tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post2838490042265337481..comments2023-09-22T00:28:06.506+10:00Comments on littledogsonlongleashes: A leap of faith.georgia little peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01388133043071314431noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-57456937276941901412012-08-25T01:14:46.110+10:002012-08-25T01:14:46.110+10:00Well, you know what they say "the world is yo...Well, you know what they say "the world is your oyster" and maybe you'll find a pearl in it!! It sounds like you're at a cross-road in your lives, but any way you turn, it will be a new adventure! Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248505284633390568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-20159237891831197462012-08-21T11:39:37.046+10:002012-08-21T11:39:37.046+10:00Welcome home Chandra! Paris does nothing for me ei...Welcome home Chandra! Paris does nothing for me either. The only thing I miss is the creme brûlée LOL. Did you do the Tivoli rides? Maybe you can move to Copenhagen. How exciting would that be? 10 times in 10 years is CRAZY. I wouldn't bother to unpack.georgia little peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388133043071314431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-60477626908493415482012-08-21T11:03:57.515+10:002012-08-21T11:03:57.515+10:00Happy likely retirement to The Other Half! My neig...Happy likely retirement to The Other Half! My neighbor had a new chair delivered today - she said it was her retirement gift to herself. Now, doesn't the idea of moving SOMEWHERE ELSE sound so much better than that?!!!<br /><br />I love moving but I seem to have a problem staying (I've moved 10 times in the past 10 years) so I really understand your concerns about coming/going from Australia with GLP, who I hope has a much better tummy by now. Perhaps do a shorter/less restrictive move first? I once moved just 25 miles and my life changed completely for the better. Seriously. <br /><br />Just got back from Paris. Meh. Fourth time I've been there and it still doesn't do anything from me. But also visited Copenhagen for the first time and YES! I didn't want to leave and want to visit many many more times. But I've heard winter is hard, which bumps it from your list. <br /><br />I'm excited it for you guys!<br />-c at ddy. chandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746795162602289473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-81408501158348557482012-08-21T07:59:05.835+10:002012-08-21T07:59:05.835+10:00Georgia, I didn't over sleep, it's just so...Georgia, I didn't over sleep, it's just so darned hot here I couldn't drag the publicist away from her book to do my post. Sheesh. BTW, have your humans considered getting a motor home and just cruising around Oz? A lot of Americans do that when they retire, and YOU could go with!!<br /><br />Ruby and Bartrottroverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12040584911302243673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-50452068259030096512012-08-20T06:05:11.372+10:002012-08-20T06:05:11.372+10:00Tootsie and Amy, you guys should know!
Ahhh Toot...Tootsie and Amy, you guys should know! <br /><br />Ahhh Toots, the world weary traveller. You have the life many people dream of and want to stop? To be expected I guess. We always want what we don't have!<br /><br />Amy, that is VERY reassuring. Any tips on travelling with a dog in South America? :)georgia little peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388133043071314431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-7168712712678125642012-08-19T11:52:36.512+10:002012-08-19T11:52:36.512+10:00So happy for you guys - can't wait to see wher...So happy for you guys - can't wait to see where life's next adventure takes you all. And yes, traveling with a sometimes fearful dog full-time works just fine. =)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04451132815804002971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-83479583773474717322012-08-19T10:58:49.741+10:002012-08-19T10:58:49.741+10:00Ah, Georgia. Imagine the possibilities. It could b...Ah, Georgia. Imagine the possibilities. It could be like holidaycamp all the time! You have my mom's mind whirring, because all she wants to do is stay put in one place rather than two continents!<br /><br />Love your posts. You always make me wag and wag some more.<br /><br />Love,<br />TootsieTootsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096620026455392929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-3863184186988453142012-08-19T05:03:16.019+10:002012-08-19T05:03:16.019+10:00Wow - big happenings in Little Pea's world. S...Wow - big happenings in Little Pea's world. Sorry to hear her tummy's upset. <br /><br />We're in a slightly similar situation what with Jan having retired last January. He's still trying to figure out what to do with himself. Unfortunately, retirement is not on my horizon for the moment so we don't have as grand an option as you are facing. <br /><br />I would certainly be excited and probably sick to my stomach facing such a big decision. And I can appreciate why blogs and blogging aren't particularly high on your list of things to do. Here's