OK! Now it's my turn to say: FAREWELL TO DU!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

But only for 3 weeks...as many of you already know, my husband and I are leaving tomorrow on a 3 week trip to the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. We'll visit Sicily, Malta, Libya, Turkey and Greece. We'll be on a little cruise ship (think large yacht) that will sail around from port to port. See you around the middle of July!

:bounce:


:grouphug:

[bridgit]

1. have a nice time there, Peg...

sailing the seas would'ya :hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Thanks! Will do...

[Kathy in Cambridge]

2. That sounds fabulous! Have a great time!

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. I expect it will be...

I know it will be hard to sleep tonight! Thanks!

[deadparrot]

3. Lucky you!

Have lots of fun; I'm sure the scenery will be AMAZING!

Bon voyage! :toast:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Thanks! That's guaranteed!

We will be seeing LOTS of Roman and Grecian and Turkish ruins...a photographer's delight!

[ewagner]

4. Enjoy Peggy!

My neighbors went on the same trip about 5 years ago and they can't wait to go again.. (the husband had a heart attack almost exactly one month before I did so they're a little hesitant to go right now)

Enjoy the warmth and the beautiful waters.

We'll miss you :hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. Oh, I will, and thank you!

I wonder what it will be like to not have my cyberfriends to talk to every day?
We are looking forward to our trip so much...

[coloradodem2005]

5. Oh. I was worried there for a moment.

Glad it's only temporary.

[SouthoftheBorderPaul]

12. What a relief....

that your absence will not be permanent. What a great vaca. Have fun. I'll miss you lavishing compliments on me! :)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. To my dear SouthoftheBorderPaul!

Time for one more compliment before tomorrow: hope your new CD knocks 'em dead! Sell millions and millions and get to be famous, and still be the sweet guy you are...OK?

I know my husband and I will have a blast...thanks!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. I love to travel...but

I too am glad it's only temporary...Nothing feels like your own bed!

[babylonsister]

7. Oooooh, you lucky lady! Have a wonderful and relaxing

time! That's something I hope to do before...well, you know. Enjoy!
I leave on Sunday for almost 3 weeks as well; Bali, Indonesia, our home away from home! :toast:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. Well, you sound pretty lucky to me, too!

Bali, Indonesia is a wonderful destination as well! Have a fabulous time and stay safe...And we'll reconnect in mid-July!

[babylonsister]

42. Yes, I look forward to it, Ms. Peggy! Stay safe

yourself! I'm wondering if you've ever done anything like this before-sounds so very exciting! I know your digital camera will get a work out! :hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

102. We've travelled before...but not to this part of the world...

This is our third trip with the Stanford Travel/Study people...

[Zomby Woof]

Say hey to Moammar!

;-)

[nini]

37. Captain Nico would protect her

but she's not going on a Princess Cruise :-(

[Zomby Woof]

40. Who will protect her from 3some Man?

:o

[nini]

45. oh puke

:puke:


He's in love with Mary - remember?

*snort*

[Zomby Woof]

46. It ain't true love

Unless she belches in his ear. :D

[nini]

53. LOL

do you know it!


:loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

74. Khaddafi! I doubt he'll honor us with his presence...

But if I do see him, you can bet I'll say HI! They want the tourists to come and bring their money...so I'm not too worried about safety. I WILL keep my eyes open, though...

[johnnie]

8. Have fun!

You are going to be missed around here, but the cruise sounds like a little bit better of a place to be. :)
Have a good time and be good!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. Thanks johnnie...I'll miss all of you as well...

But I'll be back, full of stories and pictures! It is good to go away, and even better to return home...

[nini]

10. I'm jealous! I want to go on a cruise!

Have fun.....

what ship?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. I don't remember the name of the ship...

but it is not one of the large cruise ships that everyone's heard about...like the Princess line or anything like that. This is a little cruise ship; it has capacity for about 100 passengers, and maybe 80 crew. Really more like a large yacht...We've been on these sorts of ships before for a couple of river cruises. They are very nice...
It will be fun! Thanks!

