Singles who are for the "Love of Disney" - Part 3

[Auntie L.]

Hi everybody! I'm Linda. I'm having fun checking out Disboards and you guys seem like a particularly fun group!!

I'm from MA! I'll be at the World in July for the 4th - CANNOT wait!! I'm going with my bro and his family.

Great to meet you all - looks like I have a lot of catching up to do!!

Linda

 

[black562]

Oh... and again.. for kicks... my horoscope for today (im detecting a theme here):

Think about it: Exactly how long has it been that you've been thinking, wishing, hoping and actually dreaming about taking off for parts unknown? (Unknown to only you and possibly one lucky companion, that is.) If you can't remember not feeling that way, it's definitely time to stop dreaming and start making plans. Get together with your sweetheart and firm up some dates. Do your homework on flights, hotels and travel plans in the meantime.​

I'm DEFINITELY detecting a theme...woo hoo

 

[Sha]

Hi Linda! Welcome to the boards... there are several others that you might want to scroll through.... just look through the listing for ones like Rollcall, photos... and so on... maybe someone can post all the links.

 

[katydidbug1]

Good evening!!! Just after 9:30pm here... and it has been an outstanding day! Went to a couple homes that I had ancestors live at. One has been made into a bed and breakfast. Would be nice to stay there in a couple of years. Also had stops at Haddon Hall and Chatsworth. We didnt go into Chatsworth, so that is another place I want to come back to see. The gardens behind it looked stunning! Haddon Hall has been used for filming movies like Jane Erye, the Princess Bride, etc. In one of the rooms, before heading out to the garden, they were playing the Princess Bride. They had chairs set up like a little theatre.

We were over in Bakewell, and there is a story here of some pudding. It ties back to my family also. The family name for my mom is Graves... centuries ago the name changed as they tended to do back then, by adding or dropping a letter. Mrs Graves (which is actually a typo in the history) should read Mrs. Greaves. The server we had was thrilled to have us there, being most people who have come are somehow traced to Mrs. Wilson. (credit to the cook of Mrs. Graves/Greaves LOL)

It really has been lovely here! The people have been so kind and I only hope to get back here again. Tomorrow we move to the Lake District.

Oh... and again.. for kicks... my horoscope for today (im detecting a theme here):

Think about it: Exactly how long has it been that you've been thinking, wishing, hoping and actually dreaming about taking off for parts unknown? (Unknown to only you and possibly one lucky companion, that is.) If you can't remember not feeling that way, it's definitely time to stop dreaming and start making plans. Get together with your sweetheart and firm up some dates. Do your homework on flights, hotels and travel plans in the meantime.​

Despite talking to you every day, I love reading your updates, this really makes me want to go back. See England as an adult and not a bored teenageer. Gosh its been 20 years, or will be next month, My Mom celebrated her 39 birthday by having Tea at Harrods. She loved it.

Hi everybody! I'm Linda. I'm having fun checking out Disboards and you guys seem like a particularly fun group!!

I'm from MA! I'll be at the World in July for the 4th - CANNOT wait!! I'm going with my bro and his family.

Great to meet you all - looks like I have a lot of catching up to do!!

Linda

Welcome Linda~you have indeed found a fun group. There is alot to catch up on....so just jump on in

 

[ttester9612]

Sha...love your updates and I'm glad you're having FUN!!!

Hi everybody! I'm Linda. I'm having fun checking out Disboards and you guys seem like a particularly fun group!!

I'm from MA! I'll be at the World in July for the 4th - CANNOT wait!! I'm going with my bro and his family.

Great to meet you all - looks like I have a lot of catching up to do!!

Linda

Linda...
To the wonderful world of "Singles for the LOVE of Disney" Come join the fun and share you love for the Mouse and everything else Disney.

 

[Auntie L.]

Thanks for the welcomes, guys!! And Sha, you're trip sounds great!!

Linda

 

[ahoff]

Hello, Auntie L! I have also seen all the originals at the World's Fair. I still go on the Carousel!

 

[dismem98]

Me too.

So does that make us dirt old??

E gads!!!!!

Never...I refuse.



Patty

 

[MOREMICKEYFORME]

Patty- I have hung out with both you and Augie...old is not a word in your vocabulary, you both had more energy than I could ever stir up!!

 

[ttester9612]

Patti...we're not "old as dirt" we're "as young dirt" And we don't look a day over 30.

 

[dismem98]

That's right Teresa!!

Thanks Roseanne and I don't feel old. Hanging around young people does help.

Gonna stay 30 forever. That's my plan and I'm stickin to it!!

Patty

 

[Sha]

Greetings everyone! Leaving the Lake district in the morning and I dont want too. It is absolutely beautiful here.. even when it rains. After leaving the peak district we came up here and later took a lake cruise. I stayed up on the upper deck even when it started raining and the wind picked up. Between the hotel and the boat dock, I counted 40 swans and 6 babies. Today was started with a trip to Dove Cottage and home of Wordsworth. Very nice there!

