7/18/10 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo Part 6

[jilljill]

Speaking of Starbucks, do you think we will see any in the ports we are going to? We have a friend that loves the Starbucks mugs with the city names on them and since her surprise 50 birthday party is soon after we get home, maybe we can grab her some.

We went to a Starbuck's in London but I don't remember seeing them in the other ports. That doesn't mean they aren't there, we weren't looking for them.

 

[MrsScooby]

Hi All,

Have sad news. My mom passed away in her sleep this morning. It has been a hectic day making the arrangements. She was 92 and had Alzheimer's. She lived with us and we had a live-in aide, but it is still hard. The wake is Mon and the funeral is Tues. My brother is coming in for the week from AZ. Please keep my mom in your prayers that she is in a better place.

So sorry to hear this Maryann.
Will certainly keep your whole family in our prayers

 

[MrsScooby]

OK, now have Stockholm out of the way. Maybe by the time we get to each city I'll have things planned out.

The amount of planning is overwhelming at times
I pretty much know what I want to do in each city just have to make sure my family is on board with the plans and then figure out the transport

What is the key ceremony?

http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/WhatsOn/ceremonyofthekeys.aspx

My DH just got a new position in the Arlington, VA area. Anyone have suggestions on where to live up there...looking to rent to start. We'll worry about buying later after we get our feet wet.

We've lived in a quiet residential neighborhood so long that I just can't imagine moving into the city. Help!

We're in Fairfax, west of Arlington, and work in Alexandria. Not very familiar with Arlington, but I can ask around and see if anyone I know has some suggestions.
When we moved to VA from NY because of my DH's job offer, we had to find an apartment in one weekend
We tried finding something closer to Crystal City where his job was at the time, but couldn't find anything we liked there so chose a place farther out west in Fairfax. The commute is a pain, but the neighborhoods here are nice.

DH just entered the room and he says that alot depends on how much you want to spend. He says inside the beltway will cost significantly more than outside. Maybe Pentagon City Mall area would be a good place to start When he worked in Crystal City he knew of several people that lived in that area.

If I find anything more I'll send you a pm.
Good luck

 

[jilljill]

My DH just got a new position in the Arlington, VA area. Anyone have suggestions on where to live up there...looking to rent to start. We'll worry about buying later after we get our feet wet.

We've lived in a quiet residential neighborhood so long that I just can't imagine moving into the city. Help!

My cousin used to work at the Pentagon and lived in Alexandria and then moved to Springfield. Both neighborhoods were/are very nice and don't have a city feel at all.

 

[jilljill]

'Morning all
Another hot day in DE. I want spring back!

 

[KathyInCitrus]

'Morning all
Another hot day in DE. I want spring back!

Let's see . . .

You weren't complaining about the cold weather a couple of months ago, were you? :

You could go for a cruise . . .

 

[jilljill]

Let's see . . .

You weren't complaining about the cold weather a couple of months ago, were you? :

You could go for a cruise . . .

Why yes I was... If this was June 1 I would be complaining so much, but 90 degrees on May 1 and May 2 is just too hot, especially since the humidity arrived with it.

A cruise sounds like a really good idea right now. When to go....June or July or both?!?

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Maryann I am so sorry to about your mom, sending good thoughts to you and your family

and yet raining here again, will be under water soon

 

[Madisonznana]

Hi All,

Have sad news. My mom passed away in her sleep this morning. It has been a hectic day making the arrangements. She was 92 and had Alzheimer's. She lived with us and we had a live-in aide, but it is still hard. The wake is Mon and the funeral is Tues. My brother is coming in for the week from AZ. Please keep my mom in your prayers that she is in a better place.

I am so sorry for you and your family MaryAnn. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[Flora Fan]

We're in Fairfax, west of Arlington, and work in Alexandria. Not very familiar with Arlington, but I can ask around and see if anyone I know has some suggestions.
When we moved to VA from NY because of my DH's job offer, we had to find an apartment in one weekend
We tried finding something closer to Crystal City where his job was at the time, but couldn't find anything we liked there so chose a place farther out west in Fairfax. The commute is a pain, but the neighborhoods here are nice.

