Dec 17, 2006 17:59
One round trip ticket on Delta: 25K Skymiles plus $5
One Hertz rental car with coupon: $1
Gas and parking at the airport: $25
Flying home for 24 hours to surprise my stepmum for her retirement reception and getting the chance to see her, my dad, both my sisters AND my stepbro: priceless
Had a pleasing 24 hour jaunt up to Northampton in time for a reception for my stepmum who is retiring after 25 years of teaching at Smith College. Told my dad, but no one else knew, and I had no idea that my siblings were going to be there so that was a lovely surprise for me. I've only seen my parents once this year, and hadn't seen my oldest sister at all. It was completely worth the trip, and I'm resolved to make time to go up and see them all more often.
Meanwhile, Husband spent the weekend playing a drunken clown who beats up a car for an interactive flash bit that's going to be part of an e-card you'll be able to forward to friends - I'll post the link when it's released, but it won't be for at least another month. I can't wait :-)
Off to Phoenix tomorrow for a site visit, back Tuesday late night. Have a lovely week, y'all.
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