Vacation, Stay-cation Or Play-cation In Your Mind?

On 22 June 2010 at 8:48 pm

tammy said, 

I just got back and I’m exhausted. Who knew relaxing and having fun could be so tiring?
.-= tammy´s last blog ..the griswolds are at it again… =-.

On 22 June 2010 at 10:14 pm

Tess The Bold Life said, 

Jannie, Love that Jim is getting rewarded for all that hard work! You have me laughing out loud again. Going back to Michigan in July for work and play and visiting family! Please pass the Merlot!
.-= Tess The Bold Life´s last blog ..Oil Spill: Taking Personal Responsibility =-.

On 22 June 2010 at 11:23 pm

Talon said, 

Sounds lovely, Jannie! Glad you all had a fabulous time! I hope BB reveals more about his girlfriend
.-= Talon´s last blog ..Storm Dancing (Short Story) =-.

On 23 June 2010 at 2:36 am

Hilary said, 

Hi Jannie .. excellent news that you had such a fun time – Kelly’s smile says it like it is .. Jim .. just looks like he’s got time to eat for a change!! Blue Bunny and a girlfriend .. well that’s a turn up for the books .. and could prove a little challenging .. perhaps he’ll relax now he’s home again.

Your 2 day breaks .. sound a really good idea .. time enough to relax and play .. but not too long to totally disrupt life.

So glad you had such a good time .. sounds glorious .. snorkelling, carrot fishing, turnip tossing .. and drinking merlot on your return ..

Happy days .. xoxo Hilary
.-= Hilary´s last blog ..Nature in Balance … and the Dark-Bellied Dew Lover! =-.

On 23 June 2010 at 7:00 am

Lynn said, 

That sounds like a nice mini-vacation. And I am glad that Blue Bunny had fun, too. Woo hoo! A new bunnyfriend named linnda. Good for him!

On 23 June 2010 at 8:38 am

Mia @ Finding Balance said, 

We took a “vacation” to a therapeutic camp for J.Browne. It wasn’t anything like a vacation for us, but all the kids got something good out of it. I wonder how much longer it will be before we can go. Years? Maybe we can take Blue Bunnie with us! There’s no reason why he shouldn’t get around, right. LOL.

On 23 June 2010 at 9:15 am

Alice Audrey said, 

I think two days at a whack would only make me wish for more time. Still, if you have great stuff in easy driving, you might as well check it out.

On 23 June 2010 at 10:24 am

Glenn Buttkus said, 

Well, yes, Melva and I have had dozens of mini-vacations over the years; usually trips to the ocean or mountains. But because she is a teacher, we always have done two-week road trips, visiting in-laws in Texas, and all over the Southwest in between. But my retirement starts in two days, so this summer, this Friday, we will start our 6,000 mile road trip that will span three weeks, shooting across the Cascades Friday afternoon, skirting most of eastern Washington by nightfall. Drop down to Lewiston, Idaho and head up over Lolo Pass to Missoula, then on to Deer Lodge, Montana for the best chicken fried steaks along the interstate, then shoot diagonally up to Highway 2 and parallel the northern edge of Montana, shoot across North Dakota near the Canuck border, and dip into Minnesota long enough to make it to Duluth, and toss a rock into Lake Superior; than heading kitty-corner back to Texas dropping through bunches of states on the way down, visit with my in-laws in Lolita, TX, then head up to Colorado Springs to visit our oldest daughter and two grandsons, followed by a surge up to Wyoming to stop for some time in Laramie, before traversing the way back to Washington state. We will be driving my newish 2008 Suzuki Gran Vitara, and though it will only get 21-23 mpg (compared to the 41 mpg we get on our Camry Hybrid), but we’ll have some fun anyway.
.-= Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..Life Magazine =-.

On 23 June 2010 at 10:54 am

Jannie said, 

Yay! I am catching up with my comments and reading your blogs.

Hey, Tammy — ain’t that the vacation truth sometimes?! We wear ourselves our and need a vacation from the vacation. Where did you go? I’ll just have to zip over to your blog and find out.

Hey, J.D. I don’t think I’ve been to that 80 MPH highway, altho on Monday coming home I notice I had crept up to 80 on a 70 MPH road. Texas is filled with a lot of cool places, indeed. I like the charm of this hill country.

Hey, Tess! Now what part of this exactly had you laughing out loud?? It musta been BB, right? Jim works s much and so hard some short vacations will be the way to go I do believe. Michigan is BEAUTIFUL! Whoops, Merlot all gone, but there’s more at the store.

Hey, Daisy — recharging was it exactly! My favorite part was just tubing on the lazy river with margarita in hand. And Kelly — you know kids — she was in the water 95% of the day.

Hey, Talon — BB and Linda have been e-mailing 20 times a day!! He’s completely smitten. Love is in the air, I do believe. And she is a real sweetie, as are her parents and 37 little brothers and sisters.

