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I think his point was he didn't want his daughter exposed to adult situations. He never said anything about not wanting her to see alternative lifestyles. Which is why he said he wouldn't take his kid to Mardi Gras or Cancun during spring break.
 
rjwolfe3 said:
I think his point was he didn't want his daughter exposed to adult situations. He never said anything about not wanting her to see alternative lifestyles. Which is why he said he wouldn't take his kid to Mardi Gras or Cancun during spring break.
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I don't buy that for a minute because you can run into "adult" situations going to Walmart...trust me...have you seen www.peopleofwalmart.com?
 
Jeff, if you were driving, and wanted to make this a "working" vacation. I know a place that wouldn't mind having you lead a class about scroll sawing :biggrin:
 
Another Branson vote here. If you do your research and use the websites out there for discounts on rooms and attractions you will have more than enough money to drag along a parent or nanny (other family member?) to give you a small break from kiddo. As far as the post earlier that said Silver dollar city aint no Six flags... I beg to differ. I went again just last year and the rides have really come a long way! Some that a small child won't even be able to ride. Plus, for people like us that enjoy craftsmanship there is no better place. I could kill (and have killed) endless hours watching the glass blowing and woodcrafting!!
 
jleiwig said:
I guess I just don't understand. You've admitted you have lots of tattoos (sleeves) and your talking about getting dreads, but to be intolerant of others choices just baffles me when you yourself have made what some would consider "alternative" choices.

Not everyone thinks that just because a person chooses an alternative lifestyle choice that they are doing "bad things". I guess that's my point.

But to get back on track, it's not like every street corner is filled with big hairy gay bears wearing assless chaps and riding giant dildo shaped scooters or something. :wink:

San Franscisco is a fine city regardless of what preconceived notions you have about it.
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Ron shouldn't be called "intolerant" because of his comments. If there were a woman in that cage with tight leather daisy dukes, I'm sure he would still advise against children seeing that. I know I would. I don't believe that any 8 year old should be exposed to any type of sexual or erotic behavior, homosexual or heterosexual. And I consider cage dancing to be erotic. And if that were the tame pics, I can see why Ron advised against a family vacation there, as beautiful as the city might be.
He said "no offense", you said "none taken", but you still seem to be defensive. Instead of calling him intolerant, just respect the fact that he disagrees and let's get back on topic.
 
I would support San Francisco. We were there when my son was younger for a conference. My wife and my son travelled around the trolleys all day, we checked out Alcatraz and there was tons to do. I would also support the Florida Keys. The feeling of tropical still on the mainland. I've found a great way to get a condo for a week through www.vrbo.com It is a listing site for people to post their vacation rentals by owner in many areas. We just booked another 2 bedroom 1800 sq ft. condo for a week on the beach near Tampa for $180 a night. We're also driving down and will make a stop in Savannah. Too many great options. Good luck! And great way to go without the debt! Congrats!
 
Buzzzz4 said:
I would support San Francisco. We were there when my son was younger for a conference. My wife and my son travelled around the trolleys all day, we checked out Alcatraz and there was tons to do. I would also support the Florida Keys. The feeling of tropical still on the mainland. I've found a great way to get a condo for a week through www.vrbo.com It is a listing site for people to post their vacation rentals by owner in many areas. We just booked another 2 bedroom 1800 sq ft. condo for a week on the beach near Tampa for $180 a night. We're also driving down and will make a stop in Savannah. Too many great options. Good luck! And great way to go without the debt! Congrats!
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Savannah is a nice area. Hilton Head is close to there as well...
 
