I am Going to England!!!!!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 6:14 am

That would be hilarious! What a load of laughs! Not to mention quite nice!

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 6:42 am

Canterbury for it's beautiful cathedral and history

Portsmouth....home of HMS Victory and the Royal Navy.

River Thames trip ...Greenwich

One of the London markets....Petticoat lane ?

Minks needs a 3 month holiday to fit everyones suggestions in !!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 6:54 am

Well with enough suggestions to pick and choose from, she'll have a wonderful time for sure!

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:13 pm

Raven wrote: Well with enough suggestions to pick and choose from, she'll have a wonderful time for sure!

Ah thanks you guys, I can't wait, and yep anyone who wants to meet up at the airport can or whatever we thing works, for Raven and I, and I will be sure to be my best after the 8+ hour flight hehehehehe loads of time to plan, as it is may I am going to do the big trip. Your suggestions are fantastic. How will I squeeze this all into 2 weeks hehehehe

booradley · Post by **booradley** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 4:36 pm

Raven wrote: Not to mention any of the museums! But I was also thinking of places like rochester and colchester. Ah hell! There is just too much to this place!

Now being from n. america myself, there are a few things that are on the MUST SEE list. Stonehenge, and Loch Ness are among them! LOL!! Hadrians wall, Offa's Dyke, Y'know, things that have been around since the beginning of time!

stonehenge is a waste of time as it is fenced off but Glastonbury tor is very beautiful and has been there for ever. Nice little town too. If you are going to drive miles then take her to Tintagel castle in cornwall. Absolutely stunning. Holy Island in Northumberland is cool..it's got a pirates grave complete with skull and crossbones,,yaarrrr, hum, where else..well York is my absolute favourite.

edit...Edinburgh..Mary Kings close..

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 6:58 pm

just a reminder that scotland is not so far from england, always a bed for you here minksie girl

devist8me · Post by **devist8me** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 7:43 pm

Wow Minks!!! I am so excited for you! I would love to visit England someday. Be sure to take lots of pics so you can share.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:49 am

devist8me wrote: Wow Minks!!! I am so excited for you! I would love to visit England someday. Be sure to take lots of pics so you can share.

hehehe thanks gang again, I had no idea there would be so many awesome suggestions OMG I am just going to be running my feet off but I love it hehehe. Scotland eh hmmmm hehehehe gosh I need a months vacation.

sherry · Post by **sherry** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:33 pm

Just to echo a previous poster that Tintagel castle is just amazing, if you can get down there to visit then it's really worth a visit.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:35 pm

sherry wrote: Just to echo a previous poster that Tintagel castle is just amazing, if you can get down there to visit then it's really worth a visit.

thanks Sherry shall add this to my notes.

pina · Post by **pina** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:45 pm

minks wrote: thanks Sherry shall add this to my notes.

Hey, why not hop over to Spain while your doing the rounds Minks.

devist8me · Post by **devist8me** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:30 pm

Well heck! If your going to do that, might as well hop on over to Missouri too :wah:

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:32 pm

devist8me wrote: Well heck! If your going to do that, might as well hop on over to Missouri too :wah:

ahahahaha now that is funny Devi hehehehe but cute. Pina you too, gosh girls I wish I had the $$$$ to do so.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:32 pm

sherry wrote: Just to echo a previous poster that Tintagel castle is just amazing, if you can get down there to visit then it's really worth a visit.

You'd be closer to me too!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:33 pm

Betty Boop wrote: You'd be closer to me too!!

Oh gosh the options are amazing.... I would love to see you along the way too girl hehehe or anyone from FG for that matter

venus · Post by **venus** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:34 pm

hey Minks we have got to meet up when you are here.

No excuses you are minutes and not hours away from me:)

booradley · Post by **booradley** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:37 pm

Betty Boop wrote: You'd be closer to me too!!

I see that you live in Cornwall. I shall be visiting the u.k. myself in June. Are you anywhere near Bude? And if so, can I come and stay?

