SAC -- No Delaware?
SAC -- No Delaware?
I have seen
old ships sailing
like swans asleep
Hey - you don't want to get me started on Delaware againOriginally posted by Gedunker
In Canada I've been to
BC
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Yukon
I've never had a reason to go further east.
In the US, I've been to
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Idaho
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Oregon
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Most of the states & provinces I've visited, I've actually been to multiple times. Next year, I'm going to Alberta for my 8th? time. I may go to Minnesota as well which would be new to me as I've only changed planes there before.
I really like mountains and oceans so I've avoided what I consider to be the square, flat states in the middle of the US. I've been told they can be a lot of fun but they just don't hold a lot of appeal to me. I'd love to spend more time on the east coast of the US. It's just so far away.
St Francis Kansas was kind of nice, that whole area around Wray Colorado is ok also....I do want to visit Coffeyville some day....but I'm not sure why....?
If its all the same to you, I'll skip Arkansas....life's too short to waste time on the third world and Arkansas....
Oh by the way, nerdsville on the map
On the ground, protecting the Cyburbia Shove since 2004.
It's on there - I first visited it in 1989. [/quote]
I was going to ask you about your strange hatred of the state. Could it have anything to do with overdevelopment? I've been along the coast when we went up from Ocean City and there is a lot pretentious overdevelopment and general sterlity in places like Bethany Beach, Rehoboth and Fenwick Island. These were once sleepy little seaside communities that have been infiltrated by yuppies, who are tearing down the old cottages in droves, just like just about everywhere else along the Mid and South Atlantic.
(God help us if a hurricane hits Delaware or New Jersey, because we'll all be paying for those rich pricks to rebuild their multi-million dollar McMansions for the next 100 years. )
The only other place I've visited is Dover, and New Castle. The latter is a very well preserved early 19th Century village, but again, yuppies have driven up the prices and turned it into just another place to go gallery hopping and latte sipping.
I realize now that we ate dinner in Las Vegas, NV on our way to Cali....so I guess that leaves just New Mexico and some stuff up around the Great Lakes (plus Hawaii and Alaska). I would have to pull out my map of our road trips to be more specific.....maybe I will do that later.
I truly hate having to say this - but I was attempting to pull a funny. Sorry if it rubbed anyone the wrong way
Hurricanes nothing - try rising sea levels.
I guess now would be a good time to thank you all for the beach replenishment you've been paying for à la the Army Corps of Engineers since 1998. I think we're at $150 million and counting. Of course it's a never ending job (the kind the Corps likes) but it was partially undertaken to repair the damage they did in the 50's.
http://www.tristatenews.com/printer_2613.stm
http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press...enishment.html
Indeed you can usually tell when the concepts of democracy and citizenship are weakening. There is an increase in the role of charity and in the worship of volunteerism. These represent the élite citizen's imitation of noblesse oblige; that is, of pretending to be aristocrats or oligarchs, as opposed to being citizens.
Hm. Haven't been to all of them by any means, but if you count going through on trains, been to lots:
US
IN
IL
OH
MI
WI
KY
TN
GA
FL
AL
NC
SC
WV
VA
PA
NY
CT
ok basically all of the east coast up to VT, most of the southeast, CA, OR, WA, that wide swath of states heading west from MO to CA, and the top part of the US, and, in Canada, just ON so far. And FR and the UK. That's it. For now.
I don't dream. I plan.
47 - every state but Hawaii, Alaska, and Utah. Most were visited on loooooonnnngg car trips as a kid.
Hey Super Amputee Cat -
You're map is cooooool
I'm going to start one for myself - good stuff
How is it possible that we share the same states ?
I can add - North Dakota, Maine, Louisiana.
Boy do I know about the threat of Hurricanes to NJ - I grew up on Long Beach Island.
Oddball
Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves?
Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here?
Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?
From Kelly's Heroes (1970)
Are you sure you're not hurt ?
No. Just some parts wake up faster than others.
Broke parts take a little longer, though.
From Electric Horseman (1979)
I've been to all of the states on the east coast, and California, Arizona, and Washington on the west, but nothing in between other than Ohio & Pennsylvania. When I was a young and rowdy teenager, I read a book called Vagabonding in America, which inspired dreams of hitchhiking across the U.S. Although I had a friend willing to accompany me, my dream died as soon as I was old enough to realize the risks involved.
So, I've flown across the U.S., but I've missed out on the entire midsection. I figure maybe when (and if) I'm old enough to retire, I'll finally have the time for an extended road trip. It's certainly not from lack of interest. I've always had to work - unlike many of my grad school friends, I never had the money or time to travel around the country or Europe or wherever.
Thanks!Hey Super Amputee Cat -
You're map is cooooool
I'm going to start one for myself - good stuff
You may like this map too. Tell me where you live and I'll put you on it.
http://www.geocities.com/rabscuttle02/Dotmap2.html
You bet - I'm as far north and west as possible in Oregon.
