Vacation in Vermont 2010
As many of you know I was on vacation in Vermont the last couple of weeks. It really wasn’t all that different than my visit last year where I spent a lot of time at the lake and went to the county fair. I’ve been back for a couple of days and have been trying to get back to work and get caught up on emails but “real” life has been getting in the way.
When I first returned in was late in the evening. I organized our stuff, got Alex cleaned up and into bed and was then going to sort some email, take a shower and go to bed. I discovered, however, that my internet was out. And I had no idea if it had just happened or if it had been out for days. After having spotty internet access while away, I wasn’t mentally prepared to not have it at home. I spent way too much time on the phone with Verizon who ultimately determined they needed to send out a technician. Fortunately, they had an opening the next day but gave me the between 8am-6pm appointment. I was hoping it was on the early side because I really needed to buy food and do other errands.
After getting off the phone with Verizon I decided to test the other jack in the house – all the way on the other end from the computer. I got my laptop, DSL modem and router and header to my room. As I looked at the jack I noticed a wire hanging that I didn’t remember seeing before … the jack in the bedroom connects to outside and the had a wire that runs all the way to the other end of the house to the jack I normally use. The jack in the bedroom worked fine and I determined that my cat had pulled out the connecting wire while digging up the carpet along the baseboard – maybe there is a mouse or something in the wall. Anyway, the technician arrived early and since I had done the troubleshooting he was able to fix it super quick. I had, however, decided that I would buy a really long phone cord if they didn’t show up early in the day.
Anyway, that is what I came home to. I had another great and relaxing visit even though we did the same things that we did last year. I did, however, do and see a couple of things that I didn’t last year.
Across the road and down a very steep hill from the house is a little piece of lakefront property that we own. We can’t build on it because there is no right of way access to it and it would be almost impossible to get the building, sewage, etc done. But, we do have a campsite down there with a tent, fire pit, dock and a kayak. While I’ve gone to the campsite a number of times (sliding down a very steep hill to get there) I had never used the kayak before – actually I don’t think we had it before. It was kind of chilly that day but it was peaceful paddling along on the very quiet lake.
I also saw two “unusual” things.
Kids digging in “kitty litter” for poker chips.
(Actually, it’s a coin search in sawdust. For each poker chip found, the kids got a silver dollar. Alex found 8!!)
And I’m not quite sure … this is either Grizzly Adams, Bigfoot or a missing member of ZZ Top.
(My brother hasn’t shaved in 7 months. I was startled when he picked us up at the train station. It’s funny that he has so much gray in his beard but none in his hair. And it was even more fun to watch him try to eat a caramel apple with that beard ;-)
I had a great trip and now feel ready to write about WordPress and Facebook again.
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September 1, 2010 at 9:24 am
I L O V E Vermont but only enjoyed its beauty in the winter and I imagine it being more gorgeous in the summer. The lake looks so pristine and clean!! You are lucky to be able to get away. If I had a choice, I’d move to VT…..that is if there is a way to make a living in the woods. lol. My hubby always talks about living in VT in the winter to ski and live by the ocean in the summer to swim. :)
Glad you are back and refreshed!
September 2, 2010 at 8:46 am
Hi Karen – I always want to move there when I visit in the summer but am not as sure about that when I visit in the winter. Winter is just so long there. My 10 year plan, however, is to move there.
September 1, 2010 at 9:31 am
My husband was born in Burlington Vermont and lived in the New England states in his formative years. Very, very beautiful country up there Kim. I’m sure you enjoyed it.
“My brother hasn’t shaved in 7 months.”
I would have never guessed! [grins]
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September 2, 2010 at 8:47 am
Hi Colleen – I grew up in New Hampshire and the house my brother has now was my grandparents. I’ve never actually lived in Vermont but it’s the closest I have to “going home”.
It’s a shame – my brother is a decent looking guy and all you can see is the crazy beard. ;-)
September 1, 2010 at 1:00 pm
I’ve never been to Vermont. Sounds like it’s worth a visit.
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September 2, 2010 at 8:48 am
Hi Vered – If you ever get the chance, you should go. It’s like a different world – it’s so quiet and peaceful.
September 1, 2010 at 3:27 pm
I’m glad you had a vacation Kim. I have had a fascination for Vermont and Maine for a long time… I think Maine has to do with seafood though.
If you keep kayaking, you can come here and visit and you and Alex can play on the Wausau Whitewater course. Different than flatwater but you would probably have fun.
Teddy does not disconnect my wires, thank goodness… technology that does not work makes me crazy very quickly!
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September 2, 2010 at 8:49 am
Hi Julie – I’ll probably try kayaking again next summer but I don’t know if I will become much of a kayaker – I had a difficult time pulling up next to the dock and am not sure how I would handle rough water :-)
I am still annoyed with the cat – she must have had quite the party while I was away.
September 2, 2010 at 12:31 am
Hi Kim,
It looks like you really had a nice and relaxing family vacation and load your energy batteries’ for new and interesting blog posters.
September 2, 2010 at 8:50 am
Hi Marbella – Thanks! I had a great time.
September 6, 2010 at 12:04 pm
I’m so jealous, Vermont looks so lovely and peaceful and you had great waether by the looks. Happy family holidays are so cool.
S
September 8, 2010 at 9:00 am
Hi Steve – I had a great time and really love Vermont. Thanks!
September 9, 2010 at 11:09 am
I subscribe to your feed for all the great WordPress tips but it can be so intimidating to venture into the code. Especially when I should be producing my own content. This was a nice relaxing end of summer post, thanks!
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September 9, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Hi John – Thanks! I mostly write about WordPress and Facebook but sometimes I add a personal post or a recipe. I really wish I was still in Vermont.