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Monday, July 18, 2011

All My Bags are Packed (and my quilting too)

Last week the Cupcakers, including Mary, got together for a little sew party and luncheon on Jill's porch.

When I return I'll tell you how this:


Became this:


After four years of saving, and many months of planning, we are finally on our way tomorrow!

We're flying off to Rome tomorrow then boarding a cruise ship and heading for:  Croatia, Curfu, Santorini, (Greece), Turkey, Athens, and Messina (Italy).

I'll be taking my tumbler doll quilt to hand piece on the plane and on sea days when I'm not playing Bingo (obsession on cruises).

I must be strong today and drop coco off at a boarding facility in upstate New York.  They have dog pools and open play and frozen yogurt.  I must be strong.....

See you again in a couple of weeks!  Until then, I hope you have fun!

33 comments:

  1. SpiceJuly 18, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Sounds great!

    Have a good trip.

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  2. BarbJuly 18, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Have a fun time....love the cupcakes...

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  3. Pinkadot QuiltsJuly 18, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Wow what a fun trip, take lots of pictures! Have a wonderful time.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Can I carry your bags!?!? (Our plans for next year is a trip to Amalfi in Italy, Spain and Greece...)
    Coco will forgive you and love you all the more when you return.
    Have a FAB time!

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  5. Sew Create It - JaneJuly 18, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Have a fabulous time!!!!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Have a wonderful trip!!!

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  7. CrispyJuly 18, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Have a great time!! I'm sure Coco will miss you terribly but will make up for it by swimming all day LOL.

    Crispy

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  8. MiriamJuly 18, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Travel safely Barb.

    I know you will have a ball!!

    Bon Voyage!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Have the time of your life.....

    enjoy and stay safe
    Christine

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  10. Me and My StitchesJuly 18, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Have a wonderful trip. If I were closer I would have Coco bunk at my house (not sure my kitties would like that idea!).

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  11. OT QuilterJuly 18, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Bon voyage, Barb. It sounds like a terrific cruise. I look forward to hearing/ reading about it when you get back.

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  12. LoriJuly 18, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Have a wonderful trip Barb!

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  13. JanetJuly 18, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I won't be having as much fun as you but have a glorious trip, see you when you return.

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  14. PatJuly 18, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Have a great vacation! Italy is fabulous - soak in all that history & enjoy the food! Bet your Coco remembers his own recent vacation & will think his kennel stay is just fine - dozen yogurt? He will be happy.

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  15. JanJuly 18, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Bon voyage! And best wishes for perfect weather, too!

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  16. reganJuly 18, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Wow....what an amazing cruise that will be! Can't wait to see pics (lots of them, please!) :o)

    And I'm a little envious of Coco, too.....lounging at the pool...playing around with friends all day....and frozen yogurt! sheesh! That really IS the dog's life, huh?

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  17. WinonaJuly 18, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Have a wonderful time. Sounds like your doggie is going on vacation too. (grin)

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  18. JanetJuly 18, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Yummy looking cupcakes and pincushions :0) I hope you have a marvelous time on your trip - it sounds fabulous!!

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  19. MaureenJuly 18, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Sounds like coco will have as much fun as you will! Enjoy!

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  20. peawinkJuly 18, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    wow, have a great time!

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  21. YankeeQuilterJuly 18, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Have a wonderful trip! We took a similar cruise in 2007...my favorite stop was in Turkey where we went over to Ephesus. Take lots of extra memory cards for your camera!

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  22. SueJuly 18, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Have a wonderful time . I shall look forward to reading all about it.
    Take Care

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  23. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Forgot about the grand adventure! You will have a great time. I am melting in Wisconsin fro the month pf July but I was just "bequethed" a huge bag of strings and told to make them into foundation pieced blocks so I will go rescue Coco and bring her up to my place on the lake adn we will have rootbeer and ice cream floats and go boating.

    Jane

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  24. KimJuly 18, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Oh what a wonderful trip..have fun and take lots of pictures to share!

    Happy sewing

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  25. QuiltSueJuly 19, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Have a wonderful holiday.

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  26. Library Gal QuiltsJuly 19, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    LOVE those cupcakes!! Have a great time and give us lots of photos!!

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  27. Nifty QuiltsJuly 19, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I'm sure you're having a fabulous trip! Will look forward to loads of photos. Loved your post about the farm. What a great travel summer!!

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  28. ThimbleannaJuly 19, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    OHMYGOSH! What a fabulous trip to take with friends. I hope you all have a fantastic time!

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  29. Ann ChampionJuly 20, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I hope you're having the time of your life! It sounds like a dream vacation? Heck, even Coco's get away sounds like fun. :)

    I really enjoyed the pics from the family farm. Coco sure is a good girl, and so photogenic. :)

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  30. hens teethJuly 24, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Really enjoyed visiting your blog...it's wonderful. I hope you have had a wonderful holiday.

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  31. ShelleyJuly 24, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I so enjoyed Coco's trip ;D!
    I wish I had thought of such a thing before our dog passed but I will keep it in mind if we ever have another one.

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  32. Quilts And PiecesJuly 25, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Hope you are having a wonderful time!

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  33. Shelina (formerly known as Shasta)July 30, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Wow I was so busy admiring the photo of the cloth cupcakes, that I totally missed the cruise info. I hope you are having a great time!

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