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Brother Goes to See Sister

Sacha and warren

Sacha is leaving today to go see his sister in Mexico.

At least I hope he is going to go…

At last I heard he had the ticket (which we sent to him) but he hadn't a ride to the airport.

I guess he thought the plane would land at his feet.

Do you have a child like that?

Chelsea mexico

Chelsea loves Mexico, and can harldly wait to see her brother.

She knows how he is, and expects him to appear in thin air, because he can.

 

Mr espresso

One could hope that maybe Mr. Espresso could put Sacha into shape…

But they are two peas in a pod.

Fun assured and details, who needs them.

 

Old door and chair antiques mexico

Sacha please do not hitch-hike.

 Tell me Reader(s):

Are you a detailed/planner type person, or a Sit of your pants winger?

 

Sacha promised that when he is in Mexico he will do a blog post for me…..

My fingers are crossed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

21 responses to “Brother Goes to See Sister”

  1. Diogenes

    Surprisingly, I am a plan ahead person. Like way, way ahead. When we travel, I have the hotels booked a couple months in advance, after scouring the Tripadvisor reviews. I will have the trains all figured out on getting from A to B and know the ferry departure times to the islands, etc, schedule in hand. The in-between I leave to chance.
    I have found that this can be a plus sometimes and a minus others.

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  2. Stella

    I am more a planner but I can do seat of the pants stuff on a small scale. As I get older, I am more carefree. I try to live fully in the moment so that can take advantage of what comes up.
    Life is beautiful!

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  3. momof5

    Definitely NOT a detailed planner, more of a “go with the flow” type gal… esp when we used to travel with 5 kids. For me it depends more on where we are. If I’m in Europe or USA I like to know where I’m staying and have the hotels booked at least. In off the beaten track/3rd world countries I find it’s more fun to just be ready for whatever happens. Either way I LOVE to travel. Hope Sacha makes it to Mexico as planned.

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  4. Christine

    I’m about half and half. Like to have plane and car reservations planned. A few years ago, Tuscany was the general destination. Travel guide and dictionary in hand, I just drive and discover such wonders like Greve in Chianti. Love finding local little hotels to stay at. Going off-season helps with that. The only pre-made plans were for the last week at a villa for cooking school. So far I’ve always had wonderful trips and found kind, helpful people!

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  5. Kimberly

    I can relate. I am a detailed planner but I have been gifted with 3 amazing boys and my husband and none of them are planners. Just get up and go kind of guys and they all say, “we will figure it out.” Oh bother!! Kind of inspirational actually and makes me want to loosen up, a little. 🙂 Blessings~Kimberly

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  6. kim

    Today I blogged about my creative process which is quite a mish-mash of taking risks and not planning and flying-by-the-seat-of-my-pants. However, when it comes to travel and moving I am pretty organized.

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  7. Marilyn

    In my family I am the detail person and wish for someone else to be also. But alas, I am it. My other family members (who will remain nameless) like that I take on the details so they can be by the seat of the pants.

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  8. jackie

    I am both, I plan carefully and well, then see where it takes me. I am not bothered by changes and can pretty much roll with whatever comes my way. I like to go off the beaten path when travelling and am not one to follow the tourists to the usual attractions.
    jackie
    blissfarmantiques.com

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  9. beatnheart

    your kids are blessed, lucky, beautiful, awesome and amazing. If they are
    like this as “kids” what will they be like when they have it together as “adults”..?
    The world is their oyster and you and your husband gave them everything they need to survive and thrive as they are…..

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  10. Zosia

    I can do spontaneous, but I feel better if at least some of the main things for the trip are planned.
    I would think Sacha can charm one of your many family members (of a driving age) to take him to the airport ;-).

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  11. Bev S.

    Well I plan or “overfunction” and then everyone else in my family flies by the seat of their pants or “underfunctions.” They do get nervous when they have to plan things by themselves but they always get there in the end!

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  12. Jillayne

    Oh goodness – I think I’m neither – or maybe both. If I dread it, I wing it. If I’m attached to the outcome, I’m into the details. Either way, there’s always at least one surprise!

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  13. Irina

    I hate planing. Good thing Alfred takes care of all of that. It looses it’s … what word should I use … charm? when everything is planed 😉

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  14. mary blanchard

    I guess I’m not much of a planner but if I promised to write in your blog…I would
    So I think you have no worries and everything will be ok
    but crossing your fingers can’t hurt and a little prayer too….St Christopher I think he is the St. to pray to for safe travel
    Sacha will be fine and writing here soon
    hugs until then

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  15. Beverly

    Nope. I need my traveling planned..while at my destination, then we relax….AND most importantly..someone to guarantee myself with or without husband a RIDE FROM THE AIRPORT AND TO THE AIRPORT. Seriously,no one is your large family can take your son to the airport?
    I would have a word..

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  16. rebeccanyc

    For a big trip, I am a to the nth degree planner. Lists, lists and more lists. And I worry endlessly. Once I have reached my destination, I am all spontaneity and relaxation . I have a general outline of where I would like to go and what I would like to do, but I wing it every day.

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  17. cindy hattersley design

    I tend to plan things to death and drive everyone crazy! However I had a son just like that. He is now the super organized one of the clan! There is hope!

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  18. Peggy Braswell

    oh hon, Sascha sounds just like “the boy-son” I have. The boy relies on me and I always come through for him.Such is the life of a proud Mom. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  19. La Contessa

    OH YES!He will make it!Drive you crazy but somehow they do it!DETAILS………..I tend to think too much and stuff like this drives me crazy!I totally get it being a MOTHER of two BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!
    That photo against the orange wall…….IS a WOWWY!!!!

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  20. Sharon Penney-Morrison

    Sacha will be as he is.
    Give worry to God and
    go to the Brocante.
    hugs

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  21. Sachaamaro

    I never stress out, things always work out..
    I make sure they do, often last minute sure..
    2 hours before I had to leave for the airport, I didn’t have a ride, a suitcase and my stuff to pack..
    So, I went to donuts with a friend !!
    1/2 an hour before I had to leave, had found 2 rides, my bags were ready (found a tent bag, took out the tent, looked like a sailor’s bag, worked for me !), watched a bit of the UEFA soccer game and I made it early and safely to Mex City !!
    I’m either lucky or very confident, either way I always tell myself: Tonight I will be where I’m supposed to be, safe in bed..

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