So I'm going away for a little while... - Page 5

strandinthewind · #61 07-22-2005, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by darklinensuit

No, you did take a break to glare up close at us eating by the pool.

- Jake

I know - I was like "ARE THOSE FRIES"

That pool was in such an odd location in that area of the roof. It was pretty though and Livia was correct when she said that hotel smells so lovely.

darklinensuit · #62 07-22-2005, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I know - I was like "ARE THOSE FRIES"

That pool was in such an odd location in that area of the roof. It was pretty though and Livia was correct when she said that hotel smells so lovely.

That pool was tiny, but I loved your friends hanging out from the window to say the band was checking out. Nothing like sprinting with fries in your stomach. I should have worked out.

- Jake

skcin · #63 07-27-2005, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Ahhh, some of my best memories have been at Alleghany (isnt there like 50 ways to spell that Paula) In fact, Ive done all the 3 "A's" as far as camping goes, "Alleghany, Adarandacks and Algonquin (I think I mispelled all 3 badly

) and its been at least 10 years since Ive been Algonquin, I prefer the other 2. Adarandacks are clearly bigger and better, but Alleghany is still great, and much closer. Have you ever stayed on Gypsy Road in Alleghany Paula. That was where we always had our cabins for years, long before I ever became a Mac fan, and now its like wow, what a coincidence.

I believe that the park is spelled Allegany, but the reservior is spelled Allegheny? Or the county is Allegany & the forest is - forget it. I've never stayed on Gyspy Road. Actually, I've only camped in the state park itself twice. I prefer Highbanks, which is the next exit past Allegany S.P. off Route 17. Have you ever gone to Letchworth? Kicks Allegany's ass.

So, I'm back now. We've unpacked & put away most of our stuff, but my house is still a disaster area. The trip went well, lots of fun. I discovered a few things:

1) My dog sinks like a rock when he's in deep water

. I've heard this about Boxers in the past & now I know it's true. The first time, he went right under. The second time, he made a clumsy unsuccessful attempt at the doggy paddle. No worries, we were right next to him the whole time. He did like to walk down the boat launch to cool off, though.

2) I can no longer drink canned beer. I've always preferred bottles, but it's easier to take cans camping (saves room.) This time - ugh. They tasted warm & flat & watery to me after the first few sips. We stopped at a store on the way back from hiking, so I bought bottles & drank those the rest of the time.

3) Baggo is our new favorite game to play while drinking all day.

Baggo

4) Picnic benches will burn down to nothing within an hour or so if tossed directly into a campfire, tested by my sister-in-law, Felony Melanie.

5) The board game Cranium Turbo is just as good, if not better, than original Cranium. So much fun.

That's about it. I'll post some pics eventually.

GateandGarden · #64 07-27-2005, 08:56 AM

Welcome back, Paula!

I think I was out the day you announced that you were leaving. Glad you had a great time and looking forward to seeing the pics!

Livia · #65 07-27-2005, 10:38 AM

Welcome back, Paula - I love camping. I love to make Friday the 13th noises and jokes and freak people out....

I love the smell of bacon frying in the morning over an open fire....

GypsySorcerer · #66 07-27-2005, 10:43 AM

Welcome back, Paula. Glad you had a good time. I'm terrible at Baggo.

BTFLCHLD · #67 07-27-2005, 11:00 AM

we missed you!
welcome back

catinthedark · #68 07-27-2005, 11:40 AM

Welcome back!!

And I truly bow down in your camped-for-many-days presence.

(And you are sooooo right about canned beer. Blasphemy. Blech).

bikerchic · #69 07-27-2005, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

we missed you!
welcome back

Oh, were you gone

skcin · #70 07-27-2005, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bikerchic

Oh, were you gone

I'm sorry, do I know you?

ontheEdgeof17 · #71 07-27-2005, 03:34 PM

Wifey!

I have missed you so!

skcin · #72 07-27-2005, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Wifey!

I have missed you so!

Thanks hubby!

I forgot to mention another lesson learned - rain comes reallyreally fast at Highbanks. We were sitting around, heard thunder for about 5 minutes & suddenly a torrential downpour. It didn't happen until about 11pm on the last night, so no big deal. We literally ran from the campfire onto the porch (which was only about 20 feet away) and got soaked.