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COVID Spring/Summer Round 2: Whatcha planning?

Avoiding air travel and crowds. Trying to figure out what to do about my niece's upcoming wedding. 150 people? I don't care if everybody's wearing a mask, I know damned well at least 30% to 40% will be unvaccinated.

I'm getting tired of asking people of they've been vaccinated before making plans with them.
 
HuskyHawk said:
Desperately trying to finish up college visits ahead of the May 1 deadline. It’s such a disaster. Today we head to Northeastern, which will at least let us in the welcome center and give us info for a self guided tour. It’s opening day at Fenway, so that should add a little something. wish it wasn’t so cold today.

Fordham, which has been literally locked up for a year now, is finally allowing on site tours. They announced it this week and those spots filled fast. My guess is that few kids were accepting their offers because they had never been allowed on campus. Most schools you can drive or walk around on your own. But not Fordham, as the Bronx campus is gated and fenced in. So that comes up in two weeks.

Probably want to make one last trip to UVM as well, so she can explore Burlington in the spring. Let my daughter and a friend explore it on their own a bit like they would in college, while my wife and I get beer at Foam. There’s a damned good pizza place there too, can’t recall the name.

I cannot wait for this decision to be made. It has been hanging over us like the sword of Damocles Then we can figure out summer later.
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At the risk of....screw it.

Really like Folino's pizza in Burlington.
 
Kitaman said:
Any difference wearing a mask in the air vs ground?

Sometimes when I'm flying the oxygen seems low, and I breath harder. Not all the time and only temporary when it happens.

Haven't flown since the pandemic.
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I tried with an N95 and was just too uncomfortable. Switched to my wife’s three ply cloth mask and that was fine. I’ve had the problem you describe on trans Atlantic flights. Never domestic. No issues breathing and the air filtration is very good. Boston had social distant gate seating. Savannah did not. For longer trips I’d suggest multiple masks, so you can switch for a fresh one.
 
Chin Diesel said:
At the risk of....screw it.

Really like Folino's pizza in Burlington.
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Yes, I know. But it really has been a mess compared to what normal would be. Over soon. Wish she was one of those kids open to big public universities somewhere. That would be easy. Two of my friend’s kids also graduating this year are headed to UConn. A third might but hasn’t decided.

Folino’s is the place I was thinking of! Had good taps too, no surprise for Burlington. Best hamburger I ever had was in Burlington as well.
 
HuskyHawk said:
Yes, I know. But it really has been a mess compared to what normal would be. Over soon. Wish she was one of those kids open to big public universities somewhere. That would be easy. Two of my friend’s kids also graduating this year are headed to UConn. A third might but hasn’t decided.

Folino’s is the place I was thinking of! Had good taps too, no surprise for Burlington. Best hamburger I ever had was in Burlington as well.
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I had Folino's in December but it was takeout only.

Foam's Experimental Jet Set was great.

You should bring a U-haul trailer just to stop by the Beverage Warehouse near UVM.
 
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Chin Diesel said:
I had Folino's in December but it was takeout only.

Foam's Experimental Jet Set was great.

You should bring a U-haul trailer just to stop by the Beverage Warehouse near UVM.
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It isn’t the place I was thinking. I’ve been to the Shelburne Folinos. It’s next to Fiddlehead and they let you BYOB. The place in Burlington I liked is American Flatbreads. Very good. Home | American Flatbread
 
HuskyHawk said:
I tried with an N95 and was just too uncomfortable. Switched to my wife’s three ply cloth mask and that was fine. I’ve had the problem you describe on trans Atlantic flights. Never domestic. No issues breathing and the air filtration is very good. Boston had social distant gate seating. Savannah did not. For longer trips I’d suggest multiple masks, so you can switch for a fresh one.
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Yeah come to think about it, it was only on international flights I experienced the breathing issues, and never on domestic. The multiple mask is a great suggestion.
 
North wildwood in late June. Did it last summer in august and there were still lots of restrictions. Hoping for a smoother time this summer with vaccinations hopefully really taking the edge off.
 
No judgement.... seriously. Or i will sick fishy on you with raw chicken....

Back on the trail. Hiking mt. Biking and fishing season soon.... (i like to start late April)

Also wildly into DnD. (Yup like ET) 6 teachers are playing of a few loved ones... absolutely a drinking game
 
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Any tips/suggestions to either St. Thomas or Puerto Rico? We did our honeymoon in Saint John six years ago, but looking for something more reasonably priced this summer.

Thinking about booking a three-night anniversary trip down there in July. Is it worth spending any time in San Juan?
 
Hey Adrien! said:
Any tips/suggestions to either St. Thomas or Puerto Rico? We did our honeymoon in Saint John six years ago, but looking for something more reasonably priced this summer.

Thinking about booking a three-night anniversary trip down there in July. Is it worth spending any time in San Juan?
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I'm going to PR in a couple weeks. Four nights at a beachfront resort and airfare for 2 from BOS for $1200 out the door. Old San Juan and days at the beach is our plan.
 
