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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?
Distraction Thread: So what are your summer plans, make me envious!
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Drumguy
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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.
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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.
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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.
But I'm spending that entire 6 weeks at my in-laws house in rural Wisconsin.
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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
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You'll need it for the tourists more than the bears
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Who wouldn't want to be me?
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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.
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I'm very sorry to hear.
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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!
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Never easy with kids. Enjoy each minute you have.
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I’m in the lab with UConn’s 2037 and 2039 backcourt, what are YOU doing?
In Banff, it depends on where you hike. There are places you can rent it. It’s not inexpensive, small, or particularly light, if you’re not familiar with it.
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I just came back from my Bermuda cruise today. Celebrity. Have fun!
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Nice golf course there too. Spectacular scenery.
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Sipping on rum and staring out at the water? Works for me.
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Way to drag a good thread into a ditch.
Turks and Caicos. Aruba.
Stare at my old limping dog all summer.
Prostitution is legal there...or so I've heard
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OK I got roped into Hilton Grand Vacations, took my first trip to Williamsbutg (not going back) will hit MB in early September and Vegas in Decembr/January.
So I'm sure fellow BYers have HGV in their portfolio, so enlighten me.
There was a one time stay at some singers home in Watch Hill for 30,000 points, but I passed. Like Weekapaug better, or Block.
So anyway HGV members - tell me the deals PM me if you are too embarred that you got roped. i'm into it.
My face a bit red but as Billy Chrysal says:
So I'm sure fellow BYers have HGV in their portfolio, so enlighten me.
There was a one time stay at some singers home in Watch Hill for 30,000 points, but I passed. Like Weekapaug better, or Block.
So anyway HGV members - tell me the deals PM me if you are too embarred that you got roped. i'm into it.
My face a bit red but as Billy Chrysal says:
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The absolute one must-do thing in NS is to find a restaurant in Digby where you can get scallops right off the boat.
The northernmost parts of the Cabot highway are beautiful. And oh so close to a 200 ft drop into the ocean.
Also, keep in mind that outside of Halifax, pretty much the whole province shuts down after 8pm.
There's a beautiful golf course next to the Fairmont. The day wife and I played, there was a bear walking across the green we were shooting at. We held up play for a bit.
Sounds corny, but if the Stampede is still going on when you're there, it's a goof and definitely worth going for a day. The chuckwagon races are the Canadian version of Ben-Hur.
As for myself, wife and I have no plans this year. I'm probably facing a knee replacement this fall and get pretty sore if I walk a lot, so not much point in travel.
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