Something borrowed

Today is the big day.  Cas and I fly to LAX around dinner time, then on to Melbourne after that.  I have packed what I think I will need for a 25 day trip, assuming I have the chance to wash a few things along the way.  If I can't find an Australian laundromat, I have some travel Tide, and I'm washing things in a sink.  I refuse to pack any more than this. 

I have to stop by Mom and Dad's house today.  Cas and I had lunch with Mom on Sunday, but she forgot to bring my something borrowed.  I have something that is both new and blue.  Perks of having a sapphire for an engagement ring, then having a short engagement. 

She had an idea that would knock out the rest of the categories in the old rhyme:

Something old, something new; something borrowed, something blue and a lucky penny for your shoe.

Dad has located the oldest penny he could, and he set it aside for me.  The trick is going to be getting it to stay in my shoe, since I have a pair of pretty sandals for the beach.  I think we're going to bring some tape into this tradition... 

Anyhow, it's just after 8 am.  We have to take off for the airport at around 3 pm.  That gives Cas time to get his hair cut and me enough time to go pick up an old penny from my parents' house. 

So... Away we go...