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Well, my youngest son, Ethan, just finished his high school sophomore year.
As I've done with each of my kids when they've reached this age, I'll be taking him on a two week road trip to an area of America that he has chosen to visit. Friday morning we head out for Utah and northern Arizona, with our route also hitting parts of Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, and Nevada. We will be hunting trilobite fossils and topaz, renting ATVs, visiting a gaggle of National Parks, touring Anasazi ruins, scrambling through slot canyons and various back-country areas, target shooting our handguns and .22 rifles, mountain biking, hitting a few Hopi and Navajo trading posts (I spent four months as a midwife at sage Memorial Indian Health Hospital in Ganado, AZ a long time ago), getting to know some regional history and cultures, and doing whatever we feel like doing. Outside of making sure Ethan gets an authentic Navajo meal of mutton and fry bread, we are playing our eating needs by ear. We will eat at a lot of hole-in-the-wall joints, hit some fast food places, snack on junk food, keep alert for the favorite places of local inhabitants, and seek out regional specialties in the locations we travel through. We will avoid -- like a plague of boils and festering sores -- any place that even remotely smacks of fussiness and dress codes. We will eat when we feel like it, sleep when we get tired, and avoid burning daylight with insignificant crap. The goal is to create a singular life-long memory for Ethan, so things are geared toward his needs and sensibilities. Nothing is set in stone so we can be flexible about what is going on and make changes as needed. As for me, this is a bittersweet trip. It will be - just like the other trips - a wonderful and special time that I will always cherish. But it also marks a passage. It is the last trip of its kind that I will take since Ethan is the last child. Sigh. -- Dave www.davebbq.com What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women." -- Conan |
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Dave Bugg wrote:
> > Well, my youngest son, Ethan, just finished his high school sophomore year. > As I've done with each of my kids when they've reached this age, I'll be > taking him on a two week road trip to an area of America that he has chosen > to visit. > > Friday morning we head out for Utah and northern Arizona, with our route > also hitting parts of Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, and Nevada. > > We will be hunting trilobite fossils and topaz, renting ATVs, visiting a > gaggle of National Parks, touring Anasazi ruins, scrambling through slot > canyons and various back-country areas, target shooting our handguns and .22 > rifles, mountain biking, hitting a few Hopi and Navajo trading posts (I > spent four months as a midwife at sage Memorial Indian Health Hospital in > Ganado, AZ a long time ago), getting to know some regional history and > cultures, and doing whatever we feel like doing. > > Outside of making sure Ethan gets an authentic Navajo meal of mutton and fry > bread, we are playing our eating needs by ear. We will eat at a lot of > hole-in-the-wall joints, hit some fast food places, snack on junk food, keep > alert for the favorite places of local inhabitants, and seek out regional > specialties in the locations we travel through. We will avoid -- like a > plague of boils and festering sores -- any place that even remotely smacks > of fussiness and dress codes. We will eat when we feel like it, sleep when > we get tired, and avoid burning daylight with insignificant crap. > > The goal is to create a singular life-long memory for Ethan, so things are > geared toward his needs and sensibilities. Nothing is set in stone so we can > be flexible about what is going on and make changes as needed. > > As for me, this is a bittersweet trip. It will be - just like the other > trips - a wonderful and special time that I will always cherish. But it also > marks a passage. It is the last trip of its kind that I will take since > Ethan is the last child. Sigh. > > -- > Dave www.davebbq.com > > What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, > and to hear the lamentation of the women." -- Conan Oh HOW Lovely!!!! What treasured memories!! Er, can I go back in time and have you adopt me??? <G> Sky -- Ultra Ultimate Kitchen Rule - Use the Timer! Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice |
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Sky wrote:
> Oh HOW Lovely!!!! What treasured memories!! Er, can I go back in > time and have you adopt me??? <G> Sure, why not. -- Dave www.davebbq.com What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women." -- Conan |
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Dave Bugg wrote:
