LOML approached me with an unusual proposition this morning during breakfast. She knows I'm going to be on an Elderhostel package tour to Edinburgh/London in mid (9-22) August. Over breakfast I happened to mention that there is also a Clan Crawford Homecoming Gathering during late July and it's too bad they didn't fall closer together - there are 11 days between them. She said "... why not do both, make one plane reservation and do your shopping and tourist stuff in between?"

After I set my coffee cup down and caught my breath I began to brain storm the possibilities

The only issue I can see effecting this idea is where the heck can I stay for 11 days that's not going to completly wreck my savings? Is it possible to find a rooming house or private residence where I can rent a room just to lay my head while I cruise museums, castles, flea markets and other things?

Anone have a idea or suggestion?