hoping whatever you decide leaves you only happy and excited. (Leave the panic and puking behind. ;)Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10538737461438864728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-72292649267166060422012-08-18T16:36:42.936+10:002012-08-18T16:36:42.936+10:00Heheheheh (quiet chuckling) you've done it now...Heheheheh (quiet chuckling) you've done it now Typist - started something now girrrl. :)))))))Rose ~ from Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908281749611280188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-67285433112237554252012-08-18T12:58:48.867+10:002012-08-18T12:58:48.867+10:00Oh, you're brave to consider moving to non Eng...Oh, you're brave to consider moving to non English-speaking place! I don't think I could have done it - too lazy to learn a new language at this point in time!<br /><br />Keep the excitement going! I bet Georgia has caught on it too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288095109846550022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-55016335438142803902012-08-18T12:12:00.349+10:002012-08-18T12:12:00.349+10:00Hi Swati! I bet Puppy spoke English before you mov...Hi Swati! I bet Puppy spoke English before you moved. All 3 of us might have to learn a new language first! I'm excited now! I bet I'll be tired and confused before too long though ;)georgia little peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388133043071314431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-9838653896359314602012-08-18T10:47:02.515+10:002012-08-18T10:47:02.515+10:00Moving to a different place is always a scary deci...Moving to a different place is always a scary decision - the excitement begins only after everything has been finalized. My best wishes for all of you. <br /><br />Yes, GLP would be a big factor; Puppy is one of the reasons we chose Canada. And yes, dogs are highly adaptable, but each dog has his/her own personality, and it makes sense to choose accordingly. :)<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288095109846550022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-36112078580875065622012-08-18T07:23:11.855+10:002012-08-18T07:23:11.855+10:003 months, Kol! It takes us that long to decide wha...3 months, Kol! It takes us that long to decide what bed sheets to buy. No, I think this is more like a 2 year plan. I hope your rellies are enjoying their new life?<br /><br />Hi Gina! Thanks for dropping by :) Let's hope there'll actually be some adventures coming!<br /><br />Jodi, the tough quarantine laws are HERE in Oz! I don't think the problem will be getting Georgia out. It'll be getting her back in, which is why we have to be super careful about any move. Ecuador Ecuador! That could only be an example LOL! <br /><br /><br />georgia little peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388133043071314431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-4905573432825821552012-08-18T05:15:15.359+10:002012-08-18T05:15:15.359+10:00Oh I would feel both excitement and scared at the ...Oh I would feel both excitement and scared at the same time!<br /><br /><br />Stop on by for a visit<br />Kari<br />http://dogisgodinreverse.comKari in Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555458287778413718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-69420242126496745722012-08-18T03:39:28.291+10:002012-08-18T03:39:28.291+10:00First, poor Georgia, what's got her so vexed t...First, poor Georgia, what's got her so vexed that she's vomiting? Sampson has vomited twice in the last couple of days too.<br /><br />Second, Equador! MY GOSH, how do you manage that with a dog? Are there quarantine rules there? I know some places the animal must be quarantined for quite some time.<br /><br />I don't know if I would be brave enough to decide to live in a far off place with my spouse. That's two pretty daunting tasks in my world. :-)<br /><br />I'm sure you will do what is right for yourselves, although I bet the decision is somewhat over-whelming. <br /><br />I'll send some good thoughts your way. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-75329415638033601232012-08-18T00:34:40.290+10:002012-08-18T00:34:40.290+10:00What an amazing time to have the freedom to move a...What an amazing time to have the freedom to move about and explore a wonderful world just waiting for you. We will be watching for your coming adventures.Gina@the dog househttp://www.dawsondogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-36832828091954269182012-08-18T00:31:43.406+10:002012-08-18T00:31:43.406+10:00Well, that's an exciting change. An exciting, ...Well, that's an exciting change. An exciting, nerve wracking change. Now, not to take up sides here, but we did just go through this with a few family member<br /> 6 months ago. Their cushion equivalent retired and the up and moved to the Country within 3 month. It's easy tobe caught up in the excitement of all the changes. They say the advIce they'd give any newly retired couple is to give yourself a few month to get used to "life without work". Figure out how you want to fill your days. Figure out how to live with each other full time, then leap. Otherwise, you'll end up too old people in a cottage in the country with nothing you enjoy to do and only the cows for company.