Quote Originally Posted by Magnus Sporrano
Two weeks? Ham, we yanks get precious little holiday time typically compared to what I've heard about European workers. Having two weeks paid vacation is usually considered a good thing, and you're in like Flynn if you've got more than that to spend. Personally I'd be happy for just a few days, a long weekend maybe, so that I can also get out for a couple of other trips next year.

Hi Magnus,

When I wrote of "two weeks" it was purely as a result of Bear's statement:

"We're planning for the first two weeks in August with a Kilts Night on August 6th. Maybe another on the 13th."

I have to admit that I was wondering if some grand Celtic Festival, lasting two weeks, is being planned around the 6th August 'Kilts Night', when I read what Bear had to say.

Of course, I am retired so I get 365 days paid holiday in an average year(!!!) - OK, so I've paid for it all my working life - but, I believe the norm, under European law nowadays, for those still in employment, is something like 21 working days per year. I could be well out of touch though!