quote:Here in ANchorage we are into our 6th week of 75-85 degree temps,
The hottest summer in a very long time (humidity in the (90's)
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!
And probably not a home with a/c anywhere. Sigh.
This is terrible heat for folks who take off their coats at 35 degrees F, put on shorts at 50 degrees F and think 70 degrees F is an unbearable heat wave. LOL
It got down to 71 degrees F here last night...and I had to toss a quilt over me!
I went up to Maine for a fortnight, shopping for land. And we are going back up this coming weekend, to spend a day on the land we are buying. Do some kayaking, fishing, and mark out where the house goes. . . .
Heading for New England (ME, VT, NH, MA - maybe) in a couple of weeks. Any suggestions for non-typical or non-tourist infested places to visit that would be worthwhile?
"Heading for New England (ME, VT, NH, MA - maybe) in a couple of weeks. Any suggestions for non-typical or non-tourist infested places to visit that would be worthwhile?"
Any desires to tour a submarine?
Also check both 'Foxwoods' and 'Mohegan Sun' for what concerts they will be hosting while you are around. Wierd Al next week, I think. But most every big name comes through there routinely. I live between both these casinos. We have got a spare couch that folds out, as well as a Motorhome that sleeps 6; if you need a rest-stop.
Galen: thanks for the offer. I think we are going to be north of there, but we're getting the last of our propaganda in now -- will probably be doing our actual trip planning next week. I think the game plan is going to be for us to go almost as far north as Troy NY or even Plattsburgh and then cut east from there.
Having said that, if we do our return trip along the coast (yucch, means driving through NYC), then we might take you up on the sub tour -- Appreciate it!!!
We're going to Branson with our sister and brother in law. And to the wine country of Missouri, which is actually very good indeed and could give California wines a run for their money. second week of August. I understand it will be quite warm, but bro-in-law has a ski boat he's towing out there. It may be fun; I feel a tad young for Branson, tho.
Mark, a tour of a submarine is not all that bad. When I lived in Charleston I got to go to King's Bay and tour the Stonewall Jackson, a "boomer" then when I lived on the left coast, I got to tour the "Ohio" a trident sub about the side of Rhode Island. They are quite interesting in that they make use of every nook and cranny, and are quite business-like and utilitarian. IF you've seen "Crimson Tide" sets for that motion picture are not much like the real thing. And there really are areas of the submarine that if you snooped they would have to shoot you or some other dread fate. If you didn't have a security clearance that is.
They feed the sailors really well, though, lobster, filet, and such, at least at the beginning of a cruise, getting down to the not so tasty toward the end.
All this info is from folks I knew who were assigned to them; alas, we never met Galen and Mrs Galen, we were as "ships passing in the night." But I'm thankful for the service of every individual in the armed forces. We lived in Jacksonville, FL and Charleston SC so I have a soft spot in my heart for the Navy.
"We're going to Branson with our sister and brother in law. And to the wine country of Missouri, which is actually very good indeed and could give California wines a run for their money. second week of August. I understand it will be quite warm, but bro-in-law has a ski boat he's towing out there. It may be fun; I feel a tad young for Branson, tho."
A word about 'California wines'.
My eldest sister's family has 400 acres of zinfandel grapes just outside of Modesto, they sale to Gallo (One of the brothers is an old Army buddy of my brother-in-law). Anyway some years they have HUGE surpluses of grapes, while other years they have terrible shortages. In the early 90's they decided to build a large underground vault to store the surplus and let it age, so Gallo could market high quality 'aged' wines. The vaults are over 500 acres, they bought oak barrels in Europe and had them re-assembled in the vaults. They estimated that it would take 20 years just to fill the vaults, at which time the first wines stored would be premium quality. In 1997 I started seeing 'Livingston wines' on the market, when I asked relatives, I found that with a series of good harvests they had been able to completely fill the vaults and had to start selling the 'aged' stuff.
Galen, American Safari tours offers yacht cruises up some river (Napa?) and stops to visit wineries. I am just busting to do that some day. Been to northern California, never middle or southern.
