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Distraction Thread: So what are your summer plans, make me envious!

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Have a 1500 sq foot beach front suite in Miches with our own Butler I’m leaving for in 12 days. Also I just contracted shingles this week. So apparently I will be enjoying those drinks on the beach while being covered in rashes and scabs.

Every beautiful thing in my life comes complete with a swift kick in the nads. Lol. Always.
 
KembaSlice said:
I caught him in Syracuse, much less desirable locale
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My friends were in a pretty desirable location within the Syracuse venue (not Syracuse) and you probably saw them on the big screen all night as Bruce pandered to them quite a bit. I am currently in Madrid, and I’m the ninth person in the queue, but now it’s just a waiting game to see if he’s fully recovered from his illness. Kind of sad that I was in Marseille, Prague, and Milan, and all of those shows got canceled. Next up - Madrid, then Barcelona!
 
Home reno and vacation.

Home stuff? Need to finish installing the windows I posted about, fix some loose vinyl siding, a couple of open grounds, refinish the floors (not doing that s--- myself. ), and a bit of work in the lawn to get it up to snuff. Paint kitchen cabinets. Build a patio set. Build a fire pit. Set up my workbench in the garage. Need to reinforce the framing in the garage if we want to store anything. I'm sure my wife has more of a list. I doubt I'll get it all done.

This will be the first time I'm not traveling internationally during the summer in years. Feels weird. I wanted to go back to Tanzania. Oh well.
 
just got back from a week in Berlin (work related but absurdly fun)
Week in the Loire Valley end of July into August with one day at Olympics
10 days in the Algarve end of August
 
tomtom80 said:
Acadia for week in Aug with grands, Kauai in September with my drinking in laws, then everything in between on lake in Northeast Kingdom Vermont, which has the best summers
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If I had to trade, this might be my favorite.
 
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Travelman6 said:
Corfu Greece, Latvia, Estonia, second visit to Montenegro all in July. Totally lazing about in August.
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This is an epic summer. I was thinking about Montenegro but the flight transfers from the States were rough. Report back.
 
Scrutiner said:
Denmark and Norway starting next week.
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Have fun! I was in southern Norway about five years ago and it's a beautiful place to visit. What's your itinerary?

Right now, I'm spending the weekend in Bucks County, PA attending a friend's wedding.

I'm generally luke-warm with wedding food, but it'll be my first big Indian wedding so I'm expecting amazing food tonight.
 
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Leaving Monday for Greece for 8 days.

Then 2 weeks away to Florida in July. Disney, then a cruise for 8 days to visit St. Croix, St. Thomas, and San Juan.
 
We just decided to drive our 22' sprinter camper to Nova Scotia after the 4th. We'll spend a week checking out Cape Breton, the Bay of Fundy and if we can fit it in, Prince Edward Island.
Then in August we have all our kids visiting our place on Lake Winnipesaukee.
 
ThetaZoo said:
Banff for 3 days, Glacier NP for 2 days and Yellowstone for 3 days in early to mid-August. Do I need to bring bear spray, anyone?
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Yes. You can't fly with it though. When I was at glacier I heard the rangers reviewing the day... 5 pepper sprays, all mistakes and shooting family.! Bring it but the best defense is make lots of noise.
 
Fishing. I think I'll go fishing.
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Huskybass said:
Fishing. I think I'll go fishing. View attachment 101438
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Have you ever fished Watchaug Pond in Rhode Island? I used to catch some huge bass there as kid. I believe it once held the state record. My dad and I caught 8 and 9.5 pounders within two minutes of each other one Memorial Day weekend. It was probably my favorite place to go while growing up.
 
I live in Valencia Spain - on the Mediterranean sea with wonderful food and culture. I have a big house with a pool and I'll be taking 6 weeks off from work to spend with my wife and 3 young girls aged 2(twins) and 4. I don't need to travel anywhere to enjoy a great summer...

But I'm spending that entire 6 weeks at my in-laws house in rural Wisconsin.
 
I'll be spending plenty of time at the beach in southern Rhode Island, but no big trips planned for summer. Going to South Korea in October, though
 
July- Beaches in Turk & Caicos, saw Emeka Okafor there a couple years ago. Great family resort if you’ve ever been.
 
ThetaZoo said:
Banff for 3 days, Glacier NP for 2 days and Yellowstone for 3 days in early to mid-August. Do I need to bring bear spray, anyone?
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You'll need it for the tourists more than the bears
 
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Our 11 y/o dawg took a shot to her health three months ago. Went from 5th gear to 2nd real quick. We kinda wonder how long she has left. We're doing one weekend getaway without her and pretty much sticking around all summer for her.
 
Dove said:
Our 11 y/o dawg took a shot to her health three months ago. Went from 5th gear to 2nd real quick. We kinda wonder how long she has left. We're doing one weekend getaway without her and pretty much sticking around all summer for her.
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I'm very sorry to hear.
 
huskeynut said:
We'll be going up to CT in early August to visit our sons and their families. This is an annual trip for us. Plus we also have friends to see.

This time we are going to take the Auto Train from Sanford, FL to Lorton, Va. 18 hour trip with dinner, a movie and sleeping over. Takes about 18 hours. Then a 6 hour drive to CT.

Actually will be cheaper than flying up and renting a car. Plus we don't have to worry about luggage weight!!!

Now if we could only get our schedules to align.
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I've looked into the Auto Train a number of times in the past and I just couldn't make it work for me. As I live in SoFla between Ft L and Miami, it would be a 244 mi, 3.5 hr. trip to Sanford and a 370 mi, 6.5 hr. drive from Lorton to Glastonbury through DC, Baltimore, Philly and NYC. When I add in gas and tolls (there and back) I'm not really saving much. Also, I have an issue with my eyes now (oMG) that precludes me from driving long distances.

Is this your first time using the Auto Train? I wondered how long it takes to retrieve the car once you reach the destination.

Anyway, I hope you and the family enjoy the trip!
 
Kathy said:
I'm very sorry to hear.
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Thank you, @Kathy I feel we have at least another year. Alas, the dawg walks will never be the same. 100 yards is about it.
 
Dove said:
Thank you, @Kathy I feel we have at least another year. Alas, the dawg walks will never be the same. 100 yards is about it.
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Never easy with kids. Enjoy each minute you have.
 
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