Vacations - Whatcha Doin?

[SoCal gunner]

Well summer is upon us and judging by the employee parking lots, vacation season is ramping up. Any of you bums have any vacation plans?

I myself don't have anything too extravagant planned due to home improvements, landscaping, and a new fence. But I do have a Vegas trip coming up that includes a trip to the cigar lounges mapped out by daily specials at each location and an Aerosmith concert.
How about you all?

[WNYTONY]

Heading out on a 4 day golf weekend tomorrow and will probably do another in the fall but nothing extravagant in the mix. Nowadays it seems all our "vacations" are to see kids and grandkids !

[rodwha]

Karmen can’t help but plan for vacations. So in about a month we will drive up to Colorado and do some camping in 2 spots, which has my daughter rightfully freaked as she can’t help but wear whatever she eats. Then in August it’s a cruise to Key West, Nassau, and The Bahamas. We’ll start with a day and a half in NOLA. I’ve been looking for cigar shops to stop at and padding my cigar funding. And in Sept it’s the two of us in Vegas, which was supposed to have happened 2 years ago.

[FidelCastro]

Going to Amelia Island in Florida.. great place as it's never crowded at the beach... . great food and hotels.. then in late November off to Venice and Florence, Italy and will cruise back from Rome to Ft. Lauderdale .... 13 nights.

[Regiampiero]

I got a cottage, so I can't take vacations. I instead drive up there to work some more lol.

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[Ilroy]

Just got back last week from Branson MO for celebrating my mother in law's 70th. Will take a week off in September for hunting. Other than that, we just plan on taking long weekends a few times for camping during the summer.

[jhedrick83]

Funny, I was just working on that. It will either be a few days in Destin or a few days in Ybor City in early September. Probably will take a weekend in the mountains before then sometime but haven't pinned down a date yet. Amelia Island is awesome. I love Kiawah but there's just not time this year for a trip there.

[Kidvegas]

Family Rented a condo in Watch Hill RI for the summer. So it'll be back and forth on the weekends all summer long. Killer spot right on the beach and only 1hr 40min from my casa.

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[omahaorange]

Going to Gettysburg for a few days after the 4th. Wife and I went for two days a few weeks ago. This time taking my granddaughter, and my son and his wife.

[josh lucky 13]

Already done mine went to Nashville for a week a few months ago

[AlanS]

As of tomorrow I’m free for ten days with no plans other than the 104 degree hot tub, smoking foods and fine cigars. Perhaps a few nips and ales
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[Nature]

Funny, I was just working on that. It will either be a few days in Destin or a few days in Ybor City in early September. Probably will take a weekend in the mountains before then sometime but haven't pinned down a date yet. Amelia Island is awesome. I love Kiawah but there's just not time this year for a trip there.

I’ve been down in the Destin area a few times now. Have a cousin nearby in Niceville. Check out some of the places just a little east along 30A; Blue Mountain Beach, Watercolor, etc. Not as crowded with a lot of nice houses/condos for rent. Not as commercialized, but still convenient enough to Destin for some of the activities if you want. There are now non-stop flights from Omaha to Destin on Allegiant air. Cheap! We drove non-stop twice. Won’t do it again! I think Allegiant serves Knoxville as well.


Going to Gettysburg for a few days after the 4th. Wife and I went for two days a few weeks ago. This time taking my granddaughter, and my son and his wife.

Everyone should visit Gettysburg at least once.

No more vacations this year for me; A family situation precludes that for awhile. The Orgy was my vacation with a visit to Phillie/New York City and NJ the month before. My wife and two of my remaining kids still at home went to France earlier this month leaving me with my 10 and 19 year old sons. Even though I still had to work, that was a vacation for me!

[rodwha]

Just got back last week from Branson MO for celebrating my mother in law's 70th. Will take a week off in September for hunting. Other than that, we just plan on taking long weekends a few times for camping during the summer.

That’s great that you got to celebrate with you MIL, and great as well for the family camping. I envy you and your time to hunt though!

[jhedrick83]

I’ve been down in the Destin area a few times now. Have a cousin nearby in Niceville. Check out some of the places just a little east along 30A; Blue Mountain Beach, Watercolor, etc. Not as crowded with a lot of nice houses/condos for rent. Not as commercialized, but still convenient enough to Destin for some of the activities if you want. There are now non-stop flights from Omaha to Destin on Allegiant air. Cheap! We drove non-stop twice. Won’t do it again! I think Allegiant serves Knoxville as well.


