Vacations & Holiday Activities (Holidays & Special Occasions)
These Sounds Fill the sea air - Priestess Kandi
S urrounded by An orchestra of hundreds of crickets, Widely scattered among dew soaked nature, With a back up of birds chirping in here and there, These Sounds Fill the sea air. A ll the while, Mixed with sounds of downtown, Routes well traveled for centuries now, For most this is a... Submitted 305 days 16 hours ago.
12 Famous Searchwarp Author Lookalikes - Are You On the List - Kacycarr
Sorry Guys I couldn`t resist doing what I have been meaning to do for a long while now, and that was to put a Searchwarp authors face to that of a famous one. For a couple of years now I have seen so many Hollywood stars on this site and thought it was about time that they came forward. Don`t... Submitted 3 years 144 days ago.
Free and Low-cost Ideas for Summer Activities with your Kids. - Jean Horst
What to do with your kids all summer?! In just a few days my three sons will be out of school for the summer. One part of my brain is cheering loudly, because I'm looking forward to the more relaxing pace our schedule will take and I enjoy my kids, it's fun to have more time to spend with... Submitted 6 years 4 days ago.
You may think this is really strange but I grew up in an area just about 8 miles to the nearest beach and yet, our family always vacationed at the beach. When I was a girl, we always stayed at the nearby beaches for at least a week during the summer. When I close my eyes, I can still see one... Submitted 1 year 275 days ago.
My Favorite Vacation Spot - Ronyae
My favorite vacation spot became a vacation spot, simply because it's the only spot where I can go to "get" a vacation ... and, of course, it's my favorite spot to be. All children - young and old - loves the comfort of being home. Not just any home, but Down Home , and if you are from the south... Submitted 1 year 295 days ago.
The Tale of the Troll -
- Dave PotchakThe troll sightings took place along I 99 in Bedford County Pennsylvania in the summer of 1986. A rather portly troll approximately 33 years old and rumored to weigh over 175 lbs was spotted (as expected) waiting patiently under a bridge that carried I 99 over state route 869 near the vicinity of... Submitted 2 years 345 days ago.
Beware Of The Turtles - A New Greek Legend is Born -
- Julian PriceThe Greeks were revelling in sporting euphoria. Just a month earlier from underdog status they had triumphed for the first time in the European football championships and now Olympic fever had gripped the nation as the games returned to their birthplace. It was my first visit to Greece and... Submitted 3 years 350 days ago.
Going On Vacation To Maine -
- David TanguayI've got my plane ticket for my vacation to the great state of Maine. I'll be flying out from my current residence here in northern Florida on July 30 th . I am originally from the state of Maine and I have many relatives and friends living there. I have been living here in Florida for over ten... Submitted 4 years 1 day ago.
Summertime and the Living's Easy - Avis Ward
I’m sure the fish are jumping somewhere. I’d love to be the one catching them but I haven’t given much time to fishing lately. I hear of the fishing trips my siblings and their spouses have taken. Actually, I get up to the minute details as invariably, either Tildy or George will call while on... Submitted 4 years 358 days ago.
Grown-Up Falls for Mickey Mouse - Deirdre Reilly
Not many people know this, but for years I have been a confused, inside-out Disney snob. Not a snob because I was always packing up to go to Disney and thought the plac Submitted 5 years 297 days ago.
Even though the infamous oil spill in early 2010, brought anxiety and even shock to many on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. And it was a severe calamity, however, the recovery has been unexpectedly rapid and seems to have even put more enthusiasm into the area to now make the area outshine... Submitted 51 days 4 hours ago.
Back from Vacation -
- David TanguayMy 8-day vacation to the beautiful state of Maine (God’s country) has ended. I was born and raised in the state of Maine I have been living in Florida for 14 years now. I rather miss the snow in the wintertime as a kid we would always enjoy playing out in the snow. I had a good time... Submitted 338 days 11 hours ago.
