Packing

July 12, 2017

Well, a traveling companion and I are preparing for a trip to Yellowstone National Park https://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm.  We had actually planned to go in 2016, but when my traveling companion tried to make reservations for accommodations, none in our price range were available. So, we delayed our trip by a year. And, here we are.

Early in the week, I started actively gathering the items I was planning to pack. I waited because packing upsets the kitties.  Monday and Tuesday of the week of July 10, I actually pulled out my luggage, and started organizing and packing items.  The kitties sat on my suitcases, scratched at my stuff and in general let me know they were not happy. But as the days progressed, and I was still at home, they settled down.

Today, my traveling companion came to the house, and had her items packed in her vehicle, except her last minute overnight bag. We both agreed we were going to do overnight bags that would have what we needed while we were on the road to the Yellowstone, and then, have items we needed when we arrived at Yellowstone.  We packed the cooler and my items. Everything seemed to fit as we had anticipated.  This is good.

I think my kitties are still a little on edge, because they are not sure what to expect with me being around, but packing things that mean I am leaving. I can hardly blame them.  In the last few years, my packing and returning has not had a regular pattern. 

I hope, while I am gone, my kitties adjust well. I have a wonderful cat sitter, who goes the extra mile.  I have complete confidence in her.  That is so reassuring to know someone will do what is needed, without having to ask for consent or permission, if my cats need extra care while I am gone. And of course, I will remunerate her accordingly, no questions asked.