Leroyr55 196 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, KJ1231 said: Screw the cruise lines! Buy your own! Have the best pandemic ever here. We bought a place in the Pocono mountains last October thinking we'd be here mostly weekend and vacation week here and there. I've been working from the Poconos since 3/17 and will be until at least January! We're close to a large lake so we got our own cruiser! Ogilthorpe, Baked Alaska and Morganno 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FManke 2,608 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, KJ1231 said: Screw the cruise lines! Buy your own! Have the best pandemic ever here. We bought a place in the Pocono mountains last October thinking we'd be here mostly weekend and vacation week here and there. I've been working from the Poconos since 3/17 and will be until at least January! We're close to a large lake so we got our own cruiser! Beautiful area. My wife's grandparents used to live in Bushkill. Enjoy! KJ1231, Ogilthorpe and Neesa 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leroyr55 196 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Where’s the bar Ogilthorpe 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KJ1231 324 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 59 minutes ago, FManke said: Beautiful area. My wife's grandparents used to live in Bushkill. Enjoy! And my wife's parents live in Glen Ellyn for awhile - not far from you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FManke 2,608 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 31 minutes ago, KJ1231 said: And my wife's parents live in Glen Ellyn for awhile - not far from you! Not far at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitsmom 353 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 On 7/23/2020 at 8:45 PM, Dan Curtis said: WE have been visiting the bourbon trail, we’re not even huge bourbon fans, but the country side in Ky is so beautiful and all the horse farms near Lexington are nice to visit, also enjoy the Smokey Mountians, we had a cruise canceled in May, have not tried to rebook anything yet. Fellow Kentuckian here! We love bourbon though!! We are just south of Louisville and a little over an hour to Lexington (daughter & family are there). Kentucky is a beautiful place for sure. RCIfan1912, Dan Curtis and SteveinSC 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCIfan1912 694 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, whitsmom said: Fellow Kentuckian here! We love bourbon though!! We are just south of Louisville and a little over an hour to Lexington (daughter & family are there). Kentucky is a beautiful place for sure. I think unfortunately because politics gets in the way people just don't see how incredible each state is in their own unique way. I watch a show called "Aerial America" on The Smithsonian channel all the time and each state is beautiful and interesting in its own way. I love all our states. From NY to Cali, from North Dakota to Texas. My favorite episodes are the really big but less populated states because they are they are so different from NJ where I live because we are so populated. The North, and South Dakota episodes, the Wyoming and Montana episodes are fascinating. We live in a gorgeous country that is for sure. Kentucky was a great episode as well, beautiful state indeed. Dan Curtis, WAAAYTOOO, Mrs. Thomas and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leroyr55 196 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 37 minutes ago, RCIfan1912 said: I think unfortunately because politics gets in the way people just don't see how incredible each state is in their own unique way. I watch a show called "Aerial America" on The Smithsonian channel all the time and each state is beautiful and interesting in its own way. I love all our states. From NY to Cali, from North Dakota to Texas. My favorite episodes are the really big but less populated states because they are they are so different from NJ where I live because we are so populated. The North, and South Dakota episodes, the Wyoming and Montana episodes are fascinating. We live in a gorgeous country that is for sure. Kentucky was a great episode as well, beautiful state indeed. That is a great show to watch. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCIfan1912 694 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Leroyr55 said: That is a great show to watch. One of the best ever produced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Thomas 246 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 17 hours ago, RCIfan1912 said: I think unfortunately because politics gets in the way people just don't see how incredible each state is in their own unique way. I watch a show called "Aerial America" on The Smithsonian channel all the time and each state is beautiful and interesting in its own way. I love all our states. From NY to Cali, from North Dakota to Texas. My favorite episodes are the really big but less populated states because they are they are so different from NJ where I live because we are so populated. The North, and South Dakota episodes, the Wyoming and Montana episodes are fascinating. We live in a gorgeous country that is for sure. Kentucky was a great episode as well, beautiful state indeed. That is why I say that you can love your country but hate your government. LOL We are blessed with a beautiful nation that has a lot to offer. Many people from other countries think that Americans don't travel to other countries because we are arrogant. I think for many of us, we just have so much to see here that we don't get a chance to do worldwide travel. I hope that this virus stuff gets taken care of soon so we can travel freely in our own country again. teddy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedNoodles 4,535 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 18 hours ago, RCIfan1912 said: . I watch a show called "Aerial America" on The Smithsonian channel all the time and each state is beautiful and interesting in its own way. I watch this every weekend, even if I've already seen the episode several times. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveinSC 1,210 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 19 hours ago, whitsmom said: Kentucky is a beautiful place for sure. Seconded! Kentucky in Spring is one of my favorite places. If youve never been to Louisville for the Derby, you havent lived. It will change your life. You combine the beauty of Kentucky with BOURBON and horses???? Whats not to love?!?!?!!? I need a mint julep. Dan Curtis and whitsmom 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Curtis 174 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 22 hours ago, whitsmom said: Fellow Kentuckian here! We love bourbon though!! We are just south of Louisville and a little over an hour to Lexington (daughter & family are there). Kentucky is a beautiful place for sure. We visited Jim Beam in Louisville area, probably Makers Mark our favorite, but the drive to Woodford May be the most scenic, we are as about as far North as you can get in Ky, but we think the Ohio river area is also scenic. But sure we sure anxious to eventually get back on a cruise ship. whitsmom, SteveinSC and RCIfan1912 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Thomas 246 Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 20 hours ago, crisgold52 said: One would argue of course that the world at large has many other opportunities to see things as well because culturally all parts of North America are westernized. One can get a burger or watch a hockey game or pro sports event and so on. The houses and communities have the north american standard of architecture from suburbs to urban living and every major city from Miami to Vancouver to Boston to Calgary all share many similar traits. In essence while there many things to do in America... theres no culture shock on this continent since values and life are culturally synced. If one goes to Asia it's a bit of a culture shock and a different way of life. A different way of governance. Same for parts of Africa as well. Also nothing is stopping domestic travel in america. One can fly between states. There can be a bit of culture shock if you take a person out of a city and put them in the country and vice versa, but no, not as much as putting them in a different country. However, the wonderful things I was talking about seeing had nothing to do with cities or towns. The US has mountains, deserts, canyons, geysers, and so much more to see that is completely awesome. I am not opposed to world travel at all, but there are facets of it that make me nervous to go to certain places, such as crime (mostly petty crime) and cleanliness. If anyone wants to go to another country, and I plan on going to Italy before I die, I advise that a person does lots of research. No one wants to be caned for spitting out their gum (Singapore). Also, we may technically be free to fly or even drive to other states right now, being told that you have to quarantine for 2 weeks (depending on where you go) makes it a no go 98% of the time. Many states are telling people to NOT travel to other states or to even leave their towns, again it depends on the state. Legally we can go where we want, but there are things that stop most from traveling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ampurp85 1,189 Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 You can feel a culture shock anywhere, I feel it everywhere I go. I have to say that each state in America has a different way of life and culture. Having been to Egypt, France, Germany, etc, I can say my shock was the same in New Orleans, New Jersey and Orlando....none are Chicago. I do watch shows about animals, food and travel,....but I totally forgot about the bourbon trail. As a WFH, I have no issues with a 14 day quarantine in a sense. We are going to Galena; rented a nice little place so we will buy groceries, fish and just relax. It is no cruise but it will be nice to look at different walls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ellcee 1,507 Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 The worst part is being home all the time, for work and relax time...and I love being home but this is a lot. Days off are spent home. Bleh. I've mentioned this before but I took up paddle boarding. I'm out on the water 3-5x a week, before or after work, paddling for exercise or happy hour with a couple of friends or solo. I've already met a bunch of new people and the fact that social distancing is already built in it's been great. I get my exercise or I get out on the water and relax. I don't know when travel will be okay or when I'll feel safe. Now I need ideas for when it gets cold because it looks like I'll be home til at least January. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveinSC 1,210 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 17 hours ago, ellcee said: Now I need ideas for when it gets cold because it looks like I'll be home til at least January. teddy, ellcee, Ogilthorpe and 4 others 1 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ellcee 1,507 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 9 minutes ago, SteveinSC said: On it already. JLMoran, Ogilthorpe, teddy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe01 534 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 There is no such thing as a "new normal" - it's total tripe and in a way, kinda sinister. There is NOTHING normal about a lockdown and not being able to travel! Things like this are temporary. Indeed, back in Scotland, we're pretty much back to normal, though I wish Nicola Sturgeon would open the cinemas and gyms... Ogilthorpe, SteveinSC and Mrs. Thomas 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2Cue 176 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 18 hours ago, ellcee said: I don't know when travel will be okay or when I'll feel safe. Now I need ideas for when it gets cold because it looks like I'll be home til at least January. 55 minutes ago, SteveinSC said: @SteveinSC My sister lives in South Carolina so maybe it is time to visit her. In January, SC should be warmer than here. Unfortunately, last I checked SC is covid bright red and my state is only pink. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveinSC 1,210 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Dad2Cue said: @SteveinSC My sister lives in South Carolina so maybe it is time to visit her. In January, SC should be warmer than here. Unfortunately, last I checked SC is covid bright red and my state is only pink. Well, depends on where you are. Our numbers are mostly coming from Charleston, Greenville-Spartanburg, and Myrtle Beach (in that order). Where i live (just across the border south of Charlotte, NC)....not so bad. Y'all c'mon down!!!! In January you can have days where its either 65 and sunny, or 32 and freezing rain. Roll the dice! lol Mrs. Thomas, JLMoran and ellcee 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2Cue 176 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 48 minutes ago, SteveinSC said: Well, depends on where you are. Our numbers are mostly coming from Charleston, Greenville-Spartanburg, and Myrtle Beach (in that order). Where i live (just across the border south of Charlotte, NC)....not so bad. Y'all c'mon down!!!! In January you can have days where its either 65 and sunny, or 32 and freezing rain. Roll the dice! lol I was thinking of driving to Charlotte, NC because of getting a nonstop flight to San Juan, PR just in case my scheduled cruise happens in January. My back-up plan would be a visit to my sister. She lives in the Orangeburg area. A warm day in January here would be 32 degrees because some of the snow might melt. SteveinSC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HeWhoWaits 1,163 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 34 minutes ago, SteveinSC said: Well, depends on where you are. Our numbers are mostly coming from Charleston, Greenville-Spartanburg, and Myrtle Beach (in that order). Where i live (just across the border south of Charlotte, NC)....not so bad. Y'all c'mon down!!!! In January you can have days where its either 65 and sunny, or 32 and freezing rain. Roll the dice! lol Yet the North Carolina counties including/surrounding Charlotte (Mecklenburg/Cabarrus/Gaston/Union) are among the worst in the state. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Thomas 246 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, SteveinSC said: Well, depends on where you are. Our numbers are mostly coming from Charleston, Greenville-Spartanburg, and Myrtle Beach (in that order). Where i live (just across the border south of Charlotte, NC)....not so bad. Y'all c'mon down!!!! In January you can have days where its either 65 and sunny, or 32 and freezing rain. Roll the dice! lol YES! This is why I decided to try and book a cruise during February! BTW, I love the meme. It's so true for NC too. SteveinSC and cruisellama 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Thomas 246 Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 @crisgold52 You have been blessed to have the funds to do such traveling. Many have not been as blessed as those of us who can travel. I haven't done as much as I would like, but I have been to a few places. I see you went to big cities. Have you ever been to the little towns in places like the NC coast or parts of Louisiana? They have a culture and even language all their own. Big cities are all the same. Little towns, like where I live, are, or can be, a completely different experience. They are often dismissed, but are rich with history. I never said people shouldn't travel outside the US or that Americans don't because they dislike the idea. All I'm saying is that there are many things that most Americans are trying to see first. We want to see what is in our own backyard. This country is falling apart (partly, and please let's NOT go into politics. I hate it.) because many don't go out and meet people that live in the same country and have meaningful conversations. "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." ― Mark Twain, The Innocents Abroad / Roughing It SteveinSC, Ogilthorpe, WAAAYTOOO and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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