Yeah, that was the reasoning for Destin. I have an Allegiant flight voucher I need to use by 9/20 from a trip that I had to cancel and that's one of the non stop destinations from Knoxville.

[Brimy]

The family is renting a house in Aruba.

[jhedrick83]

The family is renting a house in Aruba.

Brian, I've always thought of you as family....:stogie:

[Brimy]

Brian, I've always thought of you as family....:stogie:

As I do you Jesse!
Next time I make the plans I'll be sure to include your invite. But this time I'm a "willing hanger on".
My Mom, Sister & oldest daughter pretty much said "we're going to Aruba and your coming!"
I couldn't say no. Aruba is the most beautiful vacation spot I remember, eventhough I haven't been there in 23 years!! It made a "little impression" on me.

[josh lucky 13]

I believe there is a cigars of habano there in case you were wondering

[rgbeard]

We didn't have/don't have a lengthy vacation planned.

We flew up to the Santa Ynez Valley, and did some wine tasting over a long weekend there. Hooked up with friends, and hung out with Kevin Sussman and his wife for a bit while in Los Olivos.

July will just be "business as normal" for us, as will August.

We're saving $$ and vacation hours for a trip to Europe in 2020.

[omahaorange]

Everyone should visit Gettysburg at least once.

I agree. Had never been out there before, and the wife talked me into going about 17 years ago. Now we try to go once a year. If you're into the history like me, you can find something new on every trip. My wife is into the haunted angle. It's actually a beautiful area. We've actually talked about moving there when I retire (in 17 months!).

[Old Smokey]

We are going to stay at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson for 2 nights in August for a family reunion. It will be nice seeing relatives that I haven't seen in a long time. I am looking forward to it.

[allusred]

Last vacation was a few weeks shy of thirty five years ago,1985.
Sitting smoking on front porch the view of the back of the Mail box is starting to bore me.
Destination, duration still uncertain, but think it's about time for a change of scenery.

[droy1958]

We'll be doing water damage repairs at the lake and farm. It sucks, but we have many "mini vacations" that make up for real vacations throughout the year.....

[dj1340]

spent 5 nights on the road last week doing a beer trip. Vermont, New Hampshire, Ma. etc. picked up more beer
than i really needed. 2 day turnaround and back on the road with the wife in Lake Placid NY. for a week.
i’m sure my plants and garden are suffering about now.

[rgbeard]

I know I won't get any sympathy on this.... but here goes my First-world problem.

I have a work-from-home job. This means I don't have to take time off for lots of things that office workers do. I can actually use my vacation for .... ummmm ... vacation. Instead of sick days, etc. I've worked while having a cold plenty, as I don't have to worry about infecting a co worker.

My employer caps my vacation accrual at 160 hours.
Currently at 152.
I get 6.67 hours per pay period.

I think I need to take off every other Friday.... .Sigh....

[SoCal gunner]

I know I won't get any sympathy on this.... but here goes my First-world problem.

I have a work-from-home job. This means I don't have to take time off for lots of things that office workers do. I can actually use my vacation for .... ummmm ... vacation. Instead of sick days, etc. I've worked while having a cold plenty, as I don't have to worry about infecting a co worker.

My employer caps my vacation accrual at 160 hours.
Currently at 152.
I get 6.67 hours per pay period.

I think I need to take off every other Friday.... .Sigh....Aw, poor guy ;) so where ya going with that 160 hrs?

[rgbeard]

Well, I've got this two+week vacation to Germany / Austria in Sep 2020.

I've felt as if I've needed to "save my hours" for that - but I'm realizing that --- damn., I don't need to save a thing right now.

As long as I keep the balance above 100, I'm good.

Wife and I are taking the plane to Davis Ca to visit a friend on Jul 19th.

I think I'll also take Friday the 2nd of August, and maybe August 16th. Don't know why yet, though.

[allusred]

Update:
Last vacation was a few weeks shy of thirty five years ago,1985.
Sitting smoking on front porch the view of the back of the Mail box is starting to bore me.
Destination, duration still uncertain, but think it's about time for a change of scenery.

Too darn hot & humid for me here...have to pick some place a good deal cooler.

[droy1958]

Update:
Last vacation was a few weeks shy of thirty five years ago,1985.
Sitting smoking on front porch the view of the back of the Mail box is starting to bore me.
Destination, duration still uncertain, but think it's about time for a change of scenery.