Post by **Betty Boop** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:43 pm

booradley wrote: I see that you live in Cornwall. I shall be visiting the u.k. myself in June. Are you anywhere near Bude? And if so, can I come and stay?

:wah: Bude is actually the furthest away from me you could possibly stay!!

Post by **Betty Boop** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:44 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: boo and I will be taking a road trip together that month... or more correctly, a pub crawl. I'm the designated walker.

You'll have a long walk to me then!! But some great pubs on the way I'm sure!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:47 pm

venus wrote: hey Minks we have got to meet up when you are here.

No excuses you are minutes and not hours away from me:)

Whoooo weeeee you me and raven wahooo look out.

booradley · Post by **booradley** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:53 pm

clancy can drive

booradley · Post by **booradley** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:54 pm

Betty Boop wrote: :wah: Bude is actually the furthest away from me you could possibly stay!!

Lands End is nice too:p

Post by **Betty Boop** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:56 pm

booradley wrote: Lands End is nice too:p

So they say!!

booradley · Post by **booradley** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:00 pm

hmm, Bude is at the top, Lands End is at the bottom but it's a long, narrow county. Bah!

Post by **Betty Boop** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:11 pm

booradley wrote: hmm, Bude is at the top, Lands End is at the bottom but it's a long, narrow county. Bah!

There are also some little islands off the end!! Did you notice those???

venus · Post by **venus** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:13 pm

minks wrote: Whoooo weeeee you me and raven wahooo look out.

oh yep it will be fun ladies.....

booradley · Post by **booradley** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:18 pm

ooh yes. I've been to the Scilly Isles several times as a child, having mad parents who spurned a fortnight in the Greek Isles with the sole purpose of taking my photo while I puked on the boat. St. Martins and Bryer were my favourites..birds so tame, they'll feed from your hand.

Brayner...does that exist or am I just imagining a perfect holiday as an eight year old?

devist8me · Post by **devist8me** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:18 pm

I'm still envious

Post by **Betty Boop** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:23 pm

booradley wrote: ooh yes. I've been to the Scilly Isles several times as a child, having mad parents who spurned a fortnight in the Greek Isles with the sole purpose of taking my photo while I puked on the boat. St. Martins and Bryer were my favourites..birds so tame, they'll feed from your hand.

Brayner...does that exist or am I just imagining a perfect holiday as an eight year old?

Well, now I'm ashamed, I've never been to the Scillies!!

Brayner doesn't ring any bells I'm afraid.

Are you seriously coming to Cornwall?

booradley · Post by **booradley** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:28 pm

possibly...you're o.k. though, I only live a few hours away really, so you won't be getting a knock on the door:rolleyes:

it's still up for negotiation. We like Somerset very much and my parents have got a cottage in Norfolk that I've never stayed in on the basis that it's Bill Oddie land.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:40 pm

booradley wrote: possibly...you're o.k. though, I only live a few hours away really, so you won't be getting a knock on the door:rolleyes:

it's still up for negotiation. We like Somerset very much and my parents have got a cottage in Norfolk that I've never stayed in on the basis that it's Bill Oddie land.

I assumed you lived in the states!

Norfolk sounds wonderful, never been there. Been to Somerset a few times, it's all nice. Personally I would prefer the north of Cornwall.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:35 am

[QUOTE=minks]Whoooo weeeee you me and raven wahooo look out.[/QUOTE

AND it's TOTALLY do-able! Bez wants in too! If Canada follows the international flight thing, then you'll probably be on the 'red eye' and get here in the morning. By the time you get through customs, we could go and have a FABULOUS little brunch at one of the pubs that would just be opening! What say you girls? Pick a place!

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 11:13 am

Raven wrote: [QUOTE=minks]Whoooo weeeee you me and raven wahooo look out.[/QUOTE

AND it's TOTALLY do-able! Bez wants in too! If Canada follows the international flight thing, then you'll probably be on the 'red eye' and get here in the morning. By the time you get through customs, we could go and have a FABULOUS little brunch at one of the pubs that would just be opening! What say you girls? Pick a place!

