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Re: Counting Down to Departure

Havabeer — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 03:02:21 -0000

7 Months, well I'm looking at about 12 so at least it'll be easy to keep up with you until then.

Re: Counting Down to Departure

Dave — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:57:50 -0000

Thanks Roger. I get you had some great times during those 4 months in Europe!

Re: Counting Down to Departure

Dave — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:57:09 -0000

I think I'm going to my first game next Thursday - against New England Revolution. We had a bitter loss to them last year in the playoffs (on our home field). :(

Re: Counting Down to Departure

Roger — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 13:02:06 -0000

Dave,

I'm excited for you taking this trip. I tried to do the same thing in Europe four years ago with a much tinier picture and a much less rosier financial picture. I only lasted four months before the money ran out - and its nice to see someone with a bit more forethought into their journey.

I love the countdown thing, though, it does help you stay motivated and on task to be as prepared as possible for the trip you're going to take.

Good luck on your journey!

Re: Counting Down to Departure

Lx — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:10:36 -0000

go United!

Re: Counting Down to Departure

Dave — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 09:29:34 -0000

Yes, the more I think about it, the longer away it feels. A quiet, self-imposed, somewhat relished torture!

Actually, it was last Summer that I realized I was in a position to make the trip happen toward late 2007. I began to lose sleep as a result. Eventually, I burnt myself out on the message boards of BootsnAll, daydreaming and planning, though it took a few months.

Re: Counting Down to Departure

Mike — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:40:35 -0000

It's weird ... for me, I added a countdown to my own blog and the days are flying by. It's barely a year away now!

Re: Counting Down to Departure

Tracey — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:32:01 -0000

I try not to count down because time always seems to move much more slowly...

Re: Counting Down to Departure

Timen — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:01:33 -0000

I generally don't count down. I usually plan and book two months in advance, and so it usually isn't a long wait before takeoff. Also, I think counting down makes it all feel longer, doesn't it?