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Subject: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 12 Apr 09 - 09:23 AM Limpit and myself are off tomorrow evening to the delights of New Zealand - yes, travelling on the 13th! Thank the deities it's not a Friday... The reason we're going is because my mother who lives there is not particularly well, she had a series of seizures or strokes earlier in the year and she's not improving as she should. So we're off to visit her for a couple of weeks, mainly so Limpit can have some lasting memories of her granny whom she's not seen since she was 2. So... if you can spare some, a few good thoughts would be much appreciated. I'll try and look in whilst we're there, as well as posting the odd picture or two to our Flickr account, but I can't guarantee anything as my sister has a terrible record with computers - she breaks them as often as Spaw breaks wind so you'll understand if I can't post at all! I'm taking the latest installment of the family history over with me which should keep her quiet for a while, as well as some locally available cloth (Sari fabric and Kente cloth - I live in that sort of area!) and I get to meet for the first time, two nieces and two step-nephews, hopefully! Although it's not her first flight, it's Limpit's longest, somehow I don't think I have a big enough cabin bag to hold all the books we'll need between us... but the MP3s are loaded, we've stocked up on spare batteries and I've put in a clean pair of pants each. Here's trusting Manitas to look after my tits, and water the lettuces, and not rearrange the furniture whilst I'm away (unless it's swapping the sofas back, it doesn't work the way it is now...) See you in 3 weeks if not before! LTS and Limpit |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 12 Apr 09 - 09:25 AM Most importantly, last but not least, thank you to everyone who has been so kind and helpful, you know who you are and what you did... thank you. (((Hugs))) LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: gnu Date: 12 Apr 09 - 09:28 AM Safe journey. Bon voyage! |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Rapparee Date: 12 Apr 09 - 10:30 AM Have a boring, dull, totally sleepy, flight. |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Catherine Jayne Date: 12 Apr 09 - 11:11 AM I said it earlier on the phone and I'll say it here, Have a safe and pleasant journey and a fantastic time. Hope your mother improves and Phoebe makes some lovely memories with her Granny. Love to you both and we'll see you when you get back Khatt, Paul, Harry, George and Amelia xxxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: SINSULL Date: 12 Apr 09 - 11:25 AM Safe trip, Liz, and happy memories for Phoebe. M |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Stilly River Sage Date: 12 Apr 09 - 11:42 AM Have a safe and comfortable trip, you two. It's under difficult circumstances, so try to pamper yourself a bit, if possible. We'll look forward to whatever news you can send, and I hope you're able to connect with other Mudcatters in the area. SRS |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: katlaughing Date: 12 Apr 09 - 12:25 PM Fare well and may you find things improved when you get there. If not, we're here for you in whatever way might be helpful. I saw my grandma for the last time when I was thirteen and I was always grateful for that last visit. Take care of yourself, LtS, first. kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Herga Kitty Date: 12 Apr 09 - 12:49 PM All best wishes to you both for a good trip. Hope the sun shines for you as it did this morning in Dorset! Kitty |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Leadfingers Date: 12 Apr 09 - 01:58 PM Have a good trip Liz (AND Limpet) !! |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 12 Apr 09 - 04:02 PM Thanks everyone, and KatLaughing, that's exactly why I'm taking her with me this time. I only hope that her school is as understanding! :D LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: bfdk Date: 12 Apr 09 - 05:40 PM Is New Zealand ready for this, I wonder? Have they been duly warned? Have a great trip! Bente |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 12 Apr 09 - 07:06 PM Have a safe and wonderful visit. It will be autumn when you arrive, approaching summer when you return. Travel safely and well, and savor the time with your mother and the rest of your family. Allison |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Maryrrf Date: 12 Apr 09 - 07:35 PM That's wonderful Liz. I hope you and Limpet have a great time and take lots of pictures. |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: maire-aine Date: 12 Apr 09 - 08:03 PM Have a safe, wonderful trip, Liz & Limpet. Maryanne |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Little Robyn Date: 13 Apr 09 - 01:20 AM PM sent. Robyn in NZ |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Janie Date: 13 Apr 09 - 01:24 AM Good thoughts, LTS, and also have a great trip! I'll virtually water any virtual lettuce that needs tending! Janie |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: open mike Date: 13 Apr 09 - 01:28 AM happy trails! |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Liz the Squeak Date: 13 Apr 09 - 06:48 AM OO-er... leaving in 5 hours for the airport... did I pack my knickers? LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Barry Finn Date: 13 Apr 09 - 03:16 PM Forget the knickers, don't forget the video camera, the camera & the recorder. I hope you find wonderful things to do while you're in NZ Barry |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: skarpi Date: 13 Apr 09 - 04:46 PM I am feeling like I am a new member of mudcat ?? I am gettin news here like I have never been here , strange , where have I been ? all the best Skarpi |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: katlaughing Date: 13 Apr 09 - 11:06 PM I hope it is not too sad for you, LtS. I would think there'd be some bittersweet. To heck with the school if they can't understand the need to go. It is a GOOD thing you are doing. |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Stilly River Sage Date: 13 Apr 09 - 11:40 PM Where in the world would she be about now? If she left at est. 2pm London time on Monday, how long does it take to fly to New Zealand? How many stops are there, typically? SRS |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Gurney Date: 14 Apr 09 - 12:24 AM Probably about 20 hours actually in the air, one stop usually but not invariably, about 24 hours minimum journey time, with a boring refuelling stop. Hope they're walking around the 'plane and drinking plenty of water. Long flights are not good for you. |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Catherine Jayne Date: 14 Apr 09 - 03:15 AM I think Liz said they were flying about 10pm Monday and would arrive wednesday dinner time NZ time.....but I'm sure Manitas can confirm times etc. |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: manitas_at_work Date: 14 Apr 09 - 06:44 AM I took them to the airport and waited until they were checked in. We were far too early as there was surprisingly lttle traffic on the roads for a Bank Holiday Monday. I haven't heard from them but have checked the Emirates website and the flight to Auckland (EK406) seems to have taken off on time. I found a flight tracker but according to that they have already touched down at Melbourne and are crossing to Auckland now! I don't think so! Here's the details; Flight Status -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Search Results From Dubai, Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates (DXB) To Auckland, Auckland International Airport, New Zealand (AKL) Flight number EK406 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Departing Tuesday, 14 April, 2009 Modify search EK406 Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Auckland, New Zealand Date Airport Time Time Terminal Status Departing Tue 14 Apr 09 Dubai International Airport (DXB) 10:10 | Scheduled 10:12 | Departed T3 IN FLIGHT Arriving Wed 15 Apr 09 Tullamarine International Airport (MEL) 05:30 | Scheduled 05:29 | Estimated T2 Continuation Departing Wed 15 Apr 09 Tullamarine International Airport (MEL) 07:15 | Scheduled 07:15 | Estimated T2 NOT YET DEPARTED |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Little Robyn Date: 14 Apr 09 - 07:34 AM OK, it's almost midnight NZ time - 11:34pm Tuesday, to be a bit more accurate. That's 7:34 am Mudcat time. Is their arrival am or pm? If they leave Melbourne at 7:17, it's a 3hour flight approx but we're 2 hours further on so that would make it about 12:00! Lunchtime or midnight? So it's either another 12 hours or another 24 hours. Robyn |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: manitas_at_work Date: 14 Apr 09 - 07:57 AM It's a 16 hour flight from Dubai so I reckon thats midnight |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: SINSULL Date: 14 Apr 09 - 11:50 AM "Did I pack my knickers?" Did you remeber to wear them? |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Micca Date: 14 Apr 09 - 01:35 PM Sins, this is almost a squeakism!! for several years she arrived at a certain UK folk festival with either 20 pairs of socks and 1 pair of knickers or vice versa, It became a source of amusement to her friends as it was always either or, on several memorable occasions she had to walk the 2 miles to the nearest town to rectify these lacunae. |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: SINSULL Date: 14 Apr 09 - 03:28 PM And not one of you was kind enough to bring her a small supply of both to get her through the festival? Shame on you...that's the last time I let YOU borrow mine. |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Micca Date: 14 Apr 09 - 03:32 PM I did offer to lend some socks but , for some reason, she refused, I think our tastes in underwear were sufficiently different for that question not to arise at all |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: bfdk Date: 14 Apr 09 - 03:50 PM But you share Mary's taste? Hmmmm... |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: SINSULL Date: 14 Apr 09 - 03:54 PM Went right by him, Bente. |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: bfdk Date: 14 Apr 09 - 04:53 PM Did you get photo |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: open mike Date: 14 Apr 09 - 05:34 PM good day...they must be there by now... hope all goes well.. perhaps a report about the travels could gain extra credit for limpit |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Amos Date: 14 Apr 09 - 06:00 PM Fly safely and enjoy the wild beauty of NZ, Lizzie!! A |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Gurney Date: 15 Apr 09 - 12:48 AM Ah yes. I used to know her well. |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: GUEST,LTS Dahn Anda Date: 15 Apr 09 - 03:10 AM Here I am, in New Zealand, after a gruelling 24ish hours in the air courtesy of Emirates Airlines - who are fab! Every seat has a screen in it, where you can watch movies (we saw Bolt, Australia, Twighlight and Madagascar 2 between us), listen to an awful lot of music and watched the 'Pilot view cam' or 'downward cam' - live links that show you what the pilot is seeing or what you're flying over. The food was more than adequate and frequently served! The first leg was 6.45hrs, to Dubai, which was daylight and warm. Didn't leave the airport, as it was only a short change over. Dubai to Melbourne was the killer at 11.35hrs, but luckily it was vastly underbooked so we were able to stretch out over a couple of seats and get some rest. We landed at Melbourne at 5.35am (their time) on the tail of a northerly wind, which made it feel rather more like we didn't so much land as were shot down! During the hour we were in the airport, the wind changed to westerly, bringing with it the rainstorm on whose wings we flew out. The final part of the flight was 5.50hrs, landing us at Auckland Int. at 12.40pm, lunchtime. April 14th was 9 hours long and had 3 meals and an Equatorial crossing in it! Limpit and I got our photos taken just about as we were crossing the line, her first time, my second... No major ceremonials like dropping her overboard or dousing her with anything but an event commemorated regardless. So far I've added a pukeko and myna birds to my list, along with a possible oyster catcher (the NZ one is a bit different to the Eurpean one) and possibly a barwit or three - and that's with just one drive around Manukau! We went to see my mother later, after a quick change of shirt and an ablute... I think it's a good job we didn't wait to come. However, she was pleased to see us, we'll visit her often whilst we're here. More later when I've thrown off the vertigo and jet lag, I keep listing to starboard. LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: GUEST,LTS Date: 15 Apr 09 - 03:18 AM I forgot the black swan... calmly drinking from a trough in a field full of calves! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Little Robyn Date: 15 Apr 09 - 03:22 AM Welcome girls. The weather should stay good for you, at least for a few days. Gurney is not too far away but it's a 7 hour drive to us in Hastings. Cheers, Robyn |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Catherine Jayne Date: 15 Apr 09 - 03:34 AM Glad you arrived safe and sound Liz and Phoebe and that your mum is pleased to see you. We look forward to hearing more about your travels, Love from us lot xxx |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: manitas_at_work Date: 15 Apr 09 - 04:09 AM I see barwits all the time in London! |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 15 Apr 09 - 08:20 AM Wonderful description of flights and arrival. Savor every moment! |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Leadfingers Date: 15 Apr 09 - 09:32 AM Keep us informed Liz ! And NO Barwits this side of London , but we do seem to have our share of Halfwits ! |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Desert Dancer Date: 15 Apr 09 - 10:45 AM wow. wouldn't have thought it would be 5.5 hours from Melbourne to Aukland. I guess I don't look at that side of the globe often enough! Hope to fly that was someday, ourselves, and poke around in the Nankivell family closet. No stops from here, though, I don't think... Have a good visit (fun and other stuff). ~ Becky in Long Beach, when not in Tucson |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: SINSULL Date: 15 Apr 09 - 11:06 AM There used to be a pair of black swans at a convent on LI. The owner had left his estate to the Ursulans. Besutiful place. Beautiful birds. Rest up and enjoy! SINS |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Little Robyn Date: 15 Apr 09 - 04:14 PM Becky, it's only about 3 hours flying from Aus to NZ but then you add the 2 hour time difference. Cheers, Robyn |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: Little Robyn Date: 15 Apr 09 - 04:15 PM And when you go the other way, it looks like it only takes 1 hour. Robyn |
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Subject: RE: BS: LTS and Limpit off on an adventure! From: GUEST,LTS very excited!! Date: 15 Apr 09 - 04:31 PM I saw a tui!! Had a little potter around the property today (South Auckland Caravan Park, Ramarama) and found a big tree making the most amazing noises... turns out there was a tui (known as the Parson bird) sitting in it, serenading a car park! It's the size of an English blackbird, very similar in appearance but has two white feathers at its throat like an old fashioned parson's collar. Then, there was the Welcome swallow (no jokes please!) sitting outside our bedroom window... he's another native. I can report that the sparrows are identical but bigger and more numerous. Next report at the weekend. LTS |
