Monthly Archives: March 2012

Dubuque

Posted on March 31, 2012 by barbaraehardy

Here we are in Dubuque.  It’s about 5/12 hours from Stevensville; not bad.  Some of the scenery as we descended into the Mississippi River Valley was stunning. We are just a little tired at the moment; a little unsure of … Continue reading →

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Andie

Posted on March 26, 2012 by barbaraehardy

Here’s our Andie, at almost 2 1/2!

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The last tale of London…getting home

Posted on March 24, 2012 by barbaraehardy

One might think that hiring a taxi for the trip to the airport would be all that was needed for an easy trip.  One would be wrong. First, hiring a taxi from the hotel…one that has a flat rate, at … Continue reading →

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The food part of London

Posted on March 23, 2012 by barbaraehardy

One request I had made of Christina for this trip was to eat ‘typical’ London food whenever possible.   We, therefore, stayed away from ethnic restaurants and stuck to pubs and non-specific eateries. I think I already described our ‘high tea’ … Continue reading →

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The fun part of London

Posted on March 21, 2012 by barbaraehardy

Christina took me to the elegant Wolseley for ‘high’ tea on Friday.   It was just like what you read about in all those English novels:   delicate finger sandwiches (including cucumber, salmon, egg, and two others I can’t remember),  an assortment … Continue reading →

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Friendly strangers; how could we live without them?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by barbaraehardy

Arrival in London was late;  no driver was there.  I had zero Pounds Sterling, and no cab will take US dollars.   My cell phone does not have international capability.   YIKES.   After 40 minutes of waiting, and trying not to panic,  … Continue reading →

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One delightfully long rite of passage

Posted on March 14, 2012 by barbaraehardy

Let the party begin!  Although I won’t turn 70 until Sunday, cards have been arriving all week, and yesterday my daughter Noel and my five closest friends in Michigan surprised me with a party. Noel and Cheryl conspired;  and Jane, … Continue reading →

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Next week

Posted on March 11, 2012 by barbaraehardy

Next week will be super busy, mostly because I’m leaving for London on Thursday!!!!  Thank you, thank you, Christina!    What an amazing birthday gift. Don is in full ‘getting ready for Dubuque’ mode.  This involves a lot of shopping for … Continue reading →

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Greyhound racing

Posted on March 9, 2012 by barbaraehardy

This was in today’s New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/09/us/greyhound-races-fade-with-many-track-owners-eager-to-get-out.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20120309 This has been Don’s life for 35 years;   I’m glad he’s retired now, as it’s physically demanding work.  Plus, the money is not there any longer. Still, it’s an exciting world.   Despite … Continue reading →

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Makin’ a list, and checkin’ it twice

Posted on March 3, 2012 by barbaraehardy

Sounds like Christmas, but is just me getting into my comfort zone…the world of lists.  How do people live without them? I have a list for the things I need to do before London:  find and copy passport, etc. A … Continue reading →

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