tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post6131259900637383574..comments2024-03-23T12:41:51.389+00:00Comments on Barbara Gray's Blog. One Day at a Time.: Friday 4th JulyBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13395889137439058863noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-25612013353827553542014-07-23T18:02:43.235+01:002014-07-23T18:02:43.235+01:00Nice to meet you Barbara. Love your talent and esp...Nice to meet you Barbara. Love your talent and especially your humor. Had to stop and comment at this post, as I too am "the foreigner". An American married to a German living in Germany.maria f.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08185589886852752119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-75424254672841953822014-07-05T13:46:44.392+01:002014-07-05T13:46:44.392+01:00I bet you will be visiting the 'big apple'...I bet you will be visiting the 'big apple' Barbara. When I think of New York that song 'New York, New York, it's a wonderful town, the Bronx is up and Manhattan is down', from 'On The Town' with Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly leaping about, always springs to mind, but I have never visited the US, but perhaps I will. Apart from Spain in my youth, then Yugoslavia in my twenties, I hadn't been anywhere else until my husband and I visited our son in Australia, where we have been twice now with stopovers in Hong Kong and Singapore, but we have never been to Europe together, so we are rectifying that by having nearly three weeks in France in September, and I am so looking forward to it! We have been to a lot of places in this country as I do believe you should know and see the country you live in first, but how mad to have travelled to the other side of the globe, but never just across the channel. Well perhaps this will be the first if many visits. xPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02889103826921393113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-85019172862749264202014-07-05T08:58:01.903+01:002014-07-05T08:58:01.903+01:00Hi Barbara. I haven't travelled abroad much b...Hi Barbara. I haven't travelled abroad much but when we do go we make a point of visiting the "real" country, not just the tourist traps as then you learn so much more. Relatives of mine will only go abroad to places that do, in their own words "proper food" which means traditional English food, ie. meat and 3 veg type meals. They always tell you about their holiday with the "proper food" places being the most important part. I think that is so sad, it is great fun trying the local dishes, even if you occasionally swear never to eat it again : ) Are you off to visit Grace by any chance? No matter where you go have a great time and relax. Have a good day. Take care.Mrs Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16179962719631818018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-27849676674155712002014-07-05T00:08:17.304+01:002014-07-05T00:08:17.304+01:00Just remember hadn't written on here ment to c...Just remember hadn't written on here ment to come back as looked very early well I am sure you booked you next trip to America to see grace to give yourself something to look forward to to help with missing her did think also about trip to France Germany but that is simply work so my number one is trip to see Grace , so looking forward to Sunday shows xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11538794875642811807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-91592089428968896052014-07-04T20:10:58.096+01:002014-07-04T20:10:58.096+01:00Hi Barb,
Travelled quite a bit around Europe mainl...Hi Barb,<br />Travelled quite a bit around Europe mainly skiing and beach holidays, but the one country I would love to go to is Egypt. I am absolutely fascinated by anything to do with ancient Egypt and the Pharoahs. Hubbie was going to take me when I retired (2 years ago) but all of the troubles broke out and so we never went - went to London instead ( which I really enjoyed I have to say!) I reckon you're either going to New Mexico or New York. Wherever it is I hope you enjoy it and get some R and R. Love Alison xxalimeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590486915910442414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-86956513600618516462014-07-04T15:37:42.473+01:002014-07-04T15:37:42.473+01:00It's good to reminisce I have travelled abroad...It's good to reminisce I have travelled abroad and have some lovely memories and photos I cannot travel now due to my illnesses but I have my crafting and that brings it's rewards xxxsheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224468884045534214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-2225239465158889762014-07-04T15:37:38.783+01:002014-07-04T15:37:38.783+01:00I have not travelled very much at all. Married at ...I have not travelled very much at all. Married at 19 and 4 children swiftly following did not leave a lot of spare cash. Do I mind Certainly not. Would not swap them, hopefully now we are retired (and one son who bounced back will soon be leaving again) there might be chance to visit a few places. I reckon you are off to see your lovely daughter, but enjoy wherever you go and get a good