Then off of the tour schedule seeing places I wouldnt have had the pleasure of... I can never say enough of how wonderful and different England is. You have such a wide variety of places to go and see. Saw a druid stone circle, sheep in the road, roman fort ruins, walked on a bog (of sorts), saw Scotland, saw the most beautiful view in England, had some delicious tea, and the most wonderful meal of Lamb. It was incredible!

Here is another funny bit with my horoscope I just read a bit ago for today. Another travel theme here:

Remember the Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy is trying to decide whether to go home or stay in Oz with her new friends? You're due for that type of experience -- the urge to take yourself somewhere you've never been. If you have a spontaneous travel companion handy who's urging you on, that urge may be especially irresistible. Oh, well. Put your nose to the grindstone and spend the evening immersed in a pile of brochures and maps -- for a future time.​

Hope you all have a great evening!

 

[katydidbug1]

Greetings everyone! Leaving the Lake district in the morning and I dont want too. It is absolutely beautiful here.. even when it rains. After leaving the peak district we came up here and later took a lake cruise. I stayed up on the upper deck even when it started raining and the wind picked up. Between the hotel and the boat dock, I counted 40 swans and 6 babies. Today was started with a trip to Dove Cottage and home of Wordsworth. Very nice there!

Then off of the tour schedule seeing places I wouldnt have had the pleasure of... I can never say enough of how wonderful and different England is. You have such a wide variety of places to go and see. Saw a druid stone circle, sheep in the road, roman fort ruins, walked on a bog (of sorts), saw Scotland, saw the most beautiful view in England, had some delicious tea, and the most wonderful meal of Lamb. It was incredible!

Here is another funny bit with my horoscope I just read a bit ago for today. Another travel theme here:

Remember the Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy is trying to decide whether to go home or stay in Oz with her new friends? You're due for that type of experience -- the urge to take yourself somewhere you've never been. If you have a spontaneous travel companion handy who's urging you on, that urge may be especially irresistible. Oh, well. Put your nose to the grindstone and spend the evening immersed in a pile of brochures and maps -- for a future time.​

Hope you all have a great evening!

Yet another AWESOME update....Sounds like you had a great day!

 

[Auntie L.]

Hello, Auntie L! I have also seen all the originals at the World's Fair. I still go on the Carousel!

Me too.

So does that make us dirt old??

E gads!!!!!

Never...I refuse.



Patty

OLD!! NEVER!! - Deny, deny, deny!!!!

(And, I drag anyone I can to Small World!! )

Have a great weekend, guys! Linda

 

[ahoff]

How does it go, "you don't stop playing because you're old, you get old because you stop playing".

Carousel, yes, Small World, well, ......

 

[Sha]

Yet another AWESOME update....Sounds like you had a great day!

It really didnt do it justice to describe the views I saw yesterday. Hopefully the photos will do it some. I asked this morning if I could just stay here. I am sure I can get my license to transfer. LOL

Its just so peaceful and relaxing looking out on this Lake. I can see why its so popular. I have been sitting here at the windows in the large sitting area, watching the swans and geese on the water...

I will be coming back here one day...

I like your new photo siggy Cait!!!

Have a great day everyone!!! Have to get ready to check out and go up to the post office before we leave.

 

[katydidbug1]

It really didnt do it justice to describe the views I saw yesterday. Hopefully the photos will do it some. I asked this morning if I could just stay here. I am sure I can get my license to transfer. LOL

Its just so peaceful and relaxing looking out on this Lake. I can see why its so popular. I have been sitting here at the windows in the large sitting area, watching the swans and geese on the water...

I will be coming back here one day...

I like your new photo siggy Cait!!!

Have a great day everyone!!! Have to get ready to check out and go up to the post office before we leave.

Are there any more updates???

I love my new photo siggy, it was easy to make

 

[Sha]

Are there any more updates???

I love my new photo siggy, it was easy to make

Here is an update: IM TIRED!!! LOL

We went to York today and we go back tomorrow for York Minister and Castel Howard. We stopped at Bolton Abbey today and then into York. Walked along the Shambles which was neat. I wanted to go up on the wall and walk around but even though Mom is doing well, but the walking is getting to her.

I really enjoyed the Lake and Peak districts so much, so this was a little anti-climatic for me. Don't get me wrong... still very much in love with England. So much more than I was with Germany. I can see why a friend of mine wants to move here one day too (not to an area I have been to though). We still go a little further south before going back to London Monday evening.

 

[Sha]

Today was another adventure. Back to York where we spent time at York Minster. Very neat Cathedral with lots of history... neat details in things like the pipes of the pipe organ... seeing the levels of the street from the Romans, the Normans, and the Middle Ages. There was also the climb to the Tower.. 275 steps up a steep and narrow spiral staircase... Wore me out!!!! View was worth it!

Then we went off to Castle Howard... beautiful place! And was used with Brideshead Revisited. I guess I need to see these movies and all...

Tomorrow we move to the next to last stay in England... Going to Cambridge.

Have a good night everyone!

 

[Jenroc]

Night Sha - thanks for the update !! Hope the rest of your trip is as spectaular as the beginning of it !!