Join Now
Halli 
Hiya.. Can't believe my time here is almost over.. Wednesday I fly to Chicago and Thusday back to England.. so tomorrow is my last full day with Lindamae.. Mac had to fly to see his father in the small hours of last night, but I will let Lindamae tell you what has been happening there.. Difficult times for my friends here and for Beth and Craig too with Ma Hook being so unwell. loads of love to them..
Yesterday Lindamae took me to meet her good friends Dale and Julie.. we had some freshly pressed apple juice and talked for a while about most things.. Dale keeps chickens, which I used to do aswell, grows wonderful vegetables and lives a wholesome life.. He has been a great help and support to Linda, a bit like my Andy, and I'm really pleased I got the chance to meet him.. After this we got some ingredients and spent the entire evening cooking pierogi.. they went down very well here and we had them for breakfast and dinner today aswell.. yummy delicious..
Saturday we went to a huge shopping mall and I managed to buy most of the gifts for the folk back home.. I love J C penny shops.. We had a lovely lunch there at the cheese cake factory.. (thats where the chocolate cheesecake came from..) and came home utterly exhausted..
Today was a trip to the coast and Cannon beach.. which was windy and stunningly beautiful.. as was the drive there.. through miles upon miles of pine forests.. There were some wonderful art, craft and antique shops at Cannon beach, which I enjoyed exploring and we had some lunch there too.. I've got lots of photos and will post some here soon..
I'm tired after another brill day.. and I'm very aware that my time here is almost over, which is making me a bit sad and emotional.. I've been dreaming lots, just about every night, during my holiday.. the sort of dreams that seem to go on all night.. so that in the morning I feel like I have had a very busy time of it.. Can't remember what they have been about.. but they have been challenging..
I'm back in London on Friday morning and have to have a blood test taken that day, for a meeting at the Marsden on Tuesday.. so I guess I will be back with a bang and every thing to face again.. feeling abit anxious about all that.. but hey.. loads of wonderful times here to reflect on.. and I still have tomorrow with Lindamae and Wednesday night in Chicago.. Beth and Craig can't make it there now as Ma Hook is so unwell.. so it will be just me in the big city.. and it really is huge.. with some of the best blues clubs in the world.. hmmmmm could be interesting.. It's late.. Linda is asleep and it's time I was too.. hope my dreams don't keep me too busy tonight.. Sweetest dreams to all.. with love and a hug.. Inka xxxxxx
Comments
Thanks Inka for your wonderful updates and beautiful photoes ! It must feel sad after so much fun time with Beth , Craig , Mac and Linda .........You have wonderful memories to take home to and lovely photoes to reminisce on ! Hopefully you will see them soon ......may be next year if Beth and Craig come down to UK or you make anther trip next year across the pond .............
I am sure the trip invigorated you and your drs will be pleasantly surprised by your test results !
Wish you another wonderful day .............
Mega hugs ...............Monica
madona
Wishing you a great day today and in Chicago. Yesterday was a rough day here. The nursing home called and we were told it won't be long. Todd and Lois are here and Brad is coming this morning. I wonder if she had a stroke. She can't speak and just looks at you very empty.....I am so sorry we are not meeting you in Chicago but I know you will have interesting stories to tell and I can't wait to hear everything. Please let me know when you get home as you know I worry more than I should. I'm thinking after all this fun you blood levels will be almost none existant......YEAH...So much love to you.
And a double dose of hugs....Beth
buttany1
It's hard to believe your time here is almost over. I know it has down you a world of good. You will be taking home with you wonderful memories and some cute clothes. :-)
anitaama
Wow, Inka....you have embarked on such a wonderful journey with lots of fond memories,and pictures. I sure hope you sleep well, and have a bluesy time in the big chicago... I will be thinking about you with lots of love...have a safe journey home
xoxox
Donna
Darlinwife
Glad you had a wonderful time! Be sure to stop Garrett's for yummy caramel or cheese flavored popcorn...chicago is wonderful!!
KiaT
Oh, I would be in heaven in Chicago.......listening to the blues........one of my favorite generes of music!!!!! Have lots of fun!!!! BB King!!!! mmmmmm
You will have so many wonderful memories to keep near and dear to your heart when you get home!!! Love you!!!!!!
BlueButterfly55
Doesn't the time go quickly when we're enjoying ourselves? You are so fortunate to have had such a wonderful holiday with such good friends. You'll have lots of beautiful memories and spectacular photos to sustain you when you come home. I always feel sad at the end of a holiday....you want it to go on a while longer.....but I'm sure your daughters and son will be looking forward to seeing you again and hearing about your fantastic adventures.
Hope you have a lovely time in Chicago and a safe journey home. Good luck for next week's visit to the consultant....I'm sure this holiday has done you a power of good.
Loads of love and mega hugs xxx
MaRhianna
Reading your journal entry just brought tears to my eyes. I am so glad that you were able to experience all that you have on your holiday. When you have that blood test taken it is going to be so low your doctor will be in shock.
I am looking forward to seeing more pictures of your adventures here.
Thank you for sharing it all with us.
Love to you my friend,
Michelle
pixie123777