2024 trip plans

Discussion in 'Trip Planning and Travel Concerns' started by Fitzjohnfan, Dec 26, 2023.

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  1. Paythebill

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    Jason,
    I have an idea on how you may be able to gain access to the Naval Air Museum. It's a long shot, but in my opinion worth a shot. I would send an email to the police chief of Pensacola (Eric Randell) explaining your intent to visit the Museum and the dilemma you are experiencing. An off duty deputy may be more than happy to help out a down under brother.
    https://www.cityofpensacola.com/733/Pensacola-Police-Department

    You could also try to email our state senator Rick Scott (pass Governor of Florida)
    Google U.S. Senator Rick Scott
     
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    Both my wife (who is not a plane fan) and I, (who is), loved the National Museum of the Air Force in Dayton. We've been there twice, for over 5 hours each time, and the last time my wife only got halfway through the museum - there was so much to see on the walls and other non-aircraft exhibits. Well worth the $0 entry fee!

    The Wright brothers place was OK, but nowhere near as engrossing, for us, as the Air Force museum.

    The Worlds of Fun Village campground is our go-to overnight stop in the KC area. I also highly recommend the National WWI museum.



     
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  3. Fitzjohnfan

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    thanks for the comments! i didnt know there was a campgroud at Worlds of Fun. I'll have to check it out.

    Yes, we're really looking forward to a visit to the Air Force Museum!
     
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    Chris I like your trip plan!

    Watch out for the ride, Mean Streak at Cedar Point. Not for the faint of heart as I remember my lungs felt like they were being crushed during the ride. LOL I remember the campground was expensive but first rate, worth the price. :cool:

    Mike
     
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    I feel bad that I'm reading a whole bunch of health issues from all our long time members, so my message to eveyone is to recover the best you can, maybe just keep the RV wheels rolling closer to home.

    My d*m knee arthritis is slowing me down, dealing with a lot of pain... :(

    Mike
     
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    Trips planned for this year, so far

    May, Cape Cod,
    June, Middlebury VT to bike some rail trails (I now have an E-bike ;))
    July return trip to Knoebels PA
    Aug return trip to Association Island NY
    Sept, Trap Pond SP, DE, Outerbanks, NC, Gatlinburg/ Smoky Mountain NP TN, & Mammoth Cave NP, KY Home

    Mike
     
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    Thanks Mike! I probably won't ride as many rides as my adult sons, but i'm going to try to get a few coasters in.

    Yes, the campground is expensive, but the package deals they have, and how close it is to the park, make it worth it. My parents in-law (also comming in the RV) will even stay in one of the cabins there for a couple of days.

    --Chris
     
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    Looks like a great trip! When i get more vacation time (or retire!), Vemont and the Great Smoky Mtns are bucket list items for me and the XYL.
     
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    here are some photos from this trip:
    here are my parents in-law taking the ferry from Sandusky to Put-In-Bay island for some sight seeing.
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    this is Perry's Victory International Peace Memorial.
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    Shops on Put-in-bay were only starting to open since we got there before Memorial Day. on the way back, we spied the house shaped like a boat.

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    At Cedar Point, 20240522_091225.jpg

    yes, i rode it...
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    here is my son and his grangfather at the football hall of fame:
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    here are my sons at the Air Force museum:
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    Air Force One:
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    Looks like you and the family enjoyed a really great trip Chris. Thanks for sharing the pics with us. No way would you get me on that roller coaster as heights and I don't mix very well. Now AF1 is another story, I'd love take a ride on that bad boy...:D
     
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    Love the pics Chris, I see you tackled one of the rides at Cedar Point! :cool:

    Mike
     
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    Yeah, I rode several of tge roller coasters at Cedar Point. we had a great time and hope to return in the next couple of years.
     
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    The rides I remember enjoying the most were 2 original nostalgia wood coasters they were maintaining from long ago. (maybe from the 1940's or somewhere near that time line?) They were much more tame, older adult friendly! :cool:

    If I remember they were tucked together in one corner of the park but it's been 16 years since we visited so I'm not even sure if they still have the coasters

    Mike
     
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