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haffajappahaffajappa British Columbia Posts: 5,955
edited March 2009 in All Encompassing Trip
There's not too many places where you can plan to go snowboarding, and then change your mind at the last second and go to the beach for fish n' chips and a sunset instead.

such was my day on Monday :)

What's something cool about where you live?
live pearl jam is best pearl jam
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  • libragirllibragirl Posts: 4,632
    I live in Edison, NJ where Thomas Edison had his laboratory and invented the lightbulb and sound was first recorded.
    These cuts are leaving creases. Trace the scars to fit the pieces, to tell the story, you don't need to say a word.
  • B.KutysB.Kutys Posts: 119
    we have...
    Disney World
    Epcot
    Disney Hollywood Studios
    Sea-World
    Universal Studios

    and can drive like 60 miles east or west to some of the nicest beaches in the region...
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,300
    Last March (a year ago) I went skiing during the day, drove back home that night and hung out by the pool.

    Arizona is really and outdoor person's playground. So many things to do within a two hour drive.
  • NoCode_inMTNoCode_inMT Posts: 551
    Bozeman, MT.

    Monday-Rode half day @ Bridger Bowl. Then, Fly fished the Madison river till sunset. Finally, Ice skated @ an outdoor rink till about 10pm... All within 45 min of my house.

    I'm not lying about my location... ;)
    1998-6/20, 6/21
    2003-6/1, 10/25
    2005-8/29, 9/4
    2006-7/2, 7/22, 7/23
    2008-4/15(EV solo)
    2009-9/21, 9/22, 9/28
    2011-9/3, 9/4
    2012-9/30
    2013-7/19, 11/30
  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,566
    I'm 15 seconds from a supermarket. That's about it!
  • florence151florence151 Posts: 597
    Florence, a village of Northampton, MA.
    Members of Sonic Youth live here.
    Great music scene.
    Very tolerant of all lifestyles.
    Smoke weed? $100- ticket for possession under an ounce.
    Five colleges (UMASS, Mt. Holyoke, Smith, Amherst and Hampshire) within a few miles.
    Plenty of farmland and open space outside town.
    Great museums, restaurants, brew pubs, art galleries etc.
    Very seldom run into instances of conspicuous consumption.
    Hold On
  • Heatherj43Heatherj43 Posts: 1,254
    Hmm...I can think of a lot of bad things, but here goes with the good things:
    Outside a big city, but far enough away to be in country.
    Next to a Cider Mill.
    Madonna grew up here.
    Eminem lives about 2 miles away.
    Very quaint town.
    Expensive area, but I don't have to pay what most pay to live here!!
    Many lakes nearby, (within walking or biking distance too)
    Live in what used to be a state park, very woodsy, with trails and lots of wildlife.
    Lots of shopping a mile away.
    I am still thinking. I know I love it here. My particular area is like living in a resort area. Reminds me of camping, but with all amenities.
    Save room for dessert!
  • stickfig13stickfig13 Posts: 1,532
    I was drinking beers by the pool last weekend enjoying the nice 80 degree weather! The girl aren't bad either...
    Sacramento 10-30-00, Bridge School 10-20 and 10-21-01, Bridge School 10-25 and 10-26-01, Irvine 06-02-03, Irvine 06-03-03, San Diego 06-05-03, San Diego 07-07-06, Los Angeles 07-09-06, Santa Barbara 07-13-06, London UK 06-18-07, San Diego 10-9-09, San Diego 2013, LA 1 2013
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    WACO, TX: Not much to see here.....

    Waco museums feature the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum, the Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute, and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Yes, that's right...a Dr. Pepper museum. (In 1885, the soft drink Dr Pepper was invented in Waco at Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store) It was pretty interesting, actually. the TX Sports HOF is pretty cool.

    from Wikipedia:

    -In 1978, bones were discovered emerging from the mud at the confluence of the Brazos River and the Bosque River. Subsequent excavations revealed that the bones were 68,000 years old and belonged to a species of mammoth. Eventually, the remains of at least 24 mammoths, one camel, and one large cat were found at the site, making it one of the largest findings of its kind in the world. Scholars have puzzled over why such a large herd had been killed all at once. The site is currently being looked at by the National Park Service for possible inclusion on the National Park system. They are conducting a special resource study to be presented to Congress.

