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« Reply #90 on: February 28, 2018, 12:48:30 pm »
I think it allowed my girlfriend and I to work out some of our relationship issues.  I was happy with our life, but, she wasn't apparently.  She's going to move home with her family, and I'll see her on weekends.  We'll take things from there.  It's going to be a big change for someone like me who hates sleeping alone.

I am sure this is not the outcome you hoped for or expected.   Relationships can be hard l know, and she has also has had some diffcult events very recently.  I wish the best for you and she going forward.

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« Reply #91 on: February 28, 2018, 08:51:53 pm »
I smoked 'legal' weed in Nevada this week.  It was good.  I pretty much consider it to be my first (and second, and third, and fourth) time.  It was a fun trip overall.  I think it allowed my girlfriend and I to work out some of our relationship issues.  I was happy with our life, but, she wasn't apparently.  She's going to move home with her family, and I'll see her on weekends.  We'll take things from there.  It's going to be a big change for someone like me who hates sleeping alone.

Sorry to hear J.  I know usually when relationships regress they rarely progress again but sometimes they do. Maybe it’s just everything she’s going through.

And for what it’s worth, I’m super jealous. I hate sharing a bed so much. If I could have my way we’d have separate rooms but we’re just not that rich. The snoring, the blanket stealing, the different wake times, I wish I could be in your shoes.

I also hate living with people and would’ve been happy forever living apart (but together) from my husband but he wouldn’t have it.

How’s that for a different perspective?

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« Reply #92 on: February 28, 2018, 10:35:53 pm »
Well now speaking of travel, I wonder if any of ye buggers have ever graced the shores of Newfoundland or Labrador. I have fond memories of my time living and working there. And I could tell ya' some stories my son, but I'd enjoy hearing yours. Now pass me the Screech and give 'er a go.

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« Reply #93 on: March 01, 2018, 11:34:17 am »
The only place in the Maritimes I've been was the Isles de la Madeleine.  A series of small islands, part of Quebec but off the coast of PEI.  It was one of the best holidays I've ever been on and I want to go back some day.

It was a bit expensive to get to, you have to fly into Montreal and then take a commuter flight over to the islands.  But I had an astrnomical amount of aeroplan points that enabled me to go.

I ate seal there. ;D
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« Reply #94 on: March 01, 2018, 12:51:21 pm »
Speaking of French Islands off our eastern shores, I was once sent to Saint Pierre et Miquelon to pick up a heavy equipment mechanic and deliver him to a machine that needed repair on a power line project. Only time I have ever been there and upon arrival as I looked around at the buildings etc., I thought I had landed in France. In fact I had. And then with the man and his tool box collected we went back to Newfoundland. Never did see a customs officer. I had by that time been in Nfld.  long enough I had got my head pretty much wrapped around the accent, but with this fellows combination of Metropolitan French, Basque and "Newfanees" I was never quite sure so I did a lot of head nodding during the half hour or so trip to get him where he needed to go. Apparently the fishermen from either shore work the waters together and dock at either shore and nobody real worries about borders. I live on the west coast now but if I get back east some time I would like to go spend a couple of days getting to know the place a bit more. It's not an easy one to get to either. I should have got that mans phone number. I'm sure he has a friend with a boat that could pick us up.
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« Reply #95 on: March 01, 2018, 05:10:59 pm »
The only place in the Maritimes I've been was the Isles de la Madeleine.
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It was a bit expensive to get to, you have to fly into Montreal and then take a commuter flight over to the islands.
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I ate seal there.

It is one place I do want to visit some day. Interesting question, is it in the Maritimes or not? Technically it is part of Quebec, but its location does seem to suggest it is in the Maritimes. My hope is one day to have a sailboat to get there.

Never tried seal. Tell us what you think, I assumed it was very high in fat.

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« Reply #96 on: March 01, 2018, 05:37:05 pm »
It is one place I do want to visit some day. Interesting question, is it in the Maritimes or not? Technically it is part of Quebec, but its location does seem to suggest it is in the Maritimes. My hope is one day to have a sailboat to get there.

Never tried seal. Tell us what you think, I assumed it was very high in fat.

Not sure, good question.  It's very "Maritime-ish" that's for sure.  Absolutely gorgeous there.

The seal meat is very dark, a little oily and fishy tasting but it was okay.
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« Reply #97 on: March 01, 2018, 08:10:48 pm »
It is one place I do want to visit some day. Interesting question, is it in the Maritimes or not? Technically it is part of Quebec, but its location does seem to suggest it is in the Maritimes. My hope is one day to have a sailboat to get there.

Never tried seal. Tell us what you think, I assumed it was very high in fat.

I had seal flipper pie in a very popular St. John's restaurant one time. If you like a bit of gamey taste combined with a fish flavor then it would suit you. Imagine a combination of veal and duck. It's a very dark meat and is actually low in fat. 

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« Reply #98 on: March 15, 2018, 12:21:43 pm »
I'm just back from an amazing week in Jamaica, mon. 

One of the best days we had was after meeting an entire family from Ontario who were there to spread the ashes of Jimmy - husband, brother, uncle, friend.  They invited us along.  Donna, Jimmy's widow, loved my man's long hair and wanted a picture of him before she left.  She said, "I feel like I'm partying with Fabio!"   :D  Apparently, Jimmy was quite crusty, but much loved and very missed.  The family rented a boat and driver and a party island.  On the way to the island, they had a little ceremony a couple people spoke and they played an old song from 1959 - Goodbye, Jimmy, Goodbye.  It was very touching. Lovely family.

