Tickets, Check, Luggage Tags, and So much more!!!!!

Howdy readers!

Yesterday, Feb 27, 2013 I received the Fed Ex packet that had our tickets, check, debit cards, contact cards, luggage tags, and letter in it. I was overjoyed! It's really real! We ARE going, and we DO have tickets to prove it!

Some people have said that we are only going out on a free trip so that some marketing group can get us to buy a timeshare and spend our savings. Little do they know, eh? We're in for the time of our lives! I activated the cards after I read the letter very carefully. The letter explained an overview of the rules, once again, and gave us a tentative agenda for our major activities at the ranch. We're snowmobiling the first day and ziplining the second! Woooo Hooo. DTM and I are bot afraid of heights, but this will be a  time to conquer the fears and have fun!

I can't wait to see what all else is to do, and also that tomorrow I get the package receiving our luggage and hats! Excited for the trip. Here are the pics of everything received:

 I'm so ready! This last week will drag on, but I'm sure DTM will keep me busy as we are building and re-doing our house. Yay us.... lol.


Until the luggage comes,
stay safe out there
MEM&DTM

Playing the waiting game

Hey folks! Its been a while since I posted last. Just wanted to give you and update on how things are going here at home, waiting on the trip to the ranch. DTM and I are supposed to receive our luggage, tickets, check, and what have you this Wednesday. I have a sneaky suspicion though regarding this. I have seen that many people who are going haven't been getting their stuff for the trip on time. So, with that being said.... The waiting game is still being played. We've seen on the different web sites regarding stuff that happens at the ranch. I won't give spoiler alerts yet, but when we get back, if you are going later than us or whatever, those spoiler alerts will ensue.

Was out getting my massage that DTM got me for Valentine's day, and the lady there said she knew some folks who were going around the same time as us, and it made me happy all over again about the trip, cause it is something I just am super excited about.

My dad was supposed to be taking us to the airport for our trip so we won't have to pay for parking, but that has changed... but wait! More family members and they live like 10 mins from the airport have graciously stepped up, and offered us to stay at their house that night and take us to the airport! Woo Hooo. No getting up 4 hours early for us two! Plus a dip in the hot tub the night before will really make my back and mind happy happy happy.

Been looking at the pictures of the bag they give us for the trip, and it looks like you should be able to pack your spare bag in the bottom of the suitcase, and with the tips from my packing theory post, you can save loads of room! Will of course update that and take pictures too. :)

Well, if you've already gone, or have anything to say.... don't be shy!
Stay safe out there, 

MEM & DTM

Packing Theory

Hello there Internet readers! Wanted to post tonight on a theory DTM and I are going to try when we get our packing list. I tried this when I moved from home to Indiana Wesleyan University for my first year of college, I saw everyone else moving in with a truck or suv load of stuff. when I came in with just a trunk and car full the folks thought I was from out of state and I was going to go buy stuff while I was there to store. Nope! I was only about 2 hours away. What did I do? Well, we bought some off brand space max bags and we vacuumed out the air on my bedding, clothing, and linens. I packed my entire room into 5 bags and like 1 box. 

So, with that being said, DTM and I went to Harbor Freight Tools and with a coupon we got in the mail, we bought a package of 4 bags for under $4 tax included. We are planning on taking the second suitcase we are sent and all our clothes and sealing the air out and only packing 1 bag to go out there as our "carry  on" bag if it fits the size criteria. 

Hope you can take this idea and the Dick's Sporting Goods ideas that I've thrown your way and enjoy it. It can help out when going, I hope. 

If you have already been and have ideas to post, let me know. I am always learning. I hope to hear from you readers out there! Say HI, Post questions, and lets get ready for the trip! March 11 can't come soon enough!!!

Stay safe out there. 

Mem