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Thu Feb-21-08 06:47 PM
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12 whole days without the kids!! |
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Good ole Grandpa (my dad) has kindly offered to host the kids for a back east visit in VA this summer for 12 whole days. :woohoo: :bounce:
ShineBoy will already be back there for his week-long 8th grade trip with his whole class to DC/NY, so we're sending ShineGirl during that same time to be with Grandpa and then the boy will hook up with them in DC after his 8th grade trip is over and they'll have another week together in VA, before flying home to us in CA.
I just bought the airline tickets, so there's no going back now!
ShineGirl is a bit nervous about making the 5 1/2 hr non-stop flight by herself from SF to DC. She's 11 and I'm paying extra for the airline (Virgin America) for their "unaccompanied minor" service. She's got almost four months to get used to the idea and to think of it as a Grand Adventure. She'll be fine. I used to fly alone with my younger sister cross-country all the time when I was her age.
In the meantime, where should MrShine and I go for our 15 year wedding anniversary trip?? :shrug:
Ideas?
Suggestions?
I don't want to spend a ton of money, but we want to do something fun and different...
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Thu Feb-21-08 06:48 PM
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Thu Feb-21-08 06:52 PM
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3. Yeah, camping is definitely an option |
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the only thing is, with the big National Parks, Sequoia included, they always limit the amount of time you can spend there for only a week.
We're toying with Mexico, but I'd need to do some work to get my passport, since I don't have one. :D
:hi:
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Thu Feb-21-08 06:50 PM
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2. Hornby Island in Canada. |
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Wonderful little community. Actual white sand beach.
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Thu Feb-21-08 06:53 PM
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5. Cool! Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into it. |
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I gotta get my damn passport handled, though... :eyes:
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Thu Feb-21-08 06:58 PM
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8. Here is a place we've used before. |
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It is probably way too big for just the two of you, but who knows. Their link shows the nice white sand beach in the cove. http://www.hornbyisland.com/AllAccom/SprayPoint/SprayPoint.htmOther pics of the island: http://www.britishcolumbia.com/regions/townimages/hornby.html Their community center is very cool. It is a very artsy community, although there are probably more people there in August then there would be when when we went in October. Here is another link: http://www.britishcolumbia.com/regions/towns/?townID=90
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Thu Feb-21-08 06:52 PM
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4. When my kid leaves the house for over 24 hours, I have Naked Day |
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Of course my neighbors have expressed concern when this occurs during gardening season
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Thu Feb-21-08 06:53 PM
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Thu Feb-21-08 06:56 PM
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7. how'd ya manage that??? |
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:rofl: Very cool!
I love how it coincides with your anniversary!
Santa Fe? I'm only saying that since I've always wanted to go there.... :hi:
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Thu Feb-21-08 06:59 PM
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9. Is there enough to do in Santa Fe for that long? |
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Neither of us have ever been, but we've talked about going there for a long time. Good idea, thanks!
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Thu Feb-21-08 07:26 PM
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13. I don't know - maybe you could do one of those Anasazi/SW |
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Edited on Thu Feb-21-08 07:27 PM by tigereye
cool mystic sights tours...
are you into Georgia O'Keefe?
sorry to project my own travel needs onto your trip! ;) Every year there is a Creativity and Madness conference in Santa Fe in the summer, August I think, and every year I tell myself I should go and then I'd get to see that lovely region of the US. Sigh.
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Thu Feb-21-08 07:44 PM
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16. Yes, I love her artwork |
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they have amazing jewelry in that area, too. :thumbsup: :D
We'll definitely be with the kids in August. ;) Oh well, so much for that very cool-sounding conference.
YOU should go!
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Thu Feb-21-08 11:03 PM
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17. damnit, I should, shouldn't I? |
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meh, I'll probably just have my yearlyl "mommy goes to Chicago to see those wildn'crazy Midwest Duer"s" trip!
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Thu Feb-21-08 07:01 PM
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10. now you won't feel guilty when you give them up for adoption! |
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Thu Feb-21-08 07:07 PM
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Go here! http://www.excellence-resorts.com/all-inclusive-resorts/playa-mujeres-mexico/playa-overview.htmAll inclusive, adults only, and absolutley gorgeous!! We just got back from seven nights and I can't wait to go back next year!!
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Thu Feb-21-08 07:35 PM
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14. Cool!! That's right, you guys just got back from there |
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I'm glad you had so much fun. So you'd really recommend that place, huh? It looks pretty luxurious...
I need to get my passport. :eyes:
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Thu Feb-21-08 07:07 PM
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12. find matcom or mrs matcom and have them give you info on the resort |
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Thu Feb-21-08 07:37 PM
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15. cool, thanks. mrsmatcom gave me the link, too. |
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the place looks amazing!! It's always good to get recommendations about those sorts of places. Some can be hit or miss.
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Thu Feb-21-08 11:05 PM
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18. Excellent! Fun for everybody. |
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my daughter has a class trip back east next October as well.
If you and your husband want to go someplace nice but you don't want to travel The Monterey Bay hotel is beautiful, the rooms are just incredible.
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Fri Feb-22-08 01:25 AM
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19. Yes, I've been to that very hotel. I agree with you, very nice indeed |
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plus it's only about 45 minutes from our house.
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