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06-22-2020, 06:48 AM
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#221
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: The Great Wide Open
Posts: 3,804
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Just got back from stomping in forest and 4 wheeling on trails in the San Juan mountains of Colorado. We usually buy groceries and cook at a rented VRBO, and did it this time. We pre-ordered groceries at Walmart, bought protein and booze at Costco, and had no problem eating like royalty. We went out twice and they had half the tables out of service. Any shops we entered, had an employee checking for masks and hand sanitizer for entry. The trails were empty and more beautiful, we can't wait for our trip to Kalifornia in August.
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06-22-2020, 08:03 AM
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#222
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 10,930
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I'll be heading back to Vegas in a few weeks (driving) if they stay open.
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06-22-2020, 09:06 AM
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#223
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: West of the Mississippi
Posts: 17,259
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I have plans to visit parts of Northern California and Oregon in late July. The current outbreak of CV in California and Oregon has me rethinking those plans. I was hoping that by June and July the rate of new CV cases would be trending very strongly down to zero.
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06-22-2020, 09:25 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 10,723
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I posted in the wrong place, but I'm planning a long weekend in a cabin on a campground with several other couples. I'm not sure it's wise. Shared hot food, separate utensils. Planning a fire "all the time" which makes a huge updraft. https://www.early-retirement.org/for...ml#post2444789
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08-04-2020, 03:26 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Living the Dream!
Posts: 852
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Headed on Monday to a place called “Red’s Meadow” which is near Mammoth Mountain in CA on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada range. Meeting up with daughter and hiking partners for a rest day and resupply for their journey on the John Muir Trail. We have a small hikers cabin reserved for two nights.
Bringing a big stove and plenty of food and snacks for the backpackers. They will be hungry and will be fun to re-energize them with good hearty meals and lots of healthy calories. Of course some unhealthy treats will also be on offer. Will pack dry ice and ice cream in a cooler. After two weeks on the trail that’ll be a welcome treat.
Bringing a mountain bike so I can sneak in a ride in the afternoon when the hikers are napping. Many awesome gravel roads and single track trails to climb and explore on the east side of the Sierras.
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08-04-2020, 03:32 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,115
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1242Vintage
Headed on Monday to a place called “Red’s Meadow” which is near Mammoth Mountain in CA on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada range. Meeting up with daughter and hiking partners for a rest day and resupply for their journey on the John Muir Trail. We have a small hikers cabin reserved for two nights.
Bringing a big stove and plenty of food and snacks for the backpackers. They will be hungry and will be fun to re-energize them with good hearty meals and lots of healthy calories. Of course some unhealthy treats will also be on offer. Will pack dry ice and ice cream in a cooler. After two weeks on the trail that’ll be a welcome treat.
Bringing a mountain bike so I can sneak in a ride in the afternoon when the hikers are napping. Many awesome gravel roads and single track trails to climb and explore on the east side of the Sierras.
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Reds Meadow is a beautiful place. You will have fun. It’s a popular stop for PCT hikers, as the trail passes right through it. I was there in Aug 2017.
In addition to hiking the PCT/JMT (shared trail through the Sierra), you can see Devils Postpile, Rainbow Falls, and hike around the Minarets. I’m jealous!
PS: there is free bus service between Reds Meadow and the town of Mammoth also.
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08-14-2020, 07:30 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Gainesville
Posts: 160
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didnt see this until now. no insurance but they are letting us reschedule the trip.
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Originally Posted by Sunset
Hope you have cancellation insurance for the China trip. In case the outbreak still exists.
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08-15-2020, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 10,723
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Yesterday I looked at renting a houseboat on one of the TN, KY, area lakes. I figured load up the car with groceries, one day drive with just fuel stops, and get on the boat. But the only ones I could find were huge (sleeps 10). With just me and my one deck hand, that might not work very well. I've rented houseboats quite a bit over the years, but in the Canada/US boundary waters. It's not economical on a per night basis for 2, but we have dough to blow in the travel budget.
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08-15-2020, 10:08 AM
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#229
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: The Great Wide Open
Posts: 3,804
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DW and I just got back from a fabulous trip in northern California, where we spent 10 days. I gave a detailed description of our trip at post 57 in this thread:
https://www.early-retirement.org/for...-104528-3.html
One of our best trips ever.
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08-15-2020, 02:08 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Des Moines
Posts: 1,389
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I just got back from Breckenridge, CO. I flew to Denver, rented a car, and drove to Breck. GD came with and we met up with her family (my son's) in a house in Breckenridge. Almost everyone was masked up at the Des Moines airport and Colorado and Breckenridge have a mandate. Lots of cleaning and hand sanitizer everywhere. We hiked and did a lot of outdoor dining. We did stay in a hotel one night and that all seemed fine too. It was nice to get away, I have really missed it.
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08-15-2020, 02:52 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Living the Dream!
