HELLLOOOO List, We have returned from a wonderful trip to NI, Ireland, Scotland and England. All your talk makes me a wee bit homesick already. We didn't want to come home. Could have stayed all summer. We were there on the election day.........saw Ian Priestly'e acceptance speech..... he sang the doxology, praising God for winning....... would never happen here I'm thinking. All the winners were elated.........Anyway it was a great experience and my cup and saucer is running over with the enjoyment we had. The people, and countryside and were just like I always dreamed. I'm still absorbing all the sights, sounds, and smells we enjoyed. Just overwhelming. The weather was 2 weeks of sunshine while we did day trips and that was a big blessing. We did get to Co. Tyrone to find the area and little Church my FLEMINGS were thought to be from orginally.......and found many names that are closely realted to our lines. Got some new leads from the cemetary...... The cousin we met through DNA was just exceptionally nice and a great host. I am trying to get my old scanner up and going and will get a new power source in the am and try to get some of the photos and postcards posted late tomorrow. Many of the Armstrong Castle at Bamburg, or Bamburg Castle, and the Gilnockie Tower owned by Armstrongs. Then also saw and toured the Maxwell Castle still owned by Maxwells. It is not restored but they have drawings of what it was like......Also of course we toured Stirling and the William Wallace Memorial..........they are very proud of that and the attention "Braveheart" brought to that time in history and William Wallace. Quite a place.... then took in the Edinburg Castle.......and many more Abbys and manor homes. Just lot of great old homes and castles to wander through............had a greaet time. History is my favorite subject..........The hills and winding roads are favored by motorcycles and it is great place to ride . Especially the Highlands.......NI was too. Will answere questions is you have any and will write more later with photos late tomorrow. Left part of my heart in that beautiful land of Erin........cant wait to go back...... Later, Sarah ----- Original Message ----- From: <Scotch-Irish-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <Scotch-Irish-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 2:03 AM Subject: Scotch-Irish-D Digest V05 #102 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.5.0 - Release Date: 6/2/05