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It's so sad. :( We've started the packing up process.:( It's 73 and partly sunny here now. :):D It's 40 and they're calling for rain in BB.:( Tomorrow the high there is supposed to be 31.:eek: YIKES!!!!! I don't want to go back......:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:confused: :confused::confused::confused:
have a safe trip back, it will warm up. It was 18 here today but Sunday they said 54.:):):)
It Will warm up, it will, it will, it will. LOL If I keep saying it.... no really, it will because the doves are on the deck and I tell everyone (as the forum now knows) that when the doves come home, the weather warms up. :)
Safe travels home!
hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin
Thanks guys. It's nice to know we've enjoyed it here so much that we're reluctant to go. I think we're in for temperature shock and for greenery shock-having spent three months where everything is green and the hibiscus are in bloom. I'm gong to be very confused about the seasons for awhile.:confused:Hugs.
Susan
Happy Travels to Us:):):)
I brought my pillow for my arm, I only want the back seat and to stop once in awhile for a candy bar. Just dont forget me again at a roadstop. I do have a hankering to see the non basement. Kind of missed the spiders and my red sweater. Vacation is nice but there is no place like home.
(that is your cue Dorothy)
Ohhhh oh oh.... I got my special lucky red shoes out and clicked three times... are we home yet????
Have a safe trip home! :)
Digging through the closet for some red shoes. Where the heck are they?!!!!
That's it, I'm off to see the Wizard! He'll get us home again.
Whew, glad you found yours Trish!! Never fear though, there is a yellow brick road, right over there, if we just follow it.......
hugs and adventures!
Sharlene and molly muffin (munchkin!)
Is everyone present and accounted for? Did everyone remember their red sweater??? Addy....how was the view from the back seat with all those clothes hangin' from the clothes rod in the car?? My arm and back got sore from holding Bailey....I bet your shoulder hurts. I did something to my left knee....have no idea what or when, but it hurts. Being crammed in a car for ten hours doesn't help!
Well, we're 1/2 way home, in lovely Florence, SC. My Mom's name was Florence. I like staying in the city named after her (not really.). Bailey and I are waiting for Bob to return with dinner. He's back!
Hugs!!!
Susan:D
Whats for dinner???!!!
oh, I bet that car ride isn't good at all for your knee and with Bailey on your lap too. yowser. :) Next we hear from you, you'll be home!! Then time to get ready for the cruise! LOL
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Sharlene and molly muffin
Sharlene----you're so smart! WE ARE HOME!!! No problems...other than a few aches and pains. Got in around 6:30 tonight which is darn good. Most everything is unpacked. By the way-dinner was take out from Outback Steakhouse. Might good, but cold. I just pretended it was piping hot.
Bailey was a real trooper once again. She travels so well for such long times in the car in such small places. I even got kisses at surprising times. Gotta go to bed now. The house looks great. Unbelievable that there is hardly any dust. The non-basement is all fine for youse guys. Let me know if you need anything down thee. It's 59 tonight....that;s pretty warm for this late at night. Sleep tight! Sweet dreams.
Love & hugs,
Susan
Hope you are all settled in back at BB. I swore I posted something here, thanking you for the card and for you to be carefull so I dont have to send pink bubble wrap if you ovedo the gardening. I must be losing it or else it was when my computer crashed:eek::eek::eek:
I suppose you are getting ready for your cruise now? When is that exactly?
How does it feel to be home? uh oh, Addy's getting out the pink bubble wrap, just in case!
hehehe
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Sharlene and molly muffin
Happy Sailing:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Glad your home safe and sound, hope your not getting too cold back there? Hmmm I am not even sure where "back there" is!! LOL... but I do know it is home so hope you have settled back in. Bailey was great in the car by the sound of it, what a good little traveller she is! Oh how lovely, a cruise to look forward to!! Bliss, I bet they have real good bellini's on a cruise liner!! x
Hi gals! "Home" is Delaware-on the shore. And it is cool....like 52 right now. :( Grass is just starting to grow, trees are showing signs of life (budding.)
We leave Monday 4/14 @5pm from Dulles.:) It's a non-stop flight to Amsterdam. I haven't been able to figure out how many hours long it is.:confused: I just know it's long. We get in @7:15AM. :eek: Oh goody.We can't get to our cabin before 3pm, so we'll be touring Amsterdam, sleep walking.:cool:
Took Bailey to vet yesterday for shot updates and some questions and now I can't afford to go on the trip. YIKES!!!!!:eek::eek: $800 smackers. :eek::eek: It included a years' supply of heartworm and flea and tick medicine but still............:eek::p:p:p
She's on an antibiotic, some ear medicine, upped the dosage of Omega 3. She has skin issues and vet is fighting them from inside and from outside. I'm to bathe her 1 - 2x/week. And we go back in 10 days.
