guylainem123 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 It does not spell chicken No - my girls have never met her, but they have heard me talk about her a lot, and they are confident girls!! They are going for 10 days and they are REALLY looking forward to it. I have never been able to afford a foreign holiday, and they have both been away with the school for 5 days - but this is a huge treat for them, and they paid the flights themselves from their part-time jobs awww that's so nice for them! i bet the are twice as proud to say that they are paying for it themselves. i haven't taken foreign holidays either, well.. i guess i have if you count NY & florida as foreign lol i was born in the usa, so it is also my land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika4Life13 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Was it a late birthday present? Grad gift. I dont remember what i got for my birthday , lol ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 awww that's so nice for them! i bet the are twice as proud to say that they are paying for it themselves. i haven't taken foreign holidays either, well.. i guess i have if you count NY & florida as foreign lol i was born in the usa, so it is also my land. Well, their oldest brother paid for them, and they are giving him the money back - I got them a few clothes - but they have saved their spending money too, and so they know the value of working for something - and getting the enjoyment from it. I am really proud of them. They usually go shopping with their friends, and go to the cinema, but they have been really disciplined!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Well, their oldest brother paid for them, and they are giving him themoney back - I got them a few clothes - but they have saved their spending money too, and so they know the value of working for something - and getting the enjoyment from it. I am really proud of them. They usually go shopping with their friends, and go to the cinema, but they have been really disciplined!! how long is the flight? is it the first time they travel alone? i remember about 7 years ago putting my 2 boys on the train to ottawa & i was all nervous lol (they were 15 & 11, hubby's brother was waiting for them at the train station & taking them to a football game) i really had nothing to worry about. the curse of being a mother!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Heading off to sleep now The pain is not too bad just now - tablets have kicked in for the moment - so think its time. Sweet dreams to all who come in EDIT : I have no curtains as the guys have not finished - so I may be "watched" during the night by the odd sheep, cow or deer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Heading off to sleep now The pain is not too bad just now - tablets have kicked in for the moment - so think its time. Sweet dreams to all who come in EDIT : I have no curtains as the guys have not finished - so I may be "watched" during the night by the odd sheep, cow or deer!! oh dear... voyeurism in the country! lol i just hope they don't decide to sing & dance to YMCA! (oh the nightmares!! ) sleep good wendi & i'll see you tomorrow xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 how long is the flight? is it the first time they travel alone?i remember about 7 years ago putting my 2 boys on the train to ottawa & i was all nervous lol (they were 15 & 11, hubby's brother was waiting for them at the train station & taking them to a football game) i really had nothing to worry about. the curse of being a mother!!! It is the first time they have been away on their own - Eilidh had to fly to Exeter from Edinburgh on her own when she was 14, but Hazel was not bothered when she knew I was not going with them - I think that made the holiday all the more exciting for her!! The flight is about 2 and a half hours. Eilidh has flown before, but Hazel hasn't. She is very adventurous though - and loves all the hair-raising rides at theme parks, so she should be just fine!! They are 16 and 14, and I remember being that age - and feeling very grown up - so I just have to smile and pretend I am not worried!! Their dad is taking them to the airport this end, and Robi will be waiting for them, then on the return journey, Jamie, their oldest brother will be waiting for them, and will take them to my Mums for a few hours before they come back to the airport to get me on my way back from Amsterdam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 It is the first time they have been away on their own - Eilidh had to fly to Exeter from Edinburgh on her own when she was 14, but Hazel was not bothered when she knew I was not going with them - I think that made the holiday all the more exciting for her!! The flight is about 2 and a half hours. Eilidh has flown before, but Hazel hasn't. She is very adventurous though - and loves all the hair-raising rides at theme parks, so she should be just fine!! They are 16 and 14, and I remember being that age - and feeling very grown up - so I just have to smile and pretend I am not worried!! Their dad is taking them to the airport this end, and Robi will be waiting for them, then on the return journey, Jamie, their oldest brother will be waiting for them, and will take them to my Mums for a few hours before they come back to the airport to get me on my way back from Amsterdam! wow, that's a busy busy schedule!!! they'll be just fine! nite nite wendi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Good morning Oldlings Pain woke me, then daylight streaming through curtainless windows does not help to get back to sleep, so have given up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Its Cattie Gurl's birthday today - I have started a thread for her, but if you are in here today Patty, please say Hi to her from me, and I hope she has a lovely day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertina Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 HI WENDI! i've been catching up...night talking about me makes me feel so important! you can be totally relaxed..i'm going to cuddle yr girls as if they were mine! i'm planning a little cruise on LAgo MAggiore...this will be good for me too, i've been cruising the lake so long ago.... then a trip to LAgo d'Orta...a very romantic lake.... then a trip to busy Milan! if it's not too hot............ then the WE in the mountains.......... then a huge swimming pool! and also some domestic trips...the supermarket, Ale's new school to take his certificate....but they will taste some italian life! is any of them interested in cooking? i can teach her something to make for you at home! so how are you now...