The vacation is going well.

[billyskank]

Joani and I have arrived safely in Ann Arbor, MI. We travelled for about ten hours after leaving BarenakedLady, who is an enchantment and a delight to be with, if she doesn't mind me saying. We are both tired but have an easy three days coming up. I hope you are all doing well.

Love,
billy.

:hi:

[Haole Girl]

1. Happy trails to you... and Joani!

:hi:

[billyskank]

5. Thank you sweetie!

:hi:

[In_The_Wind]

51. Thanks KC2!

We had a slight scare yesterday when billyskank said "we are heading into Canada" because I thought the passport law had already gone into effect. Yesterday was a first for me. I've never been out of the USA!

:hi:

[Critters2]

2. Welcome to the Midwest, Billy!! nt

[billyskank]

6. Thank you!

:hi:

[KitchenWitch]

3. Ahem!

[billyskank]

8. I'm afraid I don't have any to share right now.

I've only taken a few pictures so far - been having too much fun with the company I have been privileged to keep, and they are still on my camera.

:hi:

[KitchenWitch]

23. Okay, I will let you slide!

:*

:loveya:

[Inchworm]

25. I aint lettin you slide!

I wanna see BNL pics! :P

:hug:

Sounds like you are having fun. When is that Joani gonna speak up? You have her hog-tied? :)

:loveya:

[In_The_Wind]

28. Silly boy!

You don't think I would let just anybody hog-tie me?

[AirmensMom]

32. Are you calling billyskank

"just anybody"? 'Cause if you are, you're gonna have to answer to me! :grr: ( I bet you have a put-up-your-dukes smiley!) :rofl:

:hi:

[In_The_Wind]

33. Let me explain:

I haven't seen how good he is at tying and untying knots.


BTW putting-up-your-dukes can be hazardous to your health.



:hi: See y'all early next week. :loveya:

[AirmensMom]

38. LOL!

:rofl:

Can't wait to see you! :loveya: :hug:

[Inchworm]

45. I knew if I mentioned something sassy

You'd pop in for a hello. :D

I hope you guys are having a blast!!

:hi:

:loveya:

:hug:

:dance:

[In_The_Wind]

48. So?

You think you know me, eh?

We are having a wonderful time! :hi:

[Inchworm]

54. I'd never claim that.. but...

I would prod in general ways for much wanted responses :P

Glad you are having fun chicky! Can you paint me a mental picture? hehe I do live vicariously...

:hug::hi::loveya:

[fizzgig]

4. hey sweetie

hope you're having a wonderful time

:hug:

[billyskank]

9. Hi you

I am. I am very happy. :hug:

[fizzgig]

10. excellent

i'm so happy to hear that

:hug:

[Ptah]

7. I am envious, billyskank.

For you being in Ann Arbor, and for Ann Arbor having you for a guest.

Say hi to anyone that might know me.

:hi:

[billyskank]

11. Thanks Ptah.

I'll see Jessica tomorrow. And it's her birthday. Could this timing be any more fortuitous?

:hi:

[Ptah]

14. Now I must call in.

Happy birthday, Jessica

[VenusRising]

12. Glad you have arrived safely.

You're so lucky to be on the DU Whistle Stop Tour. :thumbsup:

Enjoy your time!

:hi:

[billyskank]

13. Thank you!

lizziegrace just told me that we'll see you on Monday. I can't wait. This trip just keeps on getting better. :hi:

[VenusRising]

17. Yes, we will!

My husband, Zodiak Ironfist, and I are looking forward to meeting everyone.

[lizziegrace]

16. We're trying to think of a place to meet

Any ideas near campus? PM me if you can. :hi:

[VenusRising]

19. Check your PMs.

:hi::hug:

[lizziegrace]

21. Done!

check yours. ;)

[SeattleGirl]

15. Glad you are having a good time, billy!

:hi:

[Gormy Cuss]

18. I hope that you never tire of visiting Yanks.

You have a big fan club on this side of the Atlantic after all.

[Dr. Strange]

20. Are you posting from an American computer?

Cause your username is now coming up as "Skankybill."

[momophile]

22. dang what a tease!

so close yet so far away. glad you are having a good trip. wish to hell you'd come a little closer.
:hi:

[Initech]

24. I was in Ann Arbor about a month ago.

I have relatives there (in Dexter, which is pretty close to Ann Arbor). I always have fun when I am out there.

[auntAgonist]

26. See you in Ann Arbor on Saturday !!! N/T

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. So glad you're having fun, my dear billy!

Wish I could swing through and see you......

And all the other cool people too!

I'm sure looking forward to seeing some pics!