I'm looking into things. Branson is definitely not the place for us and the kid. Hilton Head sounds perfect and relaxing to me:rolleyes: <jk>. But yea..I'll check that out. I'm not going to tour any history or go to any theme parks this year. I want to relax at a swimming pool with a beer and a steak..honestly I would be happy just going to the pool in town at the high school and coming home for a steak and beer! But..the wife wants to go somewhere..It's sure to come down to Hawaii, or the Florida or north of Florida Coast line. I do like walking in the semi-secure areas of the everglades and looking down over the aligators..man that's cool and creepy! I'm a very simple person. If there's girls driving by in a boat with their twins out..I don't mind either..I might be boring, but I'm not dead!:biggrin:

If I was to go to Florida..is it better North of Miami, or down in the Keys?
If I was to go to Hawaii, what Island would be most relaxing to visit?
 
I don't know how far from home you want to go but you could come to the San Francisco Bay Area. Beaches, Carmel, Monterey (arguably one of the best aquariums in the world), Winchester Mystery House, SF itself, lots of entertainment, drive up to see the redwoods, etc. Plus, you could visit me. :biggrin:
 
We really enjoyed the Hawaiian island of Kauai. It's much less "built up" than Oahu and doesn't have the bustle of Waikiki Beach's bars and towering hotels. In fact, unlike many Hawaiian Islands, Kauai doesn't even have a road around the entire perimeter. About a quarter of the perimeter is a hiking trail along the Ne Pali Coast. Many of the jungle scenes from Jurassic Park were filmed there. That's where I'd go to relax in Hawaii.

-HD

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ae/Real_Kaui_Panorama1.jpg
 
Stay in a rental home rather than a hotel. Cheaper.
This is the company we used last time we went to Oahu, Hawaii.
http://www.lanikailuabeachrentals.com/kailua/index.htm

You can get a 2 bedroom/2bath on the beach for less than $300/night. Or a 1bd/1ba for around $150/night.

Kailua beach is one of the nicest beaches in Hawaii. Not a huge tourist beach, great swimming, lots of white sand, windsurfing classes if you want. I used to live just down the road from there. Still my favorite beach to go to.

And you could go to Hanauma Bay which is a major swimming attraction. You swim right over the reef and the fish will come up and eat out of your hands. It is a nature preserve so the fish have no fear.

If you want more relaxation (aka less to do) you could go to Maui or Kauai. Less touristy than Oahu but bring lots of good books. They are very "peaceful".

GK

workinforwood said:
Well, do I want to do much or relax. Pretty much every vacation I have ever been on has been more work than just going to work! I love cruises, and that's something I'd vote for, but my wife isn't as into it as I. My 8 yr old is real easy to satisfy, and a cruise would be perfect for her..there's the pool, and there's the buffet line..that is the ultimate for me, but the wife says no. I love history, but right now, I'm quite happy with the History Channel. I would enjoy just sitting on the beach watching the ocean and drinking a Martini. I'm nervous about the cost of Hawaii for 3, but that is really where I want to be. I'm easy to please though. Drop me on an island by myself with a few chisels and knives and I'll be happy!
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MrPukaShell said:
If you go to the Big Island you can always load up on some of the Hawaiian woods
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Now there's an idea, I can see it now...
Jeff's wife: "Honey, where's the extra $500 we set aside for surfing lessons?"
Jeff: "Uuuhhhhhhhhhhhhh..."
Jeff's wife: "And why is your suitcase so heavy?!"
 
Now there's an idea, I can see it now...
Jeff's wife: "Honey, where's the extra $500 we set aside for surfing lessons?"
Jeff: "Uuuhhhhhhhhhhhhh..."
Jeff's wife: "And why is your suitcase so heavy?!"
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That is too funny! Just make sure she doesn't have a golf club in hand while "talking" to you!
 
Yep, you guys are funny! If I bought $500 worth of wood in Hawaii, it wouldn't fit in a suitcase I'm sure..but hey..I got it covered. I ship my Silverado Pick-up truck under the pretense that it is cheaper than renting a car right???
 
Jeff,
I hear Eaton Rapids, Michigan is real pretty in the summer. There it's settled. In response to your previous question, the Fla Keys are a great place.
 
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