Then out to the party island where we had WAAAAAY too much rum punch and grilled lobster lunch.  There was also a great dance party on the boat on the way back, the highlight was me and Donna dancing to Afroman's Because I Got High.  Jimmy would have been proud.

If you ever get asked to go to a funeral on your vacation, you should do it.

I'm attaching the pic of us with Donna.
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« Reply #99 on: March 30, 2018, 12:47:34 am »

Tonight, after a very long day and too much wine, it is time to talk about my local vacation in 2017.

The first time we went to SE Asia we met a woman from the UK who my wife became good friends with.

Facebook is useful for keeping in touch with such people and due to being “redundant” at her job she decided to take 6 weeks off and fly to Boston, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Vancouver Island to see various people she had met on her 9 month journey through Asia, Australia, and South America in 2014/2015.

So, our friend arrived in Vancouver and my wife went over to stay with her before I joined them the following day. As I grew up in Vancouver and despise the city as overhyped boredom I was happy to let the girls have some fun on their own.

Taking the ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshooe Bay, they met me at the *$’s and we blew past dullsville on our way to Kelowna.  This is September 9th, I think, and we would spend a few days there drinking wine from Gray Monk to Ancient Hill, Mission Hills, Mt Boucherie, Quails Gate in Kelowna all the way to La Stella, Silversage, Stoneboat in Osoyoos/Oliver.

Then it was off to Whistler. On the way, stopped in Merritt which is a dusty cowboy town. A tumbleweed literally hit our car while coming into town.

Made it to Whistler for the usual: peak to peak tram, grizzly beer, Scandanav spa and massage.

Then it was time to go home to the Island where we would day trip to Tofino, Comox, surrounding areas....

Finally we ended in Victoria before she flew back home to London.

Had a great time with a nice Italian dinner at Il Terrazzo and a whale tour off the coast which eventually landed at Butchart Gardens for a tour and bus ride back to the city.

It was a good time and fun to play tourist in our own backyard even if Canada is boring AF.
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« Reply #100 on: April 05, 2018, 09:01:18 pm »
I went to Chichen Itza.  I only stayed a few minutes (that's the kind of guy I am), but it was breathtaking.  I had an interesting adventure - I forgot to take money with me for tolls (everywhere in Mexico).  They're in the middle of nowhere and don't take credit.  So, the toll attendant nicely lent me 200 pesos.  I drove 20 minutes to the nearest town (not a tourist zone) and took out enough for the rest of the trip.  I went back out of the way and gave him 300 for his trouble.  People are kind everywhere.
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« Reply #101 on: April 06, 2018, 10:01:52 am »

Was recently on a Caribbean Island called Roatan (Honduran Bay Island). I really think people who travel to a country and a vast majority of their time on a resort or on planned excursions aren't really visiting the country.

Sure Roatan is a safe tourist site compared to the Honduran mainland (similar to the Mayan Riviera to other parts of Mexico) But you really need to spend time on your own off the resort. Sure safety is a concern, but don't visit a place you don't feel comfortable off the resort.
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« Reply #102 on: April 06, 2018, 10:38:32 am »
LOL at a travel thread becoming a relationship advice column. Who goes on vacations with their ex girlfriends? 

Was recently on a Caribbean Island called Roatan (Honduran Bay Island). I really think people who travel to a country and a vast majority of their time on a resort or on planned excursions aren't really visiting the country.

Sure Roatan is a safe tourist site compared to the Honduran mainland (similar to the Mayan Riviera to other parts of Mexico) But you really need to spend time on your own off the resort. Sure safety is a concern, but don't visit a place you don't feel comfortable off the resort.

On that note, I recall tying up with my sailboat in Nassau one time at a marina which was associated with a hotel. It was a Friday afternoon and not long after I docked I noticed a Sun Tours bus arrive from the airport and unload a bunch of pax. toting their Sun Tours bags and file into their rooms. I hailed a cab and went downtown and while I was roaming around down there I saw the Sun Tours bus, pax. aboard driving down the street. When I got back to the boat they were all by the pool (Sun Tours bags in hand), and between there and the hotel dining room  they spent the weekend. Point being is I'm sure they had a fun time but I can't imagine they returned home with much knowledge of life in the Bahamas. Why spend the money for a plane ticket to get you to a hotel with a pool that you probably already have down the street. 

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« Reply #103 on: April 06, 2018, 10:44:13 am »
I do think there's a value in R&R experiencing semi luxurious conditions and being allowed to drink and eat all you want, while you're at it.

But just don't pretend you've actually experienced that country.

And the other end of the spectrum where people travel extensively but stay live in hostels and rent rooms on Air BnB. How's that a relaxing experience?
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« Reply #104 on: April 06, 2018, 11:26:12 am »
I certainly enjoyed the sailboat approach; you have your living, eating, drinking quarters right under your feet. And then you can go ashore and get to know the place you're at, and if you decide you want a change of scenery, you just pull that big old chunk of steel out of the mud and ride the wind to the next place. And pass me that Appleton rum.