tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post3469862294957237963..comments2023-11-03T04:57:11.073-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Arches and I Don't Mean GoldenLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-17896761161229091832011-03-06T22:42:03.653-05:002011-03-06T22:42:03.653-05:00Great post, Aunty Cindy.
Three words: SCOTLAND, ...Great post, Aunty Cindy.<br /><br />Three words: SCOTLAND, SCOTLAND, SCOTLAND!<br /><br />I want to go back soooooo much.<br /><br />Yay, Helen, WTG!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-8194298908135903382011-03-06T22:27:53.218-05:002011-03-06T22:27:53.218-05:00Aloha, Aunty Cindy! My first choice would be fore...Aloha, Aunty Cindy! My first choice would be foreign castles (preferably in the British Isles) but there is so much see in the world! My family is not that outdoorsy, either, but we live in Hawaii. No castles to be found. The Big Island offers some ancient monuments but most of Hawaii is its spirit with the land and sea (i.e., hiking, swimming, surfing, etc).<br /><br />I extend the welcome mat to the Bandits, Cabana Boys, and readers to visit us in Hawaii!Kim in Baltimorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16335590022753325700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-40165092081630836132011-03-06T21:58:26.576-05:002011-03-06T21:58:26.576-05:00We love to travel. National Parks are often our d...We love to travel. National Parks are often our destination. We focus on history and nature on most of our trips. Tourist destinations like Myrtle Beach and Daytona Beach don't really appeal. If I am going to spend time out, I want to learn something and go to a place a bit different from home.<br />We visited many of the western parks and monuments when we lived out West and have traveled back several times since. Arches is still on our list to see. <br />We leave for New Orleans the end of this week. It is a city full of history and I have wanted to go there for years. The city has such a rich history. We will enjoy a little of the jazz scene, but the plantations, the historic district, museums, cemeteries, ghost tours are all calling to me.<br />Banff and Glacier are calling for next year. Scotland, Ireland and England are high on our wish list, but don't know when we'll be able to manage them. When we do go, we want to spend as long as possible, at least a month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-66083636936760687492011-03-06T20:42:16.924-05:002011-03-06T20:42:16.924-05:00Amazing pictures, Aunty! Arches is on my bucket li...Amazing pictures, Aunty! Arches is on my bucket list. There are so many places in the southwest that I want to visit.<br /><br />I love visiting natural wonders--anything that dazzles the eye. However, when we went to England a few years ago, my husband and I spent quite a bit of time roaming ancient manmade structures.<br /><br />I suppose I'm not much of a city girl, but I do like to head into Chicago a couple times a year to enjoy the museums and theaters. Such a treat to have so close to home.Tracey Devlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893860773314837424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-34007357397503071142011-03-06T19:53:31.741-05:002011-03-06T19:53:31.741-05:00Hey Dianna,
Good for you and your cats! Glad to he...Hey Dianna,<br />Good for you and your cats! Glad to hear you kept the GR in line yesterday.<br /><br />Nothing wrong with finding lovely spots close to home. There are plenty here in NorCal, but ya know Aunty has those itchy feet and I just gotta wander...<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-76639462266136298402011-03-06T19:36:11.367-05:002011-03-06T19:36:11.367-05:00Congrats on the GR Helen, he was fairly well behav...Congrats on the GR Helen, he was fairly well behaved at my house yesterday but that might have something to do with 3 cats in residence.<br /><br />I am not a big traveler, the most I do is for fishing spots and a lot of the time it is the same place. Hoping to get further abroad to some fishing spots this year.hrdwrkdmom aka Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520769151419586319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-63455050003641079162011-03-06T19:33:25.309-05:002011-03-06T19:33:25.309-05:00Hi d7,
As I told BJ, I must have been a sea creat...Hi d7,<br /><br />As I told BJ, I must have been a sea creature in another life, because I love the beach too. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today,<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-16486410134779580592011-03-06T19:31:51.696-05:002011-03-06T19:31:51.696-05:00Suz,
It is truly amazing! At one point in geologic...Suz,<br />It is truly amazing! At one point in geologic time, the area was a large sea. And the wind is still changing the appearance of the place. Who knows what it will look like in a couple thousand more years! ;-)<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-60199995385465505922011-03-06T19:29:40.045-05:002011-03-06T19:29:40.045-05:00TerriO,
You will both LURVE IT! No matter where yo...TerriO,<br />You will both LURVE IT! No matter where you end up in Europe, you'll have a fantastic time!<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-57930398532243379742011-03-06T19:28:17.837-05:002011-03-06T19:28:17.837-05:00Thanx VA!
