Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Glad you are back Beth!!CaroASTHMA 1976,OSTEOARTHRITIS 2002, COPD 02/06, IPF 08/07, UIP 01/08, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 03/08 SJOGREN SYNDROME 07/08Mississippi Subject: Home againTo: Breathe-Support Date: Friday, August 22, 2008, 3:44 PM Just when you thought you were safely rid of me....I'M BACK! I arrived home about an hour and a half ago, I've only about half unloaded the car but I'm planted in my recliner and it may be an hour or two before I move. tired tired tired. I will post pictures soon. I did have an awful lot of fun with my family and I miss my sister's brood already. The trip went very smoothly all things considered. But I am glad I plan carefully and give myself plenty of room for error and mistakes and fatigue and even breakage. Things happen and it makes things much less stressful if you've planned ahead for most contingencies. Bruce you mentioned the moderately priced motel chains and I agree completely. There ones you mentioned are all good. I've found the Choice Motel chain (Comfort Inn, Comfort Inn & Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Cambria Suites and a few others that escape me at the moment.) to be really very consistent, clean and comfortable. They also have a fairly generous points program that had earned me several free nights over the last couple of years. As you mentioned, they have a breakfast in the morning, almost always an exercise room where I can use the treadmill and I've found the staff across the chain to be almost always friendly and go out of their way helpful. Last night and this morning I had help unloading and loading my car. A maintanance type gentleman would not leave my side until he was satisfied that I was settled and comfortable. People are for the most part very kind when you need help. Anywho, I'm back and now have to attempt to catch up!! Beth Age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 UCTD 07/08 Change everything. Love and Forgive Re: On my way home BethSure you've left the Comfort Inn now and so next time you read willprobably be time to say welcome home. I see you at Comfort Inn andonline and makes me think of one thing that has pleasantly surprised meon my travels this year. When I use to travel on business, it wasgenerally nice, expensive hotels. I am amazed at the quality and numberof moderately priced chains now with hotels all around. They are clean,nice rooms, wireless internet, business centers if you need, snacksavailable, and some even have breakfast. Among those I've tried are theComfort Inns and Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn (Hiltonproperty), Fairfield Inn (Marriott property). And, there are manyothers. I have also found in these hotels the desk persons and all thestaff to be so responsive and so helpful. Typically, I didn't haveadvance reservations, deciding on the way how far to drive that nightbut along the highways there were regular groupings of them.Can't wait to hear all about your trip.>> Good morning all,> I'm finally on my way home to North Carolina. At the moment I am inthe Comfort Inn in Onley VA, which is on the lovely Delmarva peninsula.I have just over 250 miles to drive today which is an easy run for me.> I'm feeling well, if a bit tired. This was a long trip for me, about10 days and it's nice to know I can do it. It will however be nice toget home to my own bed and all that stuff about home. Know what I mean?> Love to all!> Beth> Age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 UCTD 07/08>> Change everything. Love and Forgive> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 MB, The maintenance guy was hitting on you... you can't fool us. Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, Florida"Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up." Glad you are back Beth!!CaroASTHMA 1976,OSTEOARTHRITIS 2002, COPD 02/06, IPF 08/07, UIP 01/08, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS 03/08 SJOGREN SYNDROME 07/08Mississippi--- On Fri, 8/22/08, Beth <mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote:From: Beth <mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Home againTo: Breathe-Support Date: Friday, August 22, 2008, 3:44 PMJust when you thought you were safely rid of me....I'M BACK! I arrived home about an hour and a half ago, I've only about half unloaded the car but I'm planted in my recliner and it may be an hour or two before I move. tired tired tired.I will post pictures soon. I did have an awful lot of fun with my family and I miss my sister's brood already. The trip went very smoothly all things considered. But I am glad I plan carefully and give myself plenty of room for error and mistakes and fatigue and even breakage. Things happen and it makes things much less stressful if you've planned ahead for most contingencies.Bruce you mentioned the moderately priced motel chains and I agree completely. There ones you mentioned are all good. I've found the Choice Motel chain (Comfort Inn, Comfort Inn & Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Cambria Suites and a few others that escape me at the moment.) to be really very consistent, clean and comfortable. They also have a fairly generous points program that had earned me several free nights over the last couple of years. As you mentioned, they have a breakfast in the morning, almost always an exercise room where I can use the treadmill and I've found the staff across the chain to be almost always friendly and go out of their way helpful. Last night and this morning I had help unloading and loading my car. A maintanance type gentleman would not leave my side until he was satisfied that I was settled and comfortable. People are for the most part very kind when you need help. Anywho, I'm back and now have to attempt to catch up!! Beth Age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 UCTD 07/08 Change everything. Love and Forgive Re: On my way home BethSure you've left the Comfort Inn now and so next time you read willprobably be time to say welcome home. I see you at Comfort Inn andonline and makes me think of one thing that has pleasantly surprised meon my travels this year. When I use to travel on business, it wasgenerally nice, expensive hotels. I am amazed at the quality and numberof moderately priced chains now with hotels all around. They are clean,nice rooms, wireless internet, business centers if you need, snacksavailable, and some even have breakfast. Among those I've tried are theComfort Inns and Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn (Hiltonproperty), Fairfield Inn (Marriott property). And, there are manyothers. I have also found in these hotels the desk persons and all thestaff to be so responsive and so helpful. Typically, I didn't haveadvance reservations, deciding on the way how far to drive that nightbut along the highways there were regular groupings of them.Can't wait to hear all about your trip.