Our best vacation: Glacier National Park. On the goback list for sure.
"Galen, American Safari tours offers yacht cruises up some river (Napa?) and stops to visit wineries. I am just busting to do that some day. Been to northern California, never middle or southern."
Sounds like fun. Those small Northern Cal wineries do need the support. Say hi to Pat Paulson (remember the goof-ball who kept running for president against Kennedy, Nixon, Reagon, etc?) He was constantly on laugh-in and the Smothers Brothers.
"Our best vacation: Glacier National Park. On the goback list for sure."
A wonderful drive along the Queen's Highway, I have done it on a bike (after a long patrol) and again 10 years later with my family while re-locating to Washington state from Connecticut. The drive from the following the Northern shore of the 'Great lakes' on out through to B.C. was just wonderful. Especially going through Glacier National Park, you just stay on the freeway it goes right through the park, lots of glaciers you see right from the car, and tune your radio and at each curve of the freeway, the radio tells you a description of the glaciers you are driving by, giving you the full tour. A really nice drive.
Did you every drive the "Going to the Sun Road"? Narrow, two lanes, steep cliff on one side, mountain on the other. No guard rails, just chunks of rock with a gap in between each that would easily accommodate a small car. My husband laughed at me all the way, as I edged over toward him on the seat. While I was waiting for him to take a picture, I happened to glance up in time to see an American eagle gliding into a landing on its nest above, a treat for the kiddies in its talons.
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CoolWaters
Hooray! I've missed you so!!!!!!
Sounds like you had a blast!
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OMG!!!!!!!!!!!
And probably not a home with a/c anywhere. Sigh.
This is terrible heat for folks who take off their coats at 35 degrees F, put on shorts at 50 degrees F and think 70 degrees F is an unbearable heat wave. LOL
It got down to 71 degrees F here last night...and I had to toss a quilt over me!
Long, long, long way from Anchorage, huh? LOL
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Galen
Nice to have you back, maam.
I went up to Maine for a fortnight, shopping for land. And we are going back up this coming weekend, to spend a day on the land we are buying. Do some kayaking, fishing, and mark out where the house goes. . . .
Again nice to see you home, again.
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Heading for New England (ME, VT, NH, MA - maybe) in a couple of weeks. Any suggestions for non-typical or non-tourist infested places to visit that would be worthwhile?
Thanks in advance
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Mark:
"Heading for New England (ME, VT, NH, MA - maybe) in a couple of weeks. Any suggestions for non-typical or non-tourist infested places to visit that would be worthwhile?"
Any desires to tour a submarine?
Also check both 'Foxwoods' and 'Mohegan Sun' for what concerts they will be hosting while you are around. Wierd Al next week, I think. But most every big name comes through there routinely. I live between both these casinos. We have got a spare couch that folds out, as well as a Motorhome that sleeps 6; if you need a rest-stop.
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Galen: thanks for the offer. I think we are going to be north of there, but we're getting the last of our propaganda in now -- will probably be doing our actual trip planning next week. I think the game plan is going to be for us to go almost as far north as Troy NY or even Plattsburgh and then cut east from there.
Having said that, if we do our return trip along the coast (yucch, means driving through NYC), then we might take you up on the sub tour -- Appreciate it!!!
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washingtonweather
spent a few weeks at Ocean Shores- near Greys Habor!! nice area!
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Watered Garden
We're going to Branson with our sister and brother in law. And to the wine country of Missouri, which is actually very good indeed and could give California wines a run for their money. second week of August. I understand it will be quite warm, but bro-in-law has a ski boat he's towing out there. It may be fun; I feel a tad young for Branson, tho.
Mark, a tour of a submarine is not all that bad. When I lived in Charleston I got to go to King's Bay and tour the Stonewall Jackson, a "boomer" then when I lived on the left coast, I got to tour the "Ohio" a trident sub about the side of Rhode Island. They are quite interesting in that they make use of every nook and cranny, and are quite business-like and utilitarian. IF you've seen "Crimson Tide" sets for that motion picture are not much like the real thing. And there really are areas of the submarine that if you snooped they would have to shoot you or some other dread fate. If you didn't have a security clearance that is.
