The Little Dog That Wouldn't Let Go
Viewing comments for Chapter 44 "More on Trips etc"Subtitle: God Never Lets Go!
26 total reviews
Comment from LovnPeace
An interesting glimpse into the life, hardships and wonderings of a family in a land down under. One I have always been curious about, ut will never visit. Blessings, Barbara. Xo
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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An interesting glimpse into the life, hardships and wonderings of a family in a land down under. One I have always been curious about, ut will never visit. Blessings, Barbara. Xo
Comment Written 08-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2022
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Thanks Barbara thee are more earlier chapters mentioning other trip times. I do hope to get my wife's "Our Trip Book" up on here eventually.
Comment from estory
This captures elements of modern day travel. An obsession with the travel itself, the distances covered, unroll and unroll like trophies in a sporting event. The relatives visited are checked off as if they are on a list. There is little description of the interaction, except the encounter with the rude hotel operator. The effect is one of distance and isolation, we feel like we are always in that car, with the doors closed and the windows rolled up. We hardly see the scenery or acknowledge the passing communities except in name. The only time we delve in there is near the end when we find the mayor of this town erases the headstone of the ancestor, effectively cutting these people off from their roots. it leaves us permanently searching for something, our roots, our family connections, without ever getting there. Much like modern life. Interesting. estory
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2019
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This captures elements of modern day travel. An obsession with the travel itself, the distances covered, unroll and unroll like trophies in a sporting event. The relatives visited are checked off as if they are on a list. There is little description of the interaction, except the encounter with the rude hotel operator. The effect is one of distance and isolation, we feel like we are always in that car, with the doors closed and the windows rolled up. We hardly see the scenery or acknowledge the passing communities except in name. The only time we delve in there is near the end when we find the mayor of this town erases the headstone of the ancestor, effectively cutting these people off from their roots. it leaves us permanently searching for something, our roots, our family connections, without ever getting there. Much like modern life. Interesting. estory
Comment Written 06-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2019
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Thanks for the detailed review. Being disabled we have a lot of limitations others don't have. Thanks again.
Comment from Gail Denham
We sort of like some long trips - as we have an RV which is so useful. I understand your limitations - and I'm sure it's frustrating to try and figure out accomodations. You speak of kangeroos leaping across the road - here in the N.W. - it's deer that cause accidents. Even elk can snarl up traffic.
Interesting story you've told. At least you tried, in some cases.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2019
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We sort of like some long trips - as we have an RV which is so useful. I understand your limitations - and I'm sure it's frustrating to try and figure out accomodations. You speak of kangeroos leaping across the road - here in the N.W. - it's deer that cause accidents. Even elk can snarl up traffic.
Interesting story you've told. At least you tried, in some cases.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2019
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Yeah well my eldest brother the truck driver you have seen mentioned said we should get off the road by about 4 in the afternoon as that is when the kangaroos get on the move maybe same with deer and elks etc for you. Thanks for the lovely review.
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Yes, that's true - the deer come out in the evening - but do you really have that many kangeroos - we have tons of deer and elk. Also early mornings are bad.
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Yes heaps of kangaroos. They cull them sometimes depending on the area.
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
I've learned that when my grandpa and his wife go to hotels they ask to go to the room before they commit to staying there. They want to make sure they can get in an out of the beds and that they aren't too soft or whatever. I never knew people did that, it makes sense. The hotel people should never verbally attack or anything like that ever though. There is no reason and it's be bad for the company. These are fun and it's fun reading them. Great job.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2019
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I've learned that when my grandpa and his wife go to hotels they ask to go to the room before they commit to staying there. They want to make sure they can get in an out of the beds and that they aren't too soft or whatever. I never knew people did that, it makes sense. The hotel people should never verbally attack or anything like that ever though. There is no reason and it's be bad for the company. These are fun and it's fun reading them. Great job.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2019
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Thanks Meaghan. So nice having you along probably no reward either. Loved your great review. Good on the Grandfolks for checking. We had to book ahead though in our situation we have only been lucky a couple of times if something was not good on sight to be able to move someplace else.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written chapter about your trip. It sounded like there was some good time, but some not so good time too. It must be hard on you both going far distances now. It is not that easy for me either at times. Thanks for sharing. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
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This is a very well written chapter about your trip. It sounded like there was some good time, but some not so good time too. It must be hard on you both going far distances now. It is not that easy for me either at times. Thanks for sharing. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 04-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
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Thanks Sis. We don't do this anymore. We can't for so many reasons. Hope you saw the poem in the links etc. Have to get to your stuff again real soon.