>> Good morning all,> I'm finally on my way home to North Carolina. At the moment I am inthe Comfort Inn in Onley VA, which is on the lovely Delmarva peninsula.I have just over 250 miles to drive today which is an easy run for me.> I'm feeling well, if a bit tired. This was a long trip for me, about10 days and it's nice to know I can do it. It will however be nice toget home to my own bed and all that stuff about home. Know what I mean?> Love to all!> Beth> Age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 UCTD 07/08>> Change everything. Love and Forgive> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 MB Glad you had fun and glad you're home. Now its rest up time before the next trip. The trip to visit family is so nice and the return home. My next trip to NC may not come until next summer and who knows what condition I'll be in but I look forward to it. In fact, next time think I'll stay with a couple of them longer and spread it out even more. I saw the places I wanted to this last time, visited old haunts. Next time I may be even lazier and just enjoy family. You mentioned the maintenance gentleman. At one motel, it was the maids who helped me. At many it was the managers. I've met some of the nicest people working in the motels. Those at the desk in Tulsa were so friendly and those in Springfield, Illinois were delightful. I remember the late night manager in Birmingham and then the bellman in San . He literally meant it when he said to ask for him anytime for anything. I've started to feel bad sometimes watching 100 pound girls lifting a 75-100 pound reservoir out or putting it in. But they've always somehow made me feel ok with it. I know others have experienced bad moments and rudeness, but I've been treated more kindly by more people than I can say since I started carrying oxygen. It even extends to the office and maintenance staff at my apartment complex and the staff at the convenience store I visit daily. > > > > Good morning all, > > I'm finally on my way home to North Carolina. At the moment I am in > the Comfort Inn in Onley VA, which is on the lovely Delmarva peninsula. > I have just over 250 miles to drive today which is an easy run for me. > > I'm feeling well, if a bit tired. This was a long trip for me, about > 10 days and it's nice to know I can do it. It will however be nice to > get home to my own bed and all that stuff about home. Know what I mean? > > Love to all! > > Beth > > Age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 UCTD 07/08 > > > > Change everything. Love and Forgive > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Welcome back, Beth. I am glad that you had a good time with your family and look forward to seeing the pictures. Diane IPF June 07New Brunswick, Canada Re: On my way home BethSure you've left the Comfort Inn now and so next time you read willprobably be time to say welcome home. I see you at Comfort Inn andonline and makes me think of one thing that has pleasantly surprised meon my travels this year. When I use to travel on business, it wasgenerally nice, expensive hotels. I am amazed at the quality and numberof moderately priced chains now with hotels all around. They are clean,nice rooms, wireless internet, business centers if you need, snacksavailable, and some even have breakfast. Among those I've tried are theComfort Inns and Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn (Hiltonproperty), Fairfield Inn (Marriott property). And, there are manyothers. I have also found in these hotels the desk persons and all thestaff to be so responsive and so helpful. Typically, I didn't haveadvance reservations, deciding on the way how far to drive that nightbut along the highways there were regular groupings of them.Can't wait to hear all about your trip.>> Good morning all,> I'm finally on my way home to North Carolina. At the moment I am inthe Comfort Inn in Onley VA, which is on the lovely Delmarva peninsula.I have just over 250 miles to drive today which is an easy run for me.> I'm feeling well, if a bit tired. This was a long trip for me, about10 days and it's nice to know I can do it. It will however be nice toget home to my own bed and all that stuff about home. Know what I mean?> Love to all!> Beth> Age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 UCTD 07/08>> Change everything. Love and Forgive> Yahoo! Canada Toolbar : Search from anywhere on the web and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Peggy, You are so fresh. He was most certainly not hitting on me....He was about my son's age. In the style of my nieces and nephews, ewwwwwwwww. Beth Age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 UCTD 07/08 Change everything. Love and Forgive Re: On my way home BethSure you've left the Comfort Inn now and so next time you read willprobably be time to say welcome home. I see you at Comfort Inn andonline and makes me think of one thing that has pleasantly surprised meon my travels this year. When I use to travel on business, it wasgenerally nice, expensive hotels. I am amazed at the quality and numberof moderately priced chains now with hotels all around. They are clean,nice rooms, wireless internet, business centers if you need, snacksavailable, and some even have breakfast. Among those I've tried are theComfort Inns and Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn (Hiltonproperty), Fairfield Inn (Marriott property). And, there are manyothers. I have also found in these hotels the desk persons and all thestaff to be so responsive and so helpful. Typically, I didn't haveadvance reservations, deciding on the way how far to drive that nightbut along the highways there were regular groupings of them.Can't wait to hear all about your trip.>> Good morning all,> I'm finally on my way home to North Carolina. At the moment I am inthe Comfort Inn in Onley VA, which is on the lovely Delmarva peninsula.I have just over 250 miles to drive today which is an easy run for me.> I'm feeling well, if a bit tired. This was a long trip for me, about10 days and it's nice to know I can do it. It will however be nice toget home to my own bed and all that stuff about home. Know what I mean?> Love to all!> Beth> Age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 UCTD 07/08>> Change everything. Love and Forgive> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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