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For some reason, all my long work trips always back up against a long personal trip. I had no plans to go to Samoa. Months ago, I was told "No Samoa for You." I was okay with that and moved forward. A few weeks ago, I was asked to go to Samoa. Couldn't do it since the Star Trek cruise to Australia/New Zealand was at the same time. The Samoa dates changed and my travel approval arrived this morning. I return from the Southern hemisphere on Nov. 19 and I go straight back on Nov. 25. Home for Thanksgiving. It would have been easier to stay in New Zealand I think. Now I have to figure out how best to work the miles!

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