Tuesday 19 October 2010

E is for EXCITED!!!

As you probably already know, tomorrow Mr B & I are leaving on our long anticipated and planned for trip to the US, that is if the striking French workers allow us to travel.

First stop Charlotte, NC, where we will rest briefly after our trip, before driving down to Savannah, Georgia to co-host the 12th Annual meeting of the Quimper Club.

Savannah Square shaded by moss draped oaks.

We have a planned a fabulous 5 day extravaganza of tours, events with guest speakers, a ceramics restoration seminar, Riverboat cruise and delicious dinners in interesting and exciting restaurants.
Mrs Wilkes Dining Room
We're even throwing in a private Plantation Tour "a la Tara"!!
I think even Scarlett O'Hara would be impressed.


After all the madness.................two weeks R&R in our home from home on Hilton Head where days will be spent relaxing, reading and enjoying the wide empty beaches.
Building sand castles
There will also be plenty of  much needed retail therapy going on too.

My trusty pink laptop will be coming along for the trip, so I'll be able to visit your blogs, whenever I get 5 minutes and hopefully will also find time to blog about some of the Savannah activities over on the QCI blog and share some more magical Hilton Head shots here on this blog
Whilst we're off having fun, Mr Ben will not be neglected, not at all. His favourite sitters Leighton & June will be here to pamper him and make sure all is well in the home.
Beach boardwalk HHI
Joining Mrs Matlock once again this week for Alphabe-Thursday, click on the AT button on my sidebar to see all the amazing topics which begin with the letter E.
See you in Savannah!

34 comments:

  1. Have a safe trip. Savannah looks divine.

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  2. Maggie,

    Have a safe trip. I like the part about the retail therapy - I have a black belt in shopping.....

    Carol

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  3. Maggie, can't wait to see you! I heard from Judy last night. She had arrived and is working her way south. Hope all goes well with an on-time departure. Travel safely. ~ Sarah

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  4. Just saw the issues in France this AM and they said they are telling planes to have enough fuel to get and out of Paris so I think you will be OK today. I will be on HH this Sunday and Monday to check the progress of the house. No plans to come back after that but who knows? Enjoy all your tours and meals in Savannah and your stay on the beach.
    Joyce

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  5. Maggie,
    Have a fabulous trip. It sounds like you have a wonderful, full schedule of activities and then some nice relaxation time too.
    Safe travels.
    Jane

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  6. Bon Voyage Maggie and Roger. Will be good to know you are much closer by. Have fun! Hope things go well as far as the flight going on time, etc.

    All best,
    Doris

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  7. Ooh, I would be EXCITED, too. Have a wonderful trip!

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  8. You're going to have so much fun, Maggie. I always stay at the Eliza Thompson House.... right near Mrs. Wilkes.

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  9. E is for the extraordinary time your gonna have on this very special vacation. Enjoy, soak in everything and collect plenty of blog fodder. I'm soooo lookin' forward to hearin' all about your trip.

    Ya'll have a wonderfully blessed and safe trip!!!

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  10. I hope your trip is safe, fun and full of wonderful memories! Take care and Bon Voyage!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  11. Have a safe trip! It seems odd to this homebody that anyone would want to take a vacation away from France!

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  12. Have fun Maggie. Your gathering of Quimper enthusiasts sounds like it will be great. I'm sure Savannah will be a lovely place to be and I hope that you have no trouble with your flights. Bon Voyage!

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  13. Welcome to the states! Have a safe and Enjoyable trip.

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  14. That certainly does sound exciting! Have a safe and fun trip.

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  15. I hope you were able to make your trip. It sounds like you have wonderful plans.

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  16. Maggie, that sounds so exciting. I've been to Savannah and its beautiful. There is a mystical atmosphere to the place. I always feel like I'm in a storybook and I will see Southern Belles walking down the street! Have a wonderful trip and take a lot of pictures.

    Anne-Marie

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  17. Here’s hoping you have a wonderful trip here to the states. You are going to have gorgeous weather which is a real plus. I enjoyed my visit to your blog and pan to come back soon. Loved the post. Genie

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  18. That sounds like a lot of fun! Hope you enjoy your trip!

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  19. I'm so excited for you! This sounds like a perfect time to visit. You may even get to see some changing leaves in Charlotte.

    Have a blast! I'm quite jealous of the Hilton Head time.

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  20. Savannah is one of our favorite places. We vacationed there in the summer as children. If you have time, drive down the coast to the Golden Isles, and visit Jekyll Island. It is so beautiful there! We have such fond memories of Jekyll!

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  21. Have a fun and safe and most of all exciting trip! Best wishes to you traveling during a difficult time of strife in France. Anne

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  22. What a fabulous sounding trip - especially the part where you relax for 2 weeks!

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  23. have a fab trip ... and i can't wait to see your photos ... i do hope the strikers don't slow you down on your side

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  24. Have a grerat time & report back with your stories!

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  25. Wow! It's a small world...I see in your comments we have some bloggin' friends in common...Carol at Serendipity with her black belt in retail therapy LOL! And SARAH who I know is a Quimper enthusiast from here in Texas and one of my favorite Texas Bloggin' Gals. When you see her at the meeting give her a Big Hug from CollectInTexas Gal Sue. Ya'll have a GREAT Time!

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  26. WELCOME! I hope your visit is as wonderful as anticipated and if you find yourselves in Colorado look me up!

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  27. Have an EXCEPTIONALLY happy trip!
    ENJOY the details!
    Happy E Day!
    Coralie

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  28. We're all excited that you are visiting us over here! Well, it looks like you are not going to get to my neck of the woods, but I hope you have an amazing visit!

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  29. Stopping in for Alphabe-Thursday. I love vacations. I get excited for three months before I leave on one. Sounds like your vacation will be the perfect blend of fun, shopping, and relaxation. I'm so jealous! :-)

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  30. I love Savannah! Hope all goes well and you manage to get out...

    =)

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  31. I hope you have a wonderful, wonderful time!

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  32. Hope the journey went smoothly and that you are now enjoying the pleasures of the south. Wish I could have met up with you in Charlotte!

    Have a wonderful time and keep us up to date on Savannah and HHI.

    Hugs, Mary

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  33. By now you must be well into the whirlwind of activity. I hope your trip over was smooth! We went to Vegas this week and the normally 4 hour flight took 14 hours. I'm glad to be home!
    The thought of all the fun ahead of you must be grand - so glad you're going to share!

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  34. Oh, what an exciting stop on our little journey through Alphabe-Thursday.

    I so thrilled that you have so many fun things planned.

    If you end up detouring through Arizona let me know, please!

    God speed! And travel safely.

    Thank you for linking.

    A+

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