[Tsiyu]

14. Have a blast Peg

As long as it's not THIS boat!:







And remember to bring back LOTS of pictures to share...and tell everyone about DU!!!!!!

Bon Voyage....:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. Don't worry! It is NOT the GOP Love Boat! ack...lol!

And yes, there will be LOTS of pictures. I just bought a whole lot more memory for my little digital camera today, and I plan to make good use of it.
Thank you for your good wishes!

[Tsiyu]

76. Here's something better

I was actually searching for a boat christening when that popped up and I couldn't resist....Me so sorry for scaring you!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

81. You didn't scare me one little bit...I actually thought

it was pretty funny! This one's good, as well...Thank you for thinking of me...

[Jack Rabbit]

15. Enjoy!!

!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. That is guaranteed!

!!

[Beaverhausen]

16. Have a great time. Take lots of pictures

we want to see all the places you go.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. I'm definitely planning on having a good time...

I can hardly wait to see all those ancient places, and photograph them as well...Some days all I do is hold the camera up to my eyes!

[ghostsofgiants]

19. Have a good trip Peggy!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

33. I will, and thanks! I'll miss our nightly chats...

[Sydnie]

21. Have a great trip

Pick your favorite Canadian city to say you are from when leaving the boat and have lots of fun!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

35. I kid you not,

my husband has already decided to tell anyone who is hostile to Americans that we are from Canada! I hope we won't need to do that, though...The trip should be great fun...

[Sydnie]

41. I had no doubt

You are a smart cookie. He sounds like he is too. Get your story straight before you leave. Look up a town get a little history about it and a few of the nearest tourist attractions. Be ready, you could run into someone from some where close to your husbands choice of cities. You can always say you just moved there, but knowing a little about your chosen spot might help.

Take lots of pictures to share with us.

Who knows, next time you travel you could say you where from somewhere close to the places you visit this time.

:hug: Stay Safe, both of you!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

58. You are a sweetie! Those are excellent suggestions...

I don't think that there will be any problems, but it is best to be prepared...
Guaranteed that there will be lots of pictures! Not to worry; we will stay safe...

[Rhiannon12866]

23. Wow! Sounds like an amazing trip!

Have a wonderful time, don't drink the water, and bring back some pix to share with the rest of us poor slobs who aren't going anywhere!:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

38. Thanks! Our travel group always provides us with lots of

bottled water, so no worries there...I promise you that there will be LOTS of pics!

[Rhiannon12866]

52. Great! I'll look forward to them!

I've traveled, but never been where you're going. And my remark about the water wasn't just a throwaway. I've been many places and you can get very sick, spoiling the whole trip. And don't forget to also avoid the ice cubes. Many people forget about that. Have a wonderful time!:hi:

[madeline_con]

25. Bon voyage

from a very jealous fellow DUer. :hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

39. Thanks!

I appreciate your good wishes! Don't be jealous...these trips are VERY expensive...but a lot of fun, it's true...

[FuzzySlippers]

26. Take me with!!!!!! Pleeeeeaaaaassssse!!!!!!!!!

If you can't, have a great time! Try not to think of me here pouting.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

43. I'm sorry I can't take you!.....

Try not to pout, OK? When I come home, I'll be just another ordinary DU'er...who will be recovering from the jet lag and huge bills awaiting her!

[Left Is Write]

27. That sounds so wonderful!

Have a fabulous time. I'll miss you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

44. I'll miss you too, Left Is Write!

But I'll be back, and we'll catch up on what's been happening, OK? Thank you for your good wishes!

[Floogeldy]

28. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

:cry:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

47. Awwwwwwww, Floog, please don't cry!

You're breaking my heart! C'mere...here's a kiss and hug for you: :* :hug:

[evlbstrd]

30. I'll carry your bags!

Or you can just bring me a priceless Renaissance work of art!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

49. Sorry, evlbstrd! I gotta carry my own bags!

I'll look into the priceless Renaissance work of art...J/K!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

50. dupe; delete

[MrScorpio]

34. Have a great time

Come back soon!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

51. I will, and thank you MrScorpio!

3 weeks isn't too long...

