argh! what happened? is everyone alright? did you see the queen? its like a novel with the last page torn out... oh the tragedy!

more. pleez...

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waiting
((O))

Scarlett,

thanks for the link, after reading it, "the tunnel train" sounds a safe bet.

This is my second post on this thread, NorCalif, and that might make it gratuitous, but reading your latest installment was the first thing I did thia morning. You are gifted!

This is great, NorCalif! I'm anxiously awaiting more...

Thanks all - I will continue but have to go to work now.

Hagan, LoveItaly, ElendilPickle and others who asked questions about apartment, medical care, Aubrey/Maturin sites, etc. - I'm not ignoring you and will provide answers when I get a chance. Sorry can't be more timely in responses --

Thanks again for your interest. Have a great day -

I LOVE your report and your travel style. I'm so glad that fodors can be of help; I'm always amazed myself at the wealth of information to be found on these boards.

Your trip sounds delightful, and I'm anxious to read the rest!

Tracy

I have loved reading your trip report and can hardly wait for the next installment. I think that your trip (at the last minute) should show all those who overplan (and you know who you are?) that some of the best plans "just happen" when you least expect it.Some of the people on this board spend way too much time worrying about eating at the perfect restaurant,going to the right store or hotel,etc. My favorite saying is: "IT IS THE JOURNEY NOT THE DESTINATION"! Please continue when you get home from work tonight-we will all pour a glass of wine at dinner tonight and wait for your next installment.................

You are the Erma Bombeck of travel writing.

Well, I for one, cannot wait til NorCalif gets home from work!! :)

ditto scarlett

WORK?? Where <u>are</u> your priorities, girl!? :)

We are all hanging here waiting for the next installment. . . . . .

Thanks for rule #1. We are trying to pick out carpet and wallcovering for a teen's game room now. It is time to live my rule 1 and 2 and finalize our decisions.

&quot;Used to consider self reasonably sensible person. Clearly must re-evaluate. But too late to cry over spilled hotel reservations.&quot;

I love it! Please continue ASAP -

&quot;that mulish look that only a mother recognizes&quot; .... you are such a good writer NorCalif! More please.

This is a GREAT read, NorCalif. Thanks for the treat. I especially liked the image of &quot;that calm, reassuring voice reserved for agitated mental patients&quot;. I, like everyone else, am looking forward to the rest of your report. ((#))

What an absolutely FANTASTIC trip report! I enjoy most (long, short, serious, funny...) but this one is just so superbly written - I'm really enjoying it so much!

Oh and whether it's Voltaire or early software engineers who are responsible for that quote, I really must try and adhere to it myself... I tend to slip too easily into analysis paralysis researching and researching and weighing up all the options and dithering and dithering and driving myself up the wall when chances are that whichever of the shortlist gets chosen will be absolutely fine! So I REALLY need to heed that quote!

:D

I am laughing until I have tears on my face..NorCalif. if you start writing a book you will be a success I am sure. But about having to go to work. Where are your priorities, doncha know we are sitting here waiting, taping our fingers on the mouse, waiting for the next installment? &quot;Well do we HAVE to go to Legoland?&quot; Priceless!!

:DLoving this report. I too stumbled upon it and shall <font color="green">patiently</font> await the next installment8}

OK, back from the store..no new installment..oh well no doubt dear NorCalif is on the way home from work and than will have to cook dinner etc. Life does indeed get in the way sometimes, lol.

NorCalif, I saw your message to me, thanks in advance.