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  1. 06-24-2010, 05:42 PM #1
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    Default OMG! I just bought a trip to Ireland

    I'm so excited! We've been saving for 3 years and waiting for the right deal to come along.

    This is the tour we booked: Irish Jaunt | Escorted Coach tours of Ireland | Irish Tours | Ireland 2010 It's a guided tour, on buses. I just didn't feel up to doing all the planning myself this trip, and DH didn't want the stress of driving on the "wrong" side of the road! So we're going to let other people take care of us for a week.

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  2. 06-24-2010, 06:31 PM #2
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    if you can at the end of the trip stay a few extra days and see the hill of tara and glendalough.
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    i am trying something new. LDS church advises savings or debt repayment should be the same as the tithe. 10% each.

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  3. 06-24-2010, 07:06 PM #3
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    So very very happy for you. You'll have alot of excitement just thinking about it over the next few months. Wow, have a ball, sometimes you just have to live a little bit.
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    Congrats CH!! Frugal diligence has paid off! Enjoy your trip
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  5. 06-24-2010, 07:30 PM #5
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    So jealous!!! I can't wait to hear about the trip! Dh and I are planning on Ireland as our first trip overseas in a few years when the kids are a bit older. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!
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    I'm so happy for you! Take me with you, take me with you!!
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    What fun for you!!! We did a similar tour a few years ago and it was great. You will love Dublin, the Ring of Kerry and Blarney Castle. You have to kiss the Blarney stone, you know. The Cliffs of Moher are beautiful. Have a great trip!!!!
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    It sounds like a dream vacation! I would love to hide in your suitcase and travel along with you. I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back. I know the waiting to go part is killing you. At least you have plenty of time to get everything you want to take in order.
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    Awesome!!!!!!!! Sounds delightful.
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    Enjoy your trip! I loved our vacation to Ireland!
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    I'm so happy for you, have a great trip!
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    That is so exciting! I hope you have a wonderful time!!
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    Have a great time and enjoy! Take lots of pics!
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