Three Days To Go!

I'm testing a remote posting to make it a little easier to update the blog during my trip.
Just 3 more days to go.
I'm mostly packed and starting to get excited!!!!!!!!!!

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katymoo said…
OK, I want to try out this water....
October 22, 2008 at 7:30 AM
Kerry said…
We are so excited!!! Moo...come with us and snorkel. FUN!
October 22, 2008 at 1:10 PM
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