    -On February 28, 1993 there was a shoot out in which six Davidians and four agents of the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) died. After 51 days on April 19, 1993 a standoff between FBI agents and Branch Davidians ended in a fire that destroyed their compound located in Mt. Carmel, near Waco. Seventy-four people, including leader David Koresh, died in the blaze.

    -Rock guitarist and outdoorsman Ted Nugent, who is an enthusiastic bowhunter, resides in Waco and writes a weekly column for the Waco Tribune-Herald. He filmed his MTV show "Surviving Nugent" on his ranch in nearby China Spring, Texas.

    -On June 20, 1930, the first night baseball game in Texas League history was played at Katy Park in Waco. The lights were generously donated by Waco resident, Charles Redding Turner who owned a local farm team for recruits to the Chicago Cubs.

    -Lance Berkman, born in Waco, is a Major League Baseball player for the Houston Astros. 8-) (go 'stros!)

    -LaDainian Tomlinson, NFL football player for the San Diego Chargers; born in Rosebud, grew up in Waco, and went to University High School. He was the NFL MVP in 2006.

    -Thomas Harris, author of The Silence of the Lambs, was a student at Baylor University, and covered the police beat for the Waco Tribune-Herald.

    -Born in Waco: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Shannon Elizabeth, Peri Gilpin (Roz from Frasier), Steve Martin.
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  • Hitch-HikerHitch-Hiker Posts: 2,873
    Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland. We got a nice beach. but no good weather. Got a big ass park right beside my house though. Good for playin footie whenever. Lots of pubs everywhere in Dublin. That's pretty cool.
    I'll Ride The Wave Where It Takes Me
  • sweet adelinesweet adeline Posts: 2,191
    i live by the sea.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Barbara,_California
  • stickfig13stickfig13 Posts: 1,532
    sweet adeline wrote:
    i live by the sea.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Barbara,_California


    Love the SB bowl....

    Cool place to see any show! Minus the curfew thing
    Sacramento 10-30-00, Bridge School 10-20 and 10-21-01, Bridge School 10-25 and 10-26-01, Irvine 06-02-03, Irvine 06-03-03, San Diego 06-05-03, San Diego 07-07-06, Los Angeles 07-09-06, Santa Barbara 07-13-06, London UK 06-18-07, San Diego 10-9-09, San Diego 2013, LA 1 2013
  • sweet adelinesweet adeline Posts: 2,191
    stickfig13 wrote:
    sweet adeline wrote:
    i live by the sea.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Barbara,_California


    Love the SB bowl....

    Cool place to see any show! Minus the curfew thing

    totally. the rich snotty people who live nearby have some serious clout i suppose.
  • stickfig13stickfig13 Posts: 1,532
    sweet adeline wrote:
    stickfig13 wrote:
    sweet adeline wrote:
    i live by the sea.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Barbara,_California


    Love the SB bowl....

    Cool place to see any show! Minus the curfew thing

    totally. the rich snotty people who live nearby have some serious clout i suppose.


    I know...Some of those people get a free concert view. I bet it blew there mind when Pearl Jam showed up. Doesn't look like that place gets too many geniune rock shows.
    Sacramento 10-30-00, Bridge School 10-20 and 10-21-01, Bridge School 10-25 and 10-26-01, Irvine 06-02-03, Irvine 06-03-03, San Diego 06-05-03, San Diego 07-07-06, Los Angeles 07-09-06, Santa Barbara 07-13-06, London UK 06-18-07, San Diego 10-9-09, San Diego 2013, LA 1 2013
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,484
    doin'the-evolution wrote:
    There's not too many places where you can plan to go snowboarding, and then change your mind at the last second and go to the beach for fish n' chips and a sunset instead.

    Change "beach" to "lake" and I can do either in under an hour.

    Plus, everything is open all night.

