In case you didn't think I posted anything while I was gone, here are links to several posts that appeared (thanks to that wonderful scheduling feature!)
A Visit to Southern Exposure -- The Gardens
A Visit to Southern Exposure -- A visit with Chef Elsie
Interview with Author Richard Lassin (especially for my blog friends who love books!) Please note that the correct Amazon link for the book is HERE. I'll try to get it changed in the post, too. Thanks to a couple of you for pointing it out.
I'm organizing photos (all 3700 of them -- but don't worry, many will be deleted!) and hope to fill you in on some of my travel adventures -- the good, the bad and the ugly.
Actually, almost all good. The bad and the ugly was my failure to walk well with my foot, which led to more than one meltdown and several wheelchair visits to museums. Rick was just terrific pushing me around (that didn't come out right!) but it did cut down on some of our plans.
What was best? The people, of course! Both seeing old friends, like my college friend Jerry and bloggers/instagrammers Peter Olson and Tara Bradford Holmes in Paris; blogger Jenny Woolf and her husband Tony in London; my forever friend Suzanne and her husband Jim in London and former colleague Joan, also in London. There were some wonderful conversations and grand times as we connected with them, along with new friends we met along the way.
Our trip took us from Paris to London, then on to Windsor, Oxford and Bath. Some of these places were new to me and all delighted in ways I never imagined. We went to five art museums, five historic residences, eight other museums/attractions, five churches, several parks and/or gardens and saw two plays and five concerts. (Actually, a little more than that, I think... I'm sure I'm leaving something out!)
We're both exhausted, the heat at home pooped out on my cat sitter while we were gone and still isn't quite right, my car is not working (it didn't even start and the brakes are dead... welcome home!) and it's cold. But Lizzie seems reasonably happy to see me (although she had such a sweet deal with her sitter, Jan, I'm not sure I measure up!).
So stay tuned! There is more to come, interspersed with real-life like Cork Poppers, more Southern Exposure, my upcoming art sale and perhaps a Baby Grand or two! And yes, the holidays are coming!
Glad you made it home safely, and the trip seems to have mostly gone well.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you made it home Jeanie. I love the photos you've shared and look forward to more. I'm surprised I didn't get any notice of the posts that were made while you were away. Now I must go back and see what I've missed :-) It does sound like you were very busy!
ReplyDeleteI’m so glad you’re back.
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Welcome home! I'm looking forward to seeing the photos and getting the details.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home. What! You didn’t do any birding there? I am sorrry to hear that you wound up in a wheelchair, but maybe it’s not a bad strategy! Maybe I can fake illness or infirmity and have someone push me around.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your foot and your car. Take your time catching up, no need to worry about responding with me. Glad you're home, safe and sound.
ReplyDeleteThe wanderer returns haha! Hey with that wheelchair malarky did you get whizzed up to the plane on a special electric buggy and priority loading? Every cloud has a silver lining and all that! Looking forward to hearing all about it!
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Welcome home, honey!
ReplyDeleteWow! You packed a lot into your trip! Can't wait to see more photos. Get some rest my friend...and some heat! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteJeanie, I am glad the trip went well mostly. The time spent with old and new friends is wonderful. Looking forward to more posts. Have a great week. Sylvia D.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are safel home after your big journey, hope your foot is soon better. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! A vacation wouldn't be a vacation without a meltdown or two.
ReplyDeleteHappy you had safe travels! Love seeing your photos and a peek at your trip.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! Sorry to hear about your foot, but otherwise your trip sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Jeanie, it feels as you've just left last week.
ReplyDeleteYou're just as bad as I am with photo taking - I spent 4 days in Sydney last week and took almost 900 photos!
Looking forward to hearing all about your trip, but the photos you posted are very pretty.
Glad you had a good time! I take just as many photos and often bemoan the lack of digital on our early travels. I am going through a lot and deleting more and more, getting more brutal.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have had a beautiful trip! I have pushed John in a wheelchair in art museums before when he was healing...Yes, it is hard to have an ailment while traveling, but it sounds like you were able to do it!! Takes some persistence, optimism and courage, which you seem to have a lot of! Love the photos...
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful trip! I would have needed a wheelchair at times to do all that I think! So happy you are home and setteling back in. I've missed you but enjoyed your scheduled posts! I can't believe that Oct is over and it's time to plan for Thanksgiving! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you visited some wonderful sites, Jeanie. Sorry about your foot giving you a hard time walking. I love the picture of the countryside, so pretty.
