"YABBER-LINER" - ALL ABOARD

I think so too...though I am no photographer!

Hope you have a good day Foxy

You too Wandel!

OMGOSH Foxy - never knew hubby was a photographer Bless El Stud - thank him very much from me - I think I will have to start saying "aye aye"

jw... ahhhh - just a tad on the ditzy side - tho, as you know having met me now, not too ditzy. I do have some particularly ditzy moments - when the photographer man started speaking to me I was laying down on the rocks with one foot in the air, getting a little sprayed by the sea with the camera to my eye, click, click, click, not wishing to miss one wave or one second of that feeling, and trying to hold a conversation with him over the roar of the sea. When he asked me my flickr handle I had a complete brain malfunction and could not remember - I started spluttering "Izzie.... or could be N... or could be something a2k, don't worry, I'll find yours" and he kinda looked at me as if to say "don't you know who you are girl"! He asked me about that in the email (which I haven't put up here) so I just wrote back and explained I had a forum name and didn't use a RLname as I'd never spoke on the internet before (ha, like no-one knows my RLname now ). I'd also got a little worried about his tripod falling over... ha... then to discover he was actually a professional who knew exactly what he was doing.

oh, that reminds me, tripod, gotta pack a tripod!


anyhooooo - my dawgs are now on their hols - had to chase Scooby into the car, he does not like to go out, whereas Maddie was straight in the car, and dancing as she does!

Housesitters coming by so kitties will be happy.

Last load of washing in the dryer. (most of the stuff I'm taking). Nearly there. Where on earth has the day gone?

Mis - I am procrastinating really badly (I'm excited and ... nervous) and can't make myself pack It will get done tho - we're leaving early morning and I need to try and get some good shut-eye tonite. G is coming to pick me up around 7am - so..... provided I'm packed by then... and ready to go then all will be coco. (He doesn't like waiting around and when I leave the house, I have to go back in at least 2 or 3 times before I eventually make it into the car!!!! and then have to go back to use the little girls room)! hey ho! c'est moi!

I'm smiling just reading along.

Ahhhha - I have a big pile of clothes!!!!!!!! On the floor... but there's a suitcase beside them so that's much better. I've got a lot of "just in case's" - and I have a dry cleaned deep purple suit and super-duper white shirt that I haven't worn in forever but should go real nice with the suit

G came around for a quick cuppa - then got a phone call from daughter demanding his presence at home so he's taken off before he's in trouble! HA!

nem'mind - I've now got a list of "to-do's"


<oy cat... quit biting my fingers......>

so, pamper nite tonite - gonna run me a nice bubble bath and chill for a while - tomorrow's gonna be a long day. I've got my scarf, gloves and peter pan jacket - gonna have me my Titanic moment on the ferry - ha - would y'all ever laugh if I fell overboard - that would be just too funny. Apparently I may not have internet for 4 days - mmmmmmm - how will I cope with that!?

hold on... FQ IS ON THE PHONE...



pamper

OH..... I've been doing homework ... little fella from next door needed some help with Vincent Van Gogh! Goodness gracious me - we've been printing pics and doing fun facts.

OK, gotta go eat and really pack now. 8pm already and need some fodder.

Laterz. x

You are a sweet woman...as if you didn't have enough to do. I am sure your neighbor appreciates it so much!

I am excited for you! Pamper away. Have a wonderful time!

Hugs,
mis

Happy travel 'ditzy blonde', have a great time and take care. Meeting up with Lmur at the emerald isle? When will you return?

Can I drink at the same time I clean the latrine? Makes the whole thing go by faster when I multitask. And how are the lav's acoustics? Pitch perfect for singing in the shower? If you hear a banshee like scream then that's just me singing away!

Motley?
I'm rather dappled on the inside so guess I'll fit in with this crowd very well.

Oh Tsar " you are CREW CROWD most definitely.... here.... <passes the microphone> sing Tsar.. sing! How very happy is that



Oh I so wish I were... not this occasion tho - but ya never know, next time in the Emerald Isle (there will be a next time) I would love to meet PaddyBoy and the Mrs. <be careful of electric chairs - shocking!> I think I need to be a little more organised a? HA! Returning here on Monday - gonna be cream crackered - but, I'M GOING TO IRELAND - YAYAYAYAAYAYAYYAYAYYAYAAY.

How are you this morning BEAgle? Hoping all is coco in your S.Aus world. I was reading this earlier... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-1215533/Sydney-dust-storms-latest-advice-travellers.html - hard to imagine that in Sydney - well, hard to imagine that anywhere actually. Nasty!


Missy " ah, next door’s little fella arrived when I was on the phone with FQ " he’s such a cute little guy " and he loves to come over for a wee chat. He desperately wants to go the States " never stops asking me questions about Chicago (that is his “favouritist” place in the world that he wishes to go. Bless that little boy.



... ok, wrote all that ages ago

Since then been yabbering for FQ for another hour, oh no - whaaaaaaaa passport, surely not - so, then a frantic phone call to G...

it’s 11.30pm " have just taken my tablets...

The question of the nite “G, does your Mom have a passport?” “no” “does your mom have a driving license?” “she’s never driven a car”... errrrrr.. “does your mom have any photo ID?”... “no”

So... you can see the predicament!