<br /><br />Whatever you decide, oh we wish you the best of luck!Kolchak Pugglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03246753495695769393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-43820459331668603672012-08-17T16:42:10.517+10:002012-08-17T16:42:10.517+10:00She's not nuts at all, Deccy! The Typist has w...She's not nuts at all, Deccy! The Typist has wanted to live there for years, but The Cushion is a wimp. georgia little peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388133043071314431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-87748603645546206692012-08-17T16:39:25.309+10:002012-08-17T16:39:25.309+10:00My Mum is totally in love with India and wants to ...My Mum is totally in love with India and wants to live there. But then she is nuts.... Deccy xDeclanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01876906329512909334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-50381788137852880232012-08-17T15:31:59.270+10:002012-08-17T15:31:59.270+10:00Actually Lori, Ecuador is full of boring Americans...Actually Lori, Ecuador is full of boring Americans. Food for thought perhaps? :)<br /><br />Thanks guys! I'm feeling the pressure now lol. I guess that's why I decided to blog about it. Once you put it out there, you'd better bloody well give it a go. Right Cushion? georgia little peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388133043071314431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-51938421860321350752012-08-17T13:46:58.257+10:002012-08-17T13:46:58.257+10:00What exciting prospects! Even just to be able to ...What exciting prospects! Even just to be able to entertain the idea sounds thrilling. I feel like we'll never be able to retire, so whatever you do, enjoy where you're going and what you're doing!houndstoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159272473651561647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-38799817017456865132012-08-17T13:20:06.581+10:002012-08-17T13:20:06.581+10:00I'm a boring old American with nothing to offe...I'm a boring old American with nothing to offer other than my best wishes and the promise that I will love following along on any adventure you choose to take. You are brave and wonderful and that is cool.What Remains Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639514211222397393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-25344218960805175692012-08-17T12:47:18.156+10:002012-08-17T12:47:18.156+10:00So fun to be in a place where you have options ;) ...So fun to be in a place where you have options ;) My hubby and I up and moved away from Oregon to South Carolina on a whim several years ago - then after 3 years we moved back. It was a great experience- we learned a lot about ourselves. I can't wait to hear what you decide to do next!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082574369992174733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-48730659133333159042012-08-17T10:44:25.317+10:002012-08-17T10:44:25.317+10:00I can so understand Ms Pea being the biggest IF, i...I can so understand Ms Pea being the biggest IF, in the quest for decisions being made. She's part of the package and in it for the long haul, but with that comes limitations to those decisions. But you would have it no different.<br />It's an awfully scary and exciting time. One thing sounds certain and thats that you will be taking a one-way ticket. WOW, I wonder WHERE??!!<br />My moves have been (really) very tame and safe, not terribly adventurous at all by all accounts.<br />Sounds like the options you and Cushion are looking at might be a little more exciting.<br />Well whether this is gaining momentum and is in full swing, or you take some time-out to do heaps more research, I'm glad I'm along for the ride sharing it with you and look forward to updates. And I'm sure Cushion would love to hear someone say "don't be too scared Typist, take a leap of faith" even if its a little one.<br />xxx<br />Rose ~ from Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908281749611280188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905610385807403881.post-43018815792969462152012-08-17T09:27:46.994+10:002012-08-17T09:27:46.994+10:00Dear Rose, I know you were on the road with The Te...Dear Rose, I know you were on the road with The Team. I read the stories lol. <br /><br />Georgia is probably my biggest IF. If it were just the 2 humans, we could probably pack up and be nomadic quite soon and easily. There are just some places Ms Pea would not be comfy in. The Sahara for example? :) And you know our draconian animal travel laws here. Where we would LIKE to go, it will almost certainly be a one way ticket. We've done quite a bit of relocating ourselves, over the last 20 years so it won't be new. I know the MO too well. But this seems bigger and more final somehow. Maybe we're just feeling old and fragile!<br /><br />Your friend too eh? Can't keep baby boomers down, not even us peripheral ones ;) please feel free to come back and ramble. I love it when you talk lots :D Xgeorgia little peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388133043071314431noreply@blogger.com