Vacations

[gja1000]

Does anyone have any fun vacations planned for this summer?

We are going to Arkansas to see relatives and do a little fishing and then later on in the summer, we plan to go to the Yellowstone and Rapid City, SD area. Has anyone been to these places? I'm looking for places to stay around Jackson Hole WY and then Rapid City. Any recommendations?

[Marilyn]

We don't have any more vacation plans since we already did the cruise. I plan to take a vacation day and fly to Odessa to visit a dear uncle and aunt over a long weekend, April 24 thru 26. That will leave only 3 vacation days for the whole rest of the year!! :eek:

I've been to Jackson, Wyoming and we stayed at Jackson Lake Lodge. It was a very beautiful place!!! We stayed in a cabin on the grounds. Have always wanted to go back and stay in the big lodge itself. I was only 17 at the time, but the place was so big and well built, it's bound to still be there. The view of the Grand Tetons was breathtaking!! I'm sure you will have a wonderful trip!!

[gja1000]

Thanks Marilyn, someone on a travel blog mentioned Jackson Lake Lodge. It's pretty pricey, but we might swing for a couple of nights, especially since you say the view is breathtaking.

Thanks so much!

I'm sorry you get so few vacation days!!! I have a lot of time off in the academic calendar - but - I only get paid for 9 months, so it does have it's drawbacks. I'm teaching for 5 weeks this summer and that helps financially.

[Marilyn]

Hey, I complain about vacation, but I made may career choice long ago. Didn't want to teach and now I can't afford to. I looked into teaching in public school when our girls were small, but the paycut was just too drastic to even consider. I'm sure with your credentials and teaching at the level you do, the compensation is much better. I just have a BS so being a regular teacher at the high school level is as high as I could go.

Sure hope others post with their vacation plans!! There are some of us who will live vicariously through others this summer. ;)

[Tiramisu]

No real plans for me other than the Barn Bash. I want another Yorkie boy, so my sister and I are talking about taking a weekend roadtrip to a breeder she got hers from. I'm saving 7 vacation days for Christmas, going for a total of 2 weeks off. I love having that time off with the g-kids! Jackson Hole is on my bucket list!

[Janet]

I know have any plans for a vacation. We haven't had a vacation since Ricky was 5 years old and we went to Disney in Florida. Now he and his dad have gone camping with Scouts for weekends and a week or two so that pretty much took Rick's vacation time.

There are quite a few things I'd like to do, but don't know if I'll have the nerve or not. Just have to see.

[Blueyes]

We are going to Disney World in May with both of our sons, dil's and grandsons!! It will be our last get together before my oldest son and family move to Scotland. I would love to see the Wyoming area sometime!

[gja1000]

We are going to Disney World in May with both of our sons, dil's and grandsons!! It will be our last get together before my oldest son and family move to Scotland. I would love to see the Wyoming area sometime!

Betsi! Your picture in your avatar is sooooo pretty!

We took our granddaughter (we only had one at the time), daughter, and sil to Disney World when my granddaughter was 6. My husband had such a great time with her. It was before he got sick and he rode every ride with her, even Dumbo - multiple times! It was a trip he will never forget, I think even more so than her. I know you all will have a great time!

[Blueyes]

Betsi! Your picture in your avatar is sooooo pretty!

We took our granddaughter (we only had one at the time), daughter, and sil to Disney World when my granddaughter was 6. My husband had such a great time with her. It was before he got sick and he rode every ride with her, even Dumbo - multiple times! It was a trip he will never forget, I think even more so than her. I know you all will have a great time!

Thanks Gayle! I just cropped the family pic I have on Facebook.

We have gone to WDW once a year for the last 3 years. It will be our newest dil's first trip, and she is so excited! We always ride everything and act silly and just have a blast :p

[Lindsey]

Great avatar picture Betsi! :thumbup::)

I've got no holidays planned for this summer, other than my friend's bachelorette party in Edmonton and her wedding, which will be in June. I'm going to do some weekend trips, like going out to camp with my friend who works at a golf course during the summer. I'll be doing quite a few trips home on weekends to work on the cabin. I was going to go to Pincher Creek, Alberta, for a family thing we do every year (it switched locations yearly) but just like last year, it's on the same weekend as the Dragon Boat Festival here. I had way too much fun in the races last year to miss it!
I kind of wanted to go to Vancouver for my birthday weekend (probably take a Friday and Monday off) since I've never been there, but I think I'm going to save my money and holidays for Europe in the fall! I guess I'll see what Scott decides to do for my birthday weekend, because I've dropped a few hints!

