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Post by 3piggles on Sept 9, 2015 20:56:05 GMT
Your daughter really is so cute
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Post by bazookagoof on Sept 10, 2015 2:24:40 GMT
What sorts of places has your daughter enjoyed exploring most over your trips? She has enjoyed everything until the year we went to Indiana, where it was unseasonably hot (100 degrees Fahrenheit) and we ended up walking much farther than we were supposed to, because a fallen tree had blocked a bridge. She has since then emphatically stated that she hates hiking, but forgets that she's had only one bad experience. (In truth, it wasn't so bad anyway.) Also, her grandparents spoiled her with a trip to Disneyworld, so now I have to battle on that front whenever the topic of family vacations come up. (Grrr...)
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Post by Bean on Sept 10, 2015 8:09:32 GMT
Haha! Mind you, if you got out of going there yourselves, that's got to be worth putting up with the odd plea to return?! I've heard it's an amazing place, and gives a great time to all regardless of your level of Disneyfication, but I have no desire to go there - luckily my kids don't either. My sister, in response to her daughter asking to go, has said she can only go if she gets diagnosed with a terminal illness (a poor taste joke that makes a few people gasp, but that's my sister for you!).
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Post by jolovespiggies on Sept 10, 2015 18:59:40 GMT
Oh dear, I can see the problem with disney World love, it is rather a tough act to follow from a kiddy's point of view. I am like your daughter, I cannot stand the hot weather and used to go on many hot walks with my first husband and didn't enjoy it at all. I hope she remembers all the the lovely walks you have had and decides she likes hiking again.
Hugs JO xx
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Post by bazookagoof on Sept 11, 2015 2:26:24 GMT
To be perfectly honest, I have been to Disney World a few times, and there usually is something for everyone. The problem I have, apart from spending thousands to dollars to enrich a mega-corporation, is that I want my daughter to savor the natural wonders of the world instead of expensive theme park rides. I also just want to say this- the customer service level at Disney is unparalleled, although I understand it's a bit of a nightmare to work there. With that in mind, the last time I went I kept track of every employee who assisted me and/or my family and gave them a glowing review in a survey, naming them and their work area. It's a bit of work, but awesome customer service is hard to come by these days, so I try to make sure the higher ups are aware of how great a resource their people are. I'm getting a bit off-track here with my rant, so here's a picture of me standing by Balanced Rock at Devil's Lake in Wisconsin:
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Post by Bean on Sept 11, 2015 8:31:31 GMT
So where are the photos of you with your Mickey Mouse ears on?! Glad you take the time to give credit to the people who have helped you have a great time - I'm sure they appreciate it, and hopefully it helps the company appreciate their workers more too.
Another beautiful place there.
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Post by jolovespiggies on Sept 11, 2015 17:47:44 GMT
That is a lovely thing to do BG love, I am one for complaining when something isn't right but I have also written many letters in my time praising a person for their efforts. I should imagine it is a nightmare working at Disney world. I agree, show your daughter the natural things as well as they will often outweigh theme parks, it sounds as if your lovely daughters has a good balance of both. That last photo is wonderful, I love the beautiful blue water.
Hugs JO xx
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Post by 3piggles on Sept 11, 2015 21:04:18 GMT
I not only think it's wonderful to give people credit for doing a good job (all they usually get are complaints),but I've been on the receiving end, and really appreciated it. I also agree with seeing the natural sites. Disney is great for rides and mementos, but all the rides are pretty much the same, and the park is so full of people, it's often like fighting rush hour traffic. Nature has a way of calming, even after the most hectic day. I'm glad she enjoys the nature trips, too Michigan really has a lot of post-glacial scenery. Now weathered by thousands of years of wind and rain, it's even more interesting
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Post by jolovespiggies on Sept 12, 2015 19:48:03 GMT
I agree Piggles love, it is nice to be appreciated and to be told you have done something well. The crowds at places like disney World put me off, I don't like being surrounded in a lot of people and I believe what you say, it must always be like rush hour. What a good way of describing it.
Hugs JO xx
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Post by bazookagoof on Sept 15, 2015 2:43:31 GMT
So where are the photos of you with your Mickey Mouse ears on?! NEVER,NEVER,NEVER! Actually, I'd never try to convince anyone that they should go to Disney, but as far as crowds go, there are ways to dodge some of the hassles. One is to go when kids tend to be in school, so summer is right out (who wants to go to Florida in July anyway?) and also not during spring break or winter break. True, there will always be crowds, but I've never felt like a sardine when I go at off-peak seasons. Another excellent method is to use what Disney calls, "fast-pass". It costs nothing and is just a place-holder for certain rides. Say the time is 11 am, and you find a ride eligible for fast-pass, you can choose to come back at 1:30 and the wait in line will be no longer than 10 minutes, tops. (They've got this down to a science!) But again, I'm spending too much time discussing this. How about something completely different? This is a giant ball-plug from the Buffalo Bill Dam in Wyoming!
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Post by Bean on Sept 15, 2015 10:28:35 GMT
Nice piece of wood! Is it made from wood so it can swell to form a tight seal? I've just realised I know very little about the logistics of dams - apart from the whole changing the course of water thing!
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Post by jolovespiggies on Sept 15, 2015 16:42:55 GMT
I have heard of that Bazookagoof love, you book your ride in advance at a particular time, I think it is a great idea. I would only go somewhere like that when the kiddies are at school otherwise I can imagine it is bedlam. Thanks for another great photo honey.
Hugs Jo xx
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Post by 3piggles on Sept 15, 2015 19:58:25 GMT
A wooden ball plug, eh? Cool! I had no idea wood was even used in dams! Learn something new all the time
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Post by bazookagoof on Sept 16, 2015 2:49:32 GMT
Nice piece of wood! Is it made from wood so it can swell to form a tight seal? My guess would be yes, although I'm not entirely certain. I did a search for "ball plug Buffalo Bill Dam" and found a bunch of technical information, 90% of which went over my head. So as not to bore you, here's a favorite of mine: Climbing in Giant City, Illinois! (I'm only about five feet off the ground, so this is not as nearly as hazardous as it looks!)
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Post by jolovespiggies on Sept 16, 2015 19:39:50 GMT
Ha ha Bazookagoof love, it looks very intrepid. Thanks for another great piccy.
Hugs Jo xx
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Post by 3piggles on Sept 17, 2015 18:43:40 GMT
Excellent setting for the shot You definitely look as if you're much higher The magic of photography
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Post by bazookagoof on Sept 23, 2015 2:30:56 GMT
Whipcracking in Giant City (which gives you the proper perspective of how large the stone walls are)
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Post by Bean on Sept 23, 2015 9:32:48 GMT
Haha! I'd noticed your whip in other pictures, glad you got to crack it!
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Post by 3piggles on Sept 23, 2015 19:25:26 GMT
Huge stones, and glad you got to crack your whip
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Post by bazookagoof on Sept 27, 2015 18:33:18 GMT
This one was taken at Tuckaleechee Caverns in Tennessee! Tuckhat by KidHuevos, on Flickr
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