:loveya:

:hug:

[Sugar Smack]

29. I'm so glad to hear it. Joani is

the best. in. the. world to travel with. We travelled from NC to FL and I was laughing the entire time. This, after being really depressed after a month. The combination of unspeakably beautiful surroundings & her sense of humor made it a trip I'll never forget.

[In_The_Wind]

34. and you

are one awesome lady!
You had a lot to be depressed about!

I'm glad that I was able to take you away to a better place in time. My guess is that the trip was better than a Calgon Bath.
BTW Have ya seen any shopping carts hiding just out of sight waiting until the proper moment to scare the daylights outta big truck drivers? :blush:



:hi: :loveya:

[auntAgonist]

37. Hey Joani!

:hug:


looking forward to seeing you!


aA
kesha

[In_The_Wind]

49. Hey there auntAgonist!

I thought we lived so far apart that we would never get the chance to say "Hello" in real life! :bounce: :hug:

[auntAgonist]

52. me too! I'm SO looking forward to seeing you.

[Sugar Smack]

57. I remember

The 2 empty shopping carts
The big white bridge
The tornado-looking cloud (the mother ship)
The need for all of us to have personal helicopters
Being scared to try on shorts
Being scared to read a map
The skateboarder holding the mop
The way the room smelled
Your casket of esential oils
That Handsome man
"Did you fart??"
Buying books at the used bookstore
The Lorelei
Laundry
That little kitchen
Beautiful Savannah
That hotel with the fountain
The hotel manager at our stop area
Key West
The rain
The lizards and chameleons
Swimming in the pool
Your wild rice and chicken
Telling me my cabbage & potatoes weren't bad
That sweet waitress and the greasy food in SC
"Never go to Stuckey's"
"you're becoming pretty again"
I do love you.

:hug: :loveya:

[Sugar Smack]

58. I'll also never forget

The bookstores
Corona
The little tiny arguments that turned out OK
You dragging my ass outa bed to get there
My fear of Morgellon's Disease
The Atlantic on the right and the Gulf of Mex on the left
"Kissed By A Rose"
All the cool people in the world in one spot.
:loveya:

[Callalily]

30. Thanks for checking

in Billy. And glad to hear that you're having a wonderful time. Give Joni a big hug for me, and say hi to Jessica. I'll try to catch her show.

:hi: :hug: :loveya:

[AirmensMom]

31. Billyskank!

:hi: :bounce: :hug: :loveya: :*

WOW! You sure have traveled far! :wow: I hope you have a wonderful time in MI! Next stop: TN, right? :bounce:

:* :* :* :* :* :hug: :hug:

[billyskank]

35. Hi AirmensMom!

Heh - that came out in autofill on Joani's computer too. We seem to have all the same friends. :7

We stay in MI for the next couple of days; tomorrow we'll go to Detroit. Then the next stop is Ohio, where we will stay overnight with lizziegrace en route to TN.

Can't wait to see you! :*

:hug: :loveya:

[AirmensMom]

39. Yes, we do!

:bounce:

You sure do have a lot of traveling to do! But it sounds like you're having a great time. :hug:

:* :loveya: :hug:

[Sanity Claws]

36. Glad to hear you're having a good time

and meeting lots of DU'ers.

:hi:

[1gobluedem]

40. I'll see you tonight!

Welcome to Ann Arbor! :hi:

[lizziegrace]

42. On Monday

he crosses into the light (the Ohio border...)

:P


Have a good time!

:)

[auntAgonist]

46. We will see YOU tonight :)

:bounce:

aA
kesha

[jonnyblitz]

41. I heart Joan_Alpern.

:smoke:

Welcome to the USA, Billyskank! I hope it is memorable visit for you. :hi:

[In_The_Wind]

50. I heart jonnyblitz!

BTW I'm moving back to NY ... just sayin' :hi:



Billyskank is having an interesting visit.
To say the very least ~

[Writer]

43. I'm waving at you from the mountains to your west, m'dear!

I'll bet you can see me more clearly. :D

I'm very glad you're having a good time.

~Writer~

[graywarrior]

44. H'lo, love.

:loveya:

I am so happy you are happy.

[SPKrazy]

47. hope you are having a good time d00d

and it sounds like you are

:hi:

[lost-in-nj]

53. Billy and Joani!!!

When you drive through NJ wave HI...

ok....???

so jealous of all of you guys meeting up.....

have a blast!!!


:hi: :hug:

lost

[In_The_Wind]

56. I'll wave ~

sometime next Sunday morning.

Don't be jealous. There are lots of great DUers within a hundred miles (or so) of you. :hi:

[cwydro]

55. A toast to you in the States!

Hope you have a great time.

I plan to visit England in the next year and see all my relatives. Travel is so much fun.

[BarenakedLady]

59. No I don't mind you saying

But I think it was Ben that enchanted you. ;)

You and Joani were great company and I enjoyed your visit.

:D