The Four Corners and Monument Valley ar...Thanx VA!<br /><br />The Four Corners and Monument Valley are on my Must Be See list. Loved Zion and Lake Powell. They used to let you tour INSIDE Hoover Dam (don't think they have since 9-11) and that was truly fascinating.<br /><br />I know you are gonna LOVE your trip to Oz later this year.<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-19027859079054542002011-03-06T18:59:59.814-05:002011-03-06T18:59:59.814-05:00Fabulous photos!
I'm a beach girl myself so...Fabulous photos! <br /><br />I'm a beach girl myself so give me some sun, a nice beach and my Kindle and I'm all set.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-54635598560985027482011-03-06T18:38:36.428-05:002011-03-06T18:38:36.428-05:00What great pics, AC!
I've never been to that ...What great pics, AC!<br /><br />I've never been to that park, but love your arches!! Amazing how small thinks like wind and water can have such an effect on such large hard objects, isn't it?<br /><br />Thanks for sharing with us!Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-40614743653692061682011-03-06T17:07:31.860-05:002011-03-06T17:07:31.860-05:00Meant to say that we use the trips following our D...Meant to say that we use the trips following our Devils to see parts of the US and Canada - Toronto, Ottawa and Denver, so far. We had planned to do a trip to Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, but our move home interfered. Maybe we'll combine ur trip to Nashville with some hockey too *g*.Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-20277599623772239122011-03-06T17:05:42.439-05:002011-03-06T17:05:42.439-05:00Thanks, AC! For the sight-seeing in San Fran and f...Thanks, AC! For the sight-seeing in San Fran and for the tips on Europe. Kiddo and I talk about it all the time. I can't decide which will be better, seeing all the places I've dreamed about, or watching her face as she takes it all in.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-50457103143737003232011-03-06T17:04:35.943-05:002011-03-06T17:04:35.943-05:00Oh AC - The Arches was one of our favourite trips ...Oh AC - The Arches was one of our favourite trips while we were in the US. Truly spectacular! <br /><br />Our trip there included a stay in a wonderful ranch on the Colorado River, a drive through to The Four Corners, Monument Valley, through Zion, to Lake Powell and on to Las Vegas. Truly fantastic.<br /><br />We certainly use our trips to RWA Nationals to see different parts of the US (and hockey games, following our beloved Devils, too *g*). Still wish we could have made last year's trip to Nashville and Memphis.<br /><br />Totally looking forward to our trip to Australia later this summer!Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-82240186431280388142011-03-06T16:23:06.907-05:002011-03-06T16:23:06.907-05:00Daz,
I swear you won't be disappointed if you ...Daz,<br />I swear you won't be disappointed if you visit Arches! It is unlike anything I've ever seen. <br /><br />It is rather out-of-the-way but well worth the drive. I recommend you avoid the crowded summer months if at all possible because accommodations are scarce and can be expensive.<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11969813745795628602011-03-06T16:20:19.603-05:002011-03-06T16:20:19.603-05:00Hi Louisa!