States in flyover country that everyone should visit:
Michigan-great lakes, great cities
Wisconsin-great lakes, forests, cheeses, and beers
Iowa-Mesquakie word for "beautiful land". Des Moines and Cedar Rapids are quintessentially beautiful midwest towns.
Nebraska-Omaha and Lincoln are great towns. Get north from I-80 into the sandhills.
North Dakota-nicest people I've met anywhere. Fargo and Bismarck are nice places, and the landscape is actually quite beautiful. Northern lights are great here.
Minnesota-best northwoods camping anywhere, Twin Cities are great
Missouri-St. Louis is filled with great architecture, KC has great parks and parkways, the MO river valley is awesome
Kansas-I've only been to Wichita (a nice city) and the northeast corner (very hilly and scenic along the Missouri river)
All in all, I've been in 36 states and 5 provinces (ON, QB, NB, NS, PE)
SOME say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate
To know that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
Robert Frost (1874–1963) (From Harper’s Magazine, December 1920.)
Haven't been to:
Washington - definitely visiting soon
Oregon - ditto
Idaho - not sure I'll ever make it
Nevada - definitely must see Vegas
Utah - mm.. think I'll pass
Arizona - not sure, maybe
New Mexico - ditto
Texas - no way
Louisiana - big Saints fan, have to go
Wisconsin - really want to visit, not sure if it'll happen
Michigan - ditto
Vermont - moving to Maine next year, so I'll visit soon
As for Canada, I've been to Saskatchewan and Ontario.. plan to see the Atlantic provinces once I'm closer.
SAC - you can pin me on right above the last "l" in Plannergirl
Don't discount Utah....Some fantastic scenery
On the ground, protecting the Cyburbia Shove since 2004.
But unless I'm mistaken, Utah doesn't serve real beer in their bars... that's a deal breaker in itself. How can one enjoy a new destination without sampling the local brew? Yikes.Don't discount Utah....Some fantastic scenery
Milwaukee... yum
You are partially mistaken. You can get real (above 3.2% alcohol by volume) beer in the bars and even some restaurants (depending on liquor license), you just can't get it on tap. We have several local breweries that serve excellent beer. Our brewers have to be pretty damned good, becasue they cannot cover up poor craftsmanship with increased alcohol.
States I've been too (since the lsit of missed states would be too big)
UT
WY
CO
ID
NV
CA
OR
WA
AZ
NM
MI
PE (Is this the abbreviation for Pennsylvania?)
NY
NJ
HI
OH
IL
I have absolutely no desire to go to the following states:
TX
KS
IA
OK
AR
MI
AL
The other states are states that I just have not gotten to yet.
Alaska & Hawii - Not enough money yet.
North Dakota - Do I need to explain?
All the others I have been in... and lived in 10. And I was also if four at once!
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C'mon and get me you twist of fate
I'm standing right here Mr. Destiny
If you want to talk well then I'll relate
If you don't so what cause you don't scare me
Three words......Rugby North Dakota
On the ground, protecting the Cyburbia Shove since 2004.
Hi, Im new here - ususally I just browse. But I am compelled to respond to your post so I registered. How have you evr heard of Coffeyville, KS? That town gets a bad rap most of the time. I've never heard of anyone who wanted to visit. Just curious cause thats where I am from.
Ive been to:St Francis Kansas was kind of nice, that whole area around Wray Colorado is ok also....I do want to visit Coffeyville some day....but I'm not sure why....?
If its all the same to you, I'll skip Arkansas....life's too short to waste time on the third world and Arkansas....
Oh by the way, nerdsville on the map
OK - Tulsa is nice. Everything else not so much
TX - really really awful. Except Austin
AR
MO - full of raunchy billboards and terrible roads
IL - way flatter than KS/never been to Chicago though
IN
OH
PA - family in Pittsburgh, a cool place
MD - seems cool
DC
WV - armpit of America
KY
TN
GA - pretty boring drive except Atl
FL - too touristy
AL
MS
LA - New Orleans was crazy
and CO.
Ive never been west, the NE, or the Carolinas
Last edited by NHPlanner; 07 Aug 2004 at 2:40 PM.
i think the only state in the lower 48 that I have not been to is Oregon. Hope to get to Alaska someday and the Maritimes in Canada. It just takes money and I got kids to put through college these days.
I want one of those license plates that says "My daughter and my money go to FSU"
You darn tootin', I like fig newtons!
States I've been to:
VT
NH
MA
CT
NY
NJ
DE
PA
MD
VA
DC
MI
IN
IL
TN
MS
AR
MO
AZ
CA
Provinces I've been to:
QC
ON
BC
States I'd like to visit:
WA
OR
MN
CO
IA
OH
ME
AK
WI
Provinces I'd like to visit:
AB
NB
NS
PE
NF
States I have absolutely no desire to visit:
HI
FL (other than the fact that my grandmother lives there)
AL
GA
TX
OK
UT (I hear it's pretty though)
ND
My favorite states: New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Arizona (with the exception of Phoenix), Maryland
My least favorite states: Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Tennessee (with the exception of Memphis)
My favorite province: Québec
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