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Family visits are always the best.
I remember all the big tales told. I loved having my Mom and Dad visit when we lied away. Got my lisence and reinstatement papers so their in the mail tomorrow. Love and light skye
posted by
skye08
on July 7, 2010 at 3:31 PM
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Kabu I remember going on a holiday when we were kids The neighbor had a caravan and took us down in his car he had three punctures on the way down. My Dad get telling him to blow his horn going round bends. We were so cold in the caravan and hardly any blankets. Poor old Dad piled pieces of wood on top of our meagre covers to try to conserve the warmth. We were glad when the week was up.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 6, 2010 at 9:08 AM
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Kabuiepie-;)
5 Gallons of sherry? OMG I woulda drunk that in a few days years ago. Hey we're goin' to Niagara Falls so I'll toss in the tent, you'll love that 'cuz I'm a old time tenter guy. Great post of your mum and dad darlin'.
posted by
WileyJohn
on July 5, 2010 at 7:42 PM
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We used to go every year in the summer, without fail. I'll bet it's pretty expensive now for the gas and camping fees. It used to be a pretty cheap way to go, but nothing is cheap anymore.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 5, 2010 at 6:49 PM
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Kabu
I've never had one of those, but I can see the possibilities, one of these days...
posted by
Nautikos
on July 5, 2010 at 4:12 PM
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I find it wonderful to read how your parents spent so much time together. I gather a strong relationship from reading this...I've noticed that the roads are not packed too. Many have been quite limited as to where they can go and how long...
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on July 5, 2010 at 4:09 PM
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LOL, yes I cannot imagine living in those campers too even on a holiday Kabu. Nothing like jetsetting somewhere and the comforts of a hotel..must be the spoilt me!!
posted by
shobana
on July 5, 2010 at 2:57 PM
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Some of our family's most memorable vacations were camping,
we had a pop-up tent trailer that pulled behind the car, one trip to Yellowstone Park, the Grand Canyon and the Oregon beaches with five kids. I'll never forget how my heart caught when the kids rushed up to the edge of the Grand Canyon and there were no safety rails. They still talk about that trip. Sounds like your folks knew how to live!
posted by
Pat_B
on July 5, 2010 at 2:48 PM
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I suppose rising costs is the main reason. Thanks very much for your comment. It was lovely hearing you use "Ash", that's what most people call Ashish!
posted by
Nita09
on July 5, 2010 at 10:22 AM
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my parents had a small motor home too, I dont recall them using it that much though. Gas at more than $3 a gal I would think would keep people at home
posted by
Lanetay
on July 5, 2010 at 9:05 AM
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Kabu, I don't think it helped that we had temps in the 30's and
high humidities to go along with them..even with air conditioned vehicles, it makes one stop and think...
Plus this new H.S.T. (Hysterical Sales Tax) is confusing everyone and, of course, the price of gas is over a dollar a litre..
..but, as you say, the summer is young yet, and things could pick up.....
posted by
Rumor
on July 5, 2010 at 8:52 AM
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