Woo-Hoo - Off To Spain Tomorrow!
By Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
United Kingdom
November 7, 2016 9:43am CST
Sunshine, shorts, sea, sand, sangria - get the picture? Yes, my husband and I are off to spend 4 weeks in Spain, and we are really looking forward to getting away from cold, grey England. Though it won't be hot, it should be pleasantly warm - that will suit us just fine.
It's not expensive when you consider we won't be running up the usual bills at home, and of course there will be no cooking, cleaning, washing-up etc. - yaaay!
We've got a friend who's going to house-sit for us - it's doing her a favour, and it should ensure that the house doesn't burn down or be burgled in our absence!
We are going to an area that is bustling with activity, so I don't envisage doing too much myLotting - we will be out and about enjoying ourselves.
The hotel does have internet, so I should be able to see what you are up to, and comment a bit when my husband goes to bed. He has his eye patch and ear-plugs so I shouldn't disturb him too much.
I probably won't actually post too much (nothing really new there then), but if you do notice I'm not here often you'll know why.
Are you jealous?
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My photo was taken in Spain on a previous holiday.
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61 responses
@kevin1877uk (36988)
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7 Nov 16
@Asylum Turkey, remember it was a few months ago so maybe you can't lol.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
7 Nov 16
Oh girl; remember the bigger suitcase for me @jaboUK .
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yay, lots of fun there, relax life.
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
7 Nov 16
what a punchline! hahaha!
sounds like a win-win for you and your friend.
when you say the usual bills, i guess you mean water, heating, lights and gas plus food and groceries?
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
7 Nov 16
@jaboUK oh, right, gas for the car, too. i guess it's because most people think vacations are expensive (that's why you save up for it) then usually come home broke, but for you, it's actually cheaper.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Nov 16
@hereandthere I wouldn't go so far as to say it's cheaper than staying at home, but there's not that much difference when you take everything into account.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Nov 16
@hereandthere Yes, all those expenses, plus we won't be using any petrol as the car will be left in the garage.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
7 Nov 16
I don't know if I am. I'll have to think about it. Haven't been anywhere special since August. I'm thinking, if my publisher doesn't need me much in December, I might take a short cruise. Have lots of fun, and don't worry about us. Thanks for letting us know.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Nov 16
@ElizabethWallace A cruise in December would be good - we didn't cruise this year - will have to rectify that next year
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@cacay1 (83373)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
8 Nov 16
@ElizabethWallace you will be the next to be on vacation.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
7 Nov 16
Have a wonderful vacation. My brief getaway is coming to an end. I feel refreshed and am waiting to see what happens next.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Nov 16
@Morleyhunt Thanks, it does refresh us to get away, doesn't it?
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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7 Nov 16
Yes very much so, I hope you enjoy yourself, have fun.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Nov 16
@kevin1877uk Thanks, I'm sure we'll have a lot of fun.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Nov 16
@kevin1877uk A few months? It's only been a couple of weeks since his last jaunt!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
7 Nov 16
nah, i aint jealous - jest plum tickled that y'all're gonna get to go'n holiday fer a bit 'n soak'p that sunshine 'n those purty beaches :) have a safe trip ~ big hugs 'n love!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
8 Nov 16
@jaboUK yer welcome! i fergot to say how brilliant that gal 'tis gonna stay 't'cher place 'n keep'n eye 'n schtuff. that ought to give ya lots 'f peace 'f mind. big hugs!!
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
21 Nov 16
I am jealous but know you will have a wonderful vacation. Hopefully we will be doing something similar too but not if I get my knee surgery and I really want that... Have a blast and touch base when you can.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
21 Nov 16
@PainsOnSlate You're going to have your other knee done? Obviously that takes precedence.
Yes, we're having a great time, mostly just chilling out and relaxing.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
22 Nov 16
@PainsOnSlate Will do, in fact we are doing just that.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
22 Nov 16
@jaboUK sounds like my kind of day on vacation...have a ton of fun.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
7 Nov 16
Wow! Beautiful place for a vacation. I hope you relax and enjoy yourself thoroughly.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
8 Nov 16
Just a tiny bit ...not jealous but thinking its time we took a vacation.
Have a grand time....(the no cooking cleaning thing sounds great) and do keep peeping in.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
9 Nov 16
@responsiveme Thanks, we've had a very pleasant day today. We didn't do a lot but the weather was prerfect for a gentle stroll along the seafront.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Nov 16
@responsiveme I'm able to peep in now because the journey has tired my husband out, and he's gone to bed early. We had to leave our home at 2.30am in order to catch 6.15am flight, but he'll be fine after a good night's sleep.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
9 Nov 16
@jaboUK Hope the rest has done you'll good and you both are enjoying yourselves.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
21 Nov 16
One of my dear friends from Holland vacationed in Spain. She went every year and loved it so much. Sadly she is unable to travel anymore due to her ill health.
I am sure that you will fill us in on all of your fun in the sun days. Enjoy!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
23 Nov 16
@jaboUK At least it only takes a couple of days for him to get back up to speed and then enjoy himself!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 16
@ElusiveButterfly Yes and we're here for a month, so it's no problem.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
21 Nov 16
@ElusiveButterfly Sorry about your friend's health - my husband doesn't have good health either. It takes him a couple of days to get over the travelling, but it's worth it as the sunshine does him a lot of good.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
13 Nov 16
I am very jealous but I will be headed south in 6 or 7 weeks so the warm is coming. Have a great time.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
13 Nov 16
@jaboUK That sounds divine and plenty warm to me. I can't wait to hear about your adventures whenever you decide to write.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
13 Nov 16
@BelleStarr Thanks Isabelle - the weather is lovely, mid 70s, which suits us just fine.
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@LadyDuck (471217)
• Switzerland
8 Nov 16
Yes I am jealous Janet because I love Spain, I like tapas and Sangria and the laid back attitude of Spaniards. Here is very cold this morning, the temperature is around zero, the lawn is frozen, even if it's a beautiful sunny day. I believe that hotels are not very expensive in Spain during this season, I have to talk to my husband about this.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
20 Mar 17
@jaboUK Spain isn't one of my first choices to travel to but yes I am jealous lol I know how much you love to visit there! I'm glad you can go every now and then.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
20 Mar 17
@VivaLaDani13 We're actually in Spain now, soaking up the glorious sunshine. Got another two weeks here.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
20 Mar 17
@VivaLaDani13 Thanks Dani - it's lovely and relaxing here and the weather is gorgeous.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
20 Mar 17
@jaboUK aw lovely! I already know you will have a great time!
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