    Still, I can't wait to get away from this fucking hole!
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • KeiranKeiran Posts: 393
    Kyle Field and the 12th man!
    I wish a guy like Eddie, would like me.
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,484
    Keiran wrote:
    Kyle Field and the 12th man!

    Where might that be? :? :?
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • smithnicsmithnic Posts: 1,563
    I live in New York City
    Go Get 'Em Tigers!
  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Windsor, Ontario

    Low cost of living, just across the river from Detroit and minutes away from all major sporting events and concerts, especially the defending cup champion Detroit Red Wings. Mind you from January to April I'd rather be in Florida
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    imalive wrote:
    Keiran wrote:
    Kyle Field and the 12th man!

    Where might that be? :? :?

    hell../

    um, i mean College Station, TX. hehe 8-)
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  • KeiranKeiran Posts: 393
    imalive wrote:
    Keiran wrote:
    Kyle Field and the 12th man!

    Where might that be? :? :?

    Aggieland

    aka - College Station TX

    Home of Texas A & M University

    Gig 'em Aggies!

    Farmers Fight!
    I wish a guy like Eddie, would like me.
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    just teasing....

    i'm right down the road in Waco. good to see another texan on here!
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  • haffajappahaffajappa British Columbia Posts: 5,955
    I BrisK I wrote:
    I'm 15 seconds from a supermarket. That's about it!
    HA...
    omg, that reminds me.. someone came into the post office sending back postcards to nottinghamshire!!!
    live pearl jam is best pearl jam
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,484
    mfc2006 wrote:
    imalive wrote:
    Keiran wrote:
    Kyle Field and the 12th man!

    Where might that be? :? :?

    hell../

    um, i mean College Station, TX. hehe 8-)

    I thought the 12th Man was in Seattle. :? :o:mrgreen:
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • KeiranKeiran Posts: 393
    mfc2006 wrote:
    imalive wrote:
    Keiran wrote:
    Kyle Field and the 12th man!

    Where might that be? :? :?

    hell../

    um, i mean College Station, TX. hehe 8-)

    LOL!!! Yeah, there are times that Texas resembles at least one, if not many levels of Dante's Hell!!!
    I wish a guy like Eddie, would like me.
  • WaveCameCrashinWaveCameCrashin Posts: 2,929
    edited March 2009
    depends on who you ask... Charleston SC ~ There are a lot of beautiful historic homes in the city and several different plantations you can visit . Magnolia Gardens is really cool if you are into nature.If you like American history then Charleston is a place you would like.The first shot of the civil war was fired here.The USS Hunley is also on display.We have some of the best restaurants in the country according to R.W. Apple. He was a food critic for the NY times before he died. I could go on and on. The facts of the matter are there's a lot to do here and it's a great place to live :D
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  • libragirllibragirl Posts: 4,632
    smithnic wrote:
    I live in New York City

    nothing beats NYC in my opinion...I live 45 mins from the city but rarely go there
    These cuts are leaving creases. Trace the scars to fit the pieces, to tell the story, you don't need to say a word.
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,350
    Bill Clinton lives around the corner
    and he wears black socks with his shorts
    :lol:
  • Heatherj43Heatherj43 Posts: 1,254
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Windsor, Ontario

    Low cost of living, just across the river from Detroit and minutes away from all major sporting events and concerts, especially the defending cup champion Detroit Red Wings. Mind you from January to April I'd rather be in Florida
    I love Windsor!! I live across the border and used to cross over twice a week. I haven't been over, except once for a concert, since 911. Anybody who has ever went over with me are always amazed at how easily I find my way around. Its easy for me, not because of many trips over, but cuz Canadian cities pretty much are set up the same. I love the freedoms, the way stores sell exactly what they are suppose to, like beer stores are for beer, the history, and how evident their close ties to Britian is.
    Recently, they made a law that women can walk around topless. And, you can see the Detroit skyline so beutifully, especially at night.
    Save room for dessert!
  • Yellow LedbellyYellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    I am here...no more needs be said
    All I have to do is revel in the everyday....then do it again tomorrow

    They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
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