Just spent the night at Lake George in upstate NY. Really just a bunch of gift shops and arcades line the streets. I wanted to take a boat ride, but we didn't have enough time for it.
This week, I will be staying in the Poconos at the Shawnee Village Resorts (family has owned a timeshare there for more than 25 years). It's going to be a week of relaxation without computers and internet. I will be there till Saturday the 22. I will go straight to Rochester on the 22nd.
Finally, I have a trip planned for Atlantic City the last weekend of August (so far just Friday night is booked, but hopefully will book Thursday night as well).
Still on the lookout for the perfect van.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Washington D.C. for 22nd Birthday
So I went to Washington D.C. this past weekend, and must say I was somewhat disappointed. The trip started off great in Baltimore where we ate some crabs and shot off fireworks. It was all down hill from there.
We got into Washington D.C. around midnight on July 31. We stayed at the Embassy Suites Convention Center. The hotel was great, in fact probably the best part of D.C. Anyway, we quickly started looking around for a bar to start the weekend off on the right foot. We walked probably close to 20 blocks before we happened to find this "hole-in-the-wall" place. The bar was only half-stocked, but did have Blue Moon so the night wasn't completely wasted.
The next morning we did the tourist stuff by visiting the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House (from extremely far away). It's not that I don't mind walking around in 95 degree weather, it was disappointing when you get to the point where "wow, this is it, I made this trip to see this?". The realization hits hard and gets worse when you realize that you are now miles away from your hotel. When we did finally get back to the hotel, we headed over to the hotel's complimentary Manager's Reception where they had an open bar (I thought I was in heaven). Unfortunately, since we got back so late, there was only a half hour left.
Saturday night started out the way I had envisioned, with a pre-game at our suite. Unfortunately since my friend's brother decided to bring his girlfriend, I had a bad feeling about the rest of the night. She said "Foggy Bottom is the place to be on a Saturday night". That was more wrong than Cramer praising Bear Stearns (don't be silly). Needless to say, the night ended terribly (all thanks to some girl I had no idea was coming).
We got into Washington D.C. around midnight on July 31. We stayed at the Embassy Suites Convention Center. The hotel was great, in fact probably the best part of D.C. Anyway, we quickly started looking around for a bar to start the weekend off on the right foot. We walked probably close to 20 blocks before we happened to find this "hole-in-the-wall" place. The bar was only half-stocked, but did have Blue Moon so the night wasn't completely wasted.
The next morning we did the tourist stuff by visiting the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House (from extremely far away). It's not that I don't mind walking around in 95 degree weather, it was disappointing when you get to the point where "wow, this is it, I made this trip to see this?". The realization hits hard and gets worse when you realize that you are now miles away from your hotel. When we did finally get back to the hotel, we headed over to the hotel's complimentary Manager's Reception where they had an open bar (I thought I was in heaven). Unfortunately, since we got back so late, there was only a half hour left.
Saturday night started out the way I had envisioned, with a pre-game at our suite. Unfortunately since my friend's brother decided to bring his girlfriend, I had a bad feeling about the rest of the night. She said "Foggy Bottom is the place to be on a Saturday night". That was more wrong than Cramer praising Bear Stearns (don't be silly). Needless to say, the night ended terribly (all thanks to some girl I had no idea was coming).
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Red Bull is a No Go
Long time since my last post. I have been very busy with work (my last day is Friday) and my last three weekends have been spent away from a computer.
Anyway, I got an e-mail back from a Red Bull representative, and unfortunately he said that since the Red Bull logo is not public, it will be impossible to do vehicle advertising. I am not disappointed at all in the decision. I knew it was a long shot to begin with. I was surprised that the response was an actual person, and not a "canned" response.
With that said, I am still awaiting a response from GoDaddy! I just recently contacted Google, since there has been stories of Google using billboards to advetrtise the Google Apps for businesses. I will keep every one informed if/when I receive any additional information from these companies.
On another note, I haven't been looking for the "perfect" vehicle lately (same reason as why there hasn't been a post recently), but do plan on going to Rochester for a week or so next week, so I can get a week free from distractions (at least during the day) while I work on a web site. While there, I will look at several top "prospects", and provide pictures and details of each right here on the blog to let you guys vote for your favorite.
I will blog later tonight regarding a recent weekend trip to Washington D.C.
Anyway, I got an e-mail back from a Red Bull representative, and unfortunately he said that since the Red Bull logo is not public, it will be impossible to do vehicle advertising. I am not disappointed at all in the decision. I knew it was a long shot to begin with. I was surprised that the response was an actual person, and not a "canned" response.
