Losing the plot

I am so excited I can't keep it together anymore. This Sunday my boys fly out from England to visit us and will be here just short of three weeks. It will be their first time to the US, and we hope they fall in love with Oregon, as I have.

I haven't seen them for some months now so it's all very emotional. If I make any "out there" comments on MG this week please ignore me! HAHA. Normal service will be resumed shortly.

 

Do we have to ignore the " out there" comments, or can we snicker and make smart remarks?

 

Wonderful news, Lev. Echoing Star - have wonderful time and enjoy each moment. And keep your avatar - looks like you'll be dancing for a while.

 

Great news, Lev; hope your sons enjoy their time in the Sates.

 

Thanks guys for your support...much appreciated

@Sibeer...oh you can comment and snicker...please do...humor is a wonderful tonic

 

I'm fortunate. I see my kids often. My oldest (daughter) lives in Kelowna, which is about a six hour drive. Middle (daughter) lives at home, but is following her boyfriend to Calgary in a month, which is a four hour drive, and youngest (son) lives in Vancouver, about ten hours. He's coming to visit in a couple of days to do some wakeboarding at the lake. Then he's taking the bus back, and leaving his car here for me to fix. Transmission problem. You see, they all drive beater cars so I'm guaranteed to see them once in a while. I don't charge labour.

 

LOL....how true. Sounds like you guys are going to have fun too

Mine is a long story but I love them to bits, let them know that all the time and they are always welcome at our home anytime..they only have to call and we make it happen for them

 

And the grass is lovely and short,get the BBQ out

 

LOL..oh we plan to. The pool is lovely and warm too...we are good to go here. All we need are some kids

 

The best BBQ tips I have heard lately are to spray cold water on the flames to stop the food burning or to throw a little salt into the coals to bring them down,ofcourse in America BBQ is an art form,I'll have to start a BBQ 101 thread to teach me

Pool ,In the uk we call those ponds,if your lucky,have you always lived in the US lev?If you dont mind me asking

 

Coals? HAHA..this is propane country Rikky

And by pool I mean swimming pool in the back yard And no, I haven't always lived here, but I always will now This is home

 

Not into propane at all,doesnt give the food that smokie taste,I know what you meant,just a joke pools are a little harder to come by in the UK ,I bet there are more pools in the us than ponds in the uk

 

I wish my kids would come visit me... no wait, I was wishing someone across the ocean would borrow them... But hey, good for you! I hope you all have a blast together.

 

They'll love it Lev. Oregon has some great places. And just being with you will be fun enough. Have fun.

 

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/images/smilies/smile.gif My son is just in the next room, but most days he is playing games on the damn computer thingy and calls into me when he needs a port opened up on the server or some such thing!!!!!!!

really we have a good relationship like when we meet in the hall or need the bathroom at the same time!!!!!
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Enjoy your visit with the boy's Lev, and feel free to make all the "out there" comments you like.

Maybe you can convince them to stay.

Steve

 

Cool...they, and you, should have a blast!!!! Got any exciting road trips on the itenerary??

Curious to hear what they think of it here!!

About 5 years ago, me and a buddy went over to Alkenbary (spelling?) to see another buddy in the marines that was stationed over there!! Actually, we spent most of our time in Brighton, and a day or two in london, and ofcourse, went to see Stonehenge!! All in all it was an excellent time, and would go back in a heartbeat!!!! Hell...the roundtrip, nonstop flight on TWA was only $500.00 from St. Louis!!!

Keep us posted!!!!

Roger

 

That would just be so fantastic. Prayers on that one please

Thanks for all the encouragement and support guys

@GT...you always know what to say to lift someone's spirit. Don't ever change

 

Told you I was losing the plot! I can't even remember to answer the questions in my last post

We are taking them to the infamous County fair; drift boating down the Mackenzie fishing; camping up some wild mountain; out to the coast to do some wierd sport on the sand dunes and visit the sea lions; BBQ's galore and many other things. I think it is the culture that will hit them as much as the different landscape. Being able to go out to Dairy Queen at midnight and choose your favorite ice cream is not a British thing at all. Neither is heading downtown to play basketball at one in the morning. It is going to be so much fun to watch them experience life here

 

Well, with all that stuff planned that's quite an experience. They probably don't want to go back. Prayers with you and family during the excursions.

 

Tonight, I be mostly baking zucchini pineapple bread!!! Yummmm

NB: Do they still have the Fast Show running in the UK? Ted? Hehe

 

SORRY!!!! you'll have to excuse my airheadedness...I wasn't quite catching onto the title of the thread!!

Roger

 

Eeeek!! Losing the plot even more now!

I would be so grateful if one of the UK/Londoners would please advise what the heck is happening now at Heathrow airport.

 

Fast show and father ted only in reruns on uktv gold,good riddance to both IMHO,the guy who played father ted died of a heartattack,he was only about 37,Bring back Men Behaving badly I say

 

OMG....looks like I'd better pack some sandwiches before heading out to the airport then

I never watched TV in the UK in my last 2 years there, it was so boring. I heard Father Ted died I also read today on the BBC that Robin Cook has passed away. What's the feeling in the UK with Tony B not attending teh service? I know some have slammed him for it.

Thanks for the update Halo..you don't know how much I appreciate your help

 

Thanks Halo. They are due in Sunday, so I've not left just yet Hopefully things will be a little smoother for flying by then too.

Yeah, Robin took a lot of bashing in recent years for standing up for what he believed. If there was more politicians who did as he did, and lived the life he believed in, maybe they would overall have a better reputation for honesty. RIP Robin.

 

Hey thanks Halo. I've been watching the BBC one like a hawk, but the other two are great. Thanks again buddy

 

LEV see that you are home, Did your boys make it here or are they still sitting in the airport in England???
Saw on the news earlier that there were 10000 bags at airport with no home, thats not good !!!
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Got half way to Portland when the call came in that they were stranded in Chicago. At one point it looked like they were going to get re-scheduled to Seattle! What a nightmare...a 5 hour, two-way trip for us, but it turned out they are doing a detour via Colorado and getting in tomorrow to Portland now....hopefully.

I have been through every emotion possible today and am exhausted. I get to do it all again tomorrow!

 

Hey guys Another day.....a good night's sleep...I feel re-energized and ready to go!

Just wanted to thank you all for your support, but most of all your humour. It has kept me going this last few days/hours. You guys rock

I gotta hit the road...catch you later