Too darn hot & humid for me here...have to pick some place a good deal cooler.

Come here to Oklahoma where I will guarantee you that it won't be over 115 degrees with 90 % humidity. It'll make you enjoy going home for another 35 years. That mailbox will look like a Playboy model winking at you with loose legs.....

[allusred]

[QUOTE=droy1958;195028]Come here to Oklahoma where I will guarantee you that it won't be over 115 degrees with 90 % humidity. It'll make you enjoy going home for another 35 years. That mailbox will look like a Playboy model winking at you with loose legs.....[/QUO

With such nice weather caint unnerstand why To Joad would leave fur Californy.

Kinda worried thet Smokin Monkey might ketch Sunstruken lessen yore humidor's airconditioned...wal giv him my best regards David.

[Old Smokey]

Come here to Oklahoma where I will guarantee you that it won't be over 115 degrees with 90 % humidity. It'll make you enjoy going home for another 35 years. That mailbox will look like a Playboy model winking at you with loose legs.....

I am getting tired of unsticking my nutsack from my inner thighs but have
found deep squats are effective. So I have incorporated schwetty balls deep squats into my workout.

[TreySC]

Not my first choice of vacation destinations, but we spent a week in Myrtle beach at the end of June. My youngest son's travel baseball team played in a big tournament there so everyone made the best of it. The wife and I are talking about doing a little weekend getaway to Charleston in a few weeks, then for the past few years we've done labor day weekend somewhere with friends of ours, usually a beach.

[rgbeard]

our long weekend getaway is coming up.

It's in the 60s here at the beach in Ensenada, so let's head to Davis, CA on Friday - where the temps will be around 90! :D

Taking our friend to Half Moon Bay on Saturday - that'll be fun, too.

Headed home Sunday sometime.

[jhedrick83]

Finally settled on a vacation. Clearwater, Fl for 4 days in mid September. A few days at the beach and probably a day in Ybor City.

[TreySC]

Finally settled on a vacation. Clearwater, Fl for 4 days in mid September. A few days at the beach and probably a day in Ybor City.

That's a good time of year for FL and Clearwater is beautiful. Hopefully the flesh eating bacteria is cleared up by then.

[greige matter]

Just got back from 5 days in the Finger Lakes. New York wine country. Drinking wine and smoking cigars. Great time!

[SoCal gunner]

That's a good time of year for FL and Clearwater is beautiful. Hopefully the flesh eating bacteria is cleared up by then.Trey, thanks for this... made me laugh. (Sorry J)

[SoCal gunner]

Just got back from 5 days in the Finger Lakes. New York wine country. Drinking wine and smoking cigars. Great time!Sounds great! Bring back any pics?

[calcmandan]

Flying my plane to Bend Oregon to visit the last blockbuster video on earch.

Next month i fly my best friend to Catalina Island for his 46th. We will spend the weekend there and stop at Harris Ranch on the return for steaks.

I will be getting a full brisket to smoke for September.

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[TreySC]

Trey, thanks for this... made me laugh. (Sorry J)I don't think its widespread yet. But my buddy lives in Sarasota and was telling theres been a few cases. Glad you got a chuckle though [emoji1787]

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[Demuths1770]

Girlfriend and I packed the dogs up in the truck and we went to Ithaca NY over 4th of July Weekend for a little get away. Did a ton of hiking and got a chance to go to Sampson state park which used to be Sampson Naval Training Station in the early 40s which is where my grandfather did his training which was neat to get to be where he trained at for WWII. That was our summer vacation

[rgbeard]

Great minds think alike.

We made plans to hit Harris on our way home from Davis

The beef is just better there than here.

Unfortunately time got away and we just decided to keep going and got home.

Enjoy Catalina’s new runway. Provide me a pirep please.


Flying my plane to Bend Oregon to visit the last blockbuster video on earch.

Next month i fly my best friend to Catalina Island for his 46th. We will spend the weekend there and stop at Harris Ranch on the return for steaks.

I will be getting a full brisket to smoke for September.

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[WNYTONY]

Girlfriend and I packed the dogs up in the truck and we went to Ithaca NY over 4th of July Weekend for a little get away. Did a ton of hiking and got a chance to go to Sampson state park which used to be Sampson Naval Training Station in the early 40s which is where my grandfather did his training which was neat to get to be where he trained at for WWII. That was our summer vacation

That's getting damn close to me Kyle ! I hope you got your "Ithaca is gorges" t-shirt and will wear it proudly !