[lumberingbear]

36. Have fun Peggy!

Please be careful! I'll worry until you get back.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

54. Thank you, lumberingbear!

Not to worry...We're going with a VERY reputable travel group, and I know they won't put us in harm's way...This is our 3rd trip with the Stanford Travel/Study people, and they have excellent tours.

[barb162]

48. sounds wonderful, when you get back I want a full report on Turkey

and Greece, okay?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

55. OK, my next term paper will be on that, OK?

LOLOLOL! Thank God I'm through doing term papers! You will hear some details though, not to worry!

[barb162]

57. have a great time...I have wanted to see Istanbul for a long time

(crying/whining) I'm jealous.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

60. Actually, we're not getting into Istanbul on this trip...

We will see Troy, though...The itinerary hits the places on the coasts, for the most part...We dock the ship and then board a bus to a nearby historic place...

[Redstone]

56. Have fun. Remind me when you get back,

and I'll email you that stuff I promised.

Sounds like a great trip to some fascinating places (especially Malta). I know you'll enjoy it.

Redstone

[CaliforniaPeggy]

63. Will do, my dear Redstone!

I've always been intrigued by Malta, and am looking forward to it very much...
I will remind you when I get home. No sense sending anything just now since I will be completely shutting down my computer...I expect a ton of news email to tumble in when I come home!

[Redstone]

69. Best bet, when you get back: "Delete all" button on the email.

If it was important, they'll re-send it if thay haven't heard back from you.

Enjoy! Don;t eat too many dolmades or fattoush (actually, you can't get too much fattoush).

Redstone

[tyedyeto]

59. Have a wonderful time!!

Take lots of pics, too.

See you in a few weeks!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

64. You've got it, tyedyeto!

All of the above, for sure! Thanks...

[Initech]

61. Hey, you'll be in my family's homeland!

Sicily, that is.

I dont think I have any relatives that still live there, though.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

66. Yes, Sicily will be our first stop...

Is there any particular place I should get a pic of?

[Initech]

67. I've never been there, so I couldnt tell ya!

[Lex]

62. Have fun, CaliforniaPeggy!

And take lots of pictures to share with us, okay?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

68. You got it....

and you got it! Good times acomin'!

[cleofus1]

65. have fun!

we'll be here waiting...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

72. I know it will be fun, my dear cleofus1!

Someday it will be your turn! And then all of us will be waiting instead...

[maveric]

70. Do you have a steamer trunk I can stow away in?

That is my dream cruise Peggy.
Awesome! :headbang:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

84. I'm so sorry, maveric...no steamer trunks...

Thank you for your good wishes...I appreciate them a lot!

[swag]

71. I'll feel happy thinking of you guys being there

and that happiness will fill the hole in my heart created by your absence.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

85. Oh boy, swag...

You certainly have a way with words! I'll talk to you when I get back, OK? Enjoy the peace and quiet, lol!

[supernova]

73. Oh Wow! I'm so Jealous!

That sounds like a heavenly vacation, CaliforniaPeggy! :bounce:

I have always dreamed of taking that trip. :loveya: I hope you have a wonderful time. :D

And take lots of pics to show us. :D

[CaliforniaPeggy]

86. Thank you so much!

We are very excited...well, I'm excited...my husband does the worrying for both of us...
Guaranteed, lots of pics!

[Duncan Grant]

75. If you have an opportunity to visit Agrigento, Sicily - please do. :)

Agrigento has a Greek temple complex (6th century BCE) more impressive than Paestum. Sunset on that acropolis is glorious (not a word I use too often). :thumbsup:

I'm so envious - have a little Retsina for me! Looking forward to hearing your post-vacation report. :D

Ciao e Bon Viaggio! :hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

87. That might be on our tour itinerary...

It does sound familiar. If we go there, I will photograph it. The tour is called "Turning Points in History" so we will be seeing LOTS of historical sites...
I will hoist a glass of Retsina in your honor!

[yvr girl]

77. Have a WONDERFUL time

We'll miss your cheeriness though.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

88. My dear yvr girl!

Just think how cheerful I will be to see and sleep in my own bed once again! But thank you for your kind wishes...It should be a marvelous trip...