I've been uber conservative about isolating for the last year, so much so I burned up a bunch of vacation and retired 5 months early instead of being forced to go back into the office. I go to the grocery store every 10 to 14 days and stay home in between. We've been to my in laws a half dozen or so times where we sit in the back yard 10+ feet apart for 30 minutes. We maybe get take out or delivery 2 or 3 times a month. Obviously more conservative than most.

I just got my first vax yesterday and second one at the end of the month. In two weeks, the first vax should be good enough to start venturing out.

Things I'm going to do:
  • Go to Arizona often to see grandkids (we live in SoCal - 3 to 4 hour drive)
  • Go to the driving range a number of times (I haven't played more than three rounds in 20 years, but played a ton as a kid/high school)
  • Play a few rounds with my 25 year old equipment
  • Go get a professional fitting for new equipment
  • Hit a couple hundred balls and play at least three rounds a week going forward
  • Get back to spending at least 8 hours a week at the forge - learn how to make Damascus knives
  • Take a welding class
  • Go to the store anytime I need a specific ingredient or want to make something particular without waiting two weeks
  • (this one sucks) go back to CT this summer to give my father a proper funeral/burial next to my mom
  • Spend a bunch of time with friends having drinks/bbq in the back yard
  • Go out to eat anytime we want
  • Take at least a 21 day vacation in Hawaii
 
Taking my daughter to universal Orlando in May for five days. Then going to Martha’s Vineyard with my mom and brother in July for a week. Cant freakin wait.
 
jleves said:
I've been uber conservative about isolating for the last year, so much so I burned up a bunch of vacation and retired 5 months early instead of being forced to go back into the office. I go to the grocery store every 10 to 14 days and stay home in between. We've been to my in laws a half dozen or so times where we sit in the back yard 10+ feet apart for 30 minutes. We maybe get take out or delivery 2 or 3 times a month. Obviously more conservative than most.

I just got my first vax yesterday and second one at the end of the month. In two weeks, the first vax should be good enough to start venturing out.

Things I'm going to do:
  • Go to Arizona often to see grandkids (we live in SoCal - 3 to 4 hour drive)
  • Go to the driving range a number of times (I haven't played more than three rounds in 20 years, but played a ton as a kid/high school)
  • Play a few rounds with my 25 year old equipment
  • Go get a professional fitting for new equipment
  • Hit a couple hundred balls and play at least three rounds a week going forward
  • Get back to spending at least 8 hours a week at the forge - learn how to make Damascus knives
  • Take a welding class
  • Go to the store anytime I need a specific ingredient or want to make something particular without waiting two weeks
  • (this one sucks) go back to CT this summer to give my father a proper funeral/burial next to my mom
  • Spend a bunch of time with friends having drinks/bbq in the back yard
  • Go out to eat anytime we want
  • Take at least a 21 day vacation in Hawaii
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Take the welding class and screw the golf club fitting.

Make your own custom clubs.
 
jleves said:
I've been uber conservative about isolating for the last year, so much so I burned up a bunch of vacation and retired 5 months early instead of being forced to go back into the office. I go to the grocery store every 10 to 14 days and stay home in between. We've been to my in laws a half dozen or so times where we sit in the back yard 10+ feet apart for 30 minutes. We maybe get take out or delivery 2 or 3 times a month. Obviously more conservative than most.

I just got my first vax yesterday and second one at the end of the month. In two weeks, the first vax should be good enough to start venturing out.

Things I'm going to do:
  • Go to Arizona often to see grandkids (we live in SoCal - 3 to 4 hour drive)
  • Go to the driving range a number of times (I haven't played more than three rounds in 20 years, but played a ton as a kid/high school)
  • Play a few rounds with my 25 year old equipment
  • Go get a professional fitting for new equipment
  • Hit a couple hundred balls and play at least three rounds a week going forward
  • Get back to spending at least 8 hours a week at the forge - learn how to make Damascus knives
  • Take a welding class
  • Go to the store anytime I need a specific ingredient or want to make something particular without waiting two weeks
  • (this one sucks) go back to CT this summer to give my father a proper funeral/burial next to my mom
  • Spend a bunch of time with friends having drinks/bbq in the back yard
  • Go out to eat anytime we want
  • Take at least a 21 day vacation in Hawaii
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Chin Diesel said:
Take the welding class and screw the golf club fitting.

Make your own custom clubs.
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Better yet combine welding, forge, and golf.

Create a Damascus golf club that can hit a golf ball.

Doug Marcaida will declare your club "It will slice!".
 
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Lots of golf (again). Took the year off from vacations so as soon as the wife and I get our vax we are flying to Ft. Lauderdale for a few nights. Also have houses booked in Welfleet and the CT shore.
 