I have 10 days to get myself in order, figure out what to pack....it's in the 50's over there....finish up the taxes, etc. I'm very excited about the trip but I'm also excited about the first few days back when I won't have to go anywhere, do anything, etc. and can sleep in and snuggle with Bailey. It's been a very busy year and I'd like the pace to slow down just a bit.
Hugs,
Susan
It's true you didn't get much of a break between Florida and the cruise. I am sure you will have fun though.
Maybe you'll be in some seats that will allow for some stretching of legs or lean and get a few winks. I think that flight is pretty long. 7 hours maybe?
Can you leave your bags at the ship somewhere (storage) while you go roam around Amsterdam?
oh my, does sound like the vet has Bailey on a regime to get her fixed up! Hope it works!
The summer should be lovely and relaxing for you once you are home. :)
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Sharlene and molly muffin
The best laid plans.............I'm down for the count. Went to see the doc. Have a viral infection. Last night, Bob's phone was about to "die" and he had set an alarm, so a different kind of alarm went off around 2AM to warn him his phone was about to die. It made this weird sound and flashed lights and repeated this action about every 3-4 minutes. It freaked Bailey out. Totally. She got on my pillow above my head and would not move. And I had gone to bed sick. She would not budge. When I figured out where this noise was coming from, I awakened Bob and he turned off his phone. Bailey was still freaked out. Bob was mad at Bailey. He wanted her off the pillow. Now she was on the side of the pillow and I told him that was an improvement. He would not let her be. Then in another hour another beep started happening. Our alarm system has been warning us that our backup battery was getting low and we haven't been able to get someone out to replace it before today. It means someone has to get up, push two buttons and that shuts it up for another 24 hours. So Bob does that. Now he's after Bailey again. I told him to leave her alone. She's just spooked. Then another 1/2 hour goes by and he gets up. He can't sleep. I'm awake all this time. I was awake all night long. Doesn't help much regarding "get rest." So this AM went to doc-I told her I HAD to get well by next Monday. She gave me an Rx for an antibiotic but told me to hold off on it for 3-4 days. Rest, lots of fluids and juices. I have a viral infection. I did not have this factored into my trip preparation schedule.:eek::(:mad:Hugs,
Susan
Oh my goodness Susan!! What a night you had. Sounds horrid. Poor Bailey she was probably freaking out about the lights and beeping and went into "mommy save me" mode. Nothing to be done for that except to save her. :) Bob was going to lose that one.
You poor thing. This is not how to start out a cruise time. hold off 3 - 4 days and then take the antibiotics? Rest, rest, rest You have to and beat this thing.
Hope you are feeling much better soon.
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Sharlene and molly muffin
Dear Lord, what a night. I bet you are still asleep now catching up. Ohhh I hope your virus is a short one, cannot be sick getting on a boat!! Eek, we might hear about a cruise ship quarantined in Europe :eek::D:eek:
Think positive, rest and pump fluids, you can take a canal boat cruise when you get to Amsterdam so you dont have to walk; it is a compact city or just ride the trolley cars round and round or find a bench overlooking one of the canals and just hang out. We did the overnight from Chicago, the time went fast and even if you can't sleep, I never do, you can rest.:):)
Besides, the adrenals will be pumping out cortisol and you wont even notice being tired or under the weather, you will be so excited.:D:D:D:D
Get well soon
TAXES ARE FILED AND PAID FOR!!! I need only to pack and to get well. 4 more sleeps:D:D:D:D
Yay taxes are over with!!!
How are you feeling? Hope you are on the road to recovery! Wow, only 4 more sleeps. Time is flying~
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Sharlene and molly muffin
I am still sick, eight days later. I am now on an antibiotic. I am armed with cough medicine, antihistamine, Tylenol, Aleve, cough drops and am trying to get as much sleep as I can. I'm counting on Benedryl to help me sleep on the plane. Just PLEASE don't quarantine me to my room!!! :eek::eek::(:(:mad::mad:
Well that's just STINK!! Another couple of days you will be fine... won't you?!?! I hope so! Can't imagine a cruise stuck in your room will be much fun :p
I have the same thing:eek::eek: My boss gave it to me.:mad:
Can you take all your meds with you on the plane? I remember being sick in Italy. I bought cough medicine in Venice and could not read the label- it was all in Italian:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: I had no idea what I was taking.
Keep resting and pumping fluids as much as you can. You will get better, I know you will.:):):)
Oh my goodness Susan, you Have to be on the upswing by now. I have high hopes for the cruise, that you will be better.
Addy,, you tell that boss of yours sharing with employees is Not always encouraged. Leave the sick stuff at home. Hope you get to feeling better soon too!
