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Hump Day Hmm for October 10, 2007

So I'm only just back and I realized I hadn't gotten around to planning out a topic for this week.

So...I hope it's not too late, hope it's not off your radar, but...

This week, tell about a trip you took. That's right, a trip. I didn't say travel or vacation or holiday. Just "trip." That's to leave it open because sometimes the biggest trips aren't planned, don't go very far away, aren't time off, and so forth.

I'll let my post below count for me, LOL, and I'll add in any others who join in. Sorry for lack of notice, but you know how it is. I'm still on vacation time. :)

And, last, but not least...

A big thanks to Emily who guest hosted the Hump Day Hmm last week. Thanks and great job!

Many many many thanks to my great sister who did a fantastic job blogsitting. I agree with many of you who commented that now she needs to get her own blog going. :) Thanks, Les aka Flavia. And thanks to all of you for continuing to be such great readers and commenters. You guys are strictly top drawer.

I'll try to catch up with you guys the best I can, but it may (probably) will just be going forward, you know what I mean? And if you want to know about my trip? Scroll down.

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Lawyer Mama said…
So glad you're back!

I may have to cheat and submit a post I wrote this summer....
October 10, 2007 at 11:07 AM
Julie Pippert said…
That counts. You know I have no "fresh" rules.

I might, you know, prolong this into next week.

For timing reasons.
October 10, 2007 at 11:54 AM
thailandchani said…
It is good to see you back! :) I think my brain turned to mush while you were gone.


Peace,

~Chani
http://thailandgal.blogspot.com
October 10, 2007 at 12:50 PM
Kellan said…
Welcome back - Flavia did a great job, but nice to see you again. We took a trip to the lake this past weekend - it was great to get away. We have a house there, but haven't been for a while (school and all). I love going to the lake. My kids love going. We had a great time (see my Tues. post for more details.) See Ya.
October 10, 2007 at 1:29 PM
Anonymous said…
I'm gonna do this this week! WOOT me!
October 10, 2007 at 5:57 PM
Snoskred said…
Due to my blog moving I was running late this week, and my Tuesday post ended up on Wednesday. Would a trip to organised-ness count? ;)

Time Management

It is a trip I have taken over the last couple of months.

Cheers,
Snoskred
October 10, 2007 at 6:26 PM
Girlplustwo said…
hi sister, glad you are back. a trip, huh? i like it.
October 10, 2007 at 10:34 PM
Anonymous said…
Glad to see you back and reading from below post, it seems like a great time you had - I am most envious...
October 11, 2007 at 12:25 AM
Christine said…
Welcome home! you were missed.
xoxo
October 11, 2007 at 7:17 AM
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