Hey, Cinderkeys — exactly! I’ve been on vacations as yu speak of — thse needing resting up from. Not so fun! Floating around and around on the lazy river and lounging in the pool was my kind of thing!

Hey, Hilary — and isn’t it great to see Kelly with such a nice big smile, and not trying to hide her gapped teeth!! Yeah, Jim generally works Mnday to Friday and Saturday until 2:00, so if we take off early afternoon Saturday and come home Sunday night, we’ve had 2 nice days. We’re loking at San Antonio next. We were last there when Kelly was 7 months old. The Alamo and Riverwalk are really nice to absorb. Yep — BB was SO proud of his 3 carrots caught!!

Hey, Snaggle, if I had your gorgeous scenery I think I’d get lost in it every day for an hour or so. Even a dip in Our Amazing Swimming Pool can take me away to a new sphere. The refund — nope not yet. maybe they overcharge everyone and make some interest money on us. Oh well… Yes, I’d like to see what a week in Paris, Vienna or Sydney feels like but with $$ and time not available now, vernight stays here and there will be just as good I bet! Plus, who needs all that flying hassle and the jetlag??

Hey, Lynn, Linda is such a little sweetie. BB is enthralled with everything about her. And she taught him some skateboard tricks!! Ahhh, new love, young love, how timeless.

Hey, Caity! We really do have some very lovely spots to explore in our Texas Hill Country. Cute little towns. Big Resorts to relax at. Anyplace with water in summer is a winner. And Schlitterbahn, onoe of the world’s TOP water parks is less than an hour from where we live!

Hey, Mia, BB is totally up for any camping experience. He just loves getting out, meeting new people and seeing anything he never has before. And he’s also totally game for visiting you at your house and teaching your kids basket weaving, musical glasses with water, and dances like the bunny hop and the rabbit step!

Hey Brian, the mountains — sounds very beautiful. And cool. You taking a complete break from the Net for those 2 days?? Have fun!!

Hey Alice Audrey, until Jim sells his business he’s working long and hard, which may be a while in this slow economy. So 2 days away is a gift for us at this point. Easy driving is a key for sure, more time spent at the fun spots than on the road.

Hey Suzicate, I made up a huge batch of spaghetti sauce with ground beef a couple months ago and froze it. If I may say so myself, the spaghetti gets tastier each time we eat it, about once a week.

Wow, Glenn — 2 days until you retire, that must feel weird, after all these years. I envy your gorgeous mountains. You gonna visit Bob Dylan’s place in Duluth?? Is his childhood home a museum yet? Why are you not taking the Camry?? Sounds like an awesme, awesome trip planned!!

Lane, when the moon hits your eye like a big spaghetti pie, that’s amore. Wait — wrong song… Yo no sais. Das verstashe ich nicht. Je parle anglais et francais seulement.

xoxoxo

On 23 June 2010 at 12:45 pm

joaquin said, 

with a pool like that, who needs vacations?

actually, everyone needs vacations. one day i will take one. but for now, an occasional saturday drive down to san diego will suffice.
.-= joaquin´s last blog ..Dear Hunter =-.

On 23 June 2010 at 2:56 pm

Mrs4444 said, 

I like mini vacations; they make the summer go by slower than when we look forward to a big vacation. Glad you had fun

On 23 June 2010 at 3:10 pm

Paige said, 

we have tossed a couple of ideas out there, just can’t seem to commit to any one or heck even two of ‘em.

looks like y’all had a blast

BB needs the blow dryer when you are done with it :-}
.-= Paige´s last blog ..Drawing a beginning =-.

On 23 June 2010 at 4:05 pm

Emmanuel Ibok said, 

I love your family…Always fun…and hey! the title of this was Legen…..wait for it….Dary!!!…LOL…have fun…cheers!!!

On 23 June 2010 at 6:23 pm

Liara Covert said, 

“Vacation,” like “work” begins and ends as state of mind (or state of being). Some people always say their lives are essentially ‘all work and no play.’ Yet, other people never stop playing. When you love what you do, it may not seem like work. Different conditioning leads people to have different attitudes about how they do, should or have no obligation to contribute to the greater good or wider communities. Some people also feel guilty they never work enough. Others could not be bothered raising a finger. SOme people even view life as an extended vacation. To be aware of how you think, what you believe and how each perception arises is a meaningful process. Ultimately, you are your own judge and jury. You love and accept self and others or criticize with motives.
.-= Liara Covert´s last blog ..Reflect on what sustains you =-.

On 23 June 2010 at 9:28 pm

Patricia said, 

My partner and youngest child are working out getting ready for the Seattle to Portland bike ride July 17th. They are going to do the ride in 2 days and stay at a motel 140 miles in….204 miles altogether with 8,000 others!

I am using my funds on 5 massages over the summer…taking a good walk, having a bath and then going to the massage….coming home and reading or doing nothing (ha ha like I could accomplish that feat – maybe with Merlot?)

