How many sleeps!

[geordie1970]

16 sleeps, can't wait.

See you in the Airport standing waiting for the luggage in the heat! ... 16 sleeps for me and Mrs G too! ... Yee ha!!

Just noticed you're from Darlo, so probably be the 3.40pm toon flight same as us!

[mansy]

Geordie1970, how dare you say that word to me.... WORK !!
We retired on 21st June, and love it so far. More time now for our favourite pastime, HOLIDAYS.
And no, I am not one of those oldies wearing a coat in Icmeler, wouldn't dream of it. Even if I was cold


13.....

[geordie1970]

Geordie1970, how dare you say that word to me.... WORK !!
We retired on 21st June, and love it so far. More time now for our favourite pastime, HOLIDAYS.
And no, I am not one of those oldies wearing a coat in Icmeler, wouldn't dream of it. Even if I was cold


13.....

RETIRED????? ... You lucky couple of ****s! Lol ... How old are you Mansy? If you don't mind me asking

If things don't go to plan I've got 24 years of (that word) to go until I'm 67! ... But in reality I'm hoping to have my house paid off by 55, sell for 160k+ in today's money, buy abroad (icmeler hopefully) and leave 100k in the bank to live off, plus old age pension etc ..... A dream maybe .... but it better come true!

[mansy]

Geordie1970, never ask a lady's age !!! But as I'm no lady and in my head i'm about 40... here goes......I will be 62 in December, Mr M is 63. No one believes us when we tell them, been told loads of times we look like late 40's, early 50's.
I think it's just a number, no big deal. If you think old, act old then old you'll be.

Mr M took early retirement, I officially became a "pensioner" on 6th Sept.
now we do anything we want, anytime we want to. It's great

We had the same dream as you, then our grandson came along.
Hubby still wants to go, I'm torn.

[jayoule1953]

12 I am sooooooooooooooo excited

[geordie1970]

Geordie1970, never ask a lady's age !!! But as I'm no lady and in my head i'm about 40... here goes......I will be 62 in December, Mr M is 63. No one believes us when we tell them, been told loads of times we look like late 40's, early 50's.
I think it's just a number, no big deal. If you think old, act old then old you'll be.

Mr M took early retirement, I officially became a "pensioner" on 6th Sept.
now we do anything we want, anytime we want to. It's great

We had the same dream as you, then our grandson came along.
Hubby still wants to go, I'm torn.

Lol, I knew you'd complain about me asking Mansy as soon as I typed it!

Grandkids will have somewhere to holiday as far as I'm concerned, ain't got any yet ... But we've got 5 boys between me and Mrs G (mine are 15 & 12 and hers are 22, 20 & 16) so one day probably, but I'm not going to spend my days babysitting, taxi driving etc ... No chance!! Lol

[mansy]

That's what we said !!
There's a lot more to it, in short, lost my parents very quickly 6 months apart, Aaron born 6 months later , nearly lost him to meningitis age 1 year, daughter in law diagnosed with cancer 1 year later. As she has no parents now all help kind of comes from us. On a brighter note, grandson recovered with minor problems, daughter in law doing well, now in remission. She is expected to make a complete recovery, fingers crossed.
So one day..... Maybe the dream will be realised, but at the mo 3 holidays a year will have to do.

Not at all offended by you asking my age, I think it's just a number.
My advice is, never think old, act old or heaven forbid..... Wear a coat in Icmeler !

11 sleeps...

[geordie1970]

That's what we said !!
There's a lot more to it, in short, lost my parents very quickly 6 months apart, Aaron born 6 months later , nearly lost him to meningitis age 1 year, daughter in law diagnosed with cancer 1 year later. As she has no parents now all help kind of comes from us. On a brighter note, grandson recovered with minor problems, daughter in law doing well, now in remission. She is expected to make a complete recovery, fingers crossed.
So one day..... Maybe the dream will be realised, but at the mo 3 holidays a year will have to do.

Not at all offended by you asking my age, I think it's just a number.
My advice is, never think old, act old or heaven forbid..... Wear a coat in Icmeler !

11 sleeps...

Glad everyone's back on track Mansy ... Good news!

We're the same as you so far with the 3 hols, Lanzarote for new year gone for a week, 2 weeks in icmeler and another week in 14 sleeps! .... But got loads to be done at home - kitchen, windows, bathroom, garage conversion, decorating, flooring, etc etc or sun & Efes?? Difficult decision! Lol

And don't worry I'll never wear a coat in icmeler ..... Ever!!!!

[Gill50]

7 sleeps for us, cases out, started packing,so excited

[geordie1970]

13 to go! .... This time in 2 weeks (if you get my drift) we'll be on the way! ... 3.40pm flight from 'Toon International', couple of Beers before hand and the usual Greggs

Land about 10pm local time, shuttle transfer to the Mersoy Bella Vista, couple of Beers before bed (I wish! Mrs G always want's sleep only ) then let the 7 days begin! .... Yee ha!!!

It's getting to that stage where you're like a kid on Christmas Eve! Lol

[mansy]

10 sleeps........ Manchester airport, Monday 23rd, arrive 10:30pm Dalaman.
Private transfer to Avlu 1, drop cases in room, out for a drink or 2 (sorry geordie1970, to early to go to sleep)

[geordie1970]

10 sleeps........ Manchester airport, Monday 23rd, arrive 10:30pm Dalaman.
Private transfer to Avlu 1, drop cases in room, out for a drink or 2 (sorry geordie1970, to early to go to sleep)

Lucky you! ... Can you give Mrs G some stamina lessons?? Lol

This time in 2 weeks we'll be on a sun lounger either around the Pool or Beach ... Decisions, decisions!

[mansy]

They both sound good to me.... Pool or beach. Doesn't really matter does it, you'll be in paradise.



Yippeee.... Single figures. 9 sleeps

[geordie1970]

True Mansy .... Who gives a you know what, as long as we're there!

Heating on for the 2nd night this week, not that it's too cold up here by the Northumberland Coast .... We're just getting acclimatised for the holiday! Lol

[mansy]

You'll be telling us next you are wearing your coat !
Just kidding, I know it's colder in your neck of the woods than in ours. Staffordshire, Cheshire border. Not had heating on yet & no coats 'till after the holiday. Cold or not Mr M is still in shorts !!

Roll on 23rd...

[geordie1970]

lol ... Actually I've worn my fleece nearly everyday when walking my 2 Scottish Terriers over the last 2 weeks, temp has definitely dropped up here! ... Brrrrr!!!!

No Coat over there though Mansy I promise!

11 sleeps ..............

[swizzfamily]

1 more sleep ... Flying from manchester tomorrow

[mansy]

7 sleeps..... ..can't wait now. So cold here now....

[geordie1970]

It sure is Mansy ... Heating on for 2hrs tonight (just to take the chill off)

Read the weather report on here and they're forecasting rain until Saurday! .... Hope it's all dried up and gone until the 5th of October when we're back in 'Sunny' Blyth!

[geordie1970]

It's getting very quiet on here ... Where are all the icmelerites?????

...... 9 to go by the way .....