western australia

Our plans have the hiccups

@JudyEv (353014)

Rockingham, Australia

March 28, 2023 3:43am CST

I’ve talked about our upcoming trip to Ireland. I haven’t talked about the hiccups which have occurred over the last few days. To cut a long story short, our son has been waiting on a new passport. Meanwhile his visa ran out, then he got his first ever speeding ticket and discovered his driving licence had expired. Vince is too old to hire a car so that left us with no transport for our visit there. Our nephew who will be arriving at Easter to spend a few days with us was happy to hire a car and drive us around but he is too young. He has a licence but hasn’t had it long enough to hire a car in Ireland. So Damian was going to meet us in Dublin and we’d catch a train to get to Castlebar. However, now we’ve found out his passport should arrive today and everything else will then fall into place. That’s our hope. You might like to keep your fingers crossed for us. That’s the first hiccup. I’ll write about the second hiccup maybe next time. The photo was taken in Ireland.

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@rakski (135738)

• Philippines

28 Mar 23

I hope and believe that everything will fall into the right place at the right time. Cute photo

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Mar 23

Thanks. What is life without a few hiccups to spice it up?

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@rakski (135738)

• Philippines

28 Mar 23

@JudyEv true but at least you have learn it while still a bit early

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Mar 23

@rakski Yes, it's good our son found out this stuff when he did.

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@Icydoll (36713)

• India

28 Mar 23

Hope the things going to be okay soon . I liked the picture. It is very cute .

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Mar 23

At least it is giving me something to write about, isn't it?

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@yanzalong (19038)

• Indonesia

28 Mar 23

Things are going to be okay, I am sure. I love the photo you uploaded.

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Mar 23

The poor little donkey could barely see over the wall.

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@LadyDuck (474026)

• Italy

28 Mar 23

Oh my, this sounds like a nightmare, but I hope everything will get into place before you leave for Ireland. Good luck.

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@LadyDuck (474026)

• Italy

29 Mar 23

@JudyEv I hope everything will be fixed and you can relax and enjoy your time in Ireland.

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Mar 23

Thanks for the good wishes. We're getting it sorted pretty well now thanks.

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Mar 23

@LadyDuck Thanks. I think we're getting there now. Hopefully our son will ring with good news tonight.

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@RubyHawk (99397)

• Atlanta, Georgia

29 Mar 23

I have my fingers crossed that all the problems will work out and you and Vince will be on your way

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Mar 23

Thank you. It's appreciated but I'm sure we'll be okay in the end.

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@RubyHawk (99397)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 Mar 23

@JudyEv I certainly hope so. You’ve had enough problems.

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@arunima25 (90129)

• Bangalore, India

29 Mar 23

Look at those curious eyes in the picture.

. Even they seem to be waiting for you in Ireland

. I hope that everything falls in place in time and you can go ahead with your travel as planned.

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Mar 23

I can't wait to see some donkeys. We don't see a lot of them here really but there seems to be a lot more over there. Thanks for the good wishes. We'll know in a day or two if we'll be using Plan A or Plan B.

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Apr 23

@arunima25 We're here now and almost all the problems have been resolved so that's good.

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@arunima25 (90129)

• Bangalore, India

30 Mar 23

@JudyEv The wait will be over soon

. I hope whatever plan you end up with, things go smoothly and you enjoy your time there

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@BarBaraPrz (49578)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

28 Mar 23

I don't think I've ever seen cuter donkeys.

Somebody should tell the powers that be in Ireland that they're being ageist. People live much longer these days and keep in good health, too.

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Mar 23

We think 70 and 75 are a bit young to be slapping restrictions on people. Vince has two documents now that might entitle him to an international licence which might make a difference.

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@BarBaraPrz (49578)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

28 Mar 23

@JudyEv I hope so.

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@youless (113064)

• Guangzhou, China

29 Mar 23

I hope everything will be alright. A great journey has an unforgetable beginning already

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Mar 23

Yes, it will be a relief to finally get there.

@ptrikha_2 (47853)

• India

29 Mar 23

All this means a few complications and better to be on the side of law. I just hope that things fall in place for you within time. An International trip does takes a fair bit of planning.

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@ptrikha_2 (47853)

• India

29 Mar 23

@JudyEv That should be a great relief to you and Vince !!

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Mar 23

It's all coming together now thanks.

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@RebeccasFarm (94525)

• Arvada, Colorado

28 Mar 23

I pray his passport shows up..such a nuisance all these rules and regs. It will be okay Judy.

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@RebeccasFarm (94525)

• Arvada, Colorado

28 Mar 23

@JudyEv Yes surely...I hate waiting for things like that when I need them. Both my passports are expired..the Irish and the Yank. I have dual of course.

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Mar 23

Thanks. He hasn't rung so I'm guessing his passport hasn't arrived yet. It could still get here tomorrow or Friday.

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@RasmaSandra (84793)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

29 Mar 23

What a very cute photo, Best of luck to you and I hope it all works out,

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Mar 23

Thanks. It's coming together now, thank goodness. It was very worrying for a while.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (64219)

• Centralia, Washington

29 Mar 23

Such impish faces! All those rules and regs sound mean.

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Mar 23

70 or even 75 isn't really that old but I guess there has to be cut-off point.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

28 Mar 23

Always something to deal with. I hope you can get these issues straight very soon and enjoy your trip. I know how excited you both are to get to Ireland.

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Mar 23

It's all starting to come together. Luckily, we have a Plan B if we need it.

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@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 Mar 23

@JudyEv Plan B is always necessary. Happy to hear this news.

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@MarieCoyle (43690)

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29 Mar 23

I'm sure it's more than irritating to deal with it all, but at least you weren't stuck there with no ride, so that's one good thing. I'm sure it will all work out, just maybe not the exact time you had planned for it to.

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Mar 23

We will just have to go with the flow but I'm sure it will all work out for the best.

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@GardenGerty (163429)

• United States

28 Mar 23

Oh what a frustrating chain of events.

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Mar 23

These challenges are sent to try us, aren't they?

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@allknowing (145392)

• India

29 Mar 23

Hope all your hiccups whatever they are will be sorted out and your plans to go to Ireland will fructify

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Mar 23

Thanks and I'm pleased to be able to say it's all systems go now.

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@DWDavis (25809)

• United States

28 Mar 23

I hope your hiccups hit the road before you hit the trail to the Emerald Isle.

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Mar 23

It's starting to come together but it was worrying for a while. Thanks.

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@1creekgirl (43523)

• United States

28 Mar 23

Oh my, those can be very unsettling. Praying that it all works out well and that the rest of your visit will be wonderful.

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Mar 23

Thanks. I'm sure it will work out in the end.

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@MarshaMusselman (38837)

• Midland, Michigan

28 Mar 23

I'm praying that his passport shows up today.

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Mar 23

Thanks. Hopefully he will ring us tonight with good news about the passport.

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@Beestring (15339)

• Hong Kong

28 Mar 23

I'll keep my fingers crossed. Hope everything works out well for you.

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@JudyEv (353014)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Mar 23

Thanks for the good wishes. The situation is looking better now thanks.

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