They feed the sailors really well, though, lobster, filet, and such, at least at the beginning of a cruise, getting down to the not so tasty toward the end.
All this info is from folks I knew who were assigned to them; alas, we never met Galen and Mrs Galen, we were as "ships passing in the night." But I'm thankful for the service of every individual in the armed forces. We lived in Jacksonville, FL and Charleston SC so I have a soft spot in my heart for the Navy.
WG
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ChasUFarley
I highly recommend this area of NH:
www.winnipesaukee.com
It's not "tourist infested" like you might get on the seacoast, but does have great attractions. I live at the most southern tip of the lake.
Tag me if you're coming this way - jarg@metrocast.net
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Wacky Funster
I don't take summer vacations...I work my arse off...
...but...I do garden...and this summer my gardens are flourishing...!!!! I can hardly believe it...and feel so darn lucky!!!
But, I do vacation in Las Vegas every Thanksgiving...and this year ('05) I'm backpacking New Zealand...FINALLY!!!!
Come to think of it, where I live IS a summer vacation!!!!!!! (sure saves me heaps of money)
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Watered Garden:
"We're going to Branson with our sister and brother in law. And to the wine country of Missouri, which is actually very good indeed and could give California wines a run for their money. second week of August. I understand it will be quite warm, but bro-in-law has a ski boat he's towing out there. It may be fun; I feel a tad young for Branson, tho."
A word about 'California wines'.
My eldest sister's family has 400 acres of zinfandel grapes just outside of Modesto, they sale to Gallo (One of the brothers is an old Army buddy of my brother-in-law). Anyway some years they have HUGE surpluses of grapes, while other years they have terrible shortages. In the early 90's they decided to build a large underground vault to store the surplus and let it age, so Gallo could market high quality 'aged' wines. The vaults are over 500 acres, they bought oak barrels in Europe and had them re-assembled in the vaults. They estimated that it would take 20 years just to fill the vaults, at which time the first wines stored would be premium quality. In 1997 I started seeing 'Livingston wines' on the market, when I asked relatives, I found that with a series of good harvests they had been able to completely fill the vaults and had to start selling the 'aged' stuff.
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Glad to see you back !
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Galen, American Safari tours offers yacht cruises up some river (Napa?) and stops to visit wineries. I am just busting to do that some day. Been to northern California, never middle or southern.
Our best vacation: Glacier National Park. On the goback list for sure.
WG
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Watered Garden:
"Galen, American Safari tours offers yacht cruises up some river (Napa?) and stops to visit wineries. I am just busting to do that some day. Been to northern California, never middle or southern."
Sounds like fun. Those small Northern Cal wineries do need the support. Say hi to Pat Paulson (remember the goof-ball who kept running for president against Kennedy, Nixon, Reagon, etc?) He was constantly on laugh-in and the Smothers Brothers.
"Our best vacation: Glacier National Park. On the goback list for sure."
A wonderful drive along the Queen's Highway, I have done it on a bike (after a long patrol) and again 10 years later with my family while re-locating to Washington state from Connecticut. The drive from the following the Northern shore of the 'Great lakes' on out through to B.C. was just wonderful. Especially going through Glacier National Park, you just stay on the freeway it goes right through the park, lots of glaciers you see right from the car, and tune your radio and at each curve of the freeway, the radio tells you a description of the glaciers you are driving by, giving you the full tour. A really nice drive.
Good luck.
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Did you every drive the "Going to the Sun Road"? Narrow, two lanes, steep cliff on one side, mountain on the other. No guard rails, just chunks of rock with a gap in between each that would easily accommodate a small car. My husband laughed at me all the way, as I edged over toward him on the seat. While I was waiting for him to take a picture, I happened to glance up in time to see an American eagle gliding into a landing on its nest above, a treat for the kiddies in its talons.
Don't see that every day.
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