smileyK Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Can anyone tell me do you know if from friday 8th feb til friday 15th feb is half term week? Need to know as only work term time and not half term will double check with boss tomorrow Told my mum my idea to visit my auntie in hertforshire she said you're an adult now up to you what you do! Just text and ask my auntie which I did straight away was planning to stay a week but due to auntie being busy end of week doing from friday 8th feb til weds 13th feb think this do me world of good my auntie craving company after uncle upped and left her suddenly for "another woman" after 40 years of marriage she been SO down ,depressed bless her so think work both ways do us both some good she is retired so have free spare time spend quality girlie time together! Can't wait! NEED to get away escape how much money do you think realistically need for a week to pay my way while I'm there food drink etc? As my auntie struggling finincially!my auntie picking me up from st albans train station as stevenage means two change overs where st albans one change over at luton! So can't get as lost or confused now can I! Lol anyone asked for assistance on train for their ASD make their anxiety /panic less as attempting it on my own! I got a adult disabled railcard SO EXCITED NOW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special_talent123 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 The week after is half term I was told. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyndalou Report post Posted January 23, 2013 A little break might do you the world of good Smiley and I'm sure your aunt will love to have some company for a few days. Maybe write all your plans down with regards to your travel - stops etc and pick up times - so that you can be as organised as you can and refer to it on the journey and you'll be less likely to panic (I used to travel a lot by bus and train so I know that feeling well!). However, it sounds like you've got it covered already so have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted January 23, 2013 @ lyndalou - have done already if I was planning to go to st albans then they'd be stop at luton but its confusing as sometimes stops @ luton parkaway (airport) so my parents said drop me at train station about a mile or so from where we live so can do directly into stevenage train station and must easier for my auntie instead of an half an hour route to st albans train station I'm now more accessible! I got shopping sprees planned meals out girls night watching TV and eating choc so much FUN to be had with this 'adventure' and with this train route can't get lost and end up in scotland and town in northamptonshire where I live takes 35 mins that's all to get there! Even better,easier! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyndalou Report post Posted January 23, 2013 Sounds great! I'm sure you'll have a lovely time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeolienne Report post Posted January 23, 2013 Half-term dates vary between local authorities: Info from Herts county council Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special_talent123 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 Good luck on your travel. Is the train just direct to St albans? I used to count the stops until i got to final destination. Maybe u could do that if u know the order of where u go past each stop? I also look at the time. I listen carefully to the train place too. I find it overwhelming going on train. Your train ticket it if it has a time train u have to get on then get on it that time, because one time i got on a earlier train and got into trouble for something i did not understand. So make sure the ticket is travel anytim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted January 23, 2013 @ Special talent - I deffo sure I anytime travel train ticket! Have checked it over! Now being dropped off at local (mile away) train station by parents so then haven't got to stress and worry over changing over anywhere as direct route last place in stops @ is stevenage,herts so now no worries just get travel sick on trains (headache,feel nausea) so may buy some sweets and magazines to distract myself but won't be on the train too long as only takes half an hour! Bonus! Good times roll! Just text my auntie let her know half term dates were 'correct' 'right' had it double checked by office lady at work so know it deffo right no I didn't mean herts half term but mine where I live which is northamptonshire! Sorry for the added confusion there! Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted January 26, 2013 Has made a countdown calender to make the days quicker... As getting impatient! But told by my neice (who's 8 years old on monday!) That's for kids hand made calender! Lol ;p Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted January 26, 2013 I'm sitting in bedroom -on bed writing a organised list of what I need (clothes wise and object wise)! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted January 30, 2013 9 days left ...!!! Continuing to cross off the days left I got to go! let my auntie know how EXCITED I am! Via facebook posts and texts to her! Lol anyone think I just want to up and go now! Booking my train ticket tomorrow as tomorrow pay day from work hoping to go for a meal out just different scenery! Need to "exhale properly" into 'fresh air' everyday that passes makes me more happier buzzing high! XKLX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted January 31, 2013 Has officially official BOOKED the actual train ticket for next friday - BRING IT ON all I can say! XKLX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyndalou Report post Posted January 31, 2013 Have a really fun time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted February 1, 2013 This time next week lol! X Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted February 1, 2013 A WEEK 7 days today! Yeah! Woop! so be even more EXCITED if possible this time next week! Can't wait get out of this town! ;)XKLX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted February 2, 2013 FINALLY got my single train ticket through! Lol ;p XKLX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeanneA Report post Posted February 2, 2013 You are sounding so positive smiley, I hope you have a brilliant time, we can't wait to hear all about it :=) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted February 2, 2013 I've got my well-being appointment @ docs monday morning! XKLX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aeolienne Report post Posted February 3, 2013 Why not a return ticket then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted February 3, 2013 I didn't get a return as my auntie bringing me back home next wednesday was going to come back on the train! so that's why and how come I haven't got a return! XKLX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Just to let you all know suitcase all packed and ready to go for tomorrow afternoon! going gala bingo tonight with two of my best friends (from school) lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Feeling rather nervous,anxious and physically sick with anxiety starting build up in my head already weird/strange how nerves get you! Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeanneA Report post Posted February 8, 2013 Hope all goes well today Smiley, I'm sue your auntie will be happy to see you. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyndalou Report post Posted February 8, 2013 Good Luck! Hope the journey went well and you have a good time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted February 8, 2013 I'm here safe and sound @ my auntie's just watching TV! Been to Nando's for lunch got an earlier train got 2.00pm instead of 2.30pm didn't forget my suitcase leave it on the train! That's a bonus! Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeanneA Report post Posted February 8, 2013 Glad you arrived safely Smiley have a lovely stay with your aunt. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted February 9, 2013 We going to my nan and grandad's grave in essex maybe tuesday if weather ok! So that good plan and going out to lunch with two of her friends one lunch time (one of the ladies used to be my nan's hairdresser!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeanneA Report post Posted February 9, 2013 That sounds great smiley, have a lovely time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted February 9, 2013 Been total BORED today watching spurs play round neighbours today as my auntie avid spurs fan! My auntie on about going cinema one night! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smileyK Report post Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) I think my auntie on downhill spiral to crash course to a breakdown she aint leaving the house (isolated and withdrawn) it awful to watch so hard/difficult! she seems to be hiding from the world hopefully in time she will 'get there' fingers crossed! She got three storey town house so rattling round lost! She broke having to sell items on ebay to earn some cash she in debt anyways due to my uncle's business went bankrupt and the house is on that! It's all such mess! She don't know where to start and begin! ;( I'm trying my effort pull herself out! Edited February 11, 2013 by JeanneA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites