Harrowing happenings

My life is a bit of a swirl.  I know every one's life is that way.  You keep yourself organized, try to stay out of people's way - but whoosh - you're caught up in a tornado of things that you simply can't neglect to do.  I took a relaxing vacation (which was earned), and we're planning a big trip overseas in mid-September.  There's preparation for that (as it's a bit of an unknown to us); plus the dog is having medical problems which we're hoping to squeeze some surgery before we go... and there's me.  I have a medical issue that needs addressing, which I'm hoping isn't as invasive as I think it may be - leaving me a bit "crippled" as we depart for Ireland.  What do you do when it all comes to a head?  I guess buckle down and deal with it.  Lists... calls... calling around (to find a better deal in terms of timing)... negotiating what gets down NOW vs. LATER...  I guess we'll worry about the money after we're back.  It may mean I go down to the basement and dig out some crap to sell on eBay.  Not a bad notion - kills two of my birds at one time:  1. Clean the basement and 2. Pay off bills.  Sheesh. 

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