Hoping to spend a lot of time right here
Friday, August 3, 2012
Goin' on vacation right here at home
When the kids were younger and we went on vacation in the summer we'd stay in a rental house for a week. Those weeks usually ran from Saturday to Saturday. I've decided that I am going to do that for this coming week, without leaving home. I'm going to live in my house, on my land as if it were a vacation destination. And what that means is that I will not be on the computer during that time. If I went away, I certainly wouldn't haul this desktop computer with me, so I won't be using it on my little 'staycation.'
I might join you in spirit- though I am sure your weather is more temperate and enjoyable than ours is here in Tennessee.
ReplyDeleteI like that word 'temperate.' I looked it up, and most of New England is considered temperate. 'uniform rainfall, warm summers, no dry season.'
DeleteHave a great "trip!"
ReplyDeleteIt was quite nice. I'll be doing a blog post on the changes in computer life in past few years. Things I noticed this week.
DeleteYour little staycation sounds lovely and relaxing. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI learned a bit about the part a computer plays in our lives now. I'll be writing about it sometime.
DeleteGood for you. Since you won't read this until your return" I'll say I hope you enjoyed yourself. (Actually I KNOW you will/did!)
ReplyDeleteYeah, it was good, and interesting in a few ways. More later. :<)
DeleteNan....sounds like a fabulous idea. Enjoy your unplugged time.
ReplyDeleteIt ended up being sorta unplugged. :<)
DeleteExcellent - enjoy your staycation!
ReplyDeleteIt was nice spending time reading books that I would have been spending online.
DeleteNan, have a lovely rest.
ReplyDeleteNot sure it was a rest, but it was a change. :<)
DeleteBy all means enjoy your staycation. You have chosen a great spot.
ReplyDeleteWe have a nice little sitting area on the porch. I love being there.
DeleteHave a great time on your staycation. Will look forward to your posts when you return home. :D
ReplyDeleteThank you. I love it that you 'look forward' to them. Really.
DeleteSounds like a great plan. Hope you will be able to walk past the computer without pangs of longing to sit down and blog.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I've said it many times, I think your home and your farm are wonderful, peaceful places and a perfect location for a summer vacation.
Have a very good time...take pictures...make notes to share when you come back.
I resisted blogging but there were a few 'irresistible' factors which I'll write about soon.
DeleteI didn't keep notes but I have a bit in my head that I hope to talk about, including three book reports.
What a fun idea! Make sure you avoid doing the laundry (living out of your suitcase) and housework and too much cooking so you don't break the spell :)
ReplyDeleteHa! Still plenty of laundry, and gardening. I picked something most every day for supper. I love it.
DeleteAh, to have a swing and a porch on which to swing in it. Have a wonderful, wonderful time, Nan! I love your peaceful spirit which always seems to get things just right. xo
ReplyDeleteI work on getting things 'just right.' I rarely achieve it. :<) But yeah, the porch is nice, if I overlook all the work it needs.
DeleteI'm delighted you will be taking a 'staycation' - relax and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt was relaxing having the computer turned off. I changed some daily routines which I hope to continue now that I'm back on again.
DeleteWhat, no postcards?!
ReplyDeleteJust kidding! This is a brilliant idea and cleverly avoids the trap I always fall into: using my vacation to catch up on chores. Have a lovely and far-away time!
Ha! I didn't do many chores.
DeleteEnjoy enjoy!! Your porch-swing looks inviting, mind if I stop by....
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Would so love you to do so!
DeleteWhen you get back, can you post a close-up of that banner over your glider? I'm curious to see what it looks like.
ReplyDeleteI'm taking a "staycation" beginning on Friday for two full weeks. Can.Not.Wait! :)
They are Tibetan prayer flags. I'll be writing about them soon. A book came with them.
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