This is what vacation should be...

"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove) 07/25/2017 at 09:19 • Filed to: Family home

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...waking up to a view like this.

itschrome > Chariotoflove 07/25/2017 at 09:31

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A lazy garden and empty horse corals? You and I have differnt opions here. Haha where are you?

Nothing > Chariotoflove 07/25/2017 at 09:44

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This was the view from the deck of my camp back in NY last week. I have a couple of days at home before I’m back at work. Being on the water just rejuvenates my soul.

Chariotoflove > itschrome 07/25/2017 at 10:00

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I’m in Indy, at my parents’ place. The horses are in the barn chilling. One has an abscess on his foot and hasn’t been roaming as much lately. But they’ll be out later. We’ve been getting fabulous green beans from the garden, and summer squash, but the corn and tomatoes aren’t quite there yet. My daughter’s at camp with her cousins, and I have a quiet morning to get some work done and enjoy the peace.

Chariotoflove > Nothing 07/25/2017 at 10:03

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That’s fantastic. My wife feels the same as you. Her idea of heaven is the family cottage on the lake in Michigan. Especially in the morning when no wake rules are still in effect.

Party-vi > Chariotoflove 07/25/2017 at 10:29

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Not a great picture, but this was the last vacation I had, taken from our villa at Rockhouse.

WilliamsSW > Chariotoflove 07/25/2017 at 10:30

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Wait — “quiet morning to get some work done”? That’s not right! The picture does look idyllic, though - enjoy!

Ash78, voting early and often > Chariotoflove 07/25/2017 at 10:39

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Me and the kids in NW FL a few weeks ago. I found a 10' three-ply inflatable rowboat on Amazon last winter and we finally got to put it through the paces. Sea turtles, giant rays, a couple small sharks. It totally changes the beachgoing experience. I highly recommend this over kayaks, etc, especially if you have 3+ people to take with you...and you don’t feel like spending $100/day for a rental. These boats are $60-$130, FWIW.

itschrome > Chariotoflove 07/25/2017 at 11:40

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Oh, its a veggie garden haha tge bench made me think it was like a very lazy attempt at like a flower garden haha. Sound lovely.

Chariotoflove > Party-vi 07/25/2017 at 11:50

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Thats good enough to soothe the soul. Great view.

Also, you have a villa? WTF?! When were you going to have an Oppo house party? Cause you’re nominated.

Chariotoflove > WilliamsSW 07/25/2017 at 11:51

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Oh well, what’s a vacation if you don’t bring some work to procrastinate from, right?

Chariotoflove > itschrome 07/25/2017 at 11:54

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Oh, the vegetable garden is out of view ( maybe I’ll post that later). What you see is one of my mom’s rose gardens. It’s her thing since she grew up in a family owned florist business. But I’ll tell her you said it was a lazy attempt. ;)

Party-vi > Chariotoflove 07/25/2017 at 11:55

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Oh jesus no - this was ours for a week . Nothing more, although I’m sure with enough cash Rockhouse would let someone buy it.

Chariotoflove > Ash78, voting early and often 07/25/2017 at 11:57

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I’ve been seriously considering one of those to go out on the lake near our house. Beautiful family, and great adventure!

Chariotoflove > Party-vi 07/25/2017 at 11:59

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That’s okay. We’ll just default to Ben’s beach house. You bring the pickles.

On second thought, don’t.

WilliamsSW > Chariotoflove 07/25/2017 at 12:00

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As long as you’re not letting it hang over your head, yeah - it’s awful when you let it get to you (been there).

Chariotoflove > Party-vi 07/25/2017 at 12:01

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So my family did a similar thing when we went to Tours, France. We rented a stone cottage in a rural area with a big stone fireplace and huge kitchen table. We made big dinners and drank lots of good wine. Setting is important, but the most important ingredient is always family.

Chariotoflove > WilliamsSW 07/25/2017 at 12:03

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Good advice. Yeah, I set pretty lax goals for myself.

WilliamsSW > Chariotoflove 07/25/2017 at 12:05

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As you should for a vacation. I’m completely swamped (yet screwing around on Oppo...), but taking Thursday off because Oshkosh. Not even bringing that work cell phone - people think I’m nuts for carrying 2 phones, but days like that are exactly why I do it. Bring the personal phone, leave the work phone on my desk.

Chariotoflove > WilliamsSW 07/25/2017 at 12:08

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Got one phone. I’m currently answering work emails from my lab folk right now. That’s fine. I can quit anytime I want. No really.

WilliamsSW > Chariotoflove 07/25/2017 at 12:17

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As long as you’re enjoying the break!

Ash78, voting early and often > Chariotoflove 07/25/2017 at 13:44

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Thanks, it definitely exceeded my expectations. I don’t know how much mobility you have, but I had no trouble sitting on the floor with my back against a bolster while rowing. Very stable and easy. We even had it in some 3'-5' swells with heavy chop, no problem (except the wife got seasick).

Chariotoflove > Ash78, voting early and often 07/25/2017 at 16:16

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Poor momma. That’s what overboard if for I guess.

I’ve been canoeing before. So I’m sure I could do it. I find swells to be fun.

Ash78, voting early and often > Chariotoflove 07/25/2017 at 16:32

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The Gulf of Mexico is awesome. It’s like a lake/ocean hybrid — just enough movement to be interesting, great clarity, but not too rough. Awesome seafood, great people, sort-of-reasonable rental prices. I know you’re near Indy right now, just take I-65 another ~10 hours south, can’t miss it :D

Chariotoflove > Ash78, voting early and often 07/25/2017 at 16:40

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Ha! Yeah, I’ve spent time on the Atlantic and gulf coasts. Much prefer the vibe on the gulf side.