We’ve trawled the internet - so many opposing opinions. However, the ferry company says this:

British citizens travelling to Northern or the Republic of Ireland do not need a passport but are advised to take a form of identity. Remember that the name on your passport must match the name on your booking, otherwise you may not be able to travel and your insurance may be invalid. Other passport holders should check with the relevant embassy regarding passport and visa requirements.

The Identity and Passport Service have recently introduced changes to passport applications - all first time adult applicants must now attend an interview and it will now take up to six weeks to get a passport. For more information please visit www.ips.gov.uk.

His Mom does have a birth certificate somewhere, he believes. It’s too late to call them now, that'll be tomorrow morning first thing.

So..... let’s hope we’re going a?



(dear dear dear... and I’m supposed to go to sleep now.... I THINK NOT!)


Positive thinking.... top 'o the morning to ya








<move over Kate... I'm gonna dance on the deck!>











<back to my to do list yawn >

i'm going to Ireland..............................

6.30am boids are singing..... lalallalalalal


<in Dublins fair city.... <down a bit , along a bit> lalalalalla



YAY!

While you're there try and stay clear of any native rock bands, especially their lead singers. They have been infamous for preaching people to death.

And if you could tip the person who delivers the daily Irish Independent News email newsletter for me. Want to get on his good side.

No worries Tsar... will make an attempt to get on their good side - will invite the Irish onboard...


Have a great weekend hun and.... I'll be back laterz ( I hope wifi'd FROM A BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN IRELAND). xx



<so excited>..........


Ireland, I'm on my way...

Should be flat calm for a crossing today, weather-wise.

So it seems that the "luck of the Irish" is working already.

Hi Crew - just hopped on board to check on Iz and to see if she has made it across the water - How exciting - Iz - go and have a BALL!!

Crew - hoping you are all well - special hi to our newcomer Tsar - welcome on board and love to the rest of the motley crew - been checking in and reading back - been on the road all week and happy it is the weekend now - hoorah!
Love to BAz, Mis, Annis ( so need a massage) and Dutch and to all of the cew

Big hugs
FQ

Hi FlavourQueen wondering where you were, keep forgetting you're a busy working lady. So nice to see your 'sister' in a spin and so excited, hope she has the time of her life. Pretty miserable this end of the earth, the north of the State has dust storms and we're having lots of storms, rain and cold weather. Suppose to be spring but it feels like winter, down to 5 degrees tonight! Hope you have a great weekend with the family. ((((FQ))))

Damas y caballeros de buenos días, espero que ustedes sean bien. Missy, son hambre usted?

Fear not amigos, I was just practicing my Mexican in case Missy wanted to eat out!!!

BTW I hope y’all familiar with the time honored convention that when the ‘Thread’ owner has gone AWOL the longest serving crew member takes over at the helm….. Ho, ho, ho, it’s a pirate's life for me!

Dagnabbit, well I never Tsar, after all this time you finally did it! Yes folks he has graduated from Baruch College. Wow! That’s just great - But wait up; what are you doing hanging here? You are the brainy one from ABUZZ; right?

Well it’s none of my business if you wanna stow away on the Lusitania, but beware; “Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes” or as they say down in this neck of the woods, 'Beware of Greeks bearing gifts’. You want a Horiatiki Salad maybe?

Dear Izzie, the secret reason for your trip to Ireland has been revealed to me: It is the 250 anniversary since Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000 year lease on a disused brewery at St. James Gate in Dublin " So you have plenty of scope for a few more trips yet.
Do have the best of times.

Yarrrr…..
Cape Cod boys don’t got no sleds
Heave away, heave away
They slide down hills on codfish heads
For we’re bound for Australia

Heave away me bonny bonny boys
Heave away, heave away
Heave away and don’t you make a noise
For we’re bound for Australia
Cape Cod girls don’t got no combs
They comb their hair with codfish bones

Cape Cod moms don’t bake no pies
They feed their children codfish eyes

Cape Cod cats don’t got no tails
They lost them all in Cape Cod gales

Cape Cod dogs don’t got no bite
They lost it barking at the Cape Cod light

Cape Cod doctors got no pills
They give their patients codfish gills

Cape Cod ladies don’t give no thrills
They’re plain and skinny as the codfish gills.

Although I must say; that is not my experience! Anyhoo, anyone passing the Pierre Hotel in New York, do come on up to the triplex penthouse and chew the fat.

However if that expression causes mild nausea due to Missy’s recent Odyssey, (not the one written by Homer) " then, ‘Shooting the breeze’ will do just fine.

And believe me; the constitution enshrines the right to bare arms; so I wear a T shirt never no mind the weather. Now if y’all will excuse me while I go and rearrange my accoutrements.

Hello Izze, hello to each and every crew member.
Summer oh summer, where did you go....mid July first sandwich was graced by a tomato. Tonight the end of the line will be no more.

Summer. Looking back over my shoulder,.......a path of fire and destruction,....the little haloed guy on left shoulder took a sabbatical,...Fun. Joy.

f f o o f m m

Always nice to read this thread. Heading to the upper peninsula middle of next week. Fall colors are starting. Yes, pictures to follow.

Izzie,...sold my bike. Next spring something different. Maybe.

I have ten minutes to shower and be out the door. On your mark, get set,...Good day all.

hey hey FQ I can give a massage whenever you want!! although you must not Iz and I laughing but it just won't work!! X