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Sharlene and molly muffin
How Sad.....no one's here to bid me Bon Voyage! :( You're all probably snuggled up dreaming of spring flowers and warmer days!. It got up to 77 or more here today. AL Riiiiiiiiiiighhhhhhttttt!!!!!!
We are packed. Bailey is freaked out. I am slightly better. I think I'll at least be able to get by any inspectors without causing anyone alarm and getting myself quarantined. Taking all my meds with me. I don't forsee ANY problem with sleeping on the plane. I think I could sleep for 3 days straight. Except for being so tired, I have never been this excited about a trip before. Here's a little preview..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Bxe...CDiP6lotpXlajR
Please all try to stay well and have fun while I'm gone-
Love & hugs,
Susan
Oh Sus, sorry I missed it, saying Happy Travels. I am moving ratehr slowly with this virus myself.:o
I know you will have a wonderful time. Take lots of pixes!!!!
I cant wait to hear a full report when you get back. :):)
Have a safe trip! I confess, I was asleep. I think molly might have woofed a bon voyage to you though. :)
We'll look forward to hearing all about your grand adventures!
Hope you feel better.
Hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin
Hello from Amsterdam! WOW!! We already had a show of tulips on the way in on the plane. Endless fields of solid colors of tulips. So cool! Did anyone come with me? Did you bring red sweater? It is COLD here. 42. I had to buy a scarf to cover my throat. Will I ever get well????:(:(:(
Hugs,
Susan
Sus, the video was amazing, how wonderul for you to see the tulips, it is beautiul. The museum with all Rembrandts is amazing if you have time.
Keep is posted and make sure to eat a wonderful Dutch full breakfast. You wont need to eat for the rest of the day and try the Hodge Podge:):):):)
Hey Susan, welcome to my country :D And yes, it's a bit on the cold side today, sorry ;) Hope you will enjoy the short stay here and have lots of fun during the cruise. Better leave quickly, it's going to get below zero here tonight :p
Saskia :)
Oh what fun!!!!!
Have a blast!
Sharlene and molly muffin
Woweeee your off on the high seas!! Wish I could have seen the tulips, one of my most favourite flower. I have a whole lot of bulbs in the fridge as Mum said it is best to cool them before planting but they have been in there about 3 weeks already so best I get them in!!
I hope you are having a fantastic time and can't wait for the trip report!! Ohhh girls I bet there are plenty of nice girly drink cocktails on a cruise liner, we will have to get Sus to taste them all and let us know of any worth replicating to add to the bellini!! Have fun and hope you are back to feeling 100% x
Hi gals! Well it's now Saturday. It's still wintery cold. My illness is into day #16. I think I'll go for some kind of record. With the wind and the cold, I just can't seem to shake this, although it is much better.
Tomorrow is the big day for the tulips. It's the day we go to the Keukendorf. So far it has been a lot of walking very fast with little time to snap pictures. Today we are in Ghent and our guide was the absolute best and we learned a lot and got a ton of pictures. The buildings are magnificent. There has been zero time to shop. We've seen some incredible art work. Also some really cute little doggies. Pray for the rain to hold off tomorrow!
Hugs,
Sus
Im sorry you are still sick but glad you are having a great time.
Lots of pixes if they ever allow you to stop. I'll go look up Ghent so I can see where you are:)
Oh wow, I hope you get plenty of time to really enjoy the areas you are seeing. It sounds lovely to see all the tulips. Must be a wonder to behold. I really hoped you'd have kicked this virus thing by now. :( Hope each day is a bit better.
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Sharlene and molly muffin
Well....it's the last night. Today was tulip day. 70 acres of tulips, hyacinths, azaleas, etc. Mind blowing. It has been a very hard trip. The pace was way too ambitious for lots of us. I did not have a chance to buy one souvenir. Some cities-like Ghent-there was not even time to snap pictures. Very disappointing. Ship is great, food is superb, people are very nice, tour planning needs to be rethought.
Tomorrow is several hours getting to and on the plane, then a 9 hour flight, then a 3 hour drive home....and I won't get to see Bailey until Wednesday. :(:(
Hope you gals are all well, as are the pooches.
Hugs,
Sus
Wow those tulips fields sound divine, that sucks no pics or souvenirs! Still with you being sick it sounds like resting, eating and happy people would have been good for you! Look forward to getting home and the reunite with Bailey, hope he doesn't nip your nose like Flynn does if I have left him for too long! xx
Did you at least have a nice cabin? It is hard to do traveling when you dont feel well. I looked at pictures of Ghent, it was beautiful. I rather pictured you buying Belgin chocolates.:):) How can it be time to come home alreay? Wow, time goes fast.
Fell better Sus.