Tag: mom and dad
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Going Home.
Having come back to America from the Middle East, there was a requirement to head back home and see mom and dad. I utilized the initial couple weeks being back in the USA to handle the things that need to be handle after a year abroad. There was finding an apartment, rifling through loads of…
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Distractions? What distractions?
If you’re traveling is tourism, you have a great many ways to occupy your time. I can kill a day in a museum with the best of them. If you’re traveling is work, however, then chances are you will need to find some way to distract yourself from your new lifestyle, at some point. Things…
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US Road Trip 2017, Day 15.
The last day in Potsdam started on a good note. I slid out to the house and grabbed dad to go golfing. There was a little discussion before we were off, but we were off. A nice trip out to Raymondville through the big town of Madrid, and to the Raquette River Country Club. In…
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US Road Trip 2017, Day 14.
Sunday in Smalltown USA was pretty quiet. I also woke up a little hungover, so it was extra quiet. Took a trip out to mom and dad’s that lasted most of the day. Had a nice talk with Pops will mom was coming home from church. I spent most of the day with them. On…
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US Road Trip 2017, Day 12.
Sadly, today started with some work. I had to get the computer out and answer some work emails. It didn’t take long, but it emotionally pulled me from vacation mode for a few minutes. My excuse for work complete, I headed out to mom and dad’s to see what they were up to. Mom had…
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US Road Trip 2017, Day 11.
Woke to rain this morning. The north country has been getting rained on all summer, so I guess this is okay. My truck needed a bath anyway. The day started with utilitarian activities, aka laundry. It’s a necessity of travel longer than a weekend getaway. Well, at least the way I pack it is. Which…
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US Road Trip 2017, Day 10.
Back on the road again. Today was another one of those Point A to Point B travel days. I left Bethesda heading north, opposite the flow of the morning rush hour, and made my way up to NY. The run through all the historic places along route 15 in Maryland and Pensylania made me want…