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Post by Jody on Oct 19, 2011 7:34:59 GMT -5
Leaving Sat. lots of luggage as we need formal wear for the ship, have my carry-on and purse packed and D's checked bag with half my clothes and 1/2 his, also a shoulder bag for D filled and ready to go. Just my checked bag and a 19" carryon with evening clothes to go. David decided we would have some painting done while we are away so have been moving stuff from the famiylroom, which will get a complete overhaul and the wainscoating in hall and dining room. We have a very dependable man who I trust implicitly to do a good job and keep tabs on the house. Cat is provided for . Let's hope he does not get into another cat fight and has to make a trip to the vet. Once this week is enough! I am so ready. Will enjoy relaxing on ship for 6 days before the frenzy starts!
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Post by holger on Oct 19, 2011 7:43:45 GMT -5
Have a wonderful time. As I age my memory becomes iffy. Which ship are you sailing on? We have been talking about future trips and seeing if we could actually avoid flying.
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Post by Shoesy on Oct 19, 2011 9:24:56 GMT -5
So excited for you......  What an amazing trip you have planned! BON VOYAGE! Enjoy every moment, Jody.  |
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Post by PariS on Oct 19, 2011 9:34:45 GMT -5
Sounds like you're almost ready! Have a fantastic trip!!!
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Post by Happygoin on Oct 19, 2011 9:55:10 GMT -5
Jody, bon voyage! I'm excited for you! I have a girlfriend who refuses to fly. EVER. She's waiting to win the lottery so she can sail to Europe. I'd love to go that way sometime. Have fun and don't go overboard (sorry, couldn't resist  ) |
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Post by Sandy M on Oct 19, 2011 9:57:51 GMT -5
How exciting for you and D!!!! I know you will have a great experience and we will await trip reports!!!!
Enjoy and have fun!!!
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Post by cybee on Oct 19, 2011 10:15:00 GMT -5
Wow! You are going on a ship! That is great! When I went to eat at Chez Dumonet, I was too early but alas there was this darling old store named "Tea and Tattered Papers" just down a bit from Chez Dumonet...that sells used English book and I whiled some time away there. I chatted with the owner and told her that my husband is just not a traveler and also has a fear of flying! She said we should then travel by boat! She originates from Germany but fled with her family long ago when she was three months old as they were Jewish and Hitler was in power. Since then she became a teacher in the States (now retired and owns this shop). She has had a most interesting life traveling. She would take boats to destinies; once she took a boat (cargo) from Hong Kong ("we ate decent food with the crew") to  ? (New Zealand?) . Anyway, it was most fun to talk with her but she encouraged me to travel via boat! I had never really thought of traveling by ship and will be most interested to hear of your experiences. As for my husband...I fear even a boat is not something he wants to try...sigh. |
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Post by paris...ahh on Oct 19, 2011 11:41:43 GMT -5
Have a wonderful trip and I can't wait to read about it.
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Post by Jody on Oct 19, 2011 11:47:21 GMT -5
Yes the Queen Mary 2. It has taken me 50 years to convince David he will not get sea sick on a huge ship like that. It is not a little powerboat on rocky seas. It's our 50th anniversary so he could not refuse this time. I was surprised it was not much more than an economy plus flight and you get room and board for 6 nights. I had FF miles for the flight home. Did have to buy a few things for the formal nights.But got seperates and can wear them at home, well most of them. We have a shuttle from Southampton then 1 night in London before takig the Eurostar to Paris. Should be well rested and eady to hit the ground running!
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Post by mossie on Oct 19, 2011 12:56:16 GMT -5
Jody I am sure you will have a great time, and believe that you are back in the belle epoch.
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Post by denise on Oct 19, 2011 13:57:00 GMT -5
:)Sounds a fantastic trip!
50 years is something that should be celebrated with a BIG BANG! congratulations on surviving a marriage that long!
.....and you STILL want to spend several days on a ship together. That is amazing!! LOL!
Denise
Love from England
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Post by jo on Oct 19, 2011 15:14:45 GMT -5
Wow, what a grand way to celebrant your 50th!! Congratulations and have a wonderful, wonderful trip.
Can't wait to see the pictures and read all about it!
Jo
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Post by Shoesy on Oct 19, 2011 16:27:16 GMT -5
50 years.....wow! You guys really have something to celebrate.
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Post by JustTravel on Oct 19, 2011 17:55:45 GMT -5
Congratulations, Jody and David!!!!! Have a wonderful trip. We are missing Paris this year. in fact, we are currently at SFO BA lounge waiting for our flight to London and then on to Milan for one night, then training it to Venice. |
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Post by geordy on Oct 19, 2011 18:14:48 GMT -5
Bon Voyage!
I'm sure plenty of organs await you and your hubby!
And you will have a spectacular 50th !
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Post by Belladonna on Oct 20, 2011 8:20:47 GMT -5
Congratulations of 50 years! And what a wonderful trip, can't wait to hear about it and how the QMII was - it looks amazing  |
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Post by janetnj on Oct 20, 2011 17:28:16 GMT -5
What a wonderful adventure to celebrate your 50th! Can't wait to hear all about it.
Be sure to bring home a present for the cat.
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Post by sistereurope on Oct 21, 2011 8:36:42 GMT -5
bon voyage ma soeur!! Have a fabulous trip across the sea. And happy anniversary. We will toast you. And think of the days when going to Paris meant filling steamer trunks. Can't wait to hear about your adventures.
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What an amazing trip you have planned! BON VOYAGE! Enjoy every moment, Jody. 
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? (New Zealand?) . Anyway, it was most fun to talk with her but she encouraged me to travel via boat! I had never really thought of traveling by ship and will be most interested to hear of your experiences. As for my husband...I fear even a boat is not something he wants to try...sigh.
hahahha