Posts: 852
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We live in CA very close to where you travelled. Here in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains we enjoy the many great boutique wineries around us. The elevation, soils and temperatures produce great grapes and tasty wines. Have a few good breweries too. When the sun goes down headed over to one tonight to enjoy a cool beer and a snack from a food truck.
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08-15-2020, 06:33 PM
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#232
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 8,968
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On the road to LA in 2 more weeks. Followed by 2 days in Pismo Beach. Gimme my fish!
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08-19-2020, 07:31 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 466
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Well, DW and I changed our plans substantially for the rest of 2020. We started booking a vacation to Hawaii in October, but after calling the hotel found out that many of the amenities are still closed due to COVID. The governor there is waffling about reopening soon. Sooooo ... cancelling our reservations and now planning a road trip back to our last pre-retirement location to see some friends. Looking forward to that somewhat, but sad about putting off Hawaii. Maybe in the spring?
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08-23-2020, 07:13 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Houston
Posts: 108
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We did a road test for one night last week to a Texas state park out of town and stayed in an Airbnb. We are planning a longer road trip in October from Houston to LA, with stops in White Sands, Albuquerque, Petrified Forest NP, and Phoenix. Had considered one stop in Big Ben NP but was told that some facilities including cabins and trails inside the park are still closed. We canceled an oversea trip in March 2020. Maybe next year for international travels.
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09-11-2020, 11:30 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: SoCal, Lausanne
Posts: 4,408
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British Airways want's a bail-out because Virgin Atlantic failed to collapse.
"Walsh had held back on previously announced retirement plans, wanting one last swan song before he called it quits. The hope was that the last tune would result in bankrupting long time rival Richard Branson’s beloved airline, Virgin Atlantic, and any other others that stood in the way.
Walsh took every media opportunity to say that IAG’s balance sheets were strong, and that government support would only prop up failing airlines. Whenever the statements were made, the proverbial press always craned their necks towards Virgin Atlantic, an airline rumored to be on the brink, which Walsh held long standing beef against."
https://www.godsavethepoints.com/bri...alsh-bailouts/
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09-20-2020, 06:51 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 16,595
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Doing an impromptu road trip. About 2000 miles. Eastern Pa, The Biltmore, and the Smoky Mountains.
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09-20-2020, 07:38 AM
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#237
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 7,586
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I am planning a train/car trip to Florida. Planning to take the auto train from here in Northern Va to Florida, then drive to check out some nice beaches. It looks like Key West (a fun location but not great beaches) is 6-7 hours from Sanford, FL where the train ride ends. So everything else is closer including Siesta Key, From Myers/Sanibel, Florida panhandle (yes I know they had a hurricane but most beaches probably fine, etc.), St.. Augustine, Jacksonville, etc.
I would welcome any ideas on beach selection. This would be in the next few weeks.
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09-20-2020, 07:47 AM
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#238
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chicagoland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Montecfo
I am planning a train/car trip to Florida. Planning to take the auto train from here in Northern Va to Florida, then drive to check out some nice beaches. It looks like Key West (a fun location but not great beaches) is 6-7 hours from Sanford, FL where the train ride ends. So everything else is closer including Siesta Key, From Myers/Sanibel, Florida panhandle (yes I know they had a hurricane but most beaches probably fine, etc.), St.. Augustine, Jacksonville, etc.
I would welcome any ideas on beach selection. This would be in the next few weeks.
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Florida has a very broad section of beaches, so it might help narrow the list if you give a bit more info on your preference. Do you want a hotel close to the beach? Are you looking for beaches that are mostly isolated, or would you rather have multitud of eating and drinking options in walking distance. Would you prefer beaches with water based recreational activities, or just “nice sand” to lay on all day.
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09-20-2020, 07:54 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Posts: 2,676
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I'm trying to decide if I feel comfortable taking the train or not; so far I'm trying to avoid more than a few minutes in shared indoor spaces, even if we're all masked. It seems like a risk I can avoid. The problem is, two of my closest friends are turning 50 in the next 3 months, and I have special bottles of single malt scotch reserved for each of them. I could drive up to see them and back in one day, but it's about 4-5 hours each way, so taking the train would be preferable. (It was preferable even when I used to stay for a few days, as I can relax and read or watch movies on the train.)
Anyone been on the NE Corridor in the last month or two? I'm wondering how crowded it was, and if anyone on the train was being a maskhole.
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09-20-2020, 07:59 AM
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#240
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 7,586
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelB
Florida has a very broad section of beaches, so it might help narrow the list if you give a bit more info on your preference. Do you want a hotel close to the beach? Are you looking for beaches that are mostly isolated, or would you rather have multitud of eating and drinking options in walking distance. Would you prefer beaches with water based recreational activities, or just “nice sand” to lay on all day.
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Love to have walkable amenities. Otherwise priorities are nice sand and clearest, most beautiful water.
I would expect to hit multiple beaches unless I find a spot I can't bear to leave. This would be over a couple of week period.
Usually stay in non-chain older motels with kitchenette, but could also do airbnb or similar. Thanks in advance for ideas.
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