We are ready to go, where's the boat?

Here are our mini-crew all ready to set off ........

Getting Octopus Equipped

I think we have just opened our own hospital...I spent last night sorting out a list of all the prescription drugs we need to take on the trip, add this to our very comprehensive medial kit and everyday medication for minor ailments and I can only just lift the bag.

Trying to get everything for Octopus has been fun and challenging, looking for the bargains, coming to terms with the amount of money some of the things cost, and most of these items you hope you will never need to use, and than worrying about the weight of it all.

Having cleared out the house of kid's stuff I am sure Octopus will soon be full of it. I have tried to limit things, only taking home school books, art supplies, Lego and Knex all neatly in their own boxes. How long after picking up Octopus will she become a playroom filled with all the stuff they have squirreled away and snuck on-board. I will just have to feed the fish.