[Ilroy]

The wife and I are heading up and over to Cheyenne Wy tomorrow for a long weekend. Kind of vacation and kind of scouting the area to see if we'd like to live there. Job opportunity there, but we're not sure if the mountains are close enough for us, or if we'd be disgusted living on flat land until retirement comes around.
Wyoming is our preferred retirement area, but one of the parts more mountainous than the Eastern plains section of the state.

[allusred]

Update.
Update:
Last vacation was a few weeks shy of thirty five years ago,1985.
Sitting smoking on front porch the view of the back of the Mail box is starting to bore me.
Destination, duration still uncertain, but think it's about time for a change of scenery.

Too darn hot & humid for me here...have to pick some place a good deal cooler.
Tard of these high temps & humidity.
Decided on destination...Mild climate *Cooler & less humidity.
Recent power outage meant no air con or fan...sure looking forward to a break.
Going real early Saturday 27th.
May send pix once thar.

[rgbeard]

Update.
Update:
Last vacation was a few weeks shy of thirty five years ago,1985.
Sitting smoking on front porch the view of the back of the Mail box is starting to bore me.
Destination, duration still uncertain, but think it's about time for a change of scenery.

Too darn hot & humid for me here...have to pick some place a good deal cooler.
Tard of these high temps & humidity.
Decided on destination...Mild climate *Cooler & less humidity.
Recent power outage meant no air con or fan...sure looking forward to a break.
Going real early Saturday 27th.
May send pix once thar.


Can't wait to see where you go!

[calcmandan]

Great minds think alike.

We made plans to hit Harris on our way home from Davis

The beef is just better there than here.

Unfortunately time got away and we just decided to keep going and got home.

Enjoy Catalina’s new runway. Provide me a pirep please.Thanks yeah, Harris ranch has a narrow runway so it'll be my challenge to nail the centerline and grease it.

I'm really looking forward to landing at catalina. That new runway is so beautiful. The SeaBees and Marine Expeditionary Force did a fantastic job on such a short time.

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[rgbeard]

Thanks yeah, Harris ranch has a narrow runway so it'll be my challenge to nail the centerline and grease it.

I'm really looking forward to landing at catalina. That new runway is so beautiful. The SeaBees and Marine Expeditionary Force did a fantastic job on such a short time.

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Sure beats pothole alley as it was before.

I've landed on Catalina with rented airplanes (non-retract), and wasn't looking forward to taking our Lance there.

The new runway is making it all the better! :D

Now the question in - when am I going? Not like it's a far haul for me.

[calcmandan]

Sure beats pothole alley as it was before.

I've landed on Catalina with rented airplanes (non-retract), and wasn't looking forward to taking our Lance there.

The new runway is making it all the better! :D

Now the question in - when am I going? Not like it's a far haul for me.I didn't even know it was shut down until AOPA had the article about the reopening. Blew me away how fast the navy took care of business. I also couldn't believe they received $150k a year on maintenance and it was still getting worse by the day.

Glad to know there won't be any FOD on the runway to knock out any squat switches.

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[calcmandan]

Sure beats pothole alley as it was before.

I've landed on Catalina with rented airplanes (non-retract), and wasn't looking forward to taking our Lance there.

The new runway is making it all the better! :D

Now the question in - when am I going? Not like it's a far haul for me.how long is the shuttle ride to town?

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[rgbeard]

I didn't even know it was shut down until AOPA had the article about the reopening. Blew me away how fast the navy took care of business. I also couldn't believe they received $150k a year on maintenance and it was still getting worse by the day.

Glad to know there won't be any FOD on the runway to knock out any squat switches.

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The fact that they have been getting all that money and still grow potholes is criminal. Damn Conservancy!

The shuttle ride is 45 mins, expensive, and leaves every OTHER hour. Be advised.

[droy1958]

I am getting tired of unsticking my nutsack from my inner thighs but have
found deep squats are effective. So I have incorporated schwetty balls deep squats into my workout.

Yessir, the scwhetty ballsack lunges are getting popular here. Nice this week though I'm headed for the farm and temps are climbing....

[Demuths1770]

That's getting damn close to me Kyle ! I hope you got your "Ithaca is gorges" t-shirt and will wear it proudly !

lol no the only shirt i got while on vacation was a Sampson navy training station shirt. I do however have a picture of the top of Ithica Falls where someone painted "Ithaca is gorges"

[CentralTimeSmoke]

Headed into St. Louis this weekend to meet up with some high school buddies. There will be golf, whiskey and lots of cigars. I hope to revisit the Charles Stanley lounge/bar. One of the few places left in the Midwest in which that combination is allowed.

