Hi Bob,
No advice to offer, but I'm happy to hear that Ben's health has improved.
Good luck with your planning and the trip.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Bob Whitmire" <bwhitmire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 2:21 PM
Subject: [OM] (OT) The Road Ahead
> So, most of you heard about and some of you may recall all the health
> problems we've had to deal with concerning No. 2 son over the years, the
> most critical time being 2008-2012.
>
> It would appear all of that is behind us for the moment. Ben's never been
> better, and all his docs are most pleased with his status.
>
> Joan and I have started talking about taking A Trip, something we have not
> been able to do since our London sojourn in 2006. When I asked her where
> she'd like to go, her rather prompt response was "Scotland." So it would
> seem that if The Trip happens, it will be to Scotland. (I would choose
> motorcycling in the Alps, but I believe I would face some stiff
> opposition, and besides, my riding skills may not be honed enough at this
> point to tackle the Alps.)
>
> So, I know we have a list members intimately familiar with that part of
> the UK who might be willing to answer some questions.
>
> First, the talk is either mid to late September 2013, or late May 2014.
> We're already starting to lean toward late May 2014 to give us time for
> proper preparation. Of course there's a bit of a maverick inside me that
> says just buy the tickets and go and to hell with preparation. They speak
> a variety of English. The whisky is good and the scenery is awfully
> pretty. What's to plan?
>
> My notion of September had to do with avoiding the high-high tourist
> season and perhaps find some elbow room, especially as part of the plan is
> to rent a car and see if we can survive that whole driving on the left
> thing. But then it occurred to me that Scotland is a bit to the north, and
> a check of the records shows that there's considerably less sunlight in
> late September than in late May. It's cooler as well. But my guess is
> there's also more people in late May (and perhaps more biting bugs as
> well?). London certainly was packed to capacity in late May, early June,
> but then it's a big honking' city, and packed is normal and in some cases
> charming and picturesque.
>
> We're also thinking between just riding around and staying somewhere
> different every night, or using the list to help us find two strategically
> located holiday rentals to act as headquarters from which to venture forth
> on day trips. The whole island thing is very appealing, too.
>
> So, oh you of vast knowledge, is this enough information to elicit advice,
> hints and suggestions? I should add that my cousin-in-law, who is like a
> sister to my daughter-in-law, is married to a Scotsman, and they have a
> whiskey business in Huntly. ( http://www.singlemaltsdirect.com ) It is
> remotely possible that we may be able to spend some or all of our time
> there, thus resulting in massive savings. An iffy proposition at best, but
> not outside the realm of possibility. They spend most of their time in Los
> Angeles, and so could be a perfect thing. (Also, I noticed on a map that
> Huntly is not far from Peterhead, and I must say that Peterhead quickly
> became a MUST VISIT on The Trip. One must have a photograph of one's self
> standing beside the sign that says "Welcome to Peterhead".)
>
> Of course, meetings with list members would be high on my list as well.
> Should we consider a gathering, with attendees throwing in to rent some
> awesome location in the Highlands for a few days, with wives, SOs and
> other companions included? Good weather: hike around, take pictures,
> drink, swap lies. Bad weather: sit around, drink, swap lies.
>
> Awaiting Wisdom,
>
> --Bob
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