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to be home though, isn't it?
~Sheri
Aside from the foot problem, it seems like you had quite a trip.
ReplyDeleteJeanie, you must have had a wonderful time. You look so relaxed and rested. Can't wait to see and hear more..Welcome home..Judy
ReplyDeleteI look forward to hearing more about your trip!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, weary traveller! Sorry to hear that foot is giving you problems. I hope you get it figured out soon. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteWelcome home Jeanie. Very sorry to hear about your foot, but it sounds as if it didn't stop you having a great time. Looking forward to hearing all about it x
ReplyDeleteWelcome home Jeanie. Sounds like it was a good trip, and even though your foot seemed to be an issue, it certainly didn't stop you too much. Which is of course a great thing. You look fabulous in your photo too, rested and relaxed. Can't wait to see more of your trip and all the other fun things you do. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteAlways sad when a holiday is over, but I am looking forward to see what you´ve been up to, even if it had to be in a wheelchair for a while...
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, meeting fellow bloggers is always fun - and .. weee.... digital photography, huh!
Hubby states if we had had that on our last big journey (Australia 1999) I´d probaly still sit and edit pics ;-)
So... don´t delete too many!
Hello and welcome home Jeanie. I am glad you had a fun trip, even with the wheelchair visits. I hope your foot is feeling better. Lovely collection of photos. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting trip, Jeanie! I can’t wait to read about all the places you visited. I am so sorry you had issues with your feet, that isn’t fun at all! Welcome home and get some rest!
ReplyDeleteHow envious I am that you met up with Jenny Woolf and her husband! Look forward to your photos.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Jeanie! And take your time with the 3,700 pictures. Lovely pics here and I'm curious about the inside of that abode Morgan's Forge. Any pics? Because I always wonder how they can keep a historic building up-to-date and suitable for accommodate tourists. And hey, you look great! Always wonderful to meet friends in foreign places. Glad you've a great trip.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pix. I'm so sorry you foot gave you trouble, but it sounds like it didn't keep you down. I can't believe you did so much. Wonderful. Glad to see you safe and sound at home.
ReplyDeletewelcome back! Sorry you had health problems, but glad you had an amazing trip despite it!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're home safely, and that the trip was mostly good. Glad Rick was able to push you around in a good way. So sorry to you had trouble with your foot, though. That's no fun.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to see your pictures (even if it does end up being close to all (3,700 of them) and read all about what you saw and did. We desperately want to visit the U.K. one day, so I'm really looking forward to your posts.
I hope all of the house and car issues are resolved soon. It's always so disappointing when real life comes rushing back all at once like that.
Welcome back to Blogger! You've been missed.
It all sounds like such a grand adventure! Wonderful places, wonderful people! So sorry that your foot slowed you down at times, but didn't discourage your explorations. It's great that you're safely home and reunited with Lizzie -- who must have had excellent care! Otherwise, you know she wouldn't be speaking to you yet!
ReplyDeleteGlad the trip went so well and I'm looking forward to reading about it, Jeanie! It was lovely to get to know you personally in London and we loved going places with you!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, Jeanie! Sooo great to see there snaps from your holiday--FAB photos! So sorry your foot was causing you some anxiety and discomfort while away. Rick is a trooper! :) So glad you were able to catch up with friends while away... And can't wait see all the places you've been and seen. So glad you're back! Hope heat, car and other things will sort themselves out. Funny how coming home can be a lot of work... LOL! ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteWhat troppers you were!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home and sorry re your foot:(
Oh man, that sounds like a rough 'welcome home'. I hope the car and heat get resolved very very soon. It's tough to come home to cold weather - it's just not as welcoming as warm, sunny weather! It sounds like you had a great trip despite your feet not cooperating. I can't wait to hear all about what you saw and did!
ReplyDeleteSorry your foot slowed you down, but it sounds like Rick took good care of you! It's always a shock to return from vacation to reality! Your trip sounds like it was so fabulous!
ReplyDeleteJenna
I just know even with a sore foot it was a spectacular trip. Look forward to seeing some pictures.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home kids. I am so happy you had a grand time. I look forward to seeing some of your pictures as I have never been to that part of the world. Love to you both.
ReplyDeleteI'm catching up on all of your lovely posts! I haven't started my Paris posts as I have gone straight to holiday mode. But yours bring such happy memories back. So glad you and Rick have had a wonderful time.
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