Comment from Ulla
Hi again, to both of you. It sure sounds that this trip was not the greatest success. I'm so sorry. I can understand you require certain facilities, but in today's world that shouldn't be a problem. Well, I can see that I'm wrong.
I really liked the poem. Very well written. I'm out of sixes. Sorry. Warm regards. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2019
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Hi again, to both of you. It sure sounds that this trip was not the greatest success. I'm so sorry. I can understand you require certain facilities, but in today's world that shouldn't be a problem. Well, I can see that I'm wrong.
I really liked the poem. Very well written. I'm out of sixes. Sorry. Warm regards. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 03-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2019
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No worries thanks for coming by. Always appreciate your lovely reviews.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Well, I would say that at least you and your wife had some time together! Yeah, the rest all just seems awful... :( ;( Thanx for sharing those travel misadventures and I hope the next one goes better! ;) ;)
each way, 2 times, a total --> each way twice for a total
A picture included --> The picture included
Leisure world Motel --> Leisure World Motel
I made the very bad mistake of us entering --> We made the very bad mistake of entering
In 2 days we only --> In two days, we only
of the alive family --> of the living family
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2019
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Well, I would say that at least you and your wife had some time together! Yeah, the rest all just seems awful... :( ;( Thanx for sharing those travel misadventures and I hope the next one goes better! ;) ;)
each way, 2 times, a total --> each way twice for a total
A picture included --> The picture included
Leisure world Motel --> Leisure World Motel
I made the very bad mistake of us entering --> We made the very bad mistake of entering
In 2 days we only --> In two days, we only
of the alive family --> of the living family
Comment Written 02-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2019
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Thanks for the edit suggestions all good. Keep planning on leaving but have made for friends in here...sigh!
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Hooray!! So we'll have you around for a while!! ;) ;) ;)
Comment from Sasha
Sorry this was such a disappointing trip. Your family does not seem to understand your and your wife's need for special accommodations. I can see why you stopped taking trips and decided to stay home where life is/was more comfortable.
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2019
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Sorry this was such a disappointing trip. Your family does not seem to understand your and your wife's need for special accommodations. I can see why you stopped taking trips and decided to stay home where life is/was more comfortable.
Comment Written 02-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2019
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Yeah Sasha, if we were still abler and still driving we would have kept it going as we enjoyed the ones we got things right on anyway. Thanks. I keep leaving and keep meeting new people in here Sigh!
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It must have been hard to give it up.
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Not wrong. We miss driving and occasionally have thaty thought of going out somewhere and then reme3mber we don't have our car or our licenses anymore.
Comment from Sally Law
So, Queensland is also known as the Sunshine State? How fun and just like Florida. I am awfully sorry you were treated so badly by the motel owner! I can't imagine why someone would treat such a darling couple like that. Hospitality industry indeed....
I am glad God blessed you with some good moments inside of your trip, and your time together, as well. Sending you both my best today as always,
Sally xo
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2019
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So, Queensland is also known as the Sunshine State? How fun and just like Florida. I am awfully sorry you were treated so badly by the motel owner! I can't imagine why someone would treat such a darling couple like that. Hospitality industry indeed....
I am glad God blessed you with some good moments inside of your trip, and your time together, as well. Sending you both my best today as always,
Sally xo
Comment Written 02-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2019
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Yes Sis He sure did thanks for coming by. I keep leaving this place and keep making new friends so whatever. The accommodation place has changed again he possibly woke up and got out.
Comment from robyn corum
Sankey,
Wow. I've had trips like that with our family. Once we went to a lovely island where we had checked the hotel out rather thoroughly online. When we GOT there we realized the entire thing had been staged. They had painted and fixed up the front of the hotel to make it look appealing -- the back of the hotel and the rooms were horrifying. When we went in, Reg and I wouldn't let the kids sit on anything or even put the luggage down! We only touched the phone -- to call the management and tell them we would be leaving AND to call around and find other lodgings. UGH.
Thanks!
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2019
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Sankey,
Wow. I've had trips like that with our family. Once we went to a lovely island where we had checked the hotel out rather thoroughly online. When we GOT there we realized the entire thing had been staged. They had painted and fixed up the front of the hotel to make it look appealing -- the back of the hotel and the rooms were horrifying. When we went in, Reg and I wouldn't let the kids sit on anything or even put the luggage down! We only touched the phone -- to call the management and tell them we would be leaving AND to call around and find other lodgings. UGH.
Thanks!
Comment Written 02-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2019
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Thanks for coming by you wonder why these people bother to get into hospitality. maybe they pay a lot to buy in then reckon they can make up some of the expense by cutting back! Sigh!