DH just entered the room and he says that alot depends on how much you want to spend. He says inside the beltway will cost significantly more than outside. Maybe Pentagon City Mall area would be a good place to start When he worked in Crystal City he knew of several people that lived in that area.

If I find anything more I'll send you a pm.
Good luck

My cousin used to work at the Pentagon and lived in Alexandria and then moved to Springfield. Both neighborhoods were/are very nice and don't have a city feel at all.

Thanks very much for the help and advice.
I think we definitely want to live outside of the beltway. Can't imagine finding a place to live in a weekend, I'm overwhelmed with a month.

We'll have to check out the Springfield area. Drove through old town Alexandria this weekend...what a beautiful city.

Thanks again. I really appreciate it.

 

[BluegrassBelles]

Maryann, so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

 

[Caropooh]

Why yes I was... If this was June 1 I would be complaining so much, but 90 degrees on May 1 and May 2 is just too hot, especially since the humidity arrived with it.

A cruise sounds like a really good idea right now. When to go....June or July or both?!?

Are you trying to tell us something?

 

[Caropooh]

Hi All,

Have sad news. My mom passed away in her sleep this morning. It has been a hectic day making the arrangements. She was 92 and had Alzheimer's. She lived with us and we had a live-in aide, but it is still hard. The wake is Mon and the funeral is Tues. My brother is coming in for the week from AZ. Please keep my mom in your prayers that she is in a better place.

Our thoughts are with you and your family.

 

[RJAYL]

Good Morning All

 

[jilljill]

Are you trying to tell us something?

The only thing is that I'm trying to convince myself to go on a 5 day cruise the end of June. I guess I shouldn't have said 'or' in that sentance.

 

[jilljill]

Good Morning All

'Morning

Wet and windy morning here.

Had a very cute sight outside this morning, a mother duck and 8 ducklings were in the backyard. Now we know why the ducks have been hanging around our yard for a couple of weeks now.

 

[MrsScooby]

Good Morning All

Good morning

The only thing is that I'm trying to convince myself to go on a 5 day cruise the end of June. I guess I shouldn't have said 'or' in that sentance.

I think she panicked...too many people jumping ship.

'Morning

Wet and windy morning here.

Had a very cute sight outside this morning, a mother duck and 8 ducklings were in the backyard. Now we know why the ducks have been hanging around our yard for a couple of weeks now.

Oh, too cute
Post pics if you get a chance?

 

[Caropooh]

I posted this on the Baltic Planning thread also, but thought here would be good too.
A good tip I read in Reader's Digest.....
Make sure you have a phone number for your insurance company that will work overseas. I would think this would be for both your personal medical insurance and travel insurance.

 

[Caropooh]

The only thing is that I'm trying to convince myself to go on a 5 day cruise the end of June. I guess I shouldn't have said 'or' in that sentance.

OK, just checking!

'Morning

Wet and windy morning here.

Had a very cute sight outside this morning, a mother duck and 8 ducklings were in the backyard. Now we know why the ducks have been hanging around our yard for a couple of weeks now.

It was wet and windy here this morning also, now just windy. Kathryn called me righjt before she left for school and said we had lost power.

So are you a duck mom/grandma now?

 

[flower91882]

My DH just got a new position in the Arlington, VA area. Anyone have suggestions on where to live up there...looking to rent to start. We'll worry about buying later after we get our feet wet.

We've lived in a quiet residential neighborhood so long that I just can't imagine moving into the city. Help!

We live in Arlington, in the historic Fairlington neighborhood. It has a great bus system running through it and is within walking distance to the Shirlington shops and restaurants. I'm pretty sure there are quite a few places to rent right now. Just look up zip code '22206' on the real estate sites.

Of course, it depends on how much you want to spend, how much space you want, and how short of a commute you're looking for. If you don't mind a commute, you can get a much larger place for less further out. For us, location is Everything!