Step Eight: Aer Lingus and I broke the plane. A bit of an exaggeration, but I broke my headrest. I probably should have said something BEFORE take off, but I was not going to be the reason that the plane was delayed. And for those that just hate having to purchase deli boxes on a… Continue reading Ireland: Getting There 4

Well, I made it to London. Okay, it is just the airport and only for about 2.5 hours. But I have the stamp in my passport! So where was I? Step Five: The Flight. There is one really great thing about International flights … if you are onboard, so is your luggage. They want to… Continue reading Ireland: Getting There 3

Step Two: Lena to Rockford to catch a shuttle to O'Hare - Check. (Thanks mom and dad for lift … my niece Cheyenne stayed the night so she could ride along!) Step Three: at O'Hare - check. Beautiful day! And it was great to have some else driving. Step Three: Check-in - this is going… Continue reading Ireland: Getting There 2 (updated)

Step One - Cat to parents … check complete. She was a bit concerned about the luggage being loaded. So, I found here pouting in her 'house.' Into the carrier she went and off in a five hour drive to Lena, IL. Good as gold. (Oops … a little blurry, but that face.)