Dust bunnies are procreating under the night stand. Ants march unhindered into the kitchen to nosh on leftovers. The stack of bills on my desk keeps casting reproachful glances in my direction. The wastebasket overfloweth, and my legs are starting to resemble cacti. Welcome to trip planning mode at our house!
Our Scotland-bound campingstravaganza (affectionately nicknamed Highland Fling) is set to start in just two short weeks, and my brain suddenly can’t be bothered with technicalities like bills and housework, not when there are tent pitches to reserve at Loch Ness. I love this kind of organized daydreaming—researching locations, reviewing accommodations, planning meals, compiling packing lists. However, it’s not fast work, and I’m already up to my ears in neglected everyday demands. (Some of them look perilously close to throwing tantrums.)
I just wanted to explain why the blogosphere will need to carry on without me for a bit. Also how the quantity of dust came to be greater than that of all life forms in the house. I’ll remedy the abject squalor situation, I promise, but it may have to wait until we’re back. The castles of Inverness await my search engine command!
I look forward with droolsome anticipation (and a little jealousy) to hearing all about your adventures! I’ll keep an eye on the dustbunnies while you’re away.
We absolutely LOVED our Scottish vacation in 2006. We really really want to go back. What’s not to love about a country with kilts, monsters, whisky and castles around every. single. corner?? The city tour in Inverness was excellent, by the way. And if you get out to the coastal islands at all, we adored Oban and Tobermory. Get to a Highland Games if you have a chance.
I don’t think you were blogging then, or at least we hadn’t found each other yet, but if you are interested in our trip, I have 3 posts about it: Edinburgh, Inverness and Mull
Aaaah, now I’m really craving Scotland again!!
Oh! Missed this one: http://lizardek.livejournal.com/317723.html
Oh, I will miss you! Have a wonderful trip, and I too, can’t wait to read all about your adventures! What will I do while you and Liz are on vacation? My comments will be bare!
Scotland! And here I was, happy to go to Texas! Enjoy making your plans and the lovely anticipation of it all. Who cares about dust?