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I'm impressed by your travel reflections. I think sometimes we get so busy doing that we don't take time to acknowledge, this isn't for me anymore. And then take that step further, and figure out what is it that suits us at this point?

If you went to Ireland, you might not need to move around constantly. There are several smaller cities you could use for a base and plan day trips in various directions from those locations. Example maybe you would stay primarily in Dublin and Cork. Or Cork and Galway. I really like Dublin, but I enjoyed our stays in the smaller cities even more. Are you or DD comfortable driving? Once you're out of Dublin (which probably wouldn't phase you , except for the left side of the road thing, because its no worse traffic than Boston) the freeways are well maintained and the smaller roads are narrow, but not a ton of traffic.

Last day posting from Europe! We were in the taxi on the way to Heathrow at 5:58 am. I hope the airport isn't too crowded. Apparently July 15 is a peak day of travel through Heathrow.

We did not make it to the National Gallery because there was no time. Harrods was interesting and SO EXPENSIVE! I saw a couple of great pants but they were too much. Jeans with rhinestones on them - I can't explain what they looked like but they were amazing. And cost the equivalent of $600. Too much for me though I might have gone as high as $300...

Westminster Abbey was incredible. I didn't realize it was a mausoleum as well as a church. So much history! There were sections where more modern people are buried such as scientists, poets, authors. So many pictures to choose from for FB.

And I have to say that High Tea is an excuse for gluttony. We couldn't finish what was on the tray. We do have 2 scones with us in case they are needed during our travels but unfortunately no clotted cream or jam with them. Sigh.

DH and I have been evaluating what has gone well or not about this trip. A few realizations: we get exhausted by cities - we don't like moving from one place to another frequently- lugging baggage is getting more difficult- 3 weeks is too long if going to multiple venues. Much of that is different from how I felt even 10 years ago, but something to really think about for the future. I want to go to Ireland with DD. 20 years ago we drove for a week and stayed at a different B&B every night. I loved it but I don't think I can do it that way now. Seven years ago I did a bus trip which moved every 2-3 nights but even that would not be appealing now.

Anyway, time to get home. It will be a LONG day of travel. Factoring in the time change I think it will be about 17 hours from the time we left the hotel until we walk in the door at home.

Have a terrific Tuesday!

I definitely lost muscle and though I am regaining it, my skin tone is terrible - I have old lady skin now.

Lists are critical when you have that much to accomplish. I can't do without them (I can't even remember more than a couple of items needed at the food store LOL).

123 on the dot again!

Still tired today. Unpacking the car from yesterday's show went quick. The only thing I'm going to replace for the next show is some cards.

Im 99% sure I won't do art fairs in FL so at this next one I'm going to have a moving sale! 40% off all wall art and matted prints! I might break even on what it cost me to get printed!

Bella dog is under the weather. Not sure what is ailing her but something is definitely off. Will have to watch her closely. I did give her some vetprofen to see if that makes her feel any better.

Home soon Liz! Hope your travels go smoothly!

Busy day Peps! I bet the clean house feels wonderful! I agree about the GLP1s being game changers! Makes sticking to the plan (or at least not going off the rails) so much easier!

You really do have cooler weather Diane. I always think of CA as warm, but not your area!