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Post by smalltowngirlie on Aug 25, 2014 3:00:18 GMT
This is where I stayed when I went to a training in Montana.
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Post by smalltowngirlie on Aug 25, 2014 3:03:32 GMT
I have been scanning old family photos. This is one of my favorite ones of my Mom.
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 25, 2014 3:16:48 GMT
Seeing we are still in winter here, I've had to go back a few months to pull out a summer photo (and actually this photo was taken 2 weeks into autumn). It was from when my DD was doing surf lifesaving duty. This photo makes me chuckle because it looks like the surf lifesavers are all standing around chatting, and in the background you can see guy in the water with both his arms up like he's waving to be saved (he wasn't!).
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 25, 2014 3:21:21 GMT
annabella, those photos of Santa Monica are gorgeous!! It's just what I imagine doing if I ever get to the US, riding along a beach just like that. That's the stuff of dreams to me.
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Post by jcm28 on Aug 25, 2014 3:32:09 GMT
I'm not sure this is what you were hoping for. DH and I took a month long vacation to Alaska in May/June. We had the *best* time. This is my favorite photo. We were on a glacier tour out of Valdez. Lovely. Lots of sea life and the Meirs Glacier was astounding. (I haven't posted a photo on this new site before so, hopefully, it won't be huge.
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Post by mlana on Aug 25, 2014 5:32:14 GMT
I'd love to share what I did this summer, but I haven't quite gotten the hang of adding pictures here yet. I've tried three times and I've messed it up each time.
I have my pics and such on the blog at the bottom of this post, if you're interested in gardens. LOL I spent most of the summer trying to catch up with what I didn't get done I. The spring. And now it's almost autumn and I haven't even started my fall seeds.
Marcy
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Post by StephDRebel on Aug 25, 2014 11:26:34 GMT
I'm not sure this is what you were hoping for. DH and I took a month long vacation to Alaska in May/June. We had the *best* time. This is my favorite photo. We were on a glacier tour out of Valdez. Lovely. Lots of sea life and the Meirs Glacier was astounding. (I haven't posted a photo on this new site before so, hopefully, it won't be huge. I'd love to hear more about your trip! We're planning on an Alaska trip in the not super far future
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Post by monklady123 on Aug 25, 2014 11:31:51 GMT
My dd and dog at the beach this summer.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Aug 25, 2014 12:26:28 GMT
This is son number 2 and number 4 during a visit to Virginia Beach/Norfolk to see the Navy boy. This is number 4 and I during his birthday trip to Atlanta dining in the rotating restaurant atop the Peachtree hotel. And a trip to Denver to help my husband's cousin (on left) shop for her wedding dress. These two are getting married in April! Next month my hubby and I head to the Dominican Republic for a week. He says it's about time I took HIM someplace! LOL.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2014 13:12:23 GMT
My husband came over to see me at the beginning of July and took me to the seaside for a few days so I could have a break. This is Scarborough Castle.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2014 13:14:55 GMT
Sorry couldn't figure out how to get more than one pic in a post! This is the same day after the weather changed, didn't spoil the holiday though.
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Post by Olan on Aug 25, 2014 15:13:46 GMT
Spongemom Scrappants where are you guys staying? I stayed at three properties and each had a uniquely different feel. Loved it though.
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Post by paigepea on Aug 25, 2014 15:37:39 GMT
Vacations? Staycations? kids? pets ? anything? I love photo sharing posts! I'm going stir crazy in this house all the time, let me live through you please! ha I've yet to post a pic on this forum. How do I do it?
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Post by jcm28 on Aug 25, 2014 15:53:46 GMT
Steph, we planned it for ages but dh got laid off and then had to retire due to some knee issues (he was a mason). So we decided to just do it. I started making reservations a year ahead. We planned it for the beginning of the season, around Memorial Day. Many things do not operate until Memorial Day weekend. Flew first class (what a luxury for us big butted folks!) and started in Anchorage. We rented a RV and motored up to Talkeetna after making a very expensive foray into Fred Meyers (*the* grocery store in Alaska). We flew on K2 and flew up around Mt. McKinley and landed on a glacier. Loved it! Then we spent four nights in Denali and took the Wilderness Tour (one of our favorite things). Then on to Fairbanks. Beautiful weather and a great museum at UAFairbanks. Then down to Valdez and stayed at a campsite right on the water, just across for the fuel depot for the Alaskan Pipeline. Went on the glacier tour there. Then back to Palmer/Wasilla for a couple of days (went to the Musk Ox farm), lots of fun. Then down to Seward (didn't care for it-too many tourists!ha) but great scenery. Then on to Homer and we camped on the Spit. Went driving up into the hills overlooking Katchamac Bay, gorgeous. Then a couple of days in Portage (went on another glacier tour out of Whittier) and then back to Anchorage.
We only had reservations for the RV, the flightseeing tour, and the four days in Denali. Everything else was a "let's drive for awhile and see where we end up" kind of trip.
It was our dream trip. I took over 3000 photos and it cost a fortune to develop them. I bought 3 WRMK albums for the scrapping but I don't think that will be enough!
A lot of people cruise and book tours so, if that is what you are planning with your brood, make sure you see Denali, maybe a flightseeing tour out of Talkeetna, definitely a glacier tour out of Valdez or Seward and maybe a side trip to Homer or Fairbanks. There are couple of museums in Anchorage but the traffic is a nightmare. A guided tour is probably best in and around Anchorage.
I know there are several peas that live in Alaska, putabuttononit for one. I saw here post a lovely photo of an eagle just last week, so I know she made the jump over.
