As goodbyes go, my party exceeded expectations. Then again, one of my travel goals is to not have any.
No waterfall of tears to report – just laughter, hugs and good times. As it should be.
By 1:30 am I exited the party location a bit weary, but internally looking ahead.
Saturday (June 5) morning was a flurry of cat preparation as my brother graciously volunteered to care for Amelie. Clean litter box, right. Stuff cat into soft carrier, not so right. She was less than pleased to be trapped.
My sister picked me up – depositing me, the cat, Miz Chanel backpack, a ginormous litter box, and my laptop bag at Vancouver International Airport by 2:00 pm. Phew. First phase over.
What followed was a series of Jeannie foibles.
First, the flight to Calgary was delayed by 1 hour. Cat even more pissed. I brooked embarrassment, isn’t that a novice travel move? Tip: always check your flight before leaving for the airport.
Within 24 hours I:
- Brought down my brother’s gauzy curtains parting them in the middle of the night, because I prefer a little natural light filtering through. I swear, they weren’t properly installed on a curtain rod thingy. Not my fault!
- Plugged my brother’s toilet. He then tells me the toilet can only take 2 wads of toilet paper. So not my fault.
- Amelie’s litter box door unhinges, blocking the entrance, so she can’t relieve herself. She blew a number 2 in my brother’s walk in closet. Definitely her fault.
- Almost killed my brother accelerating through a yellow light, narrowly paying attention to a truck clearly braking immediately ahead of us. Pretty much my fault.
To sum up, CouchSurfing might renege my membership if this ever gets out, and always have a rocking party before departure. Aim for being in a hangover fuzz, it makes your stupidity tolerable.
Party spread
The baby I rented to make me look precious
My peeps!
Tocha, my bff
At Calgary Airport waiting out delayed flight
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@Alison – It gets better. Amelie vomited on the carpet 6 feet from my brother’s bedroom door. I wonder if she just doesn’t like him? :)
@Kelly Lee Phipps – Great name! Traveling Magi is cute. Good luck to you. You’ll enjoy BC, it’s a stunning province.
@Poi – Haha.. me too.
Cats always know how to leave the best impression on your friends and family don’t they…? So glad you’re on your way and I can’t wait to read all your wonderful stories!
Hye there! Funny but I’m leaving Boulder Colorado as the Traveling Magi (astrologer) and cycling to Nelson British Columbia to start a life of Locational Independence. Glad to be going at a similar time as you! I follow your journey!
My route initially will go through WY, MT, BC, then bike down the Pacific Coast to San Fran, and fly to maui, then Hawaii, then onto Asia… Should be great fun!
Kelly Lee Phipps
Traveling Magi
Good to see your underway! I look forward to seeing what you get up to!
@GRRRL TRAVELER – 2 square sheets. What am I getting myself into???!
@Gray – You sound experienced in cat treachery. I might put my brother in touch with you, he might need the support if he finds a surprise in his shoes. :-D
@Suzi – LOL. Trust me it was for 5 seconds to take the picture. :)
Bon Voyage! Looking forward to seeing you on the other side or perhaps mid-stream! Go gett’um! As for the #2 of stalling your bro’s toilet… 2 wads, huh? For the developing countries, better remember to narrow it down to 2 square sheets!
Ha ha! The baby you rented to make you look precious! Funny. I hate to tell you this, but “blowing a number two” in your brother’s closet is just the beginning of your cat’s retaliation over your absence. Oh sure, the litterbox door came off the hinge. How do you know she didn’t rig it that way so she’d look innocent? I know the devious cat mind well. Your brother should keep a cat diary while you’re gone to document it all.
You mean they let you hold a baby after all of that?? :-) Happy traveling!! Looking forward to stalking you!
@Jen Laceda – Uh huh. Over the starting line! I know how busy it is with the kids, so always nice to see you comment!
are you starting your rtw now? congrats!
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