[gja1000]

Lindsay, I hope you get to go to Vancouver for your birthday. I think you would love it there. It's such a beautiful and unique city. I've been there twice, and spent 5 days there once for a conference. I want to go back again. Vancouver and Victoria Island are two of my most memorable vacation spots!

[judy]

Hi Pretty Woman, Betsi! It's a wonderful picture, and you are beautiful.

I'm going to explore my area this summer. Since this area is so beautiful, it is a vacation destination, and there are a lot of things going on all year round. I also have a pool in the condo, so I'll be laying there on my chair and swimming a lot. I love doing that.

I still feel like I am always on vacation, living here. I can't believe I live in the country. It was my dream!

[DianaB]

The kids have been asking what we're doing for vacation and they're wanting to either go canoeing in Missouri or go 4-wheeling in the mountains. Amy and Jason are going to Pennsylvania to visit Jason's mother and his other family. Then they're going to Washington, DC. I keep hinting that I want to go too!!! :sad: But they're not taking the hints. I don't know if I could ride in the car that long with their girls anyway!!!

[Lindsey]

Sounds like there are some fun summers planned!

I told Scott this morning that I think I would like to go somewhere for my birthday weekend. We looked at flights and hotels in Vancouver, and then flights and hotels in Vegas :D Vegas was cheaper :) :) :) I asked my cousin if she'd go with some friends, and I asked my brother to go, and I can ask some more of my friends but so far it's a huge yes! I'm not a gambler but I would love to see some shows and go shopping!

[gja1000]

OH VEGAS is WAY COOL TOOOOO!!! YAY! You can't lose with either Vegas or Vancouver. I dont' gamble either, can't stand the smoke in the casinos (although there are some smoke free ones). But the people, stores, casinos and the like are all so INTERESTING!!!

[Blueyes]

Thanks for the new avatar compliments...ya'll are too sweet:) I'm used to being the one BEHIND the camera:p

[Janet]

You are so pretty Betsi!!! When I first logged on and saw your picture I though "who is this new person"....lolol. You have the prettiest eyes and smile.

[DianaB]

I'm glad to finally "see" you too, Betsi!! I noticed your new avatar but haven't taken the time to say how much I like it!! I'm glad you're here!!

[highlans]

We are taking my family 7 of us including my two grandchildren to Cyprus in august we used to live there so my children want to go back.
Christmas we are going skiing in Canada well the family are skiing me I am hoping to shop and relax:).

Betsi what part of Scotland is your son going to?.

[Forgivenmom5]

Crystal and I are going to Edisto, SC the first week of June. There will be enough of us that my friends are renting 4 houses.

[gja1000]

Crystal and I are going to Edisto, SC the first week of June. There will be enough of us that my friends are renting 4 houses.

WOW! That sounds like a lot of fun!!! That's a lot of people! I've never been there, what is it like? what all will you do?

[Janet]

Crystal and I are going to Edisto, SC the first week of June. There will be enough of us that my friends are renting 4 houses.

Sounds wonderful to be able to vacation and have so many friends with you.

[AngieDoogles]

Crystal and I are going to Edisto, SC the first week of June. There will be enough of us that my friends are renting 4 houses.

You'll have a great time! I'm so excited for you. (Congrats on one year cancer-free by the way!!!) LOVE YOU!

[AngieDoogles]

As for me, no vacations this year since I'll be in class most of the summer. I have a lot of out of town friends and family visiting for graduation though so that will be nice.