Hey Adrien! said:
Any tips/suggestions to either St. Thomas or Puerto Rico? We did our honeymoon in Saint John six years ago, but looking for something more reasonably priced this summer.

Thinking about booking a three-night anniversary trip down there in July. Is it worth spending any time in San Juan?
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I've been to both. The wife and I love Puerto Rico - have been 3 times. We always say you can leave Bradley at 8 and be on a beach by noon. We stay at Isla Verde, which is about a 10 minute drive to San Juan/Old San Juan. Stay in Isla Verde, and do a day trip to Old San Juan. You can also do a day trip to El Yunque, the rain forrest. Isla Verde is great...there is a strip of hotels/casinos all along the beach, all with great restaurants and pools/food/drinks on the beach. We have stayed at 3 different resorts there, but our favorite is the Intercontinental (I think it goes by Royal Sonesta now). Pay the extra $50 per night and get an ocean view room with a balcony. Let me know if you have any questions.
 
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Booked my flight to Vegas for early July with Jet Blue. Non stop from Hartford. Received notice that the flights were changed. Flight to Vegas changed from morning to 8:30 p.m. Return flight changed from nonstop, arriving at 8 p.m. at Bradley, to 10 hour flight home via Fort Lauderdale. So I just cancelled the flights. Still looking.
 
XLCenterFan said:
I've been to both. The wife and I love Puerto Rico - have been 3 times. We always say you can leave Bradley at 8 and be on a beach by noon. We stay at Isla Verde, which is about a 10 minute drive to San Juan/Old San Juan. Stay in Isla Verde, and do a day trip to Old San Juan. You can also do a day trip to El Yunque, the rain forrest. Isla Verde is great...there is a strip of hotels/casinos all along the beach, all with great restaurants and pools/food/drinks on the beach. We have stayed at 3 different resorts there, but our favorite is the Intercontinental (I think it goes by Royal Sonesta now). Pay the extra $50 per night and get an ocean room view with a balcony. Let me know if you have any questions.
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That's funny you mention the Royal Sonesta, that's the exact hotel that we found a deal on Travelzoo. Glad you like it! With ocean views, three-nights would be $900 and with our travel vouchers we can fly out of LGA for free. I think that's the winner for the anniversary trip!

I speak a little Spanish, so it would be the first time I've traveled to another country/territory where the primary language is Spanish.
 
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Flying to Atl in April and renting a place in NGa to visit family and trout fish.
Flying and spending a week on Fripp Island in Sept.
Wife flying and spending 2 weeks in Myrtle Beach
Driving to NGa/Atlanta for Thanksgiving and renting a house for the family. Attending a baseball game.

Wait, that was LAST year.

This year, New Orleans in 2 weeks for 5 days/4nights
Myrtle Beach in June
 
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XLCenterFan said:
I've been to both. The wife and I love Puerto Rico - have been 3 times. We always say you can leave Bradley at 8 and be on a beach by noon. We stay at Isla Verde, which is about a 10 minute drive to San Juan/Old San Juan. Stay in Isla Verde, and do a day trip to Old San Juan. You can also do a day trip to El Yunque, the rain forrest. Isla Verde is great...there is a strip of hotels/casinos all along the beach, all with great restaurants and pools/food/drinks on the beach. We have stayed at 3 different resorts there, but our favorite is the Intercontinental (I think it goes by Royal Sonesta now). Pay the extra $50 per night and get an ocean view room with a balcony. Let me know if you have any questions.
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It's official, thanks for helping with the push.

Three nights in San Juan in an ocean view balcony room at the Royal Sonesta. While Travelzoo deal was sold out, we found a similar rate on hotels.com. Flights are mostly paid for because of travel vouchers from canceled Spring '20 trips. Can't wait!

Aside from that will keep it local. We've decided to fly out my in-laws from Arizona to the CT/NYC area instead of us visiting. Gets them away from the desert heat.
 
SoFla Steve said:
If I get my condo renovation finished, I'd like to rebook the trip to Ireland that my brother and I had to cancel last spring due to CoViD.
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If all goes as planned, Ireland’s population may be up to about 80% vaccinated by June. Slainte

www.bbc.com

Covid-19: Ireland's vaccine rollout 'catching up' on NI

Leo Varadkar says that he expects 80% of the population to have had their first jab by the end of June.
www.bbc.com www.bbc.com
 
Post vaccine in about 3 1/2 weeks, looking forward to first restaurant meal in over a year. Outside, masked until eating. Possibly, some domestic road trips. When Europe ideally gets its’ sh|t together, potentially considering boarding a flight post Euro kids return to school. Or, back to Asia if multi-week hotel quarantines are no longer required. Meanwhile, but more normal-er living while maintaining reasonable social distances, ongoing mask in public settings, and staying smart due to fools being ongoing fools.
 
considering PR or Jamaica but not a fan of the 4 hr flight. might just drive to Newport RI lol
 
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