There is a savings book you can purchase that will given you two for one admission to a bunch of stuff. Just google it.
Hope you have a wonderful time and take some long underwear! I about froze!
Janet
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Post by freebird on Aug 25, 2014 16:27:30 GMT
I haven't been anywhere or done anything terribly exciting all summer. Couple motorcycle rides. I do this most of the summer: (this is one of my fav wedding pics of the year) Here's a selfie right as we were getting ready to go on a bike ride. One of my favorite meals is a bottle of wine, cheese and fruit. After a long weekend we rode up to my home town, went to the lake (where we were married) and had a late picnic. The sun was getting ready to set and everyone left so it was just us. It was nice. Taking the youngest granddaughter to the zoo this weekend and Chicago next month so you'll have to ask again so I have actual photos to share! lol. I love how the photo said "your girls" on the boys pics so it totally threw me for a bit. I thought you were being funny. hah.
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Post by gar on Aug 25, 2014 16:29:13 GMT
Vacations? Staycations? kids? pets ? anything? I love photo sharing posts! I'm going stir crazy in this house all the time, let me live through you please! ha I've yet to post a pic on this forum. How do I do it? I haven't yet either but I think it's explained in the Helpful Hints list at the top of the page.
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Post by lindas on Aug 25, 2014 19:46:55 GMT
Getting ready to run laps at Charlotte Motor Speedway yesterday.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Aug 25, 2014 21:40:44 GMT
Spongemom Scrappants where are you guys staying? I stayed at three properties and each had a uniquely different feel. Loved it though. Olan -- we are heading back to The Excellence Resort. We stayed there two years ago and loved it. We looked at going someplace new this time, either on DR or even another destination, but honestly never found anything we thought would beat Excellence Punta Cana. We've already e-mailed back and forth several times and have a special dinner and four couples' massages on the books already. Can't wait. Where have you stayed? I'd love to hear what you thought of the places.
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Post by maryland on Aug 25, 2014 21:43:53 GMT
We went to NC (to visit UNC, NC State and a family reunion) and to the beach (Ocean City, MD) for a month! As soon as I get the pictures on my computer, I will post one.
What does "staycation" mean?
Love seeing everyone's summer pictures!
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Post by maryland on Aug 25, 2014 21:46:04 GMT
Here you go, this is about as summer as it gets! My 4th of July Beautiful nails! What is the name of the brand/color blue? So pretty!
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Post by maryland on Aug 25, 2014 21:50:09 GMT
My dd and dog at the beach this summer. We were just down the rode from you, in OC! We made it up to Bethany several times for Grotto's pizza in York plaza and the boardwalk.
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Post by luckyexwife on Aug 25, 2014 22:00:02 GMT
We went to NC (to visit UNC, NC State and a family reunion) and to the beach (Ocean City, MD) for a month! As soon as I get the pictures on my computer, I will post one. What does "staycation" mean? Love seeing everyone's summer pictures! Staycation means staying home, but doing vacation-type things in the town you live in.
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Post by Zee on Aug 25, 2014 22:10:58 GMT
Thanks maryland ! It's Essie Bouncer, It's Me. But it was a PITA to work with. If you want a nice bright blue, try Sinful Colors Endless Blue.
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Post by Gillyflower on Aug 25, 2014 22:13:59 GMT
I love looking at all the photos people post. This is me with fire gear on at the Pasadena Fire Dept. It was fun looking at all the equipment and speaking with the Fire Chief there. I'm wearing her gear, which was really heavy. The other picture was taken when we went to the Grand Canyon. Gilly.
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Post by anxiousmom on Aug 25, 2014 22:23:13 GMT
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Post by Olan on Aug 25, 2014 22:42:03 GMT
Spongemom Scrappants I stayed at three properties and none hit the marks all at once. I stayed at the Hard Rock, Breathless and Iberostar Grand Bavaro. The food at Breathless was horrible but the beach service and vibe was amazing and of the three properties it had the most swim-able beach. The spa and the resort credits at Hard Rock was pretty cool but the property is too large and the drinks didn't flow more of a family resort. Iberostar had the best food I lost a ton of weight because for 6 days I ate nothing but grilled lobster and tomatoes but the crowd was old and there was very little to do after 8pm. They did cart people over to their sister resorts for a more lively evening. The reason I broke up the trip was because I didnt want to be responsible for my sisters crappy vacations as we are planning a sister trip around the holidays. You'll have to share the beach conditions. For me thats the most important part! Hope you have a good time.
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Post by finaledition on Aug 25, 2014 23:02:13 GMT
I'm not sure if this will show, but this "little" guy came walking up the sidewalk last week. From what I read, it's not poisonous and just a lonely male looking for a mate. It scared the bejesus out of us, never seen one that wasn't behind glass. Probably not the summer image you had in mind.
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Post by maryland on Aug 26, 2014 1:46:47 GMT
Thanks maryland ! It's Essie Bouncer, It's Me. But it was a PITA to work with. If you want a nice bright blue, try Sinful Colors Endless Blue. I have Endless Blue! Such a pretty color, may use that on my toes next. I also have the "original" Sally Hansen Pacific Blue, which reminds me of what you have on. I love to "talk" nail polish! Thanks!
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Post by smokey2471 on Aug 26, 2014 2:11:06 GMT
Crazy planter in my backyard. I must own one of these. Where do you find this absolutely delightful planter??
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Post by ~KellyAnn~ on Aug 26, 2014 2:51:45 GMT
Here are two pics from my son's wedding Memorial Day weekend. The second one I quickly snapped before we boarded the trolley for pictures. It was a beautiful wedding!
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