God, I love vacation! - Democratic Underground

11 Bravo

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Aug-20-07 07:47 AM
Original message

God, I love vacation!

We're just back from three weeks in Maine - reading in a hammock beside the lake, hiking around ponds and up mountains, kayaking, and eating copious amounts of lobster. It was incredible! The only down side was no internet access, which meant no DU. I sufferred withdrawal, but managed to survive. It's funny how much like family folks around here become.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

BOSSHOG

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Aug-20-07 07:50 AM
Response to Original message

1. That sounds great

I'm retired, so I don't get a vacation, I don't get weekends off, I don't get Friday afternoons off. I don't get holidays off. I don't even know when its a weekend. I know you feel absolutely miserable for me.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

unhappycamper

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Aug-20-07 08:12 AM
Response to Reply #1

2. Ditto here, BOSSHOG/

Every day ending in the letter 'Y' is more or less open.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

livvy

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Aug-20-07 08:29 AM
Response to Reply #2

4. OK, that'll be enough from you two....

I only get my summers off, a week at Christmas, Easter, and a week in February because of the grueling lapse of time off between Christmas and Easter, so I don't even want to hear about your retired bliss.
:rofl:

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

MuseRider

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Aug-20-07 08:14 AM
Response to Reply #1

3. Every day is a Sunday

for me these days. I still work very hard but everything I work on is something I chose.

:hi: BOSSHOG

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

BOSSHOG

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Aug-20-07 01:27 PM
Response to Reply #3

8. Hi Sweetie

Yeah, sometimes I get bored but its nice to have the time to do whatever you want to do. My wonderful mother in law came down last month for a nice visit. Took her to see some Louisiana Alligators.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

11 Bravo

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Aug-20-07 08:31 AM
Response to Reply #1

5. We're in the same boat, BOSS.

I'm retired as well, and as my wife is a school teacher, summer is pretty much ours to command.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

BOSSHOG

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Aug-20-07 10:09 AM
Response to Reply #5

7. I'm very lucky

My wife is eligible for retirement but they'll have to kick her out the door, then she'll go find another job. She has all the energy in our house. I keep the house immaculate (easy with just the two of us), wash most of the clothes, do most of the shopping, most of the yard work (she likes dicking around in the landscaping) and cook about half the time. She cooks to ensure we get a good meal every now and then. I'm very fortunate and truly undeserving.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

SoCalDem

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Aug-20-07 08:38 AM
Response to Reply #1

6. I hear you.. I never know what day it is..and sometimes my calendar page

is a few months old :)

Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top

DU AdBot (1000+ posts)

Fri May 03rd 2024, 02:52 AM
Response to Original message

Advertisements [?]

Top

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.