Homeward Bound!

(Now let's all sing along to that Simon and Garfunkel tune...LOL!  Good song, though...)

We leave very early tomorrow morning to begin our journey across the ocean.  It is a long way.  And once we reach our destination, the only mode of transport we'll not have used is a boat!  So that gives something of an idea how much it takes to get there.  I think of our family and friends waiting happily for us on the other end, and this makes the trip so worth while.  For me it is always a special joy to go home, the home where I come from.  Since I don't get to see everyone on any regular basis, as many families who see each other, these times are extra precious.  And to be able to spend holiday, like Easter coming up, with family and friends is a wonderful thing.  Today has been a flurry of packing, making ready, tieing up loose ends and all sorts. 

Yesterday I had the great surprise to discover that I was given an award.  Kitty over at Kitty's Bloggy Bits gave me the Cool Cat Award!  So much fun...Thank you so much, Kitty!  This award is for bloggers who's love of animals and their pets brightens up blogland.  I read many who's love of animals and their pets is inspiring and often they share the most amusing stories and photos of their pets in action.  I would like to share this award with five friends whose love for their cats is a special feature of their lives and therefore their blogs: Anne of Nikkipolani, Yolanda of Bliss, Rosie of Rosie's Whimsy and Joanne of Today We Are... and Isabelle of Kitty Couture.  Congratulations, ladies!  And thank you for your cat tale...and cat tails! ;o) 

Speaking of tales...a new book review is in on a book I just finished reading, Me and Mr. Darcy by Alexandra Potter.  Though this was a fun read in some ways, I've given this one mixed reviews.  Stop by The Library to see why...

I must close for now and finish up the last packing.  Our laptop computer comes along with us, and with it the hope that I can share a little of our time in America while we're there with a post or two here, or at least some photos.  So until soon...Wishing all you dear friends Happy Days! 

P.S. Many of you were asking about Charlie...Dear Husband's parents will kindly be looking after Charlie while we're away.  So he's in very good hands!  Here's our cool cat...

Comments

[Isobel]

Have a safe and pleasant trip, dear Tracy and I will be looking forward to read your "american posts". :)
Lots of love and hugs,
x

[nikkipolani]

Thanks, Tracy, for the cool cat ;-)
And so nice to see your darling Charlie being his most adorable. Have a safe journey, my friend, and enjoy your visit!

[Rosie]

Thanks Tracy! I love being a "Cool Cat"!!

It will be so weird knowing you are so close by when you are home visiting family and friends. I am sure those days will be a whirlwind of frenetic activity!

Have a safe trip, dear friend!
((hugs)) Rosie

[Isabelle]

Thank you so much, dear Tracy! P'tite Mignonne and I are much honoured :)
Sweet, safe trip home! You'll be in my thoughts.

[Becky K.]

Safe and fun travels!
Becky K.

[gina]

Have a wonderful time with your family and friends..take care and I look forward to your posts/pics abroad! :O)

[Natalie]

I am so behind with visiting my blog friends, and now I see you are off on an adventure of your own. Safe and happy travels... I look forward to hearing about your days, seeing pictures too. Happy Easter! Happy Spring!

[willow]

Safe travels!
"See" you over here!

[Born to read]

Have a safe trip. I am tempted to read Me and Mr Darcy despite the mixed reviews. I guess no-one can capture the right mix of dash and flair quite as successfully as our Miss Austen.

[Melly]

Oh, how exciting!!!! Have such an amazing time and enjoy every single moment!! There is nothing like it, is there?? I am finally trying your tuna burgers tonight - yum!

[Marie]

Soo sorry we didn't have a chance to chat before you left on your trip Tracy. Oh well, just gives us more to talk about when you get back! I hope that you have a lovely trip and enjoy your visit with your American family and friends! I can imagine you will be picking up more goodies with which to create more pretties to share with us! Oh how wonderful! Something else to look forward to! I hope that you return to us safe and sound! God speed and happy voyage! XXOO
Marie
http://journals.aol.co.uk/mariealicejoan/MariesMuses/
PS I wish I lived closer as I would have loved to watch Charlie for you!!

[driftwood]

hope you have a really lovely time, take lots of photos for us, relax, and come back soon. xxxxx

[anna]

have a safe and enjoyable trip xxx

[Kitty]

Bon voyage Tracy! Have a wonderful time! x

[Yolanda Elizabet]

Congrats on winning this fun award and thans for passing it on to the Bliss team! Hope you have a wonderful holiday! BTW you do know that I'm Elizabeth Bennett, don't you? So the title of this book is totally irrisistable (sp?) to me. ;-)

[Sonnja]

Hello Tracy,

Again we wish You (and family) a nice holyday and thanks for Your mail.
Kind regards
Sonnja

[Randi]

Enjoy your vacation! I look forward to your report when you arrive home. Bon vayage!

[cielo]

Hi sweety! Just came by to wish you a happy and safe trip back home. Enjoy your family and wonderful time together!

Go with God....

Cielo

[Nihal]

**Have a safe and enjoyable trip, Tracy**
Looking forward impatiently to hear more from your travel. Do not forget to take some photos for us;)
Hugs & All the Best as always

[Dyan]

Hi Sweet Tracy,
Have a safe and wonderful trip. I can just imagine how excited you are, I 've been feeling the bite of the travel bug too and hopefully I can take a trip this year too. Have a wonderful time and an Easter filled with bunny-love and sweetness.
Hugs,
Dy

[French Knots]

Enjoy your holiday, hope you have an uneventful journey and a wonderful time catching up with family and friends.x

[naturegirl]

Tracy happy trails and enjoy your visit with family and friends and we'll be here to hear all about it! Happy Easter to yoU!..COOL CAT love that !
hugs & purzzzzzzzzz NG

[Alexandra]

Have a safe and lovely trip. Milo and I send hugs to Charlie. :)
Alexandra

[Zee]

Oh, are you american? I did not know that! Have a great and safe trip!!!
Your cat is just so cute!!!
Hugs,

[Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)]

Tracy sweetie, have a safe trip and a wonderful time catching up with your dear family and friends! Take lots of photo's to share with us too ok?! Will miss you!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)