With that said, I am still awaiting a response from GoDaddy! I just recently contacted Google, since there has been stories of Google using billboards to advetrtise the Google Apps for businesses. I will keep every one informed if/when I receive any additional information from these companies.
On another note, I haven't been looking for the "perfect" vehicle lately (same reason as why there hasn't been a post recently), but do plan on going to Rochester for a week or so next week, so I can get a week free from distractions (at least during the day) while I work on a web site. While there, I will look at several top "prospects", and provide pictures and details of each right here on the blog to let you guys vote for your favorite.
I will blog later tonight regarding a recent weekend trip to Washington D.C.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Coolest VW Bus Ever
I'm pretty sure we need one of these:
"Verdier Remix of VW Van is 100% eco with Sun Tracker solar panel working day & night charging the battery for the Hybrid motor – On board computer, Home theater, freezer/refrigerator, and the best Internet Connection !! Basically everything you need – I want one !!"
http://cyanatrendland.com/2008/11/14/verdier-remix-of-vw-van/
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Mid-August Trip to Florida or Washington?
Even though we are still searching for the perfect vehicle to hold our road trips for next year, we have begun planning a trip for mid to end of August to either to West Palm Beach, FL or Tacoma, WA (about 40 miles south of Seattle). The trip all depends on if we can get a van by then and if we have enough people to tag along for the trip.
The Tacoma, WA will be to a road trip to help someone move across the U.S. (from Syracuse), and the Florida trip is just if the Washington trip falls through. It would be beaches and house painting in West Palm Beach, kind of like American Pie 2.
We will be looking for places to go, things to see in both cities (especially Tacoma) , so give us your local scoop if you live there.
Van shopping is a lot harder than I thought. Maybe its how I request information, maybe its the fact that my e-mail address is from RIT that causes people to ignore my requests for more details. I don't ask much, just the general questions such as mileage, engine, transmission, rust, etc. With that said, we do like two vehicles currently on craiglist and we plan on looking at them and test driving them in the next couple weeks.
Please comment on which you think we should go for (of course your comment will be based only on the aesthetics, but if it will run for the whole year, I don't care what it looks like).
http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/1282792364.html
http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/1277578300.html
The Tacoma, WA will be to a road trip to help someone move across the U.S. (from Syracuse), and the Florida trip is just if the Washington trip falls through. It would be beaches and house painting in West Palm Beach, kind of like American Pie 2.
We will be looking for places to go, things to see in both cities (especially Tacoma) , so give us your local scoop if you live there.
Van shopping is a lot harder than I thought. Maybe its how I request information, maybe its the fact that my e-mail address is from RIT that causes people to ignore my requests for more details. I don't ask much, just the general questions such as mileage, engine, transmission, rust, etc. With that said, we do like two vehicles currently on craiglist and we plan on looking at them and test driving them in the next couple weeks.
Please comment on which you think we should go for (of course your comment will be based only on the aesthetics, but if it will run for the whole year, I don't care what it looks like).
http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/1282792364.html
http://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/1277578300.html
Monday, July 20, 2009
MLB Ballparks
There were several comments on one of the first posts I made involving MLB ballparks. I believe that this is a great idea, unfortunately the bulk of our traveling will occur outside of baseball season. We might be able to squeeze in one or two the first couple weeks back at school (in September) and then more when the 2010 baseball season begins.
I do like the idea, and instead maybe we will go to arenas for fall/winter sports. I would like to go to a Buffalo Bills game next, especially since TO is now a Bill. I will make sure I have the popcorn ready for his TD celebration.
Being that we go to RIT, and have a Division I hockey team, we will also look to going to some RIT away games. You can find the schedule for the upcoming hockey season here. As you can see, no real big cities, but most are not far from major cities.
I do like the idea, and instead maybe we will go to arenas for fall/winter sports. I would like to go to a Buffalo Bills game next, especially since TO is now a Bill. I will make sure I have the popcorn ready for his TD celebration.
Being that we go to RIT, and have a Division I hockey team, we will also look to going to some RIT away games. You can find the schedule for the upcoming hockey season here. As you can see, no real big cities, but most are not far from major cities.
Vehicle Shopping Update
Just wanted to give everyone an update on the vehicle search. One of my roommates tried to look at a potential van camper this weekend, but unfortunately the seller did not answer his phone. It is still one of the top "prospects" for our road trips. Hopefully he will call my friend back and he can verify the vehicle is in the "mechanically perfect" condition the seller states in his ad. Here are some pictures of the camper.
We are also looking at some possible van conversions if this one doesn't pan out. Again, if you know anyone that is looking to sell their camper or van, please let me know.
We are also looking at some possible van conversions if this one doesn't pan out. Again, if you know anyone that is looking to sell their camper or van, please let me know.
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