1. I'm writing this meme early, because I will be going to Gimli, Manitoba for a short holiday to visit Art's brother and his wife.

2. Art's brother's wife Shauna has cervical cancer, and has about a 50/50 shot right now. She's lost so much weight, and it's taking it's toll on the family.

3. Art and I have never been away together anywhere on a holiday in 6 years together alone, or with the family.

4. I am deathly allergic to cats, and Art's brother has several, so we will be tenting it in their backyard (bummer).

5. However, Gimli has beautiful beaches, and a boardwalk, so we will be able to bring the kids to the beach in the daytime.

6. Art's brother is a fisherman, and wants to take us on the fishing boat. Should be really interesting. I always wondered what it would be like on a real fishin' boat.

7. Art's brother makes the best pickerel. It's always fresh catch, so I'm really looking forward to that.

8. The Icelandic festival will be on while we're visiting. Should be alot of fun. There 's a parade, and lots of activities for the kids to do.

9. I am saying a silent prayer that our car makes it there. As it is, our air conditioner is on the blink.

10. My children have never slept in a tent before. I hope they will. Let's face it...I am really not looking forward to sleeping in a tent, but hey, it may turn out just fine.

11. I sure hope I will sleep in the tent. I can't stand tenting...I am not real outdoorsy.

12. How will I survive two days without my computer? They don't have one in Gimli...

13. Here's to hoping it doesn't rain!!! We'll see you in two days, sooner if the tent doesn't work out!
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