First the bad news, then the good
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325345)
Rockingham, Australia
May 23, 2017 7:34pm CST
We have a motor-home in Ireland which is parked up at our son’s rented place. In Ireland, older vehicles have to be checked every twelve months. Our son was perfectly happy to take it to be licensed before we arrived. However, being who he is, he has only just taken it to be checked and we arrive next Monday. Well, he rang tonight to say it failed the test. Some of the flooring needs replacement. If it were here, we’d be able to tackle the repairs ourselves.
We were pretty stunned for half an hour or so but then our son rang back with good news. The garage where the test takes place can do the repairs there and for what seems a moderate cost.
As soon as we arrive off the plane we need to take the vehicle to the garage and hopefully three days later we can pick it up, repaired, licensed and ready to go. All's well that ends well!
The photo shows the GPS and the hairpin bends we were facing going through Bavaria. Vince’s socks are drying under the GPS.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 May 17
@JudyEv LOL, In my mind, 
I could see your thongs hanging from the mirror
I could see your thongs hanging from the mirror2 people like this
@JudyEv (325345)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 May 17
@andriaperry I hadn't thought about hanging them from the mirror but that's a good idea! 
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 May 17
You have such an exciting trip coming up. I am so jealous. I hope it all gets settled quickly.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 May 17
@JudyEv in my experience no trip is ever flawless, lol at least this is in the beginning !!
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@JudyEv (325345)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 17
@BelleStarr As long as it's not the start of things to come!
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
24 May 17
Hope all is well as soon as you have it repaired and you can continue on!
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
24 May 17
That's a great relationship there - hairpin bends and a clothes line. Take care. Those hairpin bends could be quite daunting. We have had those when we were riding in buses good old years going to our native place.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 May 17
There is always a minor issue or two - at least this one is in the process of being taken care of.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
24 May 17
thank goodness they can get those repairs tended to'n without breakin' the bank, hon. yer son sounds like the hubs here - always waitin' 'til the last minute, lol.
i'd the need to giggle coz yer pic/gps pic look like most'f the roads i grew'p with! this looks wider 'n i'm somewhat jealous o'er that :) big hugs!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
25 May 17
@JudyEv i used to dread travelin' those roads somewhat. ya ne'er knew when somebody with a pontoon boat 'r a trailer full 'f round bails 'twas right 'round the next bend. no shoulders - jest steep drop off'n one side, a mountain'n the other. i'm gigglin' o'er the bike :)
i used to dread travelin' those roads somewhat. ya ne'er knew when somebody with a pontoon boat 'r a trailer full 'f round bails 'twas right 'round the next bend. no shoulders - jest steep drop off'n one side, a mountain'n the other. i'm gigglin' o'er the bike :)1 person likes this
@JudyEv (325345)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 May 17
@crazyhorseladycx Many of the roads in Scotland and Ireland are one-lane with places to pull-off every few hundred yards. Your roads sound pretty awful. What state did you grow up in?
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@MALUSE (69416)
• Germany
25 May 17
@JudyEv I don't like this comment. It was just a friendly question. I've had the impression that you like talking about your travels in Europe. I'm certainly not going to lose sleep if you can't or don't want to answer it.
It shows me that it was right to move to Denmark, at least virtually. I should have done this right from the beginning. Then I wouldn't get such comments. You'll probably tell me that it wasn't meant in a negative way. But a comment like this here and another one there add up. And I never see such comments for other nationalities.
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@JudyEv (325345)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 17
Oh Malu! You're not going all Germanic on me are you? 
I thought it was in Bavaria but maybe it wasn't and I don't have time to research just where it was at the moment. The road is the N66 if that is any help. I'm happy to edit the text to 'somewhere in Europe' if you like. 
I thought it was in Bavaria but maybe it wasn't and I don't have time to research just where it was at the moment. The road is the N66 if that is any help. I'm happy to edit the text to 'somewhere in Europe' if you like. 
@TheHorse (205255)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 May 17
Glad you got the situation figured out. Hey, mention of Ireland made me think of your bass playing son. Have your heard our latest video (sorry to self-promote)? It's a special one for me because I sing and play bass at the same time, which is hard for me. I only started playing bass a few years ago and usually grab my guitar if it's my turn to sing a song.
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@JudyEv (325345)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 May 17
I can't find where you put the clip to the Swedish polka but it is a pretty tune. A lot of that celtic/polka stuff does go on and on a bit. If I were playing, I don't think I'd know when to stop but I guess it's something that comes with practice.
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@JamesHxstatic (29237)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 May 17
I am glad to hear that little glitch can be repaired in good time. That is quite a road. Nice sox too.
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@JamesHxstatic (29237)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 May 17
@JudyEv I had not thought of that, but what a great idea!
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
29 Jun 17
I will have to catch up with your adventures soon, Sorry I just have not had the time to read these last couple of weeks. I hope you and Vince are having a wonderful time!
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@JudyEv (325345)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jun 17
I have so many discussions too although I do try to read and respond to some each time I log on. We can only do as much as we're able.
@RichardMeister (5328)
• Otis Orchards, Washington
24 May 17
Glad you can get it fixed and licensed.
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@RichardMeister (5328)
• Otis Orchards, Washington
24 May 17
@JudyEv That's good.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
7 Jun 17
So now you're on the road again- ha! My brother just came back from a trip to Ireland and really loved it! Hope all turns out well
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