at Nanny’s.
Cheers to the women and men who make Thanksgiving possible. Dee