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 That sounds wonderful Robi - the girls will be over the moon Both the girls enjoy cooking - and I look forward to tasting their efforts I think, if Milan happens, they will be blown away - even just the thought has them beaming huge smiles!! They are all packed - and have their euros, passports, health cards etc They are like a dog with two tails, and the envy of their class-mates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertina Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Milan is only about half an hour by train...if you say they would like going so much, it's already done! Ale is getting his final result today...then i think he will be ALL dedicated to the girls' arrival! .............and to cleaning his room, before that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hi robi its Hazel. I am really looking forward to meeting you and coming across. I am just ready to go out the door to school. See you on Monday. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertina Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hi robi its Hazel. I am really looking forward to meeting you and coming across. I am just ready to go out the door to school. See you on Monday. xx ciao HAZEL!!! have a good day at school! see you soon, kiss mum for me................ and don't worry...no peppers for you! or it was Eidlih? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 ciao HAZEL!!! have a good day at school! see you soon, kiss mum for me................ and don't worry...no peppers for you! or it was Eidlih? Its Eilidh that does not like peppers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertina Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Its Eilidh that does not like peppers you see? i'm already making confusion!!!!!!!!!!:roftl: ok no peppers at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kath Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Morning! Not here not here! Just popped on as yhou do and ended up reading back all of last nights posts! Happy birthday too Cattigurl...will post in birthday thread later. Sorry to hear about the costume Rose but I will say NOTHING about the alternative! Robi..................can I come with Wendi's girls please...sounds fantastic! Hi Wendi and Robi and anyone else around....it's FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wendi I only read very quickly so I don't know how you are felling today? I hope you are not too bad this morning:wub2: Have a good day everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertina Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 hi kath, good work! were the kids bearable last night? see you later yes please DO come, DO come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 you see? i'm already making confusion!!!!!!!!!! ok no peppers at all! Its ok Robi - if they help you then they will know what to put in - they will keep you right!! Robi..................can I come with Wendi's girls please...sounds fantastic! Hi Wendi and Robi and anyone else around....it's FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wendi I only read very quickly so I don't know how you are felling today? I hope you are not too bad this morning:wub2: Have a good day everyone Hiya Kath - I know, sounds wonderful - kind of wish I was going too! Have been awake since 4.30am with the pain - but the pain killers have started to kick in, so its bearable just now, as long as I don't move it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertina Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 hope the doctors guessed right this time...as doctors always guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 hope the doctors guessed right this time...as doctors always guess! Well, this one DID say to come back if it does not improve, but I have to give it a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kath Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Definatly not here now:shocked: Just back from dog walk. I know we have discussed this endlessly but we really ARE addicited to this place aren't we:shocked: I was on this morning when I shouldn't have been..............I am now back in the house for five minutes and I am here again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mind you, having a puter that does not take ten minutes to warm up does help...or probably doesn't...because now I CAN come on for just two mins! Yes thanks Robi....the kids were a delight.....in that I didn't even see them! They just slept:thumb_yello: Little one was only 4 months...which is why I took the booking really.....but I didn't even get to give him a cuddle! Wendi.................I hope you get the opportunity to get some sleep today then and that the pain killers start to actually work. I hope your doc realises that things HAVE to be better in a week! Bye lovely Oldlings:wub2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kath Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Nearly forgot...............Robi....................I would LOVE to come...hopefully next year?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertina Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Nearly forgot...............Robi....................I would LOVE to come...hopefully next year?! absolutely when you want just check in first....i may be overbooked! :roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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