can we give up rain for lent?
Oh, it’s a rainin’. And it’s gonna rain for DAYS.
And DAYS.
And DAYS.
The worst part? No one can assure me it will EVER STOP.
Least of all the weather people in Vancouver, who have a thankless, humiliating job akin to being a stand-up comic with NO MATERIAL.
So, in order to get through these days of wet ankles and fluffy hair and SuperGulp puddles, I propose we go somewhere else.
Mentally.
It’s the ultimate Economy Class.
So close your eyes (well, you can open them to type, if you want) and put yourself wherever you want to be…
1. Ideal vacation spot?
2. Ideal accommodations?
3. Ideal daytime activities?
4. Ideal nighttime activities?
5. Ideal transportation?
6. Ideal cuisine?
7. Ideal companions?
Do tell.
February 5th, 2008 at 11:54 am
I sure as hell ain’t givin’ up pancakes for lent.
February 5th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Hey Meg!
I’m not sure about rain, but I might consider snow.
;-)
February 5th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
1. Somewhere I’ve never been before.
2. A small, clean, cheap hotel with a good bar.
3. Walking through really funky little communities without worry of being robbed.
4. Eating fine food, jazz festivals, music events.
5. Walking.
6. French
7. People who like to immerse themselves in a culture. It’s easier than you think.
February 5th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
1. Anywhere warm. What you’re getting in rain, we’re getting in snow.
2. I always wanted to stay in one of those bungalows on stilts above the water with a glass bottom.
3. Laying on the beach being warm and generally not seeing snow.
4. Eating, drinking, and relaxing.
5. Walking.
6. Sushi sounds like it would go well with the beach. Or hey, Greek food! Because my beach destination could be the Greek Isles. Yes, I like that idea.
7. The boyfriend comes to mind first, but it would also be really fun to meet up for a vacation with girlfriends who live far away from me.
February 5th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
1. Honolulu
2. Any hotel that’s near the beach. My family has a timeshare, so we’re always in the same place. It would be nice to be at a fancier hotel, like the Hilton, though!
3. Tanning, reading, walking, swimming, just relaxing. Maybe taking a drive out to a more secluded beach to get away from all the crowds of people in Waikiki.
4. Dinner at a nice restaurant, walking along the beach, going to a bar for drinks & karaoke or whatever else comes up.
5. Walking is great!
6. Anything and everything. My favourite restaurant there serves mainly Hawaiian food, and it is phenomenal.
7. Family and friends.
February 5th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
1. Ideal vacation spot? Besides Venice? Anywhere tropical.
2. Ideal accommodations? 5 Star Resort
3. Ideal daytime activities? Reading, sailing, relaxing
4. Ideal nighttime activities? dinner in a funky restaurant “off the beaten path”, exploring the local stores
5. Ideal transportation? Jeep, bicycle, boat
6. Ideal cuisine? Italian, Indian, Thai
7. Ideal companions? David!!! Nick and Hayley, Phil and Anne, Ana and Roger
February 5th, 2008 at 10:55 pm
1. Ideal vacation spot? Costa Rica
2. Ideal accommodations? A little hut somewhere on the water (you know those hotels that have separate little cabana huts for each room, overlooking the water, with your own little private hot tub on the deck? Yes please.
3. Ideal daytime activities? Zipline, swimming, sunning on the beach while drinking umbrella drinks, and hiking
4. Ideal nighttime activities? Salsa dancing, restaurant eatin’, and drinking umbrella drinks
5. Ideal transportation? Um. Zipline?
6. Ideal cuisine? Okay the Costa Ricans are not known for their culinary skills. Your options are pretty much meat, rice and beans. So I’m gonna go with pretty much ANY cuisine other than Costa Rican.
7. Ideal companions? An adventurous girlfriend or a sexy date. Either or. Please note that the two are not synonymous.
February 5th, 2008 at 11:04 pm
1. Ideal vacation spot? Anywhere sunny, preferably warm.
2. Ideal accommodations? Hostel, love the atmosphere and the people you meet
3. Ideal daytime activities? Snorkeling with dolphins and then relaxing with margaritas on a beach
4. Ideal nighttime activities? More margaritas please
5. Ideal transportation? Well plane for starters, then kabuki cabs or whatever may be the local equivalent
6. Ideal cuisine? uh, did I mention… margaritas?
7. Ideal companions? anyone who likes margaritas, snorkeling with dolphins and kabuki cabs
February 6th, 2008 at 4:05 am
We down here in Atlanta would love to take your rain. For days, and days and days.
February 6th, 2008 at 6:00 am
1. Ideal vacation spot?
Hmm… for now, the north shore of Oahu — Sunset Beach or Haleiwa.
2. Ideal accommodations?
Soft bed, good music, room service, high-class bathroom.
3. Ideal daytime activities?
Lying on the beach, swimming in the ocean, massages, drinks with umbrellas in them.
4. Ideal nighttime activities?
We shall draw the curtain discreetly, but they involve more massages.
5. Ideal transportation?
None necessary, once I get there. To get there, transporter beam.
6. Ideal cuisine?
Medium-rare steak. Ripe fruit. Cold drinks.
7. Ideal companions? My fambly.
February 6th, 2008 at 10:24 am
1. Ideal vacation spot?
depending the mood. toss-up between London and Cultus Lake.
2. Ideal accommodations?
either the cute little apartment style hotels downtown or a log cabin.
3. Ideal daytime activities?
shopping, perusing the scenery
4. Ideal nighttime activities?
hanging out around town or bonfire at the campsite
5. Ideal transportation?
anything that gets me from point a to point b with minimal motion sickness induction
6. Ideal cuisine?
good food.
7. Ideal companions?
my friends or a significant other… if he ever shows.
February 6th, 2008 at 11:23 am
1. The mountains
2. Tent
3. Hiking, Swimming in the river, drinking, more swimming (maybe not in that order…)
4. Cooking over the fire, drinking, guitars
5. The Jeep
6. Burgers, hot dogs, smores, apples, juice, etc
7. Anyone who would camp with me for a week.
Do tell.
February 6th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
1 Anywhere in Canada, which offers many, many choices for a wonderful vacation.
2 Anything with seven gables.
3 Two hour ferry ride
4 Reviewing my French
5 Ferry
6 Beef. Failing that, Dairy
7 Beef
February 6th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
1. Ideal vacation spot? italy
2. Ideal accommodations? guest house
3. Ideal daytime activities? roaming through ancient ruins and wineries
4. Ideal nighttime activities? big italian dinner
5. Ideal transportation? vespa
6. Ideal cuisine? italian
7. Ideal companions? just me and the italians.
February 7th, 2008 at 2:09 am
1. Fiskardo, Kefalonia, Greece.
2. Emelisse Art Hotel at the above. www.arthotel.gr
3. Walking along pine scented woodland pathways to deserted beaches with picnic lunch, good wine and and good company.
4. Friendly restaurant to engage in some people watching.
5. Would prefer to walk whenever possible.
6. Welsh pork sausages with scallion mash
7. Cathy - because she needs to experience 1-4
April 14th, 2008 at 12:44 am
1. Ideal vacation spot?
Sicily
2. Ideal accommodations?
Nice hotels
3. Ideal daytime activities?
Riding motorcycle to next destination, eating GREAT food, having fun and joking around
4. Ideal nighttime activities?
Party if possible. Star gaze, sleep.
5. Ideal transportation?
Suzuki GSX650F
6. Ideal cuisine?
Any Italian food but foods containing the word “testicle” and/or the word “testicles”
7. Ideal companions?
The Vanzman, Warren, A. Fry. maybe Alex Roy. Yeah, He’d be awesome…