break. xxLynne Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205309312606315349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-45073437884838039412014-07-04T15:23:28.588+01:002014-07-04T15:23:28.588+01:00It's always great to travel, and I've been...It's always great to travel, and I've been very fortunate to have travelled with work in the past. Sometimes this meant I could get to meet people and spend time with them, and at others I was in the country for about 36 hours!! I do though think it's great to come home. <br /><br />I think you're booking a trip to New York. Hope you've had a good day. xxAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11205397154492298001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-86855725978022669372014-07-04T13:30:38.776+01:002014-07-04T13:30:38.776+01:00Love the card Barbara thank you for sharing happy ...Love the card Barbara thank you for sharing happy July 4th love June xxxxJune Horrockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07811117723024733024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-90158942565010045852014-07-04T12:36:17.837+01:002014-07-04T12:36:17.837+01:00No problems thanks for the Lakeland source, I will...No problems thanks for the Lakeland source, I will check it out. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08607174096684294068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-13365929723845659872014-07-04T12:16:44.621+01:002014-07-04T12:16:44.621+01:00Hi Barb,
As usual your ramblings are very enjoyabl...Hi Barb,<br />As usual your ramblings are very enjoyable and informative. I have never lived abroad, but have visited many countries and find that the best way to find out about the life is to talk to the people BUT as the only language I speak is English (with a bit of Geordie tossed in) it makes for a good laugh with much waving of hands, but I don't speak loudly as though the other person is deaf!!<br />I reckon you're off to your home in New Mexico for a bit of R & R, with a bit of artistic doodling thrown in. Anyway, wherever it is - enjoy!!<br />Love xxMaureen Killenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04706260334646673279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-84274766757359800822014-07-04T11:44:49.932+01:002014-07-04T11:44:49.932+01:00I'm UK born, but living in Ireland Barb - here...I'm UK born, but living in Ireland Barb - here, we are not foreigners, we are 'Blow ins'! I'm never likely to move again, and it would be too expensive to come back to the UK, so I'll end my days here now - the last move, to get here was so traumatic, I swore I'd never attempt it again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541731953087245526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-45321509670059348742014-07-04T11:11:59.497+01:002014-07-04T11:11:59.497+01:00I agree with you about travel Barbara - it really ...I agree with you about travel Barbara - it really does help with making you understand your own community and the bigger picture. I've lived in Spain and Italy and travelled all over the world - there are still places I would love to see though. I'm taking my girls on their first trip abroad in a few weeks - we're off to Germany - a place i have never been - looking forward to it though - its been a long time! Big Hugs and enjoy your short break - wherever it may be - I'm guessing USA though! Hugs rachel xrachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882763159860546363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-16855814630691470142014-07-04T11:07:35.701+01:002014-07-04T11:07:35.701+01:00I so agree with you Barbara - I lived in the State...I so agree with you Barbara - I lived in the States for 3 years in the 90s, and whilst I enjoyed my time, made some great friends, and learnt a lot about myself, it was lovely to come home too! My family used to bring/send Lemon Puff biscuits and Naan bread mix!! And last time I visited my good English friend who stayed there when she got married, I took a suitcase full of Cadbury's variety Christmas packs!!! I hope you're off to New Mexico to your little retreat in the sun - is there room in your suitcase for anyone else? Susan xssn.wht@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04186066471808821798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-54272411491221526812014-07-04T10:29:18.238+01:002014-07-04T10:29:18.238+01:00Hi Barbara,
I'm very much a home bird, having ...Hi Barbara,<br />I'm very much a home bird, having travelled very little outside the near continent, UK and Ireland. In fact I have always lived in Yorkshire, which has so much variety there is always something new to discover. <br />Therese days we are so lucky with the internet that we can travel all over without leaving our chairs, but there is something missing that you have mentioned - the interactions with other people.<br /> There is something to be said for walking with crutches as I'm so slow that people tend to stop and chat .... I've met so many lovely people that way!<br />Today is no exception, I'm sitting in hospital watching my drip dripping, having a lovely chat with the gent next to me. And the nurses. Not a bad day out especially with you lovely blogs to fill in the quiet times.<br />As for your trip ... maybe a European tour taking in Paris, Berlin (other German cities are available) and Rome, before a trip to see grace in the USA? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540593056918111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-63040725480442427092014-07-04T10:04:08.925+01:002014-07-04T10:04:08.925+01:00Hi Barbara, I was as a German-AuPair in London and...Hi Barbara, I was as a German-AuPair in London and Paris and it was certainly very helpful specially to the aspect of being a stranger I had friends all over the world. And nowadays with Skype and facebokk, Blogs it is becoming even easier - I love it. xxJosefinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413358712090860713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-13484631463321401702014-07-04T10:01:00.138+01:002014-07-04T10:01:00.138+01:00Sorry Debby iPad auto corrected your name! I do ap...Sorry Debby iPad auto corrected your name! I do apologise xxDiane Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007431860077443115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-75492629454413290912014-07-04T09:59:56.520+01:002014-07-04T09:59:56.520+01:00Lol what would we do without them :) xxLol what would we do without them :) xxDiane Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007431860077443115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-819110904380830012014-07-04T09:46:53.930+01:002014-07-04T09:46:53.930+01:00Hello Barb. I too lived abroad for many years and...Hello Barb. I too lived abroad for many years and my children were all at African schools which has certainly given them a wider outlook. It was Marmite I craved, and fresh milk. My new stencil arrived today and I'm thrilled. Again, I too have a ginko tree that I absolutely love so this means much to me. Thank you. xx Margaret Col.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09348530960992840786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-27166730634179605582014-07-04T09:41:03.084+01:002014-07-04T09:41:03.084+01:00Hi Barbara ... Have a great day x...Hi Barbara ... Have a great day x...Debbie Tinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10207787722127850581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-52607954356911133092014-07-04T09:35:23.641+01:002014-07-04T09:35:23.641+01:00M&S knickers! Oh yes! I forgot about them! And...M&S knickers! Oh yes! I forgot about them! And their socks! XxBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13395889137439058863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-45184773315534855982014-07-04T08:40:04.480+01:002014-07-04T08:40:04.480+01:00Hi Barbara. I'm a traveller too. My dad was i...Hi Barbara. I'm a traveller too. My dad was in the army and we lived abroad in Cyprus, Egypt, & Tripoli. Living in a country for a couple of years really gives you an insight as to how the people live and their customs etc. I can remember my mum being given the sheep's eye at an arab's house in Egypt as she was the honoured guest. She just put it in her mouth and swallowed. Yuk!! You are such a close family that you can be sure your kids will always come home at some point even if they then go off again so you are blessed. Have a great weekend everyone. Pat xnannapathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113666729663680237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-9306836217394601272014-07-04T08:30:07.917+01:002014-07-04T08:30:07.917+01:00Morning Barb, children certainly learn what they l...Morning Barb, children certainly learn what they live, we have always travelled about Scotland and England, I have been to a few countries but only on holiday. I love travelling and listening to people's stories of living abroad it is an adventure just listening. Health doesn't allow me to travel at the moment but I want to go places and see things and take in some culture. There are many many people that don't even travel out with their own town or city and it can be quite apparent :) not in a bad way though as travelling is not for everyone.<br /><br />Have you booked a little trip to visit Grace?<br /><br />Love Denise xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10713024292935777476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-45944796124962995202014-07-04T08:15:52.578+01:002014-07-04T08:15:52.578+01:00Try Lakeland Limited for strong aluminium foil Deb...Try Lakeland Limited for strong aluminium foil Debbie it's really good. Good old amazon what would we do without it :) <br />Love Diane xDiane Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007431860077443115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-10582263853295513742014-07-04T08:13:41.391+01:002014-07-04T08:13:41.391+01:00Morning, I agree travel is a great education, my p...Morning, I agree travel is a great education, my parents emigrated from Wales to Detroit when I was 12 in the 60's. It was a massive change for me but I loved it it, we were there for six years, I made great friends and still visit them often. I love the US, we have visited about 14 states and hope to keep adding more . Thanks for sharing, enjoy booking your trip, my guess is New York. Looking forward to more travel soon, a trip to Crowborough, never been there but so looking forward to it. J xJanetPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13927513089119630859noreply@blogger.com