[gja1000]

I just booked two nights inside Yellowstone National Park - very hard to find lodging, especially lodging that will take pets (we are taking Rowdy with us) . But I found a hotel built in the 50's :eek: that looks to be OK - of course pictures are deceiving. Gary and I have stayed in some DIVES - LOL! - so we will be fine - should be interesting!!! :D

Now, I'm looking for lodging in Jackson Wy - VERY expensive - Super 8 is close to $200 a night :eek: and I am limited by needing a pet friendly hotel. I found a neat cabin type place 5 miles out of town last week and now I CAN'T FIND IT AGAIN! Do you all ever do that - find something on the internet and then can't get back to it :mad: Makes me soooo mad!!!

[blowry]

We bought (who am I kidding they GAVE it to us!! )my parents 25ft fully contained trailer last year...We just opened it Saturday....Now I've got the WHERE ARE WE GOING TO GO... bug!! We plan on taking many trips this year...not to far probably,with the economy the way it is and me losing my job, we will have to stay local but, that is ok...as least we will be camping...Planning on going to Maine with it...I LOVE Maine!

[Janet]

Brenda I love camping, just haven't done it for awhile. I've been looking for used motorhomes (as if we could afford one). I did go to an auction this past Saturday and looked at a camper, but it was so small. I'm not one to give up too easily so I'll keep looking.

[Lindsey]

That sounds so exciting Brenda! I love camping too. We haven't done it as a family since my parents bought the cabin and sold our tent trailer. I do love going out with friends to set up tents at a lake for a weekend. My mom actually just bought another tent-trailer from a coworker for just $100!!! They are going to set it up while the new cabin is getting moved out to the lake and fixed up... just a place to sleep and cook until the new place is ready!

[gja1000]

We bought (who am I kidding they GAVE it to us!! )my parents 25ft fully contained trailer last year...We just opened it Saturday....Now I've got the WHERE ARE WE GOING TO GO... bug!! We plan on taking many trips this year...not to far probably,with the economy the way it is and me losing my job, we will have to stay local but, that is ok...as least we will be camping...Planning on going to Maine with it...I LOVE Maine!

Brenda, we've been known to take our travel trailer to a little park just about 10 miles from our home, on the outskirts of the city - just to get out of town. Sometimes we go 1500 miles, sometimes we go 50 miles, but we always have a great time! In only 3 weeks we'll be going to Arkansas (about 500 miles away) for a couple of weeks!

[blowry]

I actually used to camp alot when my girls (skin) were young. As they grew life got to busy with dance recitals, softball etc.....so we sold our trailer. I LOVE camping...although I can't say that we rough it too much...this trailer has EVERYTHING and more than what we need....I LOVE IT! can't wait for our first trip.

[gja1000]

I actually used to camp alot when my girls (skin) were young. As they grew life got to busy with dance recitals, softball etc.....so we sold our trailer. I LOVE camping...although I can't say that we rough it too much...this trailer has EVERYTHING and more than what we need....I LOVE IT! can't wait for our first trip.

Well then, you are REALLY going to love this the second time around!!! We were much like you - we camped (tent) when the kids were young and then we all got too busy. After my daughter graduated from HS, moved away, etc. Gary and I started thinking about it again. We bought a 30 ft. 5th wheel about 11 years ago and we thoroughly loved it. We sold it a year and a half ago, because it was too big, and got an 18 ft. travel trailer. It is very small, but perfect for us now!

[blowry]

Well then, you are REALLY going to love this the second time around!!! We were much like you - we camped (tent) when the kids were young and then we all got too busy. After my daughter graduated from HS, moved away, etc. Gary and I started thinking about it again. We bought a 30 ft. 5th wheel about 11 years ago and we thoroughly loved it. We sold it a year and a half ago, because it was too big, and got an 18 ft. travel trailer. It is very small, but perfect for us now!


I wouldn't say our trailer is huge but, it is perfect for us. We brought a couple of our friends with us last summer and we had a blast!! I don't understand why they don't make the beds (the table and the little couch) bigger so you can sleep 2 comfortably on it? This always amazed me. Of course they are made for 2 people but they would have to be small people. I could never see 6 people sleeping in that trailer...comfortably that is.

[HALEY]

End of May were going to pike days for a day (its a biker thing).. then to Erie, Pa (family Vacation ) at the end of July...