Vacation Plans 2016
01-04-2016 | 07:04 AM
#23
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From: Arlington, VA
Well, I had already planned our trip to Lafayette LA for the +1 to run the Zydeco Half Marathon next March. See my separate thread for that. Hoping some of you can join us for good food and music.
Now that my time is my own for the first time in a long time, I've just planned an 8-day trip for us for next May aboard the Rocky Mountaineer (www.rockymountaineer.com), a wonderful train trip through the Canadian Rockies. Starts in Calgary, and includes stops in Banff, Lake Louise, Kamloops, and Vancouver before ending in Seattle. Plan to see my nephew and his wife in Seattle.
We have also talked about a trip to Paris, Giverny (location of Monet's famous gardens), and the Normandy beaches, but will put that one off until 2017, when the +1 may run the Paris Half Marathon. I had thought about the Viking River Cruise, but a boat is not that appealing to the +1, so probably will do a land trip.
Now that my time is my own for the first time in a long time, I've just planned an 8-day trip for us for next May aboard the Rocky Mountaineer (www.rockymountaineer.com), a wonderful train trip through the Canadian Rockies. Starts in Calgary, and includes stops in Banff, Lake Louise, Kamloops, and Vancouver before ending in Seattle. Plan to see my nephew and his wife in Seattle.
We have also talked about a trip to Paris, Giverny (location of Monet's famous gardens), and the Normandy beaches, but will put that one off until 2017, when the +1 may run the Paris Half Marathon. I had thought about the Viking River Cruise, but a boat is not that appealing to the +1, so probably will do a land trip.
Added an extra day in Seattle to the Canadian train trip to visit with my nephew, his wife and baby. Just made the big final payment for this trip. Any updates from y'all for this year? I see TX Jim is talking about Europe.
The +1 plans to lead another team in the 200-mile Smoky Mountain relay race in NC in April. Some serious elevation on that route. Yeah, they be crazy...
http://smokymountainrelay.com/2011/w...iew-Poster.pdf
01-04-2016 | 08:07 AM
#24
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Let's see....approximately 2 weeks in late May and early June to Walt Disney World, Ft Meyers, FL and back to the Dragon. In July we will head to Durango, CO via Grand Canyon, Zion and points unkown for S2Kdays with the OKI group. That will be about two weeks or more. That should be it for now. 
01-04-2016 | 11:28 AM
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From: Lewes, DE
Same routine as last year. We drive to Naples Fla. in mid Feb to mid April. Starting to finally get cold here so I am looking forward to getting out and I hope we don't have any nasty weather before we leave.
01-04-2016 | 11:39 AM
#26
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Let's see....approximately 2 weeks in late May and early June to Walt Disney World, Ft Meyers, FL and back to the Dragon. In July we will head to Durango, CO via Grand Canyon, Zion and points unkown for S2Kdays with the OKI group. That will be about two weeks or more. That should be it for now.
What about "RETIRING"....?????????
2-Weeks, to Durango with the O.K.I. crew with Scooter...and company...
Head home immediately following the event...packing up, heading to Baltimore...and flying out to Alaska for 14 days, with reenactor friends from Gettysburg....
Couple of Dragon Events, & numerous summer weekend events with the O.K.I. crew....
Brown County Indiana...for the Brown County Run....
01-04-2016 | 03:19 PM
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From: Napa
On a trip right now, in Puerto Rico. Last week of three, now on the island of Vieques. Beautiful beaches, warm blue water, and a million hungry mosquitos, most of which have found me and are snacking.
