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 cuda1179 wrote:

 Just Tony wrote:
Is Carlos O'Kelly's still open in the MOA?

Unsure. I'm an out of towner myself, but I think I saw it open as of August 2021.

Road. Trip. Planned.

I recommend Las Vegas. There's so much to do and so much good food. Been there a few times, and never even gambled in the casinos once and still had a great time.

Gary, Indiana

 BlackoCatto wrote:
Gary, Indiana

Or Hobart, not much difference...

You want a great holiday?

Straits of Mackinac, between Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas.

The climate is cool and breezy and the scenery is epic. It's relative inexpensive, safe, and you've got lots of places to see, including two forts. Mackinac Island famously has no cars allowed on it, so it is a biking paradise. I live downstate, but try to get up there every year because it is so beautiful.

Is that the joint that's across the water from Camp Grayling?

 Just Tony wrote:
Is that the joint that's across the water from Camp Grayling?

No.

Grayling is an hour south of the Straits.

On the south side you have Mackinaw City (note the spelling) and on the north St. Ignace, Michigan's oldest settlement. There's a reconstructed stockade fort on the southern shore (Michilimackinac) and Fort Mackinac is on the island and overlooks the whole area. Stay on the St. Ignace side, as the hotels are better, less crowded