Yes yes yes indeed that is fabo go on and set it up.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 10:14 am

Is she gone yet ?

Guess not...the hair on the back of my neck is still standing up.

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:12 am

Raven wrote: [QUOTE=minks]Whoooo weeeee you me and raven wahooo look out.[/QUOTE

AND it's TOTALLY do-able! Bez wants in too! If Canada follows the international flight thing, then you'll probably be on the 'red eye' and get here in the morning. By the time you get through customs, we could go and have a FABULOUS little brunch at one of the pubs that would just be opening! What say you girls? Pick a place!

I think Chris wanted to join us as well, it could be tons of fun, and maybe we can get Betty to come along. What the heck it is open to anyone from FG.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:54 am

minks wrote: [quote=Raven]

I think Chris wanted to join us as well, it could be tons of fun, and maybe we can get Betty to come along. What the heck it is open to anyone from FG.

At the moment things are looking good with the ex having the children at weekends, so fingers crossed he'll still be happy to have them. So, yes I should be able to get up to London over a weekend next year!

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 9:55 am

Betty Boop wrote: [quote=minks]

At the moment things are looking good with the ex having the children at weekends, so fingers crossed he'll still be happy to have them. So, yes I should be able to get up to London over a weekend next year!

Sweeet well so far it is for the weekend of May 6 that I arrive.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:57 am

That would be FANTASTIC!! The British contingent of FG as a welcoming party!

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 4:09 am

Well May 6th is scribbled in my diary, and fingers crossed I'll try and be there to greet ya Minks!!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Nov 16, 2005 7:59 am

Way cool, that!

shadow man · Post by **shadow man** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:50 am

minks wrote: yep my first time ever gang, I am beyond excited I am vibrating. I am being graciously put up by Raven and her husband, and she is going to play tour guide and she is going to be sick of my excitement even before I get there ahahaha. Sure anyone who wants to greet me at the airport is more than welcome ahahahahahahaha I am planning to leave here May 5th 1 day after my 45th birthday. My gift from me to me.

44...wow. I would have put you more down as 34, Must be all that Canadian FRESH AIR. :-6 and sunshine, May what a Month. the best

of the year, Swallow's return from the winter flight everything starts turning green again if your luck a bit of sun if unlucky then end of the APRIL showers, what parts of the UK are you visiting Minks, SOUTH / NORTH / WEST OR EAST or are you packing it all in..:wah: :wah: My Favorite place is South wales ' Pembrookshire ' well worth a visit. well where ever you go Hope you have a good time,

shadow

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 1:00 pm

shadow man wrote: 44...wow. I would have put you more down as 34, Must be all that Canadian FRESH AIR. :-6 and sunshine, May what a Month. the best

of the year, Swallow's return from the winter flight everything starts turning green again if your luck a bit of sun if unlucky then end of the APRIL showers, what parts of the UK are you visiting Minks, SOUTH / NORTH / WEST OR EAST or are you packing it all in..:wah: :wah: My Favorite place is South wales ' Pembrookshire ' well worth a visit. well where ever you go Hope you have a good time,

shadow
London and east is roughly where I will be hanging out. I have a couple other areas of interest that I hope to get to in the west. Yes I am so excited to be going.

Ah yes good old Canadian air, does a body wonders that and no smoking hehehehe

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:18 am

I might be able to make it tooo. It's only an hour flight from Cork. Keep the details posted.I would love to meet you all

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 7:30 am

Will do! That would be wonderful if you could make it too!

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 8:49 am

jennyswan wrote: I might be able to make it tooo. It's only an hour flight from Cork. Keep the details posted.I would love to meet you all

oh yes that would be grand I will keep ya posted

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:46 am

minks wrote: oh yes that would be grand I will keep ya posted
Get some rest on the way over hunny, because it looks like we're going to have a party!:yh_party