[Kathleen04]

78. Wow, that sounds

like such an interesting trip. Enjoy yourself!! :)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

89. It should be fabulous...

I will enjoy myself, thanks!

[GalleryGod]

79. Vaya Con Dios, Ms. Peggy!

:applause: :woohoo: :applause:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

91. Thanks, GalleryGod!

Thank you also for stopping by...

[In_The_Wind]

80. Wonderful ! see ya in 3 weeks,

you might find a terminal to log-in on while you're traveling ... but I hope you'll be having too much fun to join the cyber world ... :hug::pals:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

93. I don't think that there will be any...

I will miss the contact...unless I'm having too much fun!

[auntAgonist]

82. Bon Voyage!!!

I hope you have the time of your life!!

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

94. Thanks!

I expect to!

[Robeson]

83. Take us with you.....

...pretty please?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

95. Well, I think the trip is sold out...

You'd need 10K to go, as well...these trips don't come cheap! Everything is first class...even so, it is still a LOT of money...

[NV Whino]

90. Bon Voyage

See you when you get back. Take lost of good pics.

Well you might want to make that lots rather than lost.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

98. Thanks, NV Whino!

We'll, we'll talk when I return...about our get-together...

YES, LOTs of pictures, LOL!

[lpbk2713]

92. Enjoy. I hope you both have a fantastic time.

It sounds like you will. I'll be looking for your posts on your return. Be safe and healthy.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

103. We expect to have a blast!

You all will hear from me as soon as I can after I return!

[Not_Giving_Up]

96. Have fun

(Even if you won't let me hide in your luggage!)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

99. I will,

sorry about the luggage! LOL

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

97. Have a wonderful time

:toast: We'll miss ya!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

100. We will, and thanks!

Now you and MisU behave, you hear? And have some fun yourselves! I'll talk to you when I get back...
A good time is guaranteed....

You will also be missed....

[proud patriot]

101. Happy Sailing or errrr Yachting

Sounds lovely

[CaliforniaPeggy]

105. Thanks, proud patriot!

Can you sail in a yacht? I intend to find out! The itinerary looks wonderful...

[ralps]

104. I hope you all have a really great vacation CaliforniaPeggy

:hi: :loveya: :hug: :pals: :woohoo:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

106. Thanks, ralps!

I'm numb with anticipation! It should be terrific...

[progmom]

107. have a great time!!!

i will miss you!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

109. Thank you, progmom...

And I will miss you...But I'll be back before you know it, full of stories, pics and the rest...

[Maestro]

108. Take pictures honey!

And then share!!!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

110. Now, maestro! You know "share" is my middle name!

It will be indeed a cold day in hell when I don't share my pics! I'll have to have a dial-up warning, lol!

[Ladyhawk]

111. I'll miss you. You are one of the best things about DU. n/t

[CaliforniaPeggy]

113. Thank you, Ladyhawk!

I'll miss you as well...Hope you're healing up OK...and getting out to that place you love...the lake?

It's only three weeks...I'll be back, you can be sure of that...!

[Crazy Guggenheim]

112. Awwwwwwwwwwwwww. I'm going to miss you!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

114. My dear Crazy Guggenheim!

You know I'll miss you as well...All these great pic threads of yours, and the charming conversations...All will resume when I come home around July 13th...

You take care, get enough sleep, and don't burn yourself out working! :hug: :* for you..

[hfojvt]

115. Just remember - never go in against a sicilian

especially when death is on the line.
Also, never get involved in a land war in Asia.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

116. You are making me laugh out loud!

Definitely not going in against ANY Sicilians! And I will avoid at all costs any land wars in Asia, if I'm elected...oops, wrong thread, lol...

