OnTheJourney Posted July 17, 2020 #26 Share Posted July 17, 2020 58 minutes ago, Homerody said: Great idea! I'm saving up for future travel (when and if....) ....or hoping to remember to use what is likely to be an ever-increasing amount of (future cruise) voucher money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nippy Sweetie Posted July 17, 2020 #27 Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) We're hoping to transfer our credit voucher to a European river cruise next year. Meanwhile we're off to a beautiful boutique hotel in the West Highlands (of Scotland) in October for a relaxing time in lovely surroundings accompanied by great grub. Nice to have something to look forward to. One day we'll make it to our Canada tour and Alaska cruise which we should be on right now. 😞 Edited July 17, 2020 by Nippy Sweetie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homerody Posted July 17, 2020 #28 Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Nippy Sweetie said: We're hoping to transfer our credit voucher to a European river cruise next year. Meanwhile we're off to a beautiful boutique hotel in the West Highlands (of Scotland) in October for a relaxing time in lovely surroundings accompanied by great grub. Nice to have something to look forward to. One day we'll make it to our Canada tour and Alaska cruise which we should be on right now. 😞 2021 will be the year of Canada and Alaska touring and cruising!!!! Please have a pint of Strongbow for us who are "enjoying" (what else can we do?) our staycations..... We loved our time in Scotland. Hope to return to the Orkney and Sheltland Islands one day. Edited July 17, 2020 by Homerody 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nippy Sweetie Posted July 18, 2020 #29 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Thanks @Homerody. Not fans of cider but we'll certainly enjoy a glass or two of something local. We'll most likely wait till 2022 before venturing long haul anywhere. Strange times. Just off shopping, now where's my visor and mask... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Danneskjold Posted November 15, 2020 #30 Share Posted November 15, 2020 On 7/16/2020 at 3:28 PM, OnTheJourney said: Wishing you the best of luck with it. Post a picture when it's all done! Well, the pool isn’t done, but the initial layout of new backyard/pool is done. Construction drawings next. Things have escalated “a bit” from our original thoughts.... Good thing we are saving money on travel... and clothes, and haircuts, and restaurants, and entertainment, and cars, and .... The idle mind is the devil's workshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Danneskjold Posted November 15, 2020 #31 Share Posted November 15, 2020 On 7/16/2020 at 3:28 PM, OnTheJourney said: Wishing you the best of luck with it. Post a picture when it's all done! Well, the pool isn’t done, but the initial layout of new backyard/pool is done. Construction drawings next. Things have escalated “a bit” from our original thoughts.... Good thing we are saving money on travel... and clothes, and haircuts, and restaurants, and entertainment, and cars, and .... The idle mind is the devil's workshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted November 15, 2020 #32 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Some scary workshop you have Raggy.....😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Danneskjold Posted November 15, 2020 #33 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Sorry, the devil made me double post... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted November 15, 2020 #34 Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) Wow! Quite some home you have there!!! Am I seeing a lake / river on the right side of the pic? Looks like trees reflected in water. Gorgeous property. Edited November 15, 2020 by OnTheJourney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted November 15, 2020 #35 Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jim Avery said: Some scary workshop you have Raggy.....😎 You got that right....would love to see more of that workshop 😳 Edited November 15, 2020 by OnTheJourney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Danneskjold Posted November 15, 2020 #36 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Haha, no lake or river. Do have a bit of an ocean view though. The architect just put in a general background, rather than the ridge above us lined with houses... Coastal southern Orange County California ain’t that leafy. Lots of spikey cactus thorns though 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted November 15, 2020 #37 Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) Wait....so are we seeing an actual picture of the property and pool or an architectural rendering of it? Either way...looks very nice. So did you decide on going with chlorine or non for the pool? Lots of people like SWG around my area. Edited November 15, 2020 by OnTheJourney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Danneskjold Posted November 15, 2020 #38 Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, OnTheJourney said: Wait....so are we seeing an actual picture of the property and pool or an architectural rendering of it? house is real, but the back yard and background are computer generated. Architect tools have come a long way! And this is only version 1.0. Once he incorporates our comments/changes he will do 2.0, which will be even more photorealistic. Haven’t gotten to picking a filtering system yet. Will do that in consultation with pool companies during bidding. (Dear moderator, sorry for getting so off-topic...) Edited November 15, 2020 by Ragnar Danneskjold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted November 15, 2020 #39 Share Posted November 15, 2020 23 minutes ago, OnTheJourney said: You got that right....would love to see more of that workshop 😳 Haha, I was referring to Ragnar's idle mind "workshop"....😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Danneskjold Posted November 15, 2020 #40 Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jim Avery said: Some scary workshop you have Raggy.....😎 Just getting the yard suitable for your next visit. Sorry, but can’t afford the gold toilette you requested. (getting even further off-topic...) Edited November 15, 2020 by Ragnar Danneskjold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted November 15, 2020 #41 Share Posted November 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ragnar Danneskjold said: Just getting the yard suitable for your next visit. Sorry, but can’t afford the gold toilette you requested. I shall have to improvise then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted November 15, 2020 #42 Share Posted November 15, 2020 21 minutes ago, Ragnar Danneskjold said: house is real, but the back yard and background are computer generated. Cool!!! Amazing. I'd say go with that design...looks good to me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Danneskjold Posted November 15, 2020 #43 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Yes, we have had a couple of days to cogitate on it and will only make a couple of minor tweaks. We gave the architect very little guidance as to what we wanted and he seemed to read our minds (hope he didn’t see the devil working away...). Came out way better than I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrina651 Posted November 15, 2020 #44 Share Posted November 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Ragnar Danneskjold said: (Dear moderator, sorry for getting so off-topic...) Yes, well, that just happens when there isn't much else to talk about and at least it is talk. Cool place, by the way. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted November 15, 2020 #45 Share Posted November 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Ragnar Danneskjold said: Yes, we have had a couple of days to cogitate on it and will only make a couple of minor tweaks. We gave the architect very little guidance as to what we wanted and he seemed to read our minds (hope he didn’t see the devil working away...). Came out way better than I expected. Yeah...with the outdoor grill / bar area (NOW I know why Jim would enjoy visiting...) and a fire pit...absolutely. I've never regretted having a pool (although this summe things got testy when it seemed I had sort of a toxic chemical soup going on with the water - had to literally hold my breath to swim from end to the other. Otherwise the fumes were too strong. Took weeks for it to calm down. Learned alot during that time though about a non-chlorine shock product that I've never used before. Already looking forward to next season to see how things work out. Wow....yes...WAY off topic here. Post (real) pics when the whole thing is done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duquephart Posted November 16, 2020 #46 Share Posted November 16, 2020 On 7/17/2020 at 9:16 AM, Nippy Sweetie said: We're hoping to transfer our credit voucher to a European river cruise next year. Meanwhile we're off to a beautiful boutique hotel in the West Highlands (of Scotland) in October for a relaxing time in lovely surroundings accompanied by great grub. Nice to have something to look forward to. One day we'll make it to our Canada tour and Alaska cruise which we should be on right now. 😞 Great grub? Scotland? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted November 16, 2020 #47 Share Posted November 16, 2020 23 minutes ago, duquephart said: Great grub? Scotland? Haha, if you like Haggis.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted November 16, 2020 #48 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Ye Pow'rs, wha mak mankind your care, And dish them out their bill o' fare, Auld Scotland wants nae skinking ware That jaups in luggies; But, if ye wish her gratefu' prayer Gie her a haggis! Will never forget our welcome dinner on a Tauck England/Scotland/Wales tour - they had a bag piper and some guy that same the "Ode to the Haggis".....lol.....quite memorable 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Danneskjold Posted November 16, 2020 #49 Share Posted November 16, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, duquephart said: Great grub? Scotland? Duquephart, stick your wing tips in your ears for this... A couple of years ago we took the Tattoo package where you have champagne and hors d’oeuvres on the ramparts of Edinburgh castle, followed by dinner in the castle gatehouse. Best roast duck I’ve ever had! Package included seats in the royal box, and a great cocktail party with the invited “dignitaries” afterwards. Met a bunch of interesting folk. Open bar! Package was pretty pricey, but worth every penny. (Note - Suit and tie required for the royal box...) Edited November 16, 2020 by Ragnar Danneskjold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted November 17, 2020 #50 Share Posted November 17, 2020 6 hours ago, Jim Avery said: Haha, if you like Haggis.... Hawd on Jim, you dinna mention the Neeps & Tatties, with a wee nip an a pint of 80/- heavy.😁🍺 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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