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Packing time

     In less than a week, we'll be in Cuba, so there's so much to do! Another family is going to live in our house while we're gone, which means we had to box up a lot of our stuff and put it away. For me, that means empty shelves, almost empty bookshelves, clean desk, clean floor, empty drawers... almost everything needs to be moved. A suitcase is sitting on my floor at this moment, ready to be filled with clothing (just need the laundry to be ready) for a winter trip to our cottage (COLDCOLDCOLD) with some friends. I've recently begun to pack some bags for the big trip, including a toiletries bag and an activities-for-the-car bag. I'm allowed to bring three books on the trip. Which ones do I choose? (Maybe Anne of Green Gables, The Mysterious Benedict Society and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?) We will also have a family iPad (to respond to emails and write blog posts) and a Kobo (more reading if the books are available) for the road. I hope it will be enough for being gone for several months!
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  1. Anonymous8 February 2019 at 14:03

    Can't wait to hear about this incredible journey!

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  2. BethieJH9 February 2019 at 20:49

    3 books? Now that may be your biggest challenge Lucy! Cannot wait to hear what you choose :)

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  3. created by Hollis13 February 2019 at 06:57

    Excellent book choices Lucy! Do you access your library with your kobo? If you're anywhere with wifi, stock up! Lol.

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