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stupidstupidme (original poster member #11888) posted at 3:47 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
The Bunt and I went away for Memorial Day weekend. Monday was his 7th birthday 
We went up to a place in NW PA that my family is from, and all my aunts and dad now live there full time. My grandparents had retired there as well.
On the way home, going through PA, we stopped at Penn's Cave and did the boat tour. I've driven the route, through State College, my entire life, and never went. We loved it
It was a fabulous weekend, and just in time, as my baby Bunt is headed into the hospital on Monday for a two week stay. 
Anyway, here's some pics of our adventure.
I hope everyone shares their summer vaca pics, and all the great places you all visit
View from my dad's front lawn
My view from across the river while Kayaking
Grandpa and the Bunt
Cave Entrance
Inside the cave
This one speaks for itself
Bunt chillin by the fire
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gahurts ( member #33699) posted at 5:16 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Wow. What a beautiful spread.
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indominable will" - Mahatma Gandi
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." - Aubrie
Tred ( member #34086) posted at 5:23 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
I concur with gahurts - that is just a beautiful looking place. I'm jealous.
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stupidstupidme (original poster member #11888) posted at 5:40 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Thanks. My family has five houses there - it's our little compound. I've been going there my whole life. I always remember that going to Grandma's had a whole different meaning for me than it did my friends. My grandparents sold pools in their retirement, so also had two ingrounds in their yard - one with a slide and one with a diving board. Add 11 cousins, and it was heaven for me as a kid. Still is at 40 years old
Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength
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Deeply Scared ( Administrator #2) posted at 8:41 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
SSM...
That's so beautiful and peaceful looking, how lucky you are to have that at your disposal 
Here I am in the Boston Public Garden a couple weeks ago. Boston is an incredible city...I highly recommend everyone visit there at least once
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FaithFool ( member #20150) posted at 8:48 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Wow, gorgeous! All of it.
So jealous ... I don't get time off till July...
Darn college job.
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stroppy_wanadoo ( member #11224) posted at 9:15 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Went to hit like, then realized I am not on Facebook!
SSM - that place looks fantastic! I can smell the clean air just looking at the photos! And DS - that is one huge quacker!
Our big summer vacation was to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary and the fact that hubby and I both turn 40. Yikes! We headed to the tropics sans kids...
Beautiful beach...
Relaxing pool...
Scenic mountains...
And us!
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Deeply Scared ( Administrator #2) posted at 9:17 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Stroppy...
She was a big quacker for sure!! LOL!!
I just tried to fix your picture to post, but didn't have any luck...so sorry!!
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." My Mom:)
My tolerance for stupid shit is getting less and less.
stroppy_wanadoo ( member #11224) posted at 9:18 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
DS - usually photobucket gives me a good IMG code, but something is wonky with it today!!! Tinkering around...
stroppy_wanadoo ( member #11224) posted at 9:18 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Double post!
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cryingdaily ( member #7276) posted at 9:21 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
DS! You were in Boston and didn't tell me? Ugh, I'm wounded. 
Glad you had a good time.
Deeply Scared ( Administrator #2) posted at 9:23 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
SHIT!!! I didn't even think about that!!! I'm so sorry!! I know we'll be going back to Boston...I fell in love with that city
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." My Mom:)
My tolerance for stupid shit is getting less and less.
stupidstupidme (original poster member #11888) posted at 10:04 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
DS love the pic :)
Love the beach ones too... ughhh makes me want to be there now!
Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength
August Wilson
Deeply Scared ( Administrator #2) posted at 10:37 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Stroppy...you guys look fantastic!!! Happy Anniversary!!
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." My Mom:)
My tolerance for stupid shit is getting less and less.
gahurts ( member #33699) posted at 11:04 PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2013
DS,
I agree. Boston is a fantastic city. I loved walking around town and seeing the entire city from on top of the Pru. Definately want to go back soon.
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indominable will" - Mahatma Gandi
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." - Aubrie
Sad in AZ ( member #24239) posted at 12:20 AM on Friday, May 31st, 2013
Currently on vacay in NorCal!
Hiking in Big Sur:
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay
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Deeply Scared ( Administrator #2) posted at 12:24 AM on Friday, May 31st, 2013
You look great Sad And of course, you're in one of my favorite places in the world
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." My Mom:)
My tolerance for stupid shit is getting less and less.
gahurts ( member #33699) posted at 12:27 AM on Friday, May 31st, 2013
Those are great pictures Sad. That coastline is so beautiful.
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indominable will" - Mahatma Gandi
"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway." - Aubrie
simplydevastated ( member #25001) posted at 2:47 AM on Friday, May 31st, 2013
Love the pics!
SSM, your dad's place looks so peaceful. It's stunning!
DS! You were in Boston. I'm just on the the other end of the state! I'm hurt 
You need to come to my end of the state in the Fall. We have the Berkshires AND a huge fair, and of course...me! 
Stroppy, I love the beach pics
Sad, is that a cave below the waterfall? Did you go exploring?
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Deeply Scared ( Administrator #2) posted at 3:40 AM on Friday, May 31st, 2013
SD...I had no idea...next time for sure! 
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." My Mom:)
My tolerance for stupid shit is getting less and less.
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