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09-27-2015, 07:26 PM
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#881
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
tallahassee
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 343
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Originally Posted by Lily&Me
Wheeee, indeed.
Glad I checked reservations, as I was planning to go to the wrong hotel tomorrow.
Maggie
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Maggie,
Glad you checked too. It would not have been a good start to what I'm sure will be a great trip. Looking forward to reading about all your adventures.
Carol
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09-28-2015, 04:48 AM
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#882
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,089
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Thanks, Carol.
I'm looking forward to seeing and exploring Greece a bit....but I'm not excited like I usually am right before something like this. It's just not the same without Doug by my side, but I guess this is another of those widow "firsts", moving thru a new life. It will be good, I am sure, but different.
Doug was a political scientist at heart, loved history, and was an omnivorous reader. He also seemed to have never forgotten anything. We could be anywhere, and he could and would add to the historical narratives of the person or locale with some odd bits of trivia.
One of the smartest men I ever knew.....I really loved and appreciated his mind.
I have been talking with him, getting ready for this trip....I hope he will join me and lead me a bit.
I will be listening.
Maggie
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09-28-2015, 04:53 AM
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#883
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,089
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I just have to show off this picture of my son's oldest....riding a mechanical bull at a church function last evening.
He has on his Grandpa's desert boots....for Gunsite, of course....and one of Grandpa's denim shirts.
Maggie
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09-28-2015, 09:13 AM
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#884
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Rivet Master
2020 27' Globetrotter
1999 25' Safari
Somewhere
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 861
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Somehow I unsubscribed to this thread, so just "reuping".
Have fun!
Deb
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09-28-2015, 12:30 PM
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#885
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,089
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The Amazing Miss Emma at the church "do" last night.....everyone in western garb for this early fall gathering......her shirt a la Target, bandanna courtesy of university student cousin.
Is she not beautiful?. She has the eyes characteristic of the females in our family....whether black, blue, green or grey like hers, they are all huge and gorgeous.
You get those cousins in a room, and you immediately know they are related.
8 going on 13.
Maggie
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09-28-2015, 12:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,089
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Had an uneventful train ride to Chicago, grabbed a bit of lunch and am waiting for the Metra out to the airport.
Have crochet to occupy me, as well as a few tasks needing completed.
Silicone arches and heel lifts in my walking sandals are staying in place and working very well. I am pleased, and anticipate a pain free trip.
All is well, and thanks for the well wishes, Deb.
Maggie
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09-28-2015, 01:03 PM
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#887
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Rivet Master
1973 Argosy 24
Kitchener
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 945
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Bon voyage, and safe travelling.
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09-28-2015, 02:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,089
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Thank you.
Last, but certainly not least.....middle child, Camden.
My son said these boys must have ridden that bull 50 times.
Maggie
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09-28-2015, 02:20 PM
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Lili Lettice Leatherby
1982 28' Airstream 280
MIDDLE ENGLAND
, The Cottage
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 48
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Originally Posted by cwf
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Stupendous !
Were still in biggleswade waiting for the Vulcan next weekend .. spending evenings in the pub with Old Warden pilots and mechanics .. a friend of ours father built a Bristol fighter years ago .. and we were with the chap who flies it today .. thanks for the vid .. flipping marvelous !
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09-28-2015, 02:37 PM
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Lili Lettice Leatherby
1982 28' Airstream 280
MIDDLE ENGLAND
, The Cottage
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lily&Me
Had an uneventful train ride to Chicago, grabbed a bit of lunch and am waiting for the Metra out to Airport
Maggie
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Safest of travels Maggie ..
Its a long way on your owny - e - o
Your a better man than i am Gunga Din
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09-28-2015, 02:56 PM
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Lili Lettice Leatherby
1982 28' Airstream 280
MIDDLE ENGLAND
, The Cottage
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 48
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Originally Posted by ColoradoLady
Maggie, you are so brave! I admire your tenacity and your zest for life! Do have a wonderful and fulfilling experience.
For Lili and Hans...your English friends: my condolences on the loss of your little Crumpet. It hurts so to lose a beloved pet....does not matter if feathered or furred...we love them all and miss them so when they leave.
Safe travels, Maggie. Evelyn.
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Evelyn .. Hans and i are thanking you for your kind and considerate message ..
Were away in the Airstream and very upset not to have him here with us x
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09-28-2015, 03:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,089
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I got so relaxed on the Metra that I sailed right by my stop at O'Hare.
Must get off and back on the train going back, but they're not going to charge me.
I am going to have to do a better job of paying attention.
Maggie
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09-28-2015, 03:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Grand adventures already. ;o)
No worries you are still home. A silly happening to laugh at.
Might be another story abroad. I try to remember the two stops before mine so I'm ready.
It's going to be a fantastic but different trip. We'll be waiting for the updates.
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09-28-2015, 04:06 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,089
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09-28-2015, 07:03 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,074
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Maggie,
You must paint those toe nails RED! Then every time you look on them, you'll smile...and that will make you happy!
Oooh....you missed your stop? That would be disconcerting, at least. I sure hope it doesn't happen abroad! Good travels ahead! Evelyn.
P.S. Where are you now?
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09-28-2015, 07:06 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,074
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Maggie, for Lili and Hans:
Dear Airstream 'cousins', you are welcome. My heart goes out to you in going about after losing poor Crumpet. Hopefully, little Muffin will help to fill the void for you while your hearts heal a bit.
Blessings. Evelyn.
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09-29-2015, 04:58 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,089
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Caught the train back toward O'Hare and enjoyed a nice visit with "Lisa", on her way into the city to see Madonna in concert with a friend.
Then, they are spending the night at her condo in the city, before training back in the morning. Nice.
She has been to Greece, also all over the world, about my son's age, so we shared pics of her kids and my grands.
Got off at the airport to....where's the hotel???....Pete, a very nice older gentleman, was headed that way, so escorted me thru the train, the tram, up and down and up and down escalators, directly to the entrance of the hotel.
Got a shower, checked in with my kids and some sleep.
All is well. I don't seem to have left anything important behind.
Maggie
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09-29-2015, 05:14 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,943
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Its the Journey not the Destination that makes a trip.
Be Safe
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2021 F350 6.7 King Ranch
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09-29-2015, 06:32 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,089
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.....and, the friends you meet along the way.
Thanks, Bud.
Maggie
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09-29-2015, 11:11 AM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,074
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And so nice that are meeting some good and helpful friends along the way! Safe journey. Evelyn.
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