Sheilaz Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Andrew, I'd been racking my brains trying to think of a special treat or present for Shep's birthday (a milestone one ) next month. Then, I read your posts about Burgh Island, which I had heard of but forgotten about, and have booked 2 nights there for us. I'm so thrilled, it's just the ticket! I was getting really worried that I couldn't think of anything, so thanks so much. I would have replied on the topic, but I think it was one about a completely different subject. Thanks a million for the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Lucky,Lucky you Sheila It looks wonderful - have a great time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Have a wonderful time Sheila - Shep is catching up with me then is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Sheila - can you post the details please. I think I've seen it advertised and was telling my brother about it..or at least I was trying to, as I had forgotten where it was and what it involved exactly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Gina, might it be this? http://www.burghisland.com/index.htm Richard T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Oh dear....I have got my wires well and truely crossed here! I was thinking of something entirely different....and I hope Sheila will see the funny side when I say that I thought she was talking about the place in Wales where you can take your doggies on an adventure holiday in the welsh valley's, with top doggy accomodation. It was the word Shep that did it...and now I realise who Shep is, I'm very Thank you though Richard..... *runs away with head in hands* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I thought I'd try a google for dog adventure holidays in Wales. It came up with "The Woof Guide" http://www.thewoofguide.co.uk/ Richard T PS I wonder if I tried googling for "seabird holidays" whether it would come up with "The Lonely Gannet"? PPS or pubs named after Beatles songs - "The Michelle Inn Guide"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 ....I was thinking of something entirely different....and I hope Sheila will see the funny side when I say that I thought she was talking about the place in Wales where you can take your doggies on an adventure holiday in the welsh valley's....It was the word Shep that did it...and now I realise who Shep is, I'm very Gina, you've given me the best laugh! Yes, thought I'd book a really expensive romantic w/e away for me & the dog! OH is called Shep (nickname since junior school) but sometimes wishes he wasn't, esp. when John Noakes said "Down Shep!" and everyone thought it was funny to say to him. But, I loved your post, Gina. Thinking about it, I really wanted a treat that Shep would enjoy, but this way, I get to have a great time too! ...and Esther, she'll be joining in the adventure! I was going to book for all 6 of us, but decided that it wouldn't be so relaxing. Just us two and "Boots". Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 That is gorgeous. Would love to go for a short break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 ....I was thinking of something entirely different....and I hope Sheila will see the funny side when I say that I thought she was talking about the place in Wales where you can take your doggies on an adventure holiday in the welsh valley's....It was the word Shep that did it...and now I realise who Shep is, I'm very Gina, you've given me the best laugh! Yes, thought I'd book a really expensive romantic w/e away for me & the dog! OH is called Shep (nickname since junior school) but sometimes wishes he wasn't, esp. when John Noakes said "Down Shep!" and everyone thought it was funny to say to him. But, I loved your post, Gina. Thinking about it, I really wanted a treat that Shep would enjoy, but this way, I get to have a great time too! ...and Esther, she'll be joining in the adventure! I was going to book for all 6 of us, but decided that it wouldn't be so relaxing. Just us two and "Boots". Can't wait! That's so funny and Gina I do this kind of thing all the time and wake up in the night and go Really funny and like the adventure holidays for dogs Is his real name Shep Or is there a story It does look great Sheila and he is very lucky (they make me laugh that say no dogs on the site, however tiny, must get lots of handbag sized dogs wanting accomodation) BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 Just realised that Andrew probably hasn't seen this topic, so I'll bump it up & pm him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 hello! Well I'm back and did just find the topic - Sheila I am so pleased, you'll have a wonderful time! I took Joe for his 30th and apparently he's thinking of taking me for mine. It was all a suprise to him that we were going. Everybody else knew that it was happening (I planned it for a whole year) and he thought that we were just going away somewhere nice for a week in the caravan....and all the deception nearly drove me mad! I told him two days before we went away so he had some time for it to sink in. Lots of tears were involved, for me moreso as he was so happy and at least I wasn't carrying this secret around with me. Funny thing was I even had to spend £200 getting the caravan serviced before we went just to make it look genuine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 It's hard keeping such an exciting thing a secret, and there's a whole month to go! I can't even tell Esther because then she'll be too excited & either tell him or burst. I'm planning to just tell him to pack a weekend bag but include a suit & tie. That's hard, he'll want to know why. But then, we'll just drive off on a mystery tour. Even when we're nearer & he knows it must be Devon or Cornwall, he won't know the exact location until we arrive! Unless I left the letter of confirmation lying around. Oh, I do hope he didn't see it. Anyway, thanks for the idea Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I had to buy Joe a Tuxedo to go with - all I had was one of his suits and a guy in the shop that was the similar size! He couldn't know why I needed to buy a tux or he'd guess something was up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Surprises are just brilliant. I hope you have a lovely time Sheila. Please leave the dog at home though I took Darren to Edinburgh for a week for his 30th. He knew nothing about it at all. I packed his case and got it into the boot of the car without him seeing. I then got him up at 4am to get to the airport. He still had no idea where we were going. When we got on the plane, I let him open one present - which was the Timeout guide to Edinburgh. I really enjoyed surprising him and we had a fab week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I think we're just a nation of romantics really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 It looks wonderful. Isn't that where Agatha Christie based one of her novels? I have them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Yep Thalia Evil Under The Sun was based there and filmed in 2000 at it's "proper" location! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