[hfojvt]

117. I am always a hit at parties

for my ability to plagiarize "The Princess Bride".
Either that or I am always hit by the fact that I never goto parties. So I decided to play Ozzy's "Good-bye to Romance" on my radio-station-for-one. It is quite mournful, but now I wonder - is this about suicide?
Plus, either my geek status or your married status precludes any romance. Perhaps the next random song will be more appropriate. Hmmm... Queen's "We will Rock U!" Well, it was the radio prelude to the ultimate "long distance dedication" which the computer eschewed in favor of "Look what the cat dragged in" by Poisson.
Sometime's it is hard to figure what the random music god's are trying to tell you. Unless the message is "shut up and dance".

[CaliforniaPeggy]

119. I can believe you are a hit at parties! What a stream of consciousness

bit of writing your post is...I love it! No romance for us, but it is OK to flirt! And dancing is fun, fun, fun! I will see you when I return, mid-July! :hug:

[Hobarticus]

118. Niiiiiize! Have a great trip!!!

Post some pix when you get back!!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

120. Thank you, Hobarticus!

We do expect to have a great trip...and there will definitely be pix posted upon my return...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

121. Now it is midnight here in California...

And I need to try and get some sleep...I will check in one more time in the AM to see if any more posts need responding to...

THANK YOU, EVERYONE OF YOU, FOR YOUR GOOD WISHES TO ME TONIGHT! It means a great deal to me, as you know.

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[giant_robot]

122. I'm so jealous!

I lived on Crete for 18 months while in the Air Force. Be sure to eat lots of that great Mediterranian cuisine and tell me all about it when you get back!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

126. You can bet I'll tell you all about it!

I can't wait to see Crete, and all the destinations on our trip! Thanks for your good wishes.....

[Bossy Monkey]

123. Have a great trip, Peggy! Yay for you!

Maltese archaeology is among the most fascinating in the world. Oldest stone buildings anywhere, as I recall. The following is just an abstract, but still: http://www.archaeology.org/9707/abstracts/malta.html

[CaliforniaPeggy]

127. Thank you for that article.. I just had time to get a look at it this AM..

Should be a fantastic trip...See you when I return, and ....I shall!

[Heidi]

124. Bon voyage, Peggy!

When you're in Sicily, blow a kiss to the north, and I'll catch it! :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

129. My dear Heidi!

I'll do just that! See you when I return...you take care now, and have some fun too...

[leftofthedial]

125. bummer

don't have any fun

don't eat any food or drink any wine

boy am I jealous!

Have a blast!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

130. How funny you are!

Thank you for making me laugh! And thank you for all those *um* good wishes!

[GOPisEvil]

128. Have a great trip!

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

132. My dear GOPisEvil!

Thanks so much for your good wishes this AM...I'll see you when I get back...full of stories and pics and all that!

[Yit]

131. I've been starving myself

in order to squeeze into that suitcase of yours! Oh please oh please take me with you CaliforniaPeggy!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

134. Oh my dear Yit!

Sorry my dear...no dice! Now go eat something, and be good to your new girlfriend, OK? I've got to turn off my computer now...and get out the door pretty soon...See you mid-July!

[Yit]

139. Take care!

Hurry back! No, wait. Enjoy your time. :hug:

[ProfessorGAC]

133. Wow! Cool Trip

Have fun.
The Professor

[CaliforniaPeggy]

I sure will do, PrefessorGAC!

Thank you for your good wishes!

[Debbi801]

135. Have a great time. I'm envious!

Sounds like a wonderful vacation.

:hi:
Debbi

[Misunderestimator]

136. Wooohoooo! Bon Voyage!

Have a great time! :toast: :bounce:

[texas1928]

137. Have fun.

And stay safe.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

138. OK everybody!

Time for me to turn off my computer, and get my rear end in gear! Any further messages (if any) I will joyfully read on my return...And thank you ALL for your good thoughts...I LOVE YOU ALL!

See you in July!

[arwalden]

140. Wow!! What A Wonderful And Exciting Vacation!!

I'm very jealous and delighted for you! Have fun! Safe travels! Write!

[peacebuzzard]

141. Have a great time CaPeggy!!

Sounds like a wonderful time.

[iconoclastic cat]

142. Do you have a digital camera?

Photoblog it!

[lpbk2713]

143. Hey WAIT!

You forgot to turn the bath tub faucet off!