August 20th, 1978: Countdown to the Big Trip

Just one day left before we go and I can't believe it even now.  We've planned for this trip so long.  I finished packing our big suitcase today, taking out clothes for Petey to wear on the train.  I decided on his navy corduroy pants, a blue shirt, and, of course, his blue jacket.  I even bought him some new blue socks.  I'm planning to wear my beige trouser suit and long beige sweater-if only it's not to hot in the morning.  I've almost finished packing the small suitcase.  I packed a pillow, but if it's hot, I'll take the pillow out and pack my trouser suit and wear the sundress Lorraine made me.  I have new shoes-rope sandals with rubber soles (very springy) that Tina gave me.  I think I'll wear them on the train-at least I'll try them tomorrow to see if they're comfortable.  There's so much to do tomorrow; our medicine to refill; the floor to vacuum, the garbage to empty; the refrigerator to clean out

...Dad is bringing an old high school friend of his, Thelma's supposed to be bringing my sewing machine, and Marilyn's planning to bring her thermos by so I can pack a lunch.  I don't know how I'll carry everything.  I may have to leave my camera-it's the only non-essential item-but I want to take pictures of Pete on the train.  Carol has a camera so I know she'll take pictures while we're there.  Petey's a little apprehensive about missing all his favorite TV programs.  I'm just apprehensive.  But there's only one more day to wait!