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05-20-2014, 08:18 PM
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Old school driving vacation
Thinking of planning a late august driving trip with the family this summer. I say old school as we usually fly everywhere as grandparents are distant. Will have a 4 and 10 year old. Probably thinking about a week.
Ideas?
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05-20-2014, 08:21 PM
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vodka and earplugs
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PRO CHOICE REPUBLICAN
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05-20-2014, 08:33 PM
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That's a given. I need a heading though...
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05-20-2014, 08:37 PM
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Seldom Seen
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Rent a house on a lake in Maine, NH, Vermont, or New York. Helps if there are a lot of local happenings in the area like county fairs. Day trips from the house and back in the afternoon for a swim before dinner! And you might even fish!
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05-20-2014, 08:53 PM
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Location: Marshfield, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
Rent a house on a lake in Maine, NH, Vermont, or New York. Helps if there are a lot of local happenings in the area like county fairs. Day trips from the house and back in the afternoon for a swim before dinner! And you might even fish!
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Cottage on a lake can't be beat!
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05-20-2014, 08:58 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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We got a cottage rented on Lake Damariscotta in Maine in July! Lots of yak fishing and hanging with friends!!! Might even hit Moody's Diner a couple times...oh yeah baby!!! You know what I am talkin' bout' BBJ!!!  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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05-20-2014, 09:44 PM
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Wishin' for fishin'
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Brockton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
We got a cottage rented on Lake Damariscotta in Maine in July! Lots of yak fishing and hanging with friends!!! Might even hit Moody's Diner a couple times...oh yeah baby!!! You know what I am talkin' bout' BBJ!!! |
Lake Pemiquid in Damariscotta is nice. I lived and worked at the campground there when I was a kid, 45 years ago...lol. Brown trout in Lake Pemiquid get to be 6-7 pounds, large and smallmouth bass too. Paddling from Waldoboro to Bristol Mills and back, the length of Pemiquid Lake and through Biscay pond is a day long journey. There used to be small hydroplane boat races on both ponds...watch out. Have fun. I loved it there.
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05-20-2014, 11:23 PM
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Wally World for sure Jeff!
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05-21-2014, 04:49 AM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
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tent camping in ME, screw the cottage! Cathedral Pines in Eustice
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 Given the diversity of the human species, there is no “normal” human genome sequence. We are all mutants.
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05-21-2014, 05:46 AM
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your brave aren't you
youngins will need new thumb devices
where ever you go
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05-21-2014, 06:29 AM
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you could always do the NH Tourist thing. Take the kids to Storyland, Santa's Village, Clarks Trading Post, Ruggles Mine, The Flume, and the other attractions up there. There's plenty of fishing in the area as well as well as Nature Hikes and such
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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05-21-2014, 06:44 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
There's plenty of fishing in the area as well as well as Nature Hikes and such
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Jeff doesn't fish...
But, my wife always likes the outlets in North Conway, I bet Jeff does too... |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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05-21-2014, 08:46 AM
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Super Moderator
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There's a J Crew outlet up there for him if he feels inclined.....
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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05-21-2014, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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appalachian trail smokey mountains
stopping to see the Bears
are great memories
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but remember that when a bear fills up your
view finder window real fast on your camera
better look up....because that momma bear is
now pissed off and running right at you @ 40 mph
(that happened to me)
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05-21-2014, 10:30 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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Nova Scotia. Plenty of B&B's along the way.
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05-21-2014, 11:08 AM
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OLDGOAT7205963
Join Date: Mar 2006
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2nd
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05-21-2014, 11:37 AM
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Registered Grandpa
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LOL, why is it I picture Spence being the father driving in the famous Norman Rockwell painting,
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" Choose Life "
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05-21-2014, 01:14 PM
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DDG-51
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Ocean City NJ, it's a dry town (so bring your own). The boardwalk is fantastic, amusement parks that are perfect for young kids, short ride south to Cape May Zoo short ride north to Philly or Atlantic City.
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05-21-2014, 01:22 PM
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Location: MA
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Scenic Fall River is always nice this time of year
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05-21-2014, 01:32 PM
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The Gettysburg , Amish area. Williamsburg , DC loop is fun . Renting an RV makes it even better
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05-21-2014, 01:33 PM
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The Gettysburg , Amish area. Williamsburg , DC loop is fun . Renting an RV makes it even better
Have AAA plan it out for you
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05-21-2014, 02:18 PM
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Hershey park
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05-21-2014, 03:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NEWPORTMAFIA
Wally World for sure Jeff!
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That's what gave me the idea, saw a clip on TV a few days ago.
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05-21-2014, 03:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
Nova Scotia. Plenty of B&B's along the way.
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Was investigating this, also considering Quebec City. There's an expo that time of year and I think the kids would love the fort. Lodging is pricey...haven't been there since 78 I think...
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05-21-2014, 07:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
That's what gave me the idea, saw a clip on TV a few days ago.
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Nice! Should be fun
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05-21-2014, 07:34 PM
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Land OF Forgotten Toys
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Check out Myrtle Beach SC or Asheville NC. Both have great lodging at a great rates Myrtle has a ton of stuff to do particularly with kids your kids age. Asheville is just a nice town not much on the beach fun but nice hiking stuff etc.
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05-22-2014, 05:22 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Here and There Seasonally
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Greenville Inn on Moosehead Lake. Rent a cabin. Did that when my kids were about that age. Best, most relaxing vacation that I ever had. Their dining is superior as well.
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He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Thomas Paine
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05-22-2014, 08:33 AM
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West from Philly...Amish country > Gettysburg > Hershey park... You've got a friend in PA!
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05-22-2014, 05:00 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Kingston, Ma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BMEUPSCOTTY
West from Philly...Amish country > Gettysburg > Hershey park... You've got a friend in PA!
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Or u could take them on a life altering tour of some of americas history rich cities in NJ like newark, trenton, jersey city, and the crown jewel of the east coast camden..... I am a better person today from such a family road trip as an adolecent
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05-22-2014, 05:49 PM
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Registered User
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake
Greenville Inn on Moosehead Lake. Rent a cabin. Did that when my kids were about that age. Best, most relaxing vacation that I ever had. Their dining is superior as well.
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That could be on the way back from Quebec city…hmmmmm…
My ten year old is funny, he says he's only going if he's flying first class. Kid may be spoiled with his travel…
Need to pack some bologny and mustard on white bread.
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