oxgirl Report post Posted August 9, 2007 (edited) We didn't have a holiday last year 'cos the previous year was so stressful with Jay, we ended up wondering why we bothered going away at all. This year though, we've really taken a gamble and we're flying him off to Ireland for a week!! I'm quite nervous. It doesn't sound like much compared to some people, who seem to have the confidence to jet all over the place, but for us this is a real adventure. Not sure how he's going to cope with the airport and flying and then hiring a car at the other end, let alone being away for a week and going out for days to new places, etc. etc. It could all go horribly wrong!! Mind you, there's an aquarium in the town we're staying, so that should keep him happy for at least part of one day!! Wish us luck and see you all next week. <'> ~ Mel ~ Edited August 9, 2007 by oxgirl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASue67 Report post Posted August 9, 2007 Good luck!!!! I hope it goes ok for you................ fingers crossed that you have a nice holiday. <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 9, 2007 Ooh have a lovely time Mel! I've only been to Dublin but would love to go a bit further. Let me know if you go anywhere near Mayo & I'll give you a list of my ancestors graves to find Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted August 9, 2007 hope you have a lovely time mel,you really deserve it <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted August 9, 2007 hope u all have a lovely time love donnaxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted August 9, 2007 Have a wonderful time Mel, I think Ireland is a good choice for Jay, its a beautiful country, laid back, quiet and calming. Enjoy every moment you deserve a good break. Clare x x x <'> <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brooke Report post Posted August 10, 2007 im sure you'll have a great time you'l have to let me know how it goes as we have been thinking about going to ireland maybe next year <'> <'> Have a good time Brooke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alyth_mum Report post Posted August 10, 2007 Have a fantastic holiday - hope he takes to flying like a fish to water. Louise Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 11, 2007 Hope you have a fantastic time Mel, you all really deserve a break <'> I've always wanted to visit Ireland, can't wait to hear all about it when you get back! Flying too (you know what a wuss I am ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahSH Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Just come back from ireland ourselves! Hope you had a lovely time - it was kind of wet when we were there but hey - it's ireland, that's how it got so green! We had a couple of days in Dublin and then went down to Kerry; really gorgeous. Sarah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted August 18, 2007 We're back and we survived!! It was generally very good and Jay coped pretty well most of the time, def. a success we feel. He didn't like flying much, but he was okay. Thanks for all your kind wishes. Glad you had a nice time too Sarah, Ireland is gorg, isn't it! Baggy, I secretly hate flying too, but, shhhh, don't tell anyone!! Don't think Jay noticed my nails digging into the arm rests during take off and landing or my grimacing!! Cheers all. Hope it's going well for you guys too. <'> <'> Glad to be back with you all. <'> ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 18, 2007 Glad it went well Mel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted August 18, 2007 Thanks a lot Baggy. <'> We're so proud of him, he coped with so many new and different experiences a lot better than he has done in the past. It could have been a total nightmare, but there were lots of nice things and even the challenging things weren't as bad as they could have been, iyswim. <'> ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbsay Report post Posted August 18, 2007 Glad you all had a nice time. Forbsay xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted August 18, 2007 Mel, Pleased to hear you had a good time in Ireland. Clare x x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 19, 2007 Glad it went well, Mel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxgirl Report post Posted August 19, 2007 Thanks Forbsay, Clare and Pearl. <'> <'> Back to reality with a bump now. ~ Mel ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites