Don Wood Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Well, guys and gals, we are baaaaaaaaaaack! Did we have a good time? Darn tootin'! Was it absolutely beautiful, scene-wise and weather-wise? Bet your bippy! Were the tour group and the local people friendly? Yep! It was a dream come true -- for Lucie, and for me. Sorry that I couldn't get the kilt picture arranged. Actually, very look socks are worn with the kilt, so all you see are the knees. I think it is a blessing in disguise that I couldn't get it arranged. Anyways, the weather was absolutely gorgeous -- 50-70 degrees, sunny most days. It only drizzled one day and then not a lot. The scenery was breathtaking -- the hills, the lochs, the countryside, the historic places. We told the tour guide up front that Lucie did not have the stamina to walk long distances, so frequently they had a wheel chair for her. She missed out on very little. We went from Glasgow up to Inverness and back down to Edinburgh. Although the Scots speak English and I love their accent, some individuals were very hard to understand, particularly in the airports! Did I try the Scotch? Yes, and I liked it! Did I try the Haggis? Yes, and I don't care for it. I think they like to see the facial reactions from the Americans on the Haggis, which I understand is pig intrals. It was great to have our daughter, Frances, along. She was good company, yet felt free to do her own thing on off times. She had a good time, too. On the suggestion of a good spiritual friend of mine, I took seven small smooth stones with me, one for each day in Scotland. Each day, at a particularl place, I would say a prayer for a family member and then leave the stone there in their honor. It worked out well, since I have seven close family members. We learned how to get around the airports and customs. If you order a wheel chair, the attendant takes you directly through and bypasses a lot of the lines and stations. So we whizzed through customs both ways. It would have been too much walking for Lucie, so we were wise to do the wheel chair bit. Lucie overdid, naturally, but she did most of what she wanted to do, and then crashed at night. She also slept on the bus! I did a little bus napping myself. Going over, our flight from Houston to Chicago was delayed, so we were going to miss our flight to Glasgow. They rerouted us to Dallas, then to London Gatwick, and then on to Glasgow. Coming back, it was uneventful, just like we like it. Lucie's favorite part was the countryside, as was mine. We did take some limited pictures, and I will have them developed soon and try to post some here. I have finally gotten the clothes wash done, the grocery shopping, the E-Mail, and now the boards here. We had a great time, but it is good to be back home and to have the wonderful memories. I highly recommend it. Good to be back with you guys and gals. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Welcome home Don and Lucie. You were missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Gald you guys had a great time and welcome back! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Rochelle are you going to have to fine Don? Wasn't that part of his pass that he get a picture of him in a kilt?LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCarl Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Sounds like a wonderful trip! Glad you enjoyey yourselves and glad your back home safe and sound. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Boy, were you missed. And we are very glad to have you back. I am so happy that you and Lucie had a great trip. You probably couldn't believe this could have happened a year ago. Lucie gives us all great hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Hi Don and Lucie, Welcome back...It sounds like you had a wonderful time filled with beautiful memories.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Sounds like a wonderful time had by all...welcome home. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Sounds really great Don!! Scotland is beautiful and I did find them hard to understand. Its almost like the someone with the British accent, but too lazy to say each word fully. Don, If you would like to send me some pics, I can get them posted.. Thanks Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Oh, boy...it doesn't sound like this trip could have been much better than it was!! I'm so glad you all had a wonderful time....and I love the idea of the 7 smooth stones. What a lovely and spiritual way to make the trip even more special!! I think it always feels great to get home...maybe that's the best part of a good trip, eh? That it makes us really appreciate home when we return...even IF it's with a big pile of laundry!! Welcome back Don and Lucie. I don't know you well yet....but I too am sorta disappointed that we won't get to see you in a kilt, Don! My daddy, BTW, was born in Glasgow! I spent a little time in Scotland myself in l969. Long time ago when I was young and energetic!! My hubby and I would love to go over someday to play the old course at St. Andrews....as we are both golf bums! If we ever make it....I sure hope we get the kind of weather YOU got!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Welcome back, Don and Lucie! Glad to hear that the one possible "event" of your trip was averted and you DIDN'T have the excitement that seems to follow OKDebi! Sounds like a dream - glad you were able to experience it in the flesh! Good to see you back, you were missed! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Don and Lucie, Glad you had a good time and that your are back safe and sound. Your description of the trip could not be better. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Welcome home! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 What a great trip - and some great tips for those of us who dream about similar excursions. I don't know that I could persuade Len to get into a wheelchair even if he were ready to collapse but the advantages you point out just might win him over. I thought haggis involved sheep stomach (plus porridge and whiskey) but I have been known to be wrong (as my former students loved to point out....as well as my kids and, of course, my husband). We're just beginning the lc bit but when Len went into the hospital for surgery, we talked about going to Cornwall when he got better. Who knows -- you lot did it. The Cornish also talk funny (but the Scots whiskey is better than the Cornish cider, I know). Len's an artist and we have dreams about a little cottage near the coast where he can paint for a few weeks. You give me hope! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Welcome back! What an amazing trip!! I am so glad you had a good time and Lucie got to see all she wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 1, 2004 Author Share Posted June 1, 2004 Ellen, I think you're right about the haggis -- still doesn't do much for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Don and Lucie, I am so happy that you had a wonderful trip and that Lucie got to do most of what she wanted to do. Welcome home. We missed you. Can't wait to see the pictures and I love the stone prayer idea. Get some rest. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaf Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Don & Lucie: It sounds like you had a great time and best of all Lucie was able to do everything she wanted to do. Welcome back. Donaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Don and Lucie, that sounds like a dream trip. I'm so glad you had that experience together, wasn't that a blessing? LOVE the idea of the stones, will have to do that for our next venture somewhere! Karen C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Don and Lucie- So happy for the two of you. The trip sounds perfect and the memories indelible. Great to have you safely aboard again. Kisses to Lucie...what a trooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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