> Well, my youngest son, Ethan, just finished his high school sophomore year. > As I've done with each of my kids when they've reached this age, I'll be > taking him on a two week road trip to an area of America that he has chosen > to visit. So sweet! Wish my parents had taken the time to spend one-on-one time with us kids the way you're doing. What a great gift. Serene |
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Dave Bugg wrote:
> As for me, this is a bittersweet trip. It will be - just like the > other trips - a wonderful and special time that I will always > cherish. But it also marks a passage. It is the last trip of its kind > that I will take since Ethan is the last child. Sigh. Such a special story! Thanks for that, I loved reading that. nancy |
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On Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:43:05 GMT, "Dave Bugg" >
wrote: >Friday morning we head out for Utah and northern Arizona, with our route >also hitting parts of Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, and Nevada. Nice post David. Hope you have a good time. Lou |
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Dave Bugg wrote:
> > Well, my youngest son, Ethan, just finished his high school sophomore > year. As I've done with each of my kids when they've reached this age, > I'll be taking him on a two week road trip to an area of America > that he has chosen to visit. From about ages 4 to 10, my parents took me all over Europe, Canada, and the northern states along the Canadian border. Visited Asia for part of a day at Istanbul, and saw Africa across the strait of Gibraltar. That was when Europe was cheap, and VW buses were cheap. And campgrounds were plentiful and cheap, too. I hated it. Right now, my favorite place to be is home. And since I'm there right now, I'm happy. Very happy. When I see a picture in National Geographic of enthusiasts on a glacier in the Chilean Andes, my first thought is always "If I were there, how would I get home?". I'd have to get off the freakin' glacier, for starters. > We will be hunting trilobite fossils and topaz, renting ATVs, visiting a > gaggle of National Parks, touring Anasazi ruins, scrambling through slot > canyons and various back-country areas, target shooting our handguns > and .22 rifles, mountain biking, hitting a few Hopi and Navajo trading > posts (I spent four months as a midwife at sage Memorial Indian Health > Hospital in Ganado, AZ a long time ago), getting to know some > regional history and cultures, and doing whatever we feel like doing. What? No trip to Mt. Rushmore? Or Rugby, ND (the geographical center of North America)? Wall's Drugs? Been to all of those. Never again. While you're in AZ, you might consider touring Arcosanti. A monument to failed dreams and crazed artists. I believe Paolo Soleri is still alive, so your son would have a chance to meet him shortly before he croaks. Also, Biosphere 2 is in AZ, near Tuscon. |
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Serene Vannoy wrote:
> Dave Bugg wrote: >> Well, my youngest son, Ethan, just finished his high school >> sophomore year. As I've done with each of my kids when they've >> reached this age, I'll be taking him on a two week road trip to an >> area of America that he has chosen to visit. > > So sweet! Wish my parents had taken the time to spend one-on-one time > with us kids the way you're doing. What a great gift. You know what they say about the gift and the giver, Serene. It's been a blessing to me. -- Dave www.davebbq.com What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women." -- Conan |
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Nancy Young wrote:
> Dave Bugg wrote: > >> As for me, this is a bittersweet trip. It will be - just like the >> other trips - a wonderful and special time that I will always >> cherish. But it also marks a passage. It is the last trip of its kind >> that I will take since Ethan is the last child. Sigh. > > Such a special story! Thanks for that, I loved reading that. You're welcome, Nancy. I'll post some highlights and pics when we get back. -- Dave www.davebbq.com What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women." -- Conan |
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Lou Decruss wrote:
> On Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:43:05 GMT, "Dave Bugg" > > wrote: > >> Friday morning we head out for Utah and northern Arizona, with our >> route also hitting parts of Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, and Nevada. > > Nice post David. Hope you have a good time. Thanks, Lou.... I'm sure we will. -- Dave www.davebbq.com What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women." -- Conan |
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Mark Thorson wrote:
> Dave Bugg wrote: >> >> Well, my youngest son, Ethan, just finished his high school sophomore >> year. As I've done with each of my kids when they've reached this >> age, I'll be taking him on a two week road trip to an area of America >> that he has chosen to visit. > > From about ages 4 to 10, my parents took me all over > Europe, Canada, and the northern states along the > Canadian border. Visited Asia for part of a day > at Istanbul, and saw Africa across the strait of > Gibraltar. How great is that? :-) > That was when Europe was cheap, and VW buses were > cheap. And campgrounds were plentiful and cheap, > too. I hated it. Right now, my favorite place > to be is home. And since I'm there right now, > I'm happy. Very happy. When I see a picture in > National Geographic of enthusiasts on a glacier > in the Chilean Andes, my first thought is always > "If I were there, how would I get home?". I'd > have to get off the freakin' glacier, for starters. :-) >> We will be hunting trilobite fossils and topaz, renting ATVs, >> visiting a gaggle of National Parks, touring Anasazi ruins, >> scrambling through slot canyons and various back-country areas, >> target shooting our handguns and .22 rifles, mountain biking, >> hitting a few Hopi and Navajo trading posts (I spent four months as >> a midwife at sage Memorial Indian Health Hospital in Ganado, AZ a >> long time ago), getting to know some >> regional history and cultures, and doing whatever we feel like doing. > > What? No trip to Mt. Rushmore? Or Rugby, ND > (the geographical center of North America)? > Wall's Drugs? That was part of my middle son's (Jared) trip. :-) He couldn't believe I made him pose in front of the Corn Palace in Mitchell. :-D > Been to all of those. Never again. Mt. Rushmore was neat. I just had to go to Sturgis.... Yawn. It ain't nothing without Bike Week :-) > While you're in AZ, you might consider touring > Arcosanti. A monument to failed dreams and > crazed artists. I believe Paolo Soleri is still > alive, so your son would have a chance to meet > him shortly before he croaks. Also, Biosphere 2 > is in AZ, near Tuscon. I'll keep that in mind. -- Dave www.davebbq.com What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women." -- Conan |
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Serene Vannoy > wrote:
>Dave Bugg wrote: >> Well, my youngest son, Ethan, just finished his high school sophomore year. >> As I've done with each of my kids when they've reached this age, I'll be >> taking him on a two week road trip to an area of America that he has chosen >> to visit. >So sweet! Wish my parents had taken the time to spend one-on-one time >with us kids the way you're doing. What a great gift. Yes that's cool, and have a wonderful time. My parents never (almost) took us on any vacations, but their excuse was that as a military family we lived all over the place anyway. There was one exception, a train trip led by my mother from California to Wyoming and back, visiting relatives in Sheridan and Jackson. Other than that, I was unfamiliar with the concept of recreational travel until I got to college and found out that nearly everybody did it. I will say in all my travel experience there is nothing better than traveling about western North America. I was fortunate to start doing it seriously by about age 20. Steve |
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In article <dqZ3k.493$cm.337@trndny09>,
"Dave Bugg" > wrote: > It is the last trip of its kind that I will take since > Ethan is the last child. Sigh. At least until you do one with a grandchild.... Mike Beede |
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Steve Pope wrote:
> Yes that's cool, and have a wonderful time. Thanks, Steve > My parents never (almost) took us on any vacations, but > their excuse was that as a military family we lived all > over the place anyway. My folks were the same. I grew up an Army brat :-) > There was one exception, a train trip led by my mother > from California to Wyoming and back, visiting relatives > in Sheridan and Jackson. Other than that, I was unfamiliar > with the concept of recreational travel until I got > to college and found out that nearly everybody did it. > > I will say in all my travel experience there is nothing better > than traveling about western North America. I was fortunate > to start doing it seriously by about age 20. > > > Steve -- Dave www.davebbq.com What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women." -- Conan |
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Mike Beede wrote:
> In article <dqZ3k.493$cm.337@trndny09>, > "Dave Bugg" > wrote: > >> It is the last trip of its kind that I will take since >> Ethan is the last child. Sigh. > > At least until you do one with a grandchild.... Now there's a thought. :-D -- Dave www.davebbq.com What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women." -- Conan |
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Dave Bugg wrote:
> > Mark Thorson wrote: > > > > From about ages 4 to 10, my parents took me all over > > Europe, Canada, and the northern states along the > > Canadian border. Visited Asia for part of a day > > at Istanbul, and saw Africa across the strait of > > Gibraltar. > > How great is that? :-) Most of my memory of Europe is that it had lots and lots of insects, comparable to the UP of Michigan or pretty much any place in Canada. Not good insects. Mosquitoes in abundance. We lit citronella candles every night. And then there was the time we all got food poisoning in Spain, near Cadiz, from a large and very attractive paella. I'll bet it was the mussels that did it. I remember seeing the Mona Lisa, but it was at quite a distance (about 10 feet) from a somewhat small painting. Not too impressive, except by reputation. In the British Museum, I ran my hand across the back of the Rosetta Stone. It's my understanding that you can't touch it anymore, because it's completely contained in a transparent box. When I touched it, only the front surface was protected, by a glass plate and its frame. In Ireland. saw people kissing the Blarney Stone, but I didn't kiss it myself. As I recall, you had to grab some handles and support yourself over a rather large and scary drop to kiss the actual stone. The whole idea seems gross, anyway. Europe? You can keep it! Same for Canada. |
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"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message > > Europe? You can keep it! Same for Canada. As a 10 year old, I may be inclined to agree, I thought teaching history wad dumb when I was in grammar school. As an adult, I enjoy going to both places as often as I can. Fantastic things to see in both places. Breathtaking view from a hillside in Canada, or just to sit and marvel at 1000 year old buildings in Europe and wonder what it was like building them. |
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"Dave Bugg" > wrote in message news:lQ%3k.500$cm.104@trndny09... > Mike Beede wrote: >> In article <dqZ3k.493$cm.337@trndny09>, >> "Dave Bugg" > wrote: >> >>> It is the last trip of its kind that I will take since >>> Ethan is the last child. Sigh. >> >> At least until you do one with a grandchild.... > > Now there's a thought. :-D > > -- > Dave www.davebbq.com It will give you a different perspective also. Meantime, enjoy the trip. |
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Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> "Dave Bugg" > wrote in message > news:lQ%3k.500$cm.104@trndny09... >> Mike Beede wrote: >>> In article <dqZ3k.493$cm.337@trndny09>, >>> "Dave Bugg" > wrote: >>> >>>> It is the last trip of its kind that I will take since >>>> Ethan is the last child. Sigh. >>> >>> At least until you do one with a grandchild.... >> >> Now there's a thought. :-D > It will give you a different perspective also. Meantime, enjoy the > trip. I will. Thanks, Ed. -- Dave www.davebbq.com What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women." -- Conan |
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Dave Bugg wrote:
> Serene Vannoy wrote: >> Dave Bugg wrote: >>> Well, my youngest son, Ethan, just finished his high school >>> sophomore year. As I've done with each of my kids when they've >>> reached this age, I'll be taking him on a two week road trip to an >>> area of America that he has chosen to visit. >> So sweet! Wish my parents had taken the time to spend one-on-one time >> with us kids the way you're doing. What a great gift. > > You know what they say about the gift and the giver, Serene. It's been a > blessing to me. > Know what you mean. My sister's kid is having trouble at home, so she's coming to live with us. I think I'm even more excited than she is. Tomorrow's the day I become the parent of a teenager. Whee! Serene |
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On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:00:36 +0000 (UTC),
(Steve Pope) wrote: >My parents never (almost) took us on any vacations, but >their excuse was that as a military family we lived all >over the place anyway. Heh! That was my parents excuse for not having a "summer cottage".... we *lived* where others vacationed. Didn't make me feel any better. -- See return address to reply by email remove the smile first |
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On Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:43:05 GMT, "Dave Bugg" >
fired up random neurons and synapses to opine: >Well, my youngest son, Ethan, just finished his high school sophomore year. >As I've done with each of my kids when they've reached this age, I'll be >taking him on a two week road trip to an area of America that he has chosen >to visit. > <snip> The DH and I are doing something vaguely similar (is "vaguely similar" an oxymoron?) with our 14 yo granddaughter. We're taking her on a 2 week road trip from southern California to (family in) Austin TX and back next month. Wandering around and stopping where we please. Carlsbad Cavern, Bisbee AZ, etc. This will actually be the first vacation of over a few days' duration I've had in 4 or 5 years, so I'm really, really looking forward to it. Our only two ground rules for the granddaughter a no iPod or cell phone in the car while we're traveling. We'd actually like to have conversations as we travel! We're bringing the craptop along, so I'll post as we go. Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd -- "If the soup had been as hot as the claret, if the claret had been as old as the bird, and if the bird's breasts had been as full as the waitress's, it would have been a very good dinner." -- Duncan Hines To reply, replace "meatloaf" with "cox" |