I don't have any huge vacation plans this year. I think the lady and I are planning a trip to Eureka Springs for my birthday in October. It's supposed to be a nice weekend getaway locale. I might try to sneak in a weekend trip to Vegas at some point, too.

[rgbeard]

Headed into St. Louis this weekend to meet up with some high school buddies. There will be golf, whiskey and lots of cigars. I hope to revisit the Charles Stanley lounge/bar. One of the few places left in the Midwest in which that combination is allowed.

I don't have any huge vacation plans this year. I think the lady and I are planning a trip to Eureka Springs for my birthday in October. It's supposed to be a nice weekend getaway locale. I might try to sneak in a weekend trip to Vegas at some point, too.

Give St. Louis a wave for me. My wife and I are planning to fly there, with the dogs, in December to visit remaining family.

We both grew up in Belleville, IL. On the "wrong side" of the river.

[Ilroy]

Give St. Louis a wave for me. My wife and I are planning to fly there, with the dogs, in December to visit remaining family.

We both grew up in Belleville, IL. On the "wrong side" of the river.

Belleville? I have cousins and an aunt in Belleville...if they are still there. Don't keep in very good contact with them. Did go visit them there once many years ago.

[CentralTimeSmoke]

Give St. Louis a wave for me. My wife and I are planning to fly there, with the dogs, in December to visit remaining family.

We both grew up in Belleville, IL. On the "wrong side" of the river.

Does this mean there's a fellow Cardinals fan on this here forum?? :dude:

I miss it. I grew up in the historic suburb of Webster Groves about 15 minutes outside of the city. My two best friends have moved away, and this is the first time we'll all be back there in some time. Amazingly, I think the weather is going to be mild. The last time I was in STL during the summer, it was miserable to be outside 24 hours a day. Had to go to a few lounges to smoke. There's a few gems there if you have any free time in the city. Like I said, Charles Stanley is top notch. The Hill Cigar Company is also nice, but I find their stock to be over humidified, so I bring my own sticks. And Grand Cru in Soulard has probably the best boutique selection I've ever seen. It's a small humidor, but it's all the good stuff.

[rgbeard]

Does this mean there's a fellow Cardinals fan on this here forum?? :dude:

I miss it. I grew up in the historic suburb of Webster Groves about 15 minutes outside of the city. My two best friends have moved away, and this is the first time we'll all be back there in some time. Amazingly, I think the weather is going to be mild. The last time I was in STL during the summer, it was miserable to be outside 24 hours a day. Had to go to a few lounges to smoke. There's a few gems there if you have any free time in the city. Like I said, Charles Stanley is top notch. The Hill Cigar Company is also nice, but I find their stock to be over humidified, so I bring my own sticks. And Grand Cru in Soulard has probably the best boutique selection I've ever seen. It's a small humidor, but it's all the good stuff.

Yep - when I follow Baseball, I always check on how the Cards are doing.

StL weather is it's own thing. That's for sure. I'll be making a list from what you posted here. I sure need a getaway from the MIL and my own parents, on occasion.

[rgbeard]

Belleville? I have cousins and an aunt in Belleville...if they are still there. Don't keep in very good contact with them. Did go visit them there once many years ago.

Unfortunately that whole area has really swirled the toilet bowl. It's not the town I grew up in any more, and every time I go back I'm appalled at how it's changed so much for the worse.

For the sake of your family, I hope they moved.

[allusred]

Update.
Update:
Last vacation was a few weeks shy of thirty five years ago,1985.
Sitting smoking on front porch the view of the back of the Mail box is starting to bore me.
Destination, duration still uncertain, but think it's about time for a change of scenery.

Too darn hot & humid for me here...have to pick some place a good deal cooler.
Tard of these high temps & humidity.
Decided on destination...Mild climate *Cooler & less humidity.
Recent power outage meant no air con or fan...sure looking forward to a break.
Going real early Saturday 27th.
May send pix once thar.

Kinda long trip. It is so so so nice, cool, low humidity and relaxing.
Sure don’t miss heat. Slow but here are pics.

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[allusred]

Temp 24 degrees breezy, coolest evening so far of the 24 days vac, wal did winter ‘scape the noises heat an’ chill.
‘Preciate the good ol hot coffee.
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