Nothing ventured, nothing gained Best of luck you guys. I admire your guts and determination, and I am green with envy. Be safe, and have a great time.
dOb
luck of the ernst If you find that you're having a rough day, or you're just feeling a bit blue, here's what you do. Pull out our little friend, Ernst. Rub his little screwy bully, flap his arms, shake him slightly to hear him rattle, then, holding him close to your chest, turn three circles whilst repeating "ernst, ernst, ernst", stop spinning and immediately kiss your spouse (who is witnessing the ritual). It is guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face. Lots of love!
Mace... Cousin Ken... you are most likely right. Mace is quite possibly NOT allowed in the UK... along with all the other things that seem so readily available over here (nothing major... AK47s... bazookas... fingerprint resisitant quick-fire pistols.... etc)! ;P
I picture the horrible instance when I try to blag it in as 'deodorant'... a la fresh prine of belair... ouch...!
3 pairs of pants only three pairs of... oh, I see you mean pants, not pants.. anyway. Are you allowed to bring mace into the uk? I suppose you are, you'll need it in scotland.
My First Comment No matter what you do, don't forget to take your "Cardinal" shirts with you!!! I need to see pictures of you wearing them in front of a Thai Buddist temple or something.
plus Plus i think you should try and factor in Budapest, the place will look fabulous in the summer
And you should defo buy some citi guides and get a rough idea of what you want to see, do, so you dont end up wasting time in internet cafes. Im guessing you have already done this though. If you are able to spend more time in Europe...rail card in advance?
Laters
I take offence at the use of dollars instead of pounds My first questions are:
Ready.
Question 1: Have you written your speach for your cousin yet?
Question 2: Are you going to take any towels?
Question 3: How much do you both earn per year :p
Congratulations to both of you! I'm interested in hearing how you'll store all the photos from this. Are you doing disposables or taking a dozen memory cards?? Also, Loddy, since you had such success with Brigid, when you get back I'm leaving Anthony with you for a week in hopes he'll come back with a taste for more exotic things. (meaning something besides chicken breast)
All I want to know... I just want to know how you are packing and how you are suppose to wash those clothes of yours? I asked yesterday, but all I got was "I don't know"...you've had a day, I want answers!!!
Gosh...that was some speech! Well, I guess I haven't been asking the right questions, cos I didn't ask even one of the ones you answered up there!
Sounds like you have it pretty sorted... you'll need to let me know what your first set of plans are e.g when you in Scotland so that I can actually catch up with you mad kids?!!
I'm THE FIRST (British person ;) ) couldnt beat you lee :) Ha!! I wont miss you.. (haha all the geeky americans who get the pleasure of their company and therefore will miss them!!) but i am looking forward to your amazing trip cos will mean i will see you guys in the fabby uk ;)
Will also look forward to the exciting blog updates to bring a little excitment into my dull law student/slave labour summer work life!! Wooo... Hope you have loads of fun on your trip and be happy cos my life is planned out for the next who knows how many years so who knows if i will ever be as adventurous and fun as yous!! xx
I'm THE FIRST!!!!!!!!!!! I did it, YES, I made the first comment on your blog!! I win!! Haha (suck it nate)!!
I just want to take a second to tell anyone that reads this who doesn't know these two.........they are lying......we have finally driven them from the country...it's taken a long time but we've done it..under no circumstances should you trust them ever!
KIDDING, you guys rock, best of luck!!
~L
Well admittedly you guys are comittable. I am jealous and very excited for you both. But at the same time I am upset, as I am sure most are of your leaving ( even if they don't admit to it). You both will be greatly miss while you are away!!
Lachlan: 28 years old, born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. Moved to the USA in April 2002 'for' Brigid, who is now my wife of almost 2 years. Sporty, goofy scientist, about to quit my job in genetics to travel the world for 10 months.
Likes: food, beer, wine and feather duvets
Dislikes: shopping, pain, passive aggressive VISA/immigration people
Interesting fact: If anyone asks, I am not 'the brain'
Brigid: yeah, ok, now 29 years old, born and raised in St. Louis, MO (USA), home of Budweiser and Cardinals baseball. Married to crazy, 'out there' Scottish guy for two happy years. Anot... full info
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Nothing ventured, nothing gained
Best of luck you guys. I admire your guts and determination, and I am green with envy. Be safe, and have a great time. dOb