Ok, so none of you seem to mind that I will keep counting down in my blog titles, so I'll keep doing it :-) Only 10 days to go and we'll be boarding a plane! I can't say I'm looking forward to the flights, there's 3 of them total! The one thing I hate about flying is the landing (I don't really like the taking off part either, but landing is worse).
As a child I suffered from motion sickness in cars and buses. Sometimes I just had to know we were going on a long trip and I'd feel sick before I even got on the bus! As I got older I could obviously travel better in cars, after all I was driving one by that time and I wasn't as bad on a bus either. But boats and planes (cos I never went on these til I was an adult) still posed a problem. The first few times I flew I threw up when we were landing! Then someone told me about wrist bands for travel sickness. THESE are exactly what they are like, but I bought mine over 20 years ago in England. I swear by these things! I have worn them every time I fly since I bought them and I have never been sick once. A couple of times I've felt a bit nauseous because of bad turbulence but for the most part I am ok, and I have never thrown up :-)
Here's what it says about them on that website. . . . The Travel Eze-Band is a knitted elasticated wrist band, which operates by applying pressure on the Nei Kuan acupressure point on each wrist by means of a plastic stud. Because the bands do not use drugs, they do not cause any of the side effects associated with anti-nausea drugs. They are suitable for adults and children.
From what I understand motion sickness is triggered by an imbalance in the middle ear, and putting pressure on your wrist (the place where you take your pulse) helps to alleviate this. Whatever or however, I just know these things work for me!
So, not much going on around here these days now that Connor is away! Yesterday I took Kristen to the pool for an hour and we swam about and played. We timed it just right. We were there for about an hour and a half and then came home for lunch. We weren't in the house for more than a few minutes when I realized the sun had gone in behind clouds and hadn't come out again. Then about 15 minutes later I noticed those clouds had gotten very grey! Then I heard thunder and we got a little bit of rain. Shame it wasn't more rain, we could really use it. . . . the thunder, not so much. I don't mind thunder, I quite like a big storm actually, but I always worry we'll lose power if it's too bad. We didn't, so that was a good thing.
This morning we went to piano practice then to Wal-mart for a few things, and that's been it really. Nothing exciting to write about. All that will come later after our trip;-) Oh and some of you have asked if I will be able to blog while I'm away? Well I will have access to a computer (my sister has one and also has DSL, so it won't be slow) but it's a matter of if I have time. I know for the first week I may just want to soak up every minute with my family so I won't make any promises about blogging. You'll just have to wait and see ;-)
Here's what it says about them on that website. . . . The Travel Eze-Band is a knitted elasticated wrist band, which operates by applying pressure on the Nei Kuan acupressure point on each wrist by means of a plastic stud. Because the bands do not use drugs, they do not cause any of the side effects associated with anti-nausea drugs. They are suitable for adults and children.
From what I understand motion sickness is triggered by an imbalance in the middle ear, and putting pressure on your wrist (the place where you take your pulse) helps to alleviate this. Whatever or however, I just know these things work for me!
So, not much going on around here these days now that Connor is away! Yesterday I took Kristen to the pool for an hour and we swam about and played. We timed it just right. We were there for about an hour and a half and then came home for lunch. We weren't in the house for more than a few minutes when I realized the sun had gone in behind clouds and hadn't come out again. Then about 15 minutes later I noticed those clouds had gotten very grey! Then I heard thunder and we got a little bit of rain. Shame it wasn't more rain, we could really use it. . . . the thunder, not so much. I don't mind thunder, I quite like a big storm actually, but I always worry we'll lose power if it's too bad. We didn't, so that was a good thing.
This morning we went to piano practice then to Wal-mart for a few things, and that's been it really. Nothing exciting to write about. All that will come later after our trip;-) Oh and some of you have asked if I will be able to blog while I'm away? Well I will have access to a computer (my sister has one and also has DSL, so it won't be slow) but it's a matter of if I have time. I know for the first week I may just want to soak up every minute with my family so I won't make any promises about blogging. You'll just have to wait and see ;-)
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I love a good thumping storm during the day, but absolutely hate them at night. I worry about getting hit by lightning and having the roof cave in or something!
You certainly have a lot of flying ahead of you. I am lucky, don't suffer from any sickness or fear of flying. Well, I never used to have a fear of flying, and still don't, just have a fear of other things that can happen.
I'm glad you have found something that helps you to travel, must be a weight off your mind.
Weather report for you. Still a teensy bit muggy at times, but not as horrible as it was yesterday. Lovely breeze blowing and quite cloudy overhead. Rain is expected at the weekend I think, but we're still going to take humbug for a walk along the beach at Frinton. At least there won't be many people about and she'll love it.
Not sure what's going on with Blogger today. Everyone (including me) can see the photos, but you and Toni both say you can't. I have no explanation for it. :O|
got to go. Have a lovely day. Are you packed yet????!!!!
xxxx
Hi Denise! Interesting about the wristbands and they're on a diver site, too. Jeff and Justin worry about sea sickness when they go diving. Justin was worried about his cruise but tried to go without the patch (which makes you drowzy) and he did ok. Big cruise ships are supposed to be better than small boats anyway.
Yes, Jessica only lives 15 minutes away but they've been on 2 different short vacations and then we were at Justin's so we keep missing each other. I try to avoid going into the valley cuz it's 10 degrees hotter there so I wait for them to come here.
(((Hugz)))
Hi Denise, this is so exciting to go back to England, I imagine how you're feeling. I guess time is going slowly right now for you. How long will you be in UK? It's going to be a very busy time there & I imagine that blogging won't be much on your mind. Good timing for your swimming. It's OK for your blog titles, I would be counting too :) Have a good afternoon, hugs
Thought I'd pop by to see what is new with you, and wish you a wonderful Summer.
How exciting that you are going home in just ten days! I can totally relate to what you said about sight seeing when you go home! And how fun that you get to enjoy this trip with Kristen, and Jason.
Have a great day.
Hugs Julie xxx
Hi Denise, I don't mind your countdown all all. I share your excitement with you. I am lucky and don't get motion sickness. I can read or knit too while in the car. Whi is watching your furbaby?
Hey Denise,
Thanks for the visit! I didn't know about those wrists things. It says that they help in all kinds of situations. Very interesting. I will have to get some. I don't suffer from air sickness but those that do I know are miserable. I love to hear about your countdown and how thrilled you are about seeing your family. Brings a smile to my face. HUGS
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