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Offline Amanda

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Very excitement!!!
« on: September 28, 2011, 05:39:16 am »
 On the weekend I cashed in a whole lot of Frequent Flyer points to book The Husband and myself on a trip to Italy in the middle of next year!
But wait ... there's more.
My youngest daughter is going on a student exchange to Vancouver, Canada.  She leaves next month and finishes up in January - at which point I will be using whatever is left of the points to go and pick her up.
Squeal!!!!
I've been wanting to go to Canada for years.
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Offline Yvette

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Re: Very excitement!!!
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2011, 05:56:27 am »
Wow Amanda that will be awesome. Gives you plenty of time to save your money

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Re: Very excitement!!!
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2011, 06:01:09 am »
What a great year you've got coming up - I've only ever been to Vancouver once and nearly had to be bodily manhandled back onto the plane when it was time to leave as I liked it there so much.

As for Italy ... GORGEOUS, I'm sure you'll absolutely love it.  We'll be heading over there again around about this time next year and I'm counting the days already.  I'm very envious of you as you'll be on holiday, we'll be working!  Ah well, can't have everything - hope you post some really good stories of the places you visit, etc. and I can live them vicariously through your eyes.
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Offline KarenH

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Re: Very excitement!!!
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2011, 06:16:13 am »
How exciting Amanda!  I have always wanted to go to Canada too - I hear it is gorgeous.  And just think of all the shopping you can do whilst away - both in Italy and Canada (I'm definitely seeing shoes and handbags from Italy)  ;D
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Re: Very excitement!!!
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2011, 06:18:53 am »
Shopping & food will be very high on my agenda for both trips.
Not so much shoes, but I do love a good handbag.
I've been to Italy before - about 3 years ago now and just can't wait to get back!
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Re: Very excitement!!!
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2011, 02:23:34 pm »
Lucky you Amanda, wow that is something to look forward to.  Is DD excited about her student exchange trip?
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Re: Very excitement!!!
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2011, 07:30:07 pm »
oo sounds like fun....so a change of plans was it then??  :)
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Re: Very excitement!!!
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2011, 11:53:03 pm »
She's very chuffed.
She received her placement yesterday and is going to a family with 12 kids - although only (!) five of them live at home.

Lucky you Amanda, wow that is something to look forward to.  Is DD excited about her student exchange trip?
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Re: Very excitement!!!
« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2011, 11:56:47 pm »
Wow, Amanda what fantastic trips you have coming up.

Italy & canada, what fun.

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Re: Very excitement!!!
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2011, 06:29:24 am »
- how exciting for you and your DD Amanda, great times ahead!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Very excitement!!!
« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2011, 07:54:35 am »
How exciting Amanda. I'm sure you will have awonderful time.
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