I absolutely LOVE seeing how people ac...Hi Louisa!<br /><br />I absolutely LOVE seeing how people actually lived so looking at homes and museum displays of period clothes and furnishings fascinate me. The DH, not so much! :-P<br /><br />My only trip to Oz was only 13 days... not nearly long enough! I'm itching to go back someday soon, esp. since I now have buddies to visit while I'm there. <br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-75370399281179127262011-03-06T15:50:42.984-05:002011-03-06T15:50:42.984-05:00Dear Aunty, those arches look simply magnificent, ...Dear Aunty, those arches look simply magnificent, and since my boy and I love hiking, we might take the arches in one day. Thanks for sharing.Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16126833660091932854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-57145997562757106732011-03-06T15:31:25.402-05:002011-03-06T15:31:25.402-05:00Helen, good on you! Make him behave!
I am a castl...Helen, good on you! Make him behave!<br /><br />I am a castles, stately homes, museums kind of gal although it has been years since I've been able to do that sort of thing. <br /><br />My vacations in recent years have been RWA conferences. Saw some great Regency era homes in DC when I attended the conference there. <br /><br />I do, however, love the outdoors and I would love to see those lovely sites in your photos. I might even be up for the hikes to see them up close and personal. And it is my life's ambition to see Australia one day.Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-80684345144271186902011-03-06T15:04:23.549-05:002011-03-06T15:04:23.549-05:00Hey Catslady,
You are "preaching to the choi...Hey Catslady,<br /><br />You are "preaching to the choir" here about cruising! LOL! I am totally SOLD on them. :-)<br /><br />I haven't been to Vegas in a couple of years but last time I was there, I told the DH a person doesn't need to go anywhere else. You have an Egyptian pyramid, a medieval European castle, New York City, the Eiffel Tower, Venetian canals... YOU NAME IT!<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-74288424256832871842011-03-06T14:59:56.544-05:002011-03-06T14:59:56.544-05:00LOL BJ!
I have to agree Moab + DH in Jeep could = ...LOL BJ!<br />I have to agree Moab + DH in Jeep could = TROUBLE! ;-)<br /><br />Being near the ocean is my absolute FAVE! Not that I go in the water... TOO COLD here in California! Too dirty in some other places I could name... But Florida and Hawaii are GREAT! The water is pretty and WARM. But mostly I just love the sound and smell of the ocean. Perhaps I was a sea creature in another life... <br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-68546832396048889952011-03-06T14:58:25.832-05:002011-03-06T14:58:25.832-05:00We don't travel much any more but when first m...We don't travel much any more but when first married we took as many vacations as we could. I loved them all. The cruise was my favorite but we did Europe and I loved the history. We've done Vegas and amusement parks and Florida and more and I've loved them all.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-19121240136256152072011-03-06T14:55:53.080-05:002011-03-06T14:55:53.080-05:00Deb,
I haven't been to Disneyland in YEARS! It...Deb,<br />I haven't been to Disneyland in YEARS! It has become waaay too expensive, IMO. I actually liked Epcot in Florida better, but I'm sure your daughter would NOT agree. ;-)<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-34347337435832899232011-03-06T14:55:02.114-05:002011-03-06T14:55:02.114-05:00Have fun with him Helen :0)
Aunty Cindy the pics ...Have fun with him Helen :0)<br /><br />Aunty Cindy the pics are awesome...I'm so gonna have to go (but I have to keep the hubby's jeep away...LOL Moab + Jeep= no good)<br /><br />I'm a total OUTDOOR person... I love to take pictures so bring it on. I think since I worked for the airlines for so freaking long and being stuck in big cities like Chicago and Denver I really rather be out in the moutians, the plains, anywhere eles...I'm a water sign...give me the sea for Heaven's sake!....LOL<br />I get out and I don't want to go back....Maybe I was born in the wrong time or something.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03260077997044896776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-88521761718633653472011-03-06T14:54:35.877-05:002011-03-06T14:54:35.877-05:00Hey Deb,
This trip to Arches included a drive into...Hey Deb,<br />This trip to Arches included a drive into the Rockies. I'd never really been before and they were so breath-taking... LITERALLY! I get short of breath when I get above about 8,000 feet. YIKES!<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.com