Going on a Trip

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:12 pm

My birthday is coming up. My mom has decided for my present, she's going to watch the kids for me, so I can take a mini vacation. So I'm going to get a 2 night 3 day vacation. I have not the slightest clue as to where I would like to go. Anyone have any suggestions?

I don't want to have to drive far!

stewartcumming · Post by **stewartcumming** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:14 pm

Sheryl wrote: My birthday is coming up. My mom has decided for my present, she's going to watch the kids for me, so I can take a mini vacation. So I'm going to get a 2 night 3 day vacation. I have not the slightest clue as to where I would like to go. Anyone have any suggestions?

I don't want to have to drive far!

I might be showing my ignorance here, but isn't everywhere in Texas 'far'?

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:17 pm

Nope your right, it's a long drive if I want to go anywhere. :wah:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:17 pm

Sheryl wrote: My birthday is coming up. My mom has decided for my present, she's going to watch the kids for me, so I can take a mini vacation. So I'm going to get a 2 night 3 day vacation. I have not the slightest clue as to where I would like to go. Anyone have any suggestions?

I don't want to have to drive far!
From the panhandle? If you're driving, how far are you from the Grand Canyon?

stewartcumming · Post by **stewartcumming** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:19 pm

Accountable wrote: From the panhandle? If you're driving, how far are you from the Grand Canyon?

Grand Canyon is a good shout, I would say its like the Taj Mahal or Great Wall - something you should see before you die

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:23 pm

Sheryl wrote:

I don't want to have to drive far!

Maybe he could get the bus and you could meet him there

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:23 pm

It's 715.1 miles from my house, and is a 11 hour drive.

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:34 pm

Sheryl wrote: It's 715.1 miles from my house, and is a 11 hour drive.

I think that you should take into account that extra 0.1 miles and leave home 6 seconds earlier.

A figure that always sticks in my mind is that from Villa Park in Birmingham to The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff is 101.6 miles, which is the same number of millimetres in 4 inches.

I need to get out more.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:40 pm

Uncle Kram wrote: I think that you should take into account that extra 0.1 miles and leave home 6 seconds earlier.

A figure that always sticks in my mind is that from Villa Park in Birmingham to The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff is 101.6 miles, which is the same number of millimetres in 4 inches.

I need to get out more.

I agree. That didn't even register on the punometer.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:44 pm

I'm looking around. Acc when do the flowers in the south start blooming?

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:48 pm

Sheryl wrote: I'm looking around. Acc when do the flowers in the south start blooming?:wah: It's 80 degrees already! I'd say ... Tuesday?

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:51 pm

:wah: Ok, well not what I was looking for but will do.

stewartcumming · Post by **stewartcumming** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:54 pm

Isn't Texas counted as the south in USA?

Or is it only the states that broke away for the civil war?

I need to seriously study US history & geography.....

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:56 pm

Texas is considered part of the south.

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 5:03 pm

Please bear with Stewart - he still thinks of Texas as a defunct DIY chain in the UK :wah:

stewartcumming · Post by **stewartcumming** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 5:09 pm

Uncle Kram wrote: Please bear with Stewart - he still thinks of Texas as a defunct DIY chain in the UK :wah:

Ouch!! Harsh!!

But it was funny, therefore forgiven...!

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 5:17 pm

Is that wild west theme park still running? I don't remember where it was, but it was a little piece of Texas in the middle of England. *sigh*

stewartcumming · Post by **stewartcumming** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 5:45 pm

Accountable wrote: Is that wild west theme park still running? I don't remember where it was, but it was a little piece of Texas in the middle of England. *sigh*

Would need to be a very little piece. Texas is bigger than Britain & France put together!

But Country & Western has a big following in UK. It tends towards the Nashville Big-Hair-And-Tassled-Clothes end of C&W, but Johnny Cash is also big here, especially after he played Glastonbury

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 7:39 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: How about Oklahoma City? There are some good restaurants there and you could see the Roy Rogers museum.

I"ve been to OKC several times. I dunno was hoping to catch cheap airfare and go to Louisanna. I haven't been there and would like to see it.

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 7:55 pm

Get your mum to keep the kids at her house and stay in bed all weekend!

Use your travel money to fly Clipper in and he can bring you amazing breakfasts, brunches and suppers in bed!

(All those crumbs in the bed should exfoliate your skin nicely too! hehe) :wah:

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 7:57 pm

Now I like that idea.

Ohhhh Clipper.......

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 7:10 am

San Antonio!!! You get Hill Country, Wildflowers, shopping and restaurants! And best of all me, you and Accountable can go on a hot date!:D

PS Does your mom want a 2 year old boy and a 5 year old girl as well??:yh_bigsmi

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 7:32 am

That would be SO cool!!!!:D

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 8:30 am

LOL ok Snooze and Sunny

I had thought bout San Antonio, haven't been there in years. Will check airline prices out.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 8:32 am

I love it! A regional get-together.

Is it feasible, Sheryl? The River Walk and Alamo are world-famous.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 8:35 am

I'm pretty sure it is, I'll know more after Monday. But I haven't been to the Alamo or the Riverwalk since I was 9.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 8:44 am

The tree is bigger now.