I am getting some great throat opening sounds with my chanting group each Friday at noon – think some possibilities are opening up….in the vocal department and definitely some relaxation.

Looks like fun was had by all. We used to go camping with kids at the spur of the moment….now one needs reservations and the places are crowded with RVs and too many people. Reservations fill up by March.
Sound like a good plan….oh those hard working menfolk

On 24 June 2010 at 5:09 am

Cath Lawson said, 

Hi Jannie – Glad you had a fab time. That lazy river looks awesome. We had planned to go to BC this summer to see if we’d like to live there. But the pound is so weak against both the Canadian and American dollar right now, we might have to change our plans.

The kids are going for a nine night trip to Spain with my parents, so I was thinking about a mini vacation or two later in Summer. That way, we can take a bigger vacation in the winter months when the lack of sun is getting me down.

There’s lots of nice places near where I live, trouble is, we don’t often get the weather. But flights to Europe can be cheap. We can go to Venice, or Rome and back for about £35 per person if we pick the right dates and just take hand luggage. The airline is pretty bad but who cares, so long as it actually gets you there.

On 24 June 2010 at 6:09 am

Jingle said, 

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see you later.
take good care…
thank you for the comments and encouragement!

On 24 June 2010 at 10:24 am

Jannie said, 

Hello Lovely Liara, your comment is a great reminder that we create our own reality. We choose where we go in our minds. We choose how we feel and react to every moment. Very thoughtful words, all. I hope you, Brett and “Baby Bump” are all well??

Hey Talented Tony, I wish a Disney were close to here — nearest one is either CA or FL. We do have a Sea World abut 75 minutes from here, but that’s really not my cup of tea. I prefer a REAL sea world, not one created 150 miles inland. And I like the thought of wild animals free. Oh, yes BB is back here — Linda (linnda) works at the Hyatt resort. But they’ve been e-mailing every hour.

Lovely Patricia, I should like to ride a bike — haven’t in years. Maybe we’ll all 3 get some with the $$ left over from My Amazing Camera, from eBay. At least their second day is only 64 miles! Your massage stay-cations sound awesome!! I am not a massage taker but I know that like golf, and skiing — those who love it — love it a lot. At the vocal thing, is it like a “sounding” where you make all kinds of wild sounds, or sing — or whatever? I went to one a few weeks ago at Kalyani’s and it was a hoot!

Hey Sean — I’m totally with ya on the long fun vacation, I hope it’ll be in the cards for us. We’d LOVE to take Kelly on a Disney cruise. I lk frward to checkingin on your cruise prgress, I think when last I checked yu had almost raised all the money. We did spend one day at Disney CA when Kelly was 4 — that was AWESOME!!! I got to ride teh Peter Pan ride about 10 times.

Hey Lovely Cath, wow! Great to see you again so soon. Yes, the lazy river was my favorite part. Wow — you are considering moving to BC from the UK? To be close to Davina? I LOVED what I saw of BC in my 6 weeks there in 1986. Spain sounds great. Mid-winter vacations sound great! Venice and Rome sound extra Grrrrreat — I love the thought of all that old architecture and art over there!

Hi Lovely Trisha! Firstly — I love that word relish as a verb. I like it on a hot dog too, but as a verb just makes me smile! Oooo, did I get a magic Touch award? Do I possibly have a Magic Touch? I know you do, with being a sweet and nice person! I’ll be over to check it out soon, I’m sure.

Dear Lovely Jingle — Hi, how ARE you?? Luisa was so sweet to put up a post and let us know you’d not been feeling well. Hope you’re much better now? I WILL check out the imprtanat info soon, I’m sure. Thank YOU for your love and support. You have brightened up my world a lot and brought a lot of fine souls to my blog.

xoxo

On 24 June 2010 at 1:11 pm

Lance said, 

Wow…so I’ll be in Jannie-Land!! How awesome is that!! (very awesome!) I’ll shout out your name!!! The woods shall answer back with Jannie-spirit…

On 25 June 2010 at 11:47 pm

Jannie said, 

Dear Ana, I was only away 2 days, less than really — but hpapy to hear I was missed! I still have to check my g-mail. The eco project sounds intriguing! Green Park does too. I’d love to be in Lndon y
today!!

Dear Lance, and I bet the squirrels and moose will say hello back to you.

Dear Patricia, the endangered Aramaic tongue, good to hear it is being kept up and that your voice is happier these days than before!

xoxox

On 27 June 2010 at 3:42 pm

Jannie said, 

Davina, oh yeah, you got locked out. But eventually ate some more great meals and had some more mighty fine wine. And maybe spider friend will still be there. What was it you named her? I so forget. Plesae forgive me.

xoxoxo

On 29 June 2010 at 9:24 am

Jannie said, 

On 29 June 2010 at 4:02 pm

Jannie said,