Holy Cow...Tomorrow is the Day!!

Well, folks we are coming down to the wire.  Just a couple of quick things for kids and parents:

Wear your blue USA shirt tomorrow.  We will be wearing this shirt for over 24 hours before we arrive at our first hotel. For this reason, I STRONGLY urge that you take a shower within the hour before you arrive at Rio.  We’ll all be grateful that everyone is fresh and clean when we have to share an airplane and a bus together.

Do a final packing check.  Batteries and chargers are the most frequently forgotten-at-home accessories on this trip.  Go through your whole packing list and check and double check.  I already have mine laid out on “The Table.” :-)

Let’s keep in touch. Once the trip begins, I will no longer be sending out these regular broadcast e-mails to parents (you may get just one or two, or maybe not).  Instead, I will be posting regular updates on the blog, Twitter, and Facebook.   Check from work, check from home, my goal is to post a trip update every 4-6 hours (hopefully more than that).  These links are great to share with family and friends (grandmas love my blog!).  Just a reminder that there are a number of ways to follow the trip:

Blog:  http://sheridantrip.blogspot.com

twitter:  http://twitter.com/sheridantrip

facebook: Mr. Sheridan's East Coast Adventure
 
instagram:  http://instagram.com/sheridantrip

Check the weather lately?  If you've been watching the weather, you’ll see some very typical East Coast weather for early spring: cold and rain. Be prepared for this weather. I strongly suggest a small umbrella, caps and gloves. Weather forecasts can change, too, so be prepared for warmer weather just in case. 
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Additionally, while our schedule might permit us to change for our Broadway play, due to chilly weather in New York, I would suggest against packing any kind of dress for the ladies.  Something nice but practical for walking around Manhattan would be best.
 
I will probably send one final message before we leave, but if not, I will see you tomorrow in the Rio Norte front parking lot by 6:30 p.m.! Remember to park under the solar panels and NOT in the red zone. Additionally, I will be weighing bags before they get on the bus, so be sure to be under 45 lbs.  Thanks so much!