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On Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:46:21 -0700, Mark Thorson >
wrote: > >Most of my memory of Europe is that it had lots >and lots of insects, comparable to the UP of >Michigan or pretty much any place in Canada. >Not good insects. Mosquitoes in abundance. Mark.... EVERY part of Michigan has insects. I lived on a lake 9 miles off Lake Michigan and I was mosquito *food*. > >We lit citronella candles every night. Did they smell good? How hungry were the bugs? -- See return address to reply by email remove the smile first |
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Mark Thorson wrote:
> And then there was the time we all got food > poisoning in Spain, near Cadiz, from a large > and very attractive paella. I'll bet it was > the mussels that did it. We lived in that area (Rota, Navy base), and I *loved* it. No serious illnesses in the four years we were there, but leaving space for grossness that follows my brother touched a poisonous caterpillar and then touched his eyes, and had to have surgery to get the embedded caterpillar hairs off his corneas. ObFood: The peach cobbler is gone. It's gone. Two people ate a whole peach cobbler in, like, four hours. That's just insane. Serene |
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On Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:17:17 -0700, Terry Pulliam Burd
> wrote: >The DH and I are doing something vaguely similar (is "vaguely similar" >an oxymoron?) with our 14 yo granddaughter. We're taking her on a 2 >week road trip from southern California to (family in) Austin TX and >back next month. Wandering around and stopping where we please. >Carlsbad Cavern, Bisbee AZ, etc. You're coming through New Mexico??? Anywhere near Albuquerque??? Christine |
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Dave Bugg wrote:
> > Sky wrote: > > > Oh HOW Lovely!!!! What treasured memories!! Er, can I go back in > > time and have you adopt me??? <G> > > Sure, why not. > > -- > Dave www.davebbq.com Just say when & where <G>. Sky -- Ultra Ultimate Kitchen Rule - Use the Timer! Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice |
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Dave Bugg wrote:
> > Steve Pope wrote: > > > Yes that's cool, and have a wonderful time. > > Thanks, Steve > > > My parents never (almost) took us on any vacations, but > > their excuse was that as a military family we lived all > > over the place anyway. > > My folks were the same. I grew up an Army brat :-) > > > There was one exception, a train trip led by my mother > > from California to Wyoming and back, visiting relatives > > in Sheridan and Jackson. Other than that, I was unfamiliar > > with the concept of recreational travel until I got > > to college and found out that nearly everybody did it. > > > > I will say in all my travel experience there is nothing better > > than traveling about western North America. I was fortunate > > to start doing it seriously by about age 20. > > > > > > Steve > > -- > Dave www.davebbq.com As a navy brat, I remember cross-country journeys I'm sure my folks considered were journeys into purgatory???!!! Are we there yet?!!! Sky, BTDT too often! (fondly!) -- Ultra Ultimate Kitchen Rule - Use the Timer! Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice |
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Dave Bugg wrote:
> > Nancy Young wrote: > > Dave Bugg wrote: > > > >> As for me, this is a bittersweet trip. It will be - just like the > >> other trips - a wonderful and special time that I will always > >> cherish. But it also marks a passage. It is the last trip of its kind > >> that I will take since Ethan is the last child. Sigh. > > > > Such a special story! Thanks for that, I loved reading that. > > You're welcome, Nancy. I'll post some highlights and pics when we get back. > -- > Dave www.davebbq.com I look forward to reading about the highlights! I hope your DS (and you) keeps as journal as well Such things (journals) are treasures for later dates. And, I don't mean a "dear diary" sort of thing either! Sky -- Ultra Ultimate Kitchen Rule - Use the Timer! Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice |
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Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> > "Mark Thorson" > wrote in message > > > > Europe? You can keep it! Same for Canada. > > As a 10 year old, I may be inclined to agree, I thought teaching history wad > dumb when I was in grammar school. As an adult, I enjoy going to both > places as often as I can. Fantastic things to see in both places. > Breathtaking view from a hillside in Canada, or just to sit and marvel at > 1000 year old buildings in Europe and wonder what it was like building them. I'm not sure what this is called, but it's definitely something like "belated appreciation!" I know if I had to a lot of stuff all over again as a kid (knowing what I know now - yeah yeah) then I would be a lot smarter! <G> Sky -- Ultra Ultimate Kitchen Rule - Use the Timer! Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice |
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Terry Pulliam Burd > wrote in
: > On Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:43:05 GMT, "Dave Bugg" > > fired up random neurons and synapses to opine: > >>Well, my youngest son, Ethan, just finished his high school sophomore >>year. As I've done with each of my kids when they've reached this age, >>I'll be taking him on a two week road trip to an area of America that >>he has chosen to visit. >> > <snip> > > The DH and I are doing something vaguely similar (is "vaguely similar" > an oxymoron?) with our 14 yo granddaughter. We're taking her on a 2 > week road trip from southern California to (family in) Austin TX and > back next month. Wandering around and stopping where we please. > Carlsbad Cavern, Bisbee AZ, etc. This will actually be the first > vacation of over a few days' duration I've had in 4 or 5 years, so I'm > really, really looking forward to it. Our only two ground rules for > the granddaughter a no iPod or cell phone in the car while we're > traveling. We'd actually like to have conversations as we travel! > > We're bringing the craptop along, so I'll post as we go. > > Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd > -- > "If the soup had been as hot as the claret, if the claret had been as > old as the bird, and if the bird's breasts had been as full as the > waitress's, it would have been a very good dinner." > > -- Duncan Hines > > To reply, replace "meatloaf" with "cox" > > > > > Stop off and see the diving pig...I think that is in San Antonio. Near the outlet stores. -- The house of the burning beet-Alan |
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In article >,
Terry Pulliam Burd > wrote: > The DH and I are doing something vaguely similar (is "vaguely similar" > an oxymoron?) with our 14 yo granddaughter. We're taking her on a 2 > week road trip from southern California to (family in) Austin TX and > back next month. Wandering around and stopping where we please. > Carlsbad Cavern, Bisbee AZ, etc. > Our only two ground rules for > the granddaughter a no iPod or cell phone in the car while we're > traveling. We'd actually like to have conversations as we travel! > > We're bringing the craptop along, so I'll post as we go. > > Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd Thelma and Louise live! What a blast! I love teen-agers! -- -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ Huffy and Bubbles Do France: http://www.jamlady.eboard.com |
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In article <dqZ3k.493$cm.337@trndny09>,
"Dave Bugg" > wrote: > As for me, this is a bittersweet trip. It will be - just like the other > trips - a wonderful and special time that I will always cherish. But it also > marks a passage. It is the last trip of its kind that I will take since > Ethan is the last child. Sigh. Rock on, Dave! -- -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ Huffy and Bubbles Do France: http://www.jamlady.eboard.com |
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On Jun 11, 11:42�pm, Sky > wrote:
> Edwin Pawlowski wrote: > > > "Mark Thorson" > wrote in message > > > > Europe? �You can keep it! �Same for Canada. > > > As a 10 year old, I may be inclined to agree, I thought teaching history wad > > dumb when I was in grammar school. �As an adult, I enjoy going to both > > places as often as I can. �Fantastic things to see in both places. > > Breathtaking view from a hillside in Canada, or just to sit and marvel at > > 1000 year old buildings in Europe and wonder what it was like building them. > > I'm not sure what this is called, but it's definitely something like > "belated appreciation!" It's called "Youth is wasted on the young". |
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"> In article <dqZ3k.493$cm.337@trndny09>, > "Dave Bugg" > wrote: > >> As for me, this is a bittersweet trip. It will be - just like the other >> trips - a wonderful and special time that I will always cherish. But it >> also >> marks a passage. It is the last trip of its kind that I will take since >> Ethan is the last child. Sigh. That is awesome! Savor the experience brother. KW |
