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Re: "I'm away for a while" - The vacations thread
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2007, 06:36:09 am »
Hello. I just got back--Thursday--from my vacation to Florida. And I probably won't go anywhere else this summer--not for a week anyway. (Homebody here) I might go on a couple of short jaunts. Florida was fun--the water was clear as glass on Panama City Beach. The kids who went parasailed--I just rode the boat this time. We shopped, ate, snorkeled, and relaxed. But it's good to be home. Have a fun summer, Brokies!  8) 
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Re: "I'm away for a while" - The vacations thread
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2007, 06:48:47 am »
LOL---I shoulda waved when I rode by---but I was probably asleep from the Dramamine!! We drove thru practically the whole state of Alabama. Is that where you live, Lee?  :P
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Re: "I'm away for a while" - The vacations thread
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2007, 08:25:21 am »
I'm leavin' Friday night for a free coast to coast Amtrak trip.  Yippee!  :D

Jesus H.! How did you manage that? Wish I was comin' with you. ...  :-\
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Re: "I'm away for a while" - The vacations thread
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2007, 08:27:34 am »
I love that Jeff has had his effect on our packing.  I can tell you right now, I'm getting the suitcase for Alberta out well ahead of time.  ;D

I know you all think I'm a bit tetched about this, but, tell you what, it's like a game to me. Part of the fun of the trip is the anticipation that goes along with the planning, trying to figure out ways to maximize comfort and convenience while minimizing space and weight.  :)
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Re: "I'm away for a while" - The vacations thread
« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2007, 09:28:25 am »
I know you all think I'm a bit tetched about this, but, tell you what, it's like a game to me. Part of the fun of the trip is the anticipation that goes along with the planning, trying to figure out ways to maximize comfort and convenience while minimizing space and weight.  :)

Jeff - I'm with you there! I like getting organised in the packing stakes too!
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Re: "I'm away for a while" - The vacations thread
« Reply #15 on: June 29, 2007, 10:39:32 am »
LOL---I shoulda waved when I rode by---but I was probably asleep from the Dramamine!! We drove thru practically the whole state of Alabama. Is that where you live, Lee?  :P

Nope, just next door In Georgia!
I love PCB though!
I used to go there all the time in highschool and college.
Usually waking up crossing the hathaway bridge thinking, "this sounded like such a good idea last night"! LOL
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Re: "I'm away for a while" - The vacations thread
« Reply #16 on: June 29, 2007, 11:36:28 am »
Eric, I'm so jealous about your train trip!  Which train(s) are you taking?  8)
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Re: "I'm away for a while" - The vacations thread
« Reply #17 on: June 29, 2007, 12:37:59 pm »
Jesus H.! How did you manage that? Wish I was comin' with you. ...  :-\

They have a frequent rider program, and I earned enough points (30k) for the trip from Atlanta to San Jose in a DELUXE BEDROOM!  I'LL BE GOIN' IN STYLE AND COMFORT BABY!  My friend Steve from Portland, Or is going with me!  ;)


Eric, I'm so jealous about your train trip!  Which train(s) are you taking?  8)

Starts with Train #20 The CRESCENT from Atlanta to Washington DC.
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Route/Horizontal_Route_Page&c=am2Route&cid=1081256321858&ssid=136

The we transfer to the #29 The CAPITOL LIMITED from Washington DC to Chicagohttp://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Route/Horizontal_Route_Page&c=am2Route&cid=1081256321384&ssid=133

Then we transfer to #27 The EMPIRE BUILDER from Chicago to Portland Oregon.  This is the PREMIER Amtrak train, with chef prepared meals in the dining car, and complimentary champaign, etc. etc.
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Route/Horizontal_Route_Page&c=am2Route&cid=1081256321887&ssid=135

Then we transfer to the #11 COAST STARLIGHT from Portland to San Jose.
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Route/Vertical_Route_Page&c=am2Route&cid=1081256321841&ssid=137

Yippee!  :D

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Re: "I'm away for a while" - The vacations thread
« Reply #18 on: June 29, 2007, 01:37:03 pm »
They have a frequent rider program, and I earned enough points (30k) for the trip from Atlanta to San Jose in a DELUXE BEDROOM!  I'LL BE GOIN' IN STYLE AND COMFORT BABY!  My friend Steve from Portland, Or is going with me!  ;)


Starts with Train #20 The CRESCENT from Atlanta to Washington DC.
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Route/Horizontal_Route_Page&c=am2Route&cid=1081256321858&ssid=136

The we transfer to the #29 The CAPITOL LIMITED from Washington DC to Chicagohttp://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Route/Horizontal_Route_Page&c=am2Route&cid=1081256321384&ssid=133

Then we transfer to #27 The EMPIRE BUILDER from Chicago to Portland Oregon.  This is the PREMIER Amtrak train, with chef prepared meals in the dining car, and complimentary champaign, etc. etc.
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Route/Horizontal_Route_Page&c=am2Route&cid=1081256321887&ssid=135

Then we transfer to the #11 COAST STARLIGHT from Portland to San Jose.
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Route/Vertical_Route_Page&c=am2Route&cid=1081256321841&ssid=137

Yippee!  :D


They serve sidecars in the bar car?  ;D
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Re: "I'm away for a while" - The vacations thread
« Reply #19 on: June 29, 2007, 02:00:07 pm »



         Eric I am so envious.  I have always dreamed of doing just that...never thought of the free part..Holy cow.  Thats even better.   But anyway have the best time ever.  You work so hard you deserve it.  Of course we will do our homework...Its not our homework..Its our pleasure.   See ya on the flip side.



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