A Celebration of 25 Years of Marriage in Bodega Bay, and Our Visit to Google - Bruce Horst
This past week Jean and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary . If you know us at all, this is not new information. For various reasons, our 25th anniversary has been the most-anticipated date of our lifetimes. Maybe it was the time capsule that we created before anyone knew we were... Submitted 1 year 55 days ago.
Vacation? What's That? - Dianne Lehmann
My husband, Bernd, and I haven't taken many "real" vacations over the many years of our marriage. It's not that we can't find the time or don't have the money (well, okay maybe money has a bit to do with it). It's just that we are not very inclined to do the traditional vacation thing. You know... Submitted 1 year 295 days ago.
Have a Family Outing at the Annual Czech Festival -
- Gabriella GometraWilson, Kansas is the Czech capital of Kansas. Every year this small town has a local festival called the Czech Festival. People from all around the United States drive hundreds of miles to attend it and this small town multiplies in a matter of hours. In 2010 we will celebrate our 50th annual... Submitted 2 years 49 days ago.
Keeping Summer Time From Being Boring Time for Kids -
- Gabriella GometraSummer time is fun time for the children. They get a long awaited break from school which means, according to them, they do not have to use their brains any more. The kids are ready to sit around the house, play with their toys and eat. However pretty soon sitting around the house gets old... Submitted 2 years 112 days ago.
Lake Ripley, Simple Summer Times -
- Marijo PhelpsI was thumbing through a notebook of poetry I had written. I found a poem entitled Wilderness I. Cool fields on a summer day, Crystal lake with wooded bay Solitude with beauty blessed That's my idea of wilderness. Those simple rhyming couplets took me back to my first time at Lake Ripley.... Submitted 2 years 285 days ago.
Vacation Time Is Coming To An End -
- David TanguayI'm down to my last two days of vacation, so I thought I'd end it with a short poem I'm vacationing in the great state of Maine , my home state, after vacation it's back to Florida . Submitted 2 years 317 days ago.
On Vacation -
- David TanguayI've been on vacation for a few days now I'm a little over 1,000 miles from home. I'm visiting family from the state of Maine I've been living in Florida for 12 years now. It has been rainy weather since I've been here,although yesterday it was nice, mostly sunny all day. we are... Submitted 2 years 324 days ago.
Going On Vacation -
- David TanguayI'm getting ready for a vacation to the state of Maine. I am from Maine although I've been living in Florida for 12 years now. I have some family here in Florida however; most of my family resides in the great state of Maine. I'm leaving Wednesday morning the 1st. of July, from the Valdosta... Submitted 2 years 333 days ago.
Summer Activities: Create A Craft Club - Stephany Springer
It is summer time and if you are like me you need some activities to fill the in between days at the pool. whether it is a rainy day or you can't take another day in the scorching heat, craft clubs can offer great summer fun. What is a craft club? Craft clubs can be for all ages. It can be a... Submitted 3 years 333 days ago.
Strips of Drink and Dance - Sara O'Rourke
What had begun a very uncomfortable journey in what was evidently not a large enough area of space to classify as ‘economy,’- my bed for the next three or so hours through the humid night, turned into one of the most unforgettable weeks of my entire life. I can sincerely conclude I would not... Submitted 4 years 286 days ago.
- Bob AlexanderMost of us take vacations for granted today. I know I do. Growing up, I can't remember my father or any of my relatives taking one. Back then it was hard enough to raise a family by working every day, without taking a week or so off without pay. The closest thing to a vacation my folks had was a... Submitted 4 years 290 days ago.
Summer Fun in Your Own Backyard - Jan Hayner
We all know that with the price of gas going up, that everything else will soon be jumping in price too. This takes a toll on family vacations, outings for the weekend, rising grocery bills etc. So how can a family have fun and still have money left for all of the bills that are due every... Submitted 4 years 357 days ago.
How To Keep Your Child Learning Over The Summer - Abigail Richards
School is out, so why should learning still be a priority? Unfortunately, in our society it is extremely important to continue to progress intellectually through the summer months just to be able to survive the next school year. As parents, it is our duty to make sure this learning continues... Submitted 4 years 362 days ago.
