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5/5/10
It's been too long since we did any updates! Things are good, and busy! We're working on the house, and working on planning some excellent summer vacation time! Check back soon! |
Harry Potter Wizarding World, Florida 2010 |
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Posted by: Stacey on 07/06/2010 01:11 PM
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 Fourth of July long weekend, and a HARRY POTTER theme park open in Orlando? Plans are set! We spent Saturday flying to Florida and then visiting the Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral. Sunday, the fourth, we spent ALL DAY - (8 hours) checking out the new Harry Potter Wizarding world at the Islands of Adventure in Universal Studios. The park was incredible...so much attention to detail for true fans of the books and the movies. The ride, "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey", was so much fun we waited in line for it twice, and although the lunch at the Three Broomsticks was not the best meal I ever ate, the novelty of eating in the three Broomsticks couldn't be beat! Other highlights: HogsHead Pub had Strongbow cider on tap, the Butterbeer was an odd, butterscotch-flavored soda, and Ollivander's shop was incredible, although the "wand experience" was a bit overstated...can't wait to go back! Pictures here. |
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April Vacation 2010: Southwest Tour! |
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Posted by: Stacey on 05/04/2010 05:31 PM
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 Vegas, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Arches and Mt. biking in Moab, Bryce Canyon, and Zion...back to Vegas! Great vacation, and Mom and Dad got to see it all with us! Click here for some excellent pictures! |
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Mt. Whiteface 11-21-2009 |
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Posted by: Jeff on 11/21/2009 05:26 PM
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 Needed a hiking recharge, and we finally got it! A great day on Mt. Whiteface, despite the crowds (yes CROWDS) of Boy Scouts. We got to take in some great views of Squam and the Whites, and the Blueberry Ledges were...ledgy, and a bit slippery.Pictures here. |
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Mt. Moriah 9-6-2009 |
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Posted by: Jeff on 09/07/2009 05:03 PM
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 Mt. Moriah is on the list of 4,00-footers (why am I suddenly hiking according to a list? I never used to hike based on a list...) but happily it was a gorgeous hike that was well worth an overnight at Imp shelter. Summited North Carter, camped at Imp Campsite, saw a great sunset! Always lots of fun with Remington around for entertainment, and Rachael and Ben are great company on any trek!
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Mt. Washington 8-16-2009 |
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Posted by: Jeff on 08/16/2009 06:50 PM
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 HOT HOT HOT...I don't know how people live in Florida or Texas year round! This weekend we escaped to the mountains to beat the heat! We camped at Dolly Copp campground, played several rounds of Frisbee, Phase 10, and swam in the river, and then had a cool night by the fire eating S'Mores. Today we went up Mt. Washington via the Lion's Head trail, and then came down Tuckermans'. The summit was crowded, (lots of thru-hikers made us a bit nostalgic for our time on the trail!) and we had a beautiful day!
Pictures here. |
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Mt. Passaconaway 8-1-2009 |
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Posted by: Jeff on 08/03/2009 01:56 PM
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 Mt. Passaconaway, in the Sandwich range (and Sandwich Wilderness)was a beautiful, but muddy hike! We took the Oliverian Brook trail across beaver dams and past scenic ledges to the wooded summit...but there were views to be head down the side trails, and we stopped at the most scenic to have lunch.Pictures here. |
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Mt. Waumbek July 09 |
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Posted by: Stacey on 07/31/2009 07:49 AM
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 A rainy start and cloudy summit, but Mt. Waumbek was a nice hike! One of the smaller 4000-footers in New Hampshire, but not too crowded and a nice walk! Pictures here! |
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Chicago for the Fourth of July |
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Posted by: Stacey on 07/10/2009 04:58 AM
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 I admit that we are super-geeks. We went to Chicago specifically to see the Harry Potter Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry. It was AWESOME....we got to see sets, props, and costumes from all of the movies thus far. But while we were in Chicago, we also were able to visit the Taste of Chicago (Grilled African Goat anyone? Cheesecake?) as featured on the Food Network, the Sears Tower Skydeck, Millennium Park, take a few lunch cruises and water taxis, check out Navy Pier (in the rain), take in some fireworks, and visit the Medieval Times dinner and Jousting tournaments. Chicago wasn't my favorite city ever, but we had a great time! Check out pictures! |
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Mt. Tecumseh 6-7-2009 |
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Posted by: Jeff on 06/07/2009 06:10 PM
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 Tecumseh is on the list of NH 4,000 footers, but it just barely qualifies! A quick hike and limited views, but always nice to be outside!
Pictures here.
GPS track here. |
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Beach Ride 5-31-2009 |
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Posted by: Jeff on 05/31/2009 04:00 PM
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 After celebrating Jack's 4th birthday, we headed up to the beach for the evening. We woke up bright and early to a sunny, warm morning and rode to the Friendly toast, for the BEST almond Joy pancakes ever, and then on to Kittery to peruse the new and improved trading post. On the way back we had a vicious headwind, but made it back to the house before the rain started...by two minutes!
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GPS track here. |
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