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On Jun 11, 8:10*pm, Serene Vannoy > wrote:
> Dave Bugg wrote: > > Serene Vannoy wrote: > >> Dave Bugg wrote: > >>> Well, my youngest son, Ethan, just finished his high school > >>> sophomore year. As I've done with each of my kids when they've > >>> reached this age, I'll be taking him on a two week road trip to an > >>> area of America that he has chosen to visit. > >> So sweet! Wish my parents had taken the time to spend one-on-one time > >> with us kids the way you're doing. What a great gift. > > > You know what they say about the gift and the giver, Serene. *It's been a > > blessing to me. > > Know what you mean. *My sister's kid is having trouble at home, so she's > coming to live with us. *I think I'm even more excited than she is. > > Tomorrow's the day I become the parent of a teenager. *Whee! > > Serene OMG- I'll think good thoughts your way. Best of luck! |
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On Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:43:05 GMT, "Dave Bugg" >
wrote: >Well, my youngest son, Ethan, just finished his high school sophomore year. >As I've done with each of my kids when they've reached this age, I'll be >taking him on a two week road trip to an area of America that he has chosen >to visit. <snip> >The goal is to create a singular life-long memory for Ethan, so things are >geared toward his needs and sensibilities. Nothing is set in stone so we can >be flexible about what is going on and make changes as needed. > >As for me, this is a bittersweet trip. It will be - just like the other >trips - a wonderful and special time that I will always cherish. But it also >marks a passage. It is the last trip of its kind that I will take since >Ethan is the last child. Sigh. sounds like a sweet trip, dave. even if ethan doesn't remember it, you will. happy trails! your pal, blake |
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Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In article <dqZ3k.493$cm.337@trndny09>, > "Dave Bugg" > wrote: > >> As for me, this is a bittersweet trip. It will be - just like the >> other trips - a wonderful and special time that I will always >> cherish. But it also marks a passage. It is the last trip of its >> kind that I will take since Ethan is the last child. Sigh. > > Rock on, Dave! :-) -- Dave www.davebbq.com What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women." -- Conan |
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KW wrote:
> "> In article <dqZ3k.493$cm.337@trndny09>, >> "Dave Bugg" > wrote: >> >>> As for me, this is a bittersweet trip. It will be - just like the >>> other trips - a wonderful and special time that I will always >>> cherish. But it also >>> marks a passage. It is the last trip of its kind that I will take >>> since Ethan is the last child. Sigh. > > That is awesome! Savor the experience brother. I will :-) -- Dave www.davebbq.com What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women." -- Conan |
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Michael "Dog3" wrote:
> "Dave Bugg" > news:dqZ3k.493$cm.337@trndny09: in > rec.food.cooking > >> >> As for me, this is a bittersweet trip. It will be - just like the >> other trips - a wonderful and special time that I will always >> cherish. But it also marks a passage. It is the last trip of its >> kind that I will take since Ethan is the last child. Sigh. > > Sounds like a very wonderful experience for both you and Ethan. One > that neither of you will ever forget. Dude, burn the pavement and > have a rockin' good time. Report the eats back here if you have time. I will endeavor to do so, Michael. :-) -- Dave www.davebbq.com What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women." -- Conan |
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blake murphy wrote:
> On Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:43:05 GMT, "Dave Bugg" > > wrote: > >> Well, my youngest son, Ethan, just finished his high school >> sophomore year. As I've done with each of my kids when they've >> reached this age, I'll be taking him on a two week road trip to an >> area of America that he has chosen to visit. > <snip> > >> The goal is to create a singular life-long memory for Ethan, so >> things are geared toward his needs and sensibilities. Nothing is set >> in stone so we can be flexible about what is going on and make >> changes as needed. >> >> As for me, this is a bittersweet trip. It will be - just like the >> other trips - a wonderful and special time that I will always >> cherish. But it also marks a passage. It is the last trip of its >> kind that I will take since Ethan is the last child. Sigh. > > sounds like a sweet trip, dave. even if ethan doesn't remember it, > you will. happy trails! Thanks, Blake. -- Dave www.davebbq.com What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women." -- Conan |
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