Roughing It

One thing I miss doing in the summer is going camping. It’s not like I ever roughed it really or ever needed motorhome insurance for a motorhome, but we had a camper and used outhouses. We used to sit around the campfire telling stories and relaxing. I think that’s what I miss most—relaxing. The best trip I can remember is going to Jellystone Park–you know Yogi Bear’s home. My sister got to dress up as Boo Boo (Bo Bo?) not really sure how to spell his name. I learned how to jump off a diving board and also never wanted to jump off a diving board ever again after hitting my head on it. Man, memories are so fun. Just don’t tell anyone that I used to eat stones while camping( i was 3)

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Happy One Year Betty!

Who, may you be asking is Betty?  That is our Prius which just recently turned one year old.  Andy thinks in a year we’ve put too many miles on it–about 15,000 to be exact.  But his parents live in St. Cloud Minnesota, about a 6 hour trip from here and my sister lives in Chicago, a three hour trip.  These trips add up.  

I still love our Prius.  Granted after we bought it, the price of gas started to go down a bit, but we are still saving money.  Andy even read an article that the Prius Touring 09 made the top car list for value over 5 years.   It really makes me wonder how much money we really have saved. 

I wonder how many Lamborginis, Lexus or even Ferrari parts are doing these days. I don’t really see these are cars people would buy with the economy the way it is. But then again, I don’t have money, so what do I know.

Happy B-day Betty! Hope to get more years out of you! And can’t wait till it gets warm again to get 50 miles to the gallon!

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Travel Plans

So snow has started to really get into our travel plans for Xmas. I had a nice trip all planned out and now possibility of snow is really starting to mess it up. We were going to spend a day at Andy’s parents, but now we are starting to worry about the possiblity of snow and/or black ice. Is it worth it to make the trip if it takes 8 hours to get there (when normally it takes 5.5) there and back? We do want to see his parents for Xmas–but I guess we are just going to have to go with the flow and see what the weather brings us. Maybe it will just be a problem getting home–who knows.

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AmericInn New Richmond

We went to a wedding this weekend a little town right near the Wisconsin Border.  Since this was 4 hours away, we had to get a hotel.  We went to Hotels.com and booked a room at the only one with a pool at AmericInn.   (The invitations did not include a list of hotels to stay.)  We knew we would not have a lot of time to swim, but if it was only a couple dollars more, what the heck.  It ended up about $80.00 for one night.

The hotel was very nice.  The employees were very cheerful and nice.  They apolgized that they were slow (they weren’t really) due to new computer system.  They told us about the fresh continental breakfast in the morning from 6-10. (Sausage, waffles, cereal, donuts, bread, bagels, eggs–all really good)  The room was well cleaned, looking really nice.  Our room looked out onto the street, so we could make sure our car was okay.   I enjoyed our trip–since we did squeeze in time for the pool (nice and clean–even had a backboard for pool basketball), hot tub (nice and bubbly) and sauna.  I would stay at this hotel again or this chain.

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Get Away

The weather lately has had everyone so down and gloomy.  It makes me want to get away.   Andy and I were discussing what our next trip was going to be.  He wants to do a royal caribbean cruise, but I’m not sure.  One, I get seasick.  Two, I want to have some friends come along.  I mean, I love my husband, but we’ve been on enough trips alone now, I would like to share with more people.  Andy says the ships are so big I shouldn’t have a problem with seasickness.  I think I would enjoy a cruise.   I suppose maybe we could look into it. 

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Fairytale

  When we first started dating, Andy told me he would show me the world.  I thought he was just being a guy and talking out his butt or trying to impress me.   But I have realized that he really does want to show me different places.  I never thought I would have this opportunity.  I mean this castle Neuschwanstein is beautiful.  I’d seen it in pictures, but to actually be there is amazing.  Interesting fact about this castle, only 7 rooms are done.  Its only about 9 euro to tour the 7 rooms that are completed.  You can take a bus, walk the long route or the short route.  Andy’s brother decided to take the short route to avoid horse poop.  Well, he didn’t tell us this would be the steeper climb.  I again had forgotten to train for our vacation!  That is why I look a little red! 

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Le Clown Bar

Before we went to Paris, Andy suggested we go to the library and read some Let’s Gobooks.  These books are for the on the budget traveller which we kind of were.  I was looking at wine bars, and this one caught my eye.  We went to it on a rainy Tuesday night.  It was a small place with about 12 tables and a bar.  Everywhere you could think to put a clown, there was a clown.  I had the best filet Mignon pork ever here.  The only problem was we were running low on Euros and the place does not take credit cards.  So Andy ran down the street to a ATM.  We had enough money for dinner and one glass of wine, but if we were at a wine bar, I wanted to try more.  Plus Paris makes the best chocolate mousse ever.  But anyways, I do not normally find clowns freaky.  But after seeing this clown walking down to the bathroom, I can see why people are afraid.

   Seriously, though, if you are ever in Paris, go to this restaurant.  Awesome food.

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Another Shrimp?

People keep on asking me where we are going to go on our next vacation and I originally was saying Guatemala because some friends of mine were going to renew their vows there.  They have decided not to now, so I was thinking of looking into Hotels in Brisbane, Australia.  I have had a couple friends and relatives visit there and they speak very highly of Australia. 

I would like to visit someplace where its warm, has beaches, shopping, etc., all stuff I love to do.  Don’t get me wrong, I did like Europe, but it was different type of vacation than I am normally used to.  I think the Brisbane Accomodations would be much different than Europe too.  The small room left a lot to be desired.   I mean look at this hotel and pool.  I think I could live here for a week. 

I think the other thing I would really enjoy is the people and the culture.  I would actually be able to have conversations with other other people and learn about Gold Coast Accomodations too.  I sometimes need a bit of excitement on my trips so I know I would need to find the amusement parks to go to. 

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No Paris in Munich

I do have to say I’m sadden by the fact that I will not be seeing Paris Hilton at Oktoberfest.  NOT.  She was kicked out this year for showing up last year promoting her canned wine.  The best part of this situation is that the Bavarians stated that she “cheapened” the event.  I’m liking these people already! 

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Vaca

I was talking to a friend at work about how after this trip, I do not think Andy and I will be going on a trip for a long while.  But I know every January, my parents go to Las Vegas.  My mom would live at Caesars Palace if she had a choice.  I know if I won the lottery I would either buy my mother a plane or fly her out there a couple of times a year.  I think my mom deserves to what makes her happy.  And for some reason, its slots.

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