tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post1473991301785395943..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: 5 ways to get over the holiday bluesAlly Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-77926357348416224012015-10-19T09:13:34.753+11:002015-10-19T09:13:34.753+11:00Oh, Annie, I'm not sure there's a fun appr...Oh, Annie, I'm not sure there's a fun approach when one has to cancel a trip due to sick children. Cocktails probably aren't appropriate in that situation. But I'm glad your trip was only delayed and that you did get to go to New Zealand for your romantic getaway.<br /><br />Oh, and on the cocktail front...I've decided I need more practice. ;-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-32212676574713412015-10-18T07:55:25.112+11:002015-10-18T07:55:25.112+11:00Michelle, I love your clever plans NOT to stress o...Michelle, I love your clever plans NOT to stress over missing a holiday. All terrific suggestions and I hope you get to keep enjoying them for some time to come. Did you end up discovering you make good cocktails?<br /><br />We once had to cancel a short holiday in New Zealand because our kids got chicken pox. It was supposed to be a romantic trip for two...so we put it off for a year. I think instead of treating ourselves we were busy managing sick children. I prefer your approach!Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-36349978844591899732015-10-15T16:46:45.138+11:002015-10-15T16:46:45.138+11:00Cancelling was definitely a disappointment, Louisa...Cancelling was definitely a disappointment, Louisa, but as you say...the right spirits always help. ;-) As do good books.<br /><br />And here's to hoping none of us have to cancel our holiday plans in the future!Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-22384790441703106612015-10-15T14:05:32.425+11:002015-10-15T14:05:32.425+11:00Oh, Michelle, I'm so sorry you had to cancel y...Oh, Michelle, I'm so sorry you had to cancel your trip- but very glad you've found such fabulous ways to help with the disappointment. I admire your spirit - and spirits...cocktails are always the answer! And books, lost of books.<br />So far I've been lucky and not had to cancel anything- but now, if I do, I'll know how to compensate xxxLouisa Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516084905261935607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-47428634675937523702015-10-14T16:28:09.409+11:002015-10-14T16:28:09.409+11:00Kandy, I think the idea of deferring the trip help...Kandy, I think the idea of deferring the trip helps get over the disappointment too. But cocktails can be a cure all too. ;-)<br /><br />Hugs on having to cancel your trip to France! I'll keep fingers and toes crossed that you get there next year!Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-48454105561360768172015-10-14T16:25:46.261+11:002015-10-14T16:25:46.261+11:00What excellent strategy to get over disappointment...What excellent strategy to get over disappointment, Michelle! I'm looking forward to reading the novella.<br />We had to cancel a much longed for trip to France a few years back. We're hoping to make similar plans for next year and finally get there. Fingers crossed!Kandy Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992773219169379298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-75796736092886271502015-10-14T15:49:58.152+11:002015-10-14T15:49:58.152+11:00I'm priding myself on my tackling-the-blues st...I'm priding myself on my tackling-the-blues style, Jen -- I keep telling myself it's much better than throwing myself to the floor and banging my fists. ;-)<br /><br />Wow -- pneumonia and skiing weren't ever going to be a good mix! Many commiserations. What poor timing. :-(Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-28218710109605062272015-10-14T15:47:18.229+11:002015-10-14T15:47:18.229+11:00I knew you'd approve of a cocktail-themed part...I knew you'd approve of a cocktail-themed party, Amy. :-)<br /><br />How devastating about cancelling Greece! Mind you, it's better than being blown up. But, OMG, you had to wait for Greece for another 25 years? How much fun are you going to have when you get there next year? It'll be the trip of a lifetime! We'll want lots of pictures. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-56271916618557971572015-10-14T13:08:36.550+11:002015-10-14T13:08:36.550+11:00So sorry you had to cancel your trip but you have ...So sorry you had to cancel your trip but you have tackled the blues with style.<br /><br />I've had to cancel two trips: one to Bali (we all know why) and one skiing trip when hubby got pneumonia the day before we left. He'd never had it before in his whole life, but got struck down then, right before hitting the snow...what are the chances. Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-61030385024296498092015-10-14T11:04:02.551+11:002015-10-14T11:04:02.551+11:00I do like your style, Ms Douglas :-)
When we flew...I do like your style, Ms Douglas :-)<br /><br />When we flew to the UK just after we were first married for ourt 2 year working holiday we'd planned a month in Athens. We had an aprtment booked and paid for and I was so excited because Greece is a place I'd been wanting to see ever since I studied Ancient History in high school. Alas, the first Gulf War broke out and things were being blown up in Athens and DFAT advice was not to travel there so we had to cancel :-( I was devastated!<br />Next year (25 years later), I'll finally be stepping foot in Greece. I think it'll be worth the wait though!Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-74716008602617147142015-10-14T09:23:32.571+11:002015-10-14T09:23:32.571+11:00Helen, we're telling ourselves the holiday is ...Helen, we're telling ourselves the holiday is merely delayed rather than cancelled...so that's taking some of the sting out of it. SO glad you didn't have to cancel your cruise as I know how much you enjoyed it. And I'll keep my fingers crossed that you get to go on another one very soon<br /><br />As for preordering the box set...stay tuned. ;-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-86104828275898370162015-10-14T07:26:44.563+11:002015-10-14T07:26:44.563+11:00Oh Michelle
I do feel for you and Mr Douglas hugs...Oh Michelle<br /><br />I do feel for you and Mr Douglas hugs to you both but you have done exactly what I would have done if I had to cancel a holiday which we have been lucky enough not to have to do so far although the last cruise we went on to New Zealand last year there were a couple of times we thought we might have to cancel that but luckily we didn't :)<br /><br />At the moment we are checking out new cruises fingers crossed there will be one next year some time :)<br /><br />Oh and I am looking forward to this boxed set YAY as soon as I can pre-order I will<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.com