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COVID Spring/Summer Round 2: Whatcha planning?

Hey Adrien! said:
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.
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Awesome. I’m jealous! You will love the view/room. And everyone there is bilingual, so not speaking Spanish won’t be a problem. That’s a good price you got too.
 
well, now that i've learned yankee stadium is verboten for the likes of me, one place i won't be going is nyc. decided not to sell the east side hut at this time as apparently we know way too many folks who have bolted 'the city', yet been banging on my phone for their short term hotel needs. so, no more freeloaders. now, there's a charge -call it airspliffy bnb. outside of a few music clubs (mostly closed, and many closing permanently), and zero interest in the restaurant and broadway stuff (the one place we'll miss, sammys roumanian - gigunda beef, bottle of vodka, fork, knife, latkes, and mebbe some green stuff for the ladies, doesn't even know if they'll be at the same place), if saratoga gets similarly loopy, well cross that place off the itinerary too. no worries heading out east on the island, or way up into the dacks as people there haven't lost their minds. forget the weekend ferry hop to fire island- the man prolly has x-ray scanners and uplinks to my permanent record card, so prolly also verboten. heading back up to maine shortly, to check out the reality around old colony. if there's any weirdness there with my expected flow, well, im gonna leave that too, and check that place off the route.
Eastern Standard in kenmore square has closed. permanently. restaurants aren't aboot food -there's good food everywhere. they're aboot 'the scene.' ain't no scene in nyc anymore, so they ain't gonna see me, either. salt lake, the panhandle, volunteer high country, and many other places are lovely this time of year, and they don't yell at you, or give u the third degree.
signed clif 'hassle free' spliffy, a very avid camper.
ps. word on the streets has it that our hood (east shore ct) gonna be nutz this summer. pro tip: u making that run up to chatfield hollar some day this summer? closed/shut down like hammy beach from the traffic? just head a few miles east over to Pattaconk Lake. awesomesauce.

 
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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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Had to cancel a golf trip to Ireland this summer a few weeks ago as Ireland appears to be continuing their lockdown through the summer. Going to Bandon instead, not a bad fall back.
 
HeGotGame said:
Had to cancel a golf trip to Ireland this summer a few weeks ago as Ireland appears to be continuing their lockdown through the summer. Going to Bandon instead, not a bad fall back.
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Yes, I see Europe is not recovering as we are in the U.S. Italy is in its 3rd(?) lockdown. I've never been to Savannah or Charleston, both are supposed to be great cities to visit. Would like to revisit San Antonio, too.

Also, I haven't been back to CT to see the family since March 2020 . . . and that was for a funeral, but domestic airfares have skyrocketed over the last few months. On some airlines, I can fly to Portugal cheaper than to New England.
 
Starting a post-master's thing potentially in-person classes. Unless my fiance gets a tenure-track job somewhere rather than writing this book and adjuncting 4 classes a semester. Then I'm moving to god knows where.

I'm going to Mexico next week alone.

Early summer visiting my fiance's family and taking a week and hopping around Asheville/Savannah/Charleston.

In August my fiance and I are going to Greece for 3 weeks.
 
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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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Why did I feel like you are my age?
 
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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
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Congrats on crossing the finish line!
 
Excalibur said:
You said you have grandkids. My kids are 10 and 13.

I’m 44. Targeting being done before 55.
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Well, I cheated and married a woman older than me to inherit the grand kids.... I'm 55.
 
Excalibur said:
You said you have grandkids. My kids are 10 and 13.

I’m 44. Targeting being done before 55.
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Excalibur said:
You said you have grandkids. My kids are 10 and 13.

I’m 44. Targeting being done before 55.
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I’m 54. I targeted 55. Not going to happen. Maybe 60. That’s my new target. Most likely I go a couple years past that.
 
No idea for me. Trying to get back into the thick of things with the kids mostly. Tennis and swimming for the kids. More golf for me.

Stay safe out there!
 
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DaveHuskiesFan said:
Trying to make up for some lost Travel time...

Week on the Cape in June.

Week on the beach in North Carolina in July

11 days in early October to Vegas/Napa Valley

7 days in December at a resort in Antigua

Beyond that, just looking forward to connecting with family and friends, taking trips to local vineyards/breweries, and hosting people at our house. Have a few weddings and bachelor parties in May/June that should be a lot of fun.
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Wow how much do you do when you’re not limited by a pandemic! Good for you.
 
RichZ said:
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.
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Just saying that being vaccinated doesn’t prevent someone from getting, or having, or transmitting covid. Just greatly mitigated risk of all three. Which matters.
 
MuchoDogYears said:
Just saying that being vaccinated doesn’t prevent someone from getting, or having, or transmitting covid. Just greatly mitigated risk of all three. Which matters.
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No vaccine will give you 100% protection against contracting the disease. But despite the “we don’t know whether you can transmit”, it is highly unlikely that an asymptotic vaccinated person can transmit COVID.
 
Kitaman said:
So what are you planning on doing more of these coming seasons? Any changes from last year, especially now with vaccines being rolled out? What are you looking forward to resuming or doing?

For me its finally visiting family members who are vaccinated. Will do the hotel thingy - road trip, now that my wife and I are vaccinated. Still not flying, unless necessary especially now with middle seats being occupied. Still no vacation(s) scheduled this summer, that may change. If so it would be more of the outdoor sightseeing kind.

Also I had a concert rescheduled (indoor), I think I can handle 2 hours listening in a mask. Its only 1 concert but that will do it for a while.

Golfed and Fished last year that will continue. Will also be taking the bikes to different paths around the State.

I will try and get back to some normalcy (with safety and awareness) and still avoid large crowds. Whatever is planned will be an outdoor theme, we were pretty much locked down last year this time, relegated to our backyard.
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Kitaman said:
So what are you planning on doing more of these coming seasons? Any changes from last year, especially now with vaccines being rolled out? What are you looking forward to resuming or doing?

For me its finally visiting family members who are vaccinated. Will do the hotel thingy - road trip, now that my wife and I are vaccinated. Still not flying, unless necessary especially now with middle seats being occupied. Still no vacation(s) scheduled this summer, that may change. If so it would be more of the outdoor sightseeing kind.

Also I had a concert rescheduled (indoor), I think I can handle 2 hours listening in a mask. Its only 1 concert but that will do it for a while.

Golfed and Fished last year that will continue. Will also be taking the bikes to different paths around the State.

I will try and get back to some normalcy (with safety and awareness) and still avoid large crowds. Whatever is planned will be an outdoor theme, we were pretty much locked down last year this time, relegated to our backyard.
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Headed to Utah in October for trip to National Parks, Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Arches,
Kitaman said:
So what are you planning on doing more of these coming seasons? Any changes from last year, especially now with vaccines being rolled out? What are you looking forward to resuming or doing?

For me its finally visiting family members who are vaccinated. Will do the hotel thingy - road trip, now that my wife and I are vaccinated. Still not flying, unless necessary especially now with middle seats being occupied. Still no vacation(s) scheduled this summer, that may change. If so it would be more of the outdoor sightseeing kind.

Also I had a concert rescheduled (indoor), I think I can handle 2 hours listening in a mask. Its only 1 concert but that will do it for a while.

Golfed and Fished last year that will continue. Will also be taking the bikes to different paths around the State.

I will try and get back to some normalcy (with safety and awareness) and still avoid large crowds. Whatever is planned will be an outdoor theme, we were pretty much locked down last year this time, relegated to our backyard.
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Headed to Utah National Parks in October, Zion, Bryce, Arches , Canyon Lands and Grand Canyon. So satisfy to plan trips again
 
RichZ said:
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.
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You seem fun.
 
Leaving for Ft. Lauderdale tomorrow. Florida is a dump but they have sun, beaches, beer, and food...all I want/need right now. Staying at The Atlantic with an ocean view balcony. Cant wait...haven't been on vacation in forever it seems.
 
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Bringing the tracks back to this thread, major plans for the summer are set:

First week of summer: Two nights in Ipswich, never been, just a little trip to get away.

Mid-July: My niece hasn't been in the East Coast since my wedding. She just graduated high school and as her graduation gift we're flying her out to NYC. Splitting time between aunt/uncle in Bay Ridge and us in CT.

Late July: 5th year anniversary (one year later) trip to San Juan. First trip ever w/ no plans other than just stay at the resort. Would like to see Old San Juan.

Aside from that, would like to visit dad in PA (haven't seen him since lockdown), catch a Yardgoats and Hudson Valley Renegades game (Beacon is one of my favorite towns to visit). Would love to catch a few concerts, especially heading to Caramoor, a summer regular for me. The Jazz Forum in Tarrytown is reopening and I love going there a few times a year, so hope to catch a show there after dinner at Sweetwater.
 
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Fully vaccinated and feeling totally free. Just got back from a two week trip so probably won't have another major trip I'm ready to be social.
 
Saw a bit of the Vandy/Ole Miss game last night. Packed house, no masks. Have to think MLB and MiLB and NFL will drop restrictions soon unless there a major serious outbreaks from these college games.
 
Chin Diesel said:
Flying is a breeze and has been shown to be a very safe activity.

Aircraft air is cycled every 1-2 minutes and HEPA filtered.

Either you believe the science or you're blindly throwing darts at what you think is safe.
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I agree. I have been flying the last year a number of times. So far I haven't heard of any changes in flights. Passengers well spread out. Delta doesn't give a rats behind if you are tested or vaccinated. Mask on all the time. Pain in the butt but have to laugh. They give small snacks. They say, pull your mask down just under lips, take a bite and quickly pull it back up while you are chewing. Same with water. Sorry, many of the policies over the year have been very comical. Most contradicts themselves.
 
Yeah. I hear the announcement on some of those Delta flights and swear the pilot or first officer is laughing as they read half the policies.
 
storrsroars said:
Saw a bit of the Vandy/Ole Miss game last night. Packed house, no masks. Have to think MLB and MiLB and NFL will drop restrictions soon unless there a major serious outbreaks from these college games.
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My local AA team had been told they were authorized 98% capacity by MLB a few weeks ago. Basically 2 rows of seats nearest the bullpens down the Left/Right field lines would be blocked off. That was it.

Last night they announced no masks and 100% attendance was authorized by MLB.

On a side note Ole Miss has a freshman outfielder who played HS ball near where I live- TJ McCants. Beautiful LH swing. Hitting .343. Had a two run dinger against Vandy last night. His younger brother is a SS in HS and going to Miss St. if he doesn't go pro.
 
HeGotGame said:
You seem fun.
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Fun is something for young people. As the poster boy for the high risk segment of the population, I have overriding concerns. As it turns out, I am scheduled for my 4th vascular surgery in less than a year 8 days before her wedding, so that particular issue has become moot.
On a positive note, I got to hug my daughter and spend time with her and my son-in-law for the first time in months last night, so I see a light at the end of the tunnel and I'm feeling pretty chipper this morning.
 
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