What’s on the iPod: Rain by Scott Blasey
Today is the last post you’ll get out of me until the end of the month, but stick around. Plenty of folks have helped fill this blog with excellent information and advice.
I spent yesterday putting things in order. Let me say I LOVE AT&T Wireless. Setting up the cell phone for international service was so easy. Even more, they reminded me that 800 numbers can’t be accessed overseas, and that I should get local numbers for my bank should I need them. That’s customer service you don’t often see. And it’s welcome. Make that two companies in two weeks to do something right. I had been worrying out loud when they acquired Cingular, because I loved Cingular. So far, so good.
We’ll be on a plane tonight at 10 pm. Somewhere in the middle of the night here, I’ll be setting foot on Irish soil. Excitement is a mere word compared to how I’m feeling. We’ve tried planning the trip around the purported homelands of my ancestors, but lord, there were so many ancestors! We’re heading to the counties of Donegal (Gallaghers), Mayo (O’Malleys), Armagh (Fergusons – the Scottish contingent), and around Lough Erne where the Carrs and Mulligans may have been. And he’s looking up his side, too. I knew there was a reason I was drawn to him – it does a heart good to know there’s Irish blood beating in that man’s heart.
Got the invoices out, the queries out, the away response up, and the work done for now. The notebook is going with me, but only to let the ramblings that start to pour out find a soft landing place. This will be a vacation of discovery, and I don’t want to miss nor forget a minute of it.
For now, slán. I’ll be back before you know it.
You'll be stepping on Irish soil? Oy, I am so jealous! Is there room in one of your suitcases?
Sending wishes to you for a safe flight and a happy vacation.
Have a fantastic trip! You've earned it. Can't wait to hear all about it.
Lori, have a fabulous time-safe travels and we'll leave the light on for you. 🙂
Lori, I am beyond envious, having 50% Irish blood in me own veins. Have a fantastic time!
Have an awesome time, Lori! You really earned this vacation. I can't wait to see all the pics when you return, and I know lots of creative gold will come from both the adventure and the break from real life.
Have great fun, Lori! Safe travels!
You didn't mention fishing, but here's the Inland Fisheries Ireland website, just in case:
http://www.fishinginireland.info/
Safe travels, have a blast, and raise a glass of O'Haras for me! Will look forward to hearing all about it…
Have a terrific time! Hoping I get to set foot on Irish soil someday. In the meantime, will be living vicariously!
Bon Voyage!
Remember, the only traveling I'm doing these days is the vicarious type. So have some extra fun on my behalf!
Have a great trip, Lori!
By the way, I have AT&T too. I can't remember if it was AT&T yet when Michael and I went to Europe, or if it was still Cingular, but in any case we loved it!
Yay, Lori! I hope your travels are smooth & that your Irish experience exceeds your greatest expectations. Looking forward to reading about your overseas exploits upon your return — but between now & then, hope you forget all about the Internet from time to time & just luxuriate in the wonders of the Emerald Isle!
Lori,
Have a great time. I can't wait to hear all about it when you return. Discovery vacations are amazing and I can't wait to do my own (Italy, here I come).
If there is one thing I can tell you, calculate the amount of time you spend each day on the computer here…now double that and make sure you spend THAT amount of time outside, enjoying everything nature has to offer 🙂 Have a great trip and hopefully (Read: You had better not even log in to post something…anywhere) we won't see you till you get back 😉
Lori, have a fabulous trip! I'm sure it will be even more wonderful than you expect. Enjoy!
Have a great trip. I'll be waving.