squee!!
We’ve booked the flight for myself and the kids! Look out, Maine, here we come!!
Because of the myriad of restrictions surrounding his work visa, Niek will book his ticket later. If he attempts to enter the country too early (according to his visa restrictions) they’ll bounce him back to the Netherlands and all bets are off. So we’re proceeding very carefully on that front. He’ll bring the furbabies with him when he comes.
Can you believe it? In less than 5 weeks, I’ll be on a plane to Maine! I’m so excited I could probably fly there under my own power!
Nooooooooooooo! Less than five weeks? Can you hear me weeping? On the other hand, as I said, be sure to expect me and Pelle on your Maine doorstep.
But I am so, so happy for you, Barbara! How busy you must be. Are you sure you want us to come to you? You’re welcome to have your goodbye S&S at my house, you know!
Annemarie
11.12.09 at 10:25 am
It’ll be interesting to have something at my house and have the house actually tidy, Annemarie. LOL!
As for you, you’re not exactly laying on the sofa eating bon bons and watching soap operas. How’s the deadline (and your health???!) progressing?
Barbara
11.12.09 at 10:56 am
Oh my! Is it that fast already??? We are going to be so sad to loose you hear in Holland but I am glad that you will be back home where you want to be. Are all things arranged now on that end? I hope everything comes together fast for Niek. Time passes so fast and you will all be together quickly.
Hugs ~
Heidi
Heidi
11.12.09 at 10:57 am
Wow that is soon. You must be excited, yet have mixed feelings about leaving as well I imagine.
ruthsplace
11.12.09 at 11:40 am
Oh, I do have mixed feelings, Ruth. There are people here in the Netherlands that I am going to miss SOOOOO much!!
Barbara
11.12.09 at 12:10 pm
How exciting.
angela
11.12.09 at 11:56 am
How exciting!
Nic
11.12.09 at 12:07 pm
That’s good news. Hope all things settle well for Niek.
Mylene
11.12.09 at 12:48 pm
We’ll leave the light on for you!
Annie
11.12.09 at 2:49 pm
This must be like in a dream for you. So different from just going on vacation. I’m sure you are giving up a lot but at the same time you’re gaining so much.
Brigitte
11.12.09 at 3:09 pm
WooHoo! This must be a bittersweet time for you…exciting to be heading to Maine, but also sad to leave your good friends in the NL. Congrats on booking your flight!
staci
11.12.09 at 3:46 pm
So we’ll be welcoming you home soon! Wishing you safe and easy travels.
Lee
11.12.09 at 3:53 pm
Dear Barb
Oh hon, I am soooo happy for you!!!!! Congratulations of getting those plane tickets!
Kathy Ayotte
11.12.09 at 3:53 pm
Oh that is exciting! I know how much you’ve missed Maine.
Hope it all goes smoothly for you all!
Margaret
11.12.09 at 4:02 pm
Such wonderful news. I totally understand the mixed feelings thing too, although my move was only 600 miles.
I hope things get settled for Neik and that the pets don’t prove too much for one man and one plane!
Jennifer
11.12.09 at 4:13 pm
Oh my goodness Barbara – only five weeks!!! That is so soon. You must be thrilled to pieces. We will miss you here but can understand how happy you are to be moving home. Hope things go swiftly for Niek too.
Margaret
11.12.09 at 4:21 pm
Great news … I know it is with mixed feelings (as most moves are). Good luck with all of the last minute details that need to be taken care of
Danica
11.12.09 at 4:34 pm
Very exciting! Congratulations!
Vee
11.12.09 at 4:36 pm
Eek; so soon! You will be far from friends like Annemarie, but at least the world is a smaller place these days.
Thanks so much for your nice comment on my blog
; I’m glad you took it as funny (as it was supposed to be; I had slept about 3 hours the night before.)
beritbunny
11.12.09 at 5:21 pm
It will be here before you know it! I hope the BCIS is kind and quick.
Anna
11.12.09 at 5:44 pm
I have chills I’m SO happy for you!!!
Hugs,
Tanya
Tanya
11.12.09 at 5:55 pm
Congratulations. Can’t believe it is only 5 weeks away. Woohoo!
Terra
11.12.09 at 6:09 pm
Oh this is such exciting news! I am SO happy for you! The short time that you are apart will be worth it to be able to spend a lifetime in Maine. Best wishes to the entire family for a smooth transition!
Nancy
11.12.09 at 6:41 pm
Wonderful news, no wonder you are so excited.
Su
11.12.09 at 7:06 pm
OK, everybody, let’s meet at my house to start stitching the WELCOME HOME sign! I’m thinking that if we start it now and everybody chips in, we’ll come up with one big enough to cover the entire state of Maine! (With an opening for the plan to land, of course!)
Happy thoughts for a fabulous transition!
Coni
11.12.09 at 9:48 pm
Oh, goodie! Do I get to pick the designer for the Welcome Home banner? LOL!
Barbara
11.12.09 at 10:23 pm
Eeeek I am excited for you Barbara! Wishing you all the best, for a smooth move
Redwitch
11.12.09 at 10:23 pm
Awesome news Barbara!
Sharon
11.12.09 at 10:51 pm
Yppee!! What great news!
andrea
11.12.09 at 11:24 pm
Five weeks will speed by! Yahoo!
doris
11.13.09 at 12:48 am
how exciting!!! I hope everything will go as smoothly as possible and that great people will come to pick up the furbabies that have to stay in Holland.
good luck and have fun for everything that’s coming
anneke
11.13.09 at 12:59 am
I can’t believe it!!!! Only five more weeks and you and the children will be in Maine. I hope that everything works out absolutely perfect.
Lots of Love
Patti xxx
Patti
11.13.09 at 2:05 am
Barbara,
Here in Maine we are all waiting to welcome you. And in time for Christmas, no less!
Ev
11.13.09 at 2:33 am
Woohoo! great news, Barbara
I am so excited for you and your family.
Are the kids excited as much as you?
Ranae
11.13.09 at 2:56 am
Awesome news, Barbara! I’m so happy for you all.
Julie
11.13.09 at 3:38 am
Yaaay! I’m so excited for you, and what a fabulous adventure for the kids. When we emigrated to the US (for my job) my husband had to stay behind and wait because of visa paperwork, so we have a deep understanding of what Niek is dealing with. {{hugs}} It will all work out in the end, I’m sure. Even with a last minute scramble for him at the airport (long, funny story there) he did make it here!
Heather
11.13.09 at 4:53 am
I thought I had read every post, but I seem not to
be in the know! What part of Maine will you be living? Have you got a house yet? What about Niek’s job?? I know you will want the children to begin
school and meet new friends.
Wishing you all well and much happiness on your new
move….
Denise
11.13.09 at 5:52 am
I am so excited for you!! I pray that all goes well with Niek getting his Visa!!
Cindy Mae
11.13.09 at 7:29 am
Wow-that is so wonderful! With all you are doing, you remembered my birthday. The card did brighten me up! Thanks again.
Dianne
11.13.09 at 8:31 am
I’m so excited for you
leechbabe
11.13.09 at 12:18 pm
I am so happy for you!! So insanely jealous but soooo happy for you!
I know that the next few weeks will be full of mixed emotions, panic, excitement… everything. Big hugs and lots of prayers that things go smoothly. Also fingers crossed for Niek… I get the need for the bureaucracy but sometimes it is SO frustrating when you want to scream that this is a tax paying, hard working individual and not somebody planning to sponge off the government! Best of luck.
Siobhan
11.13.09 at 12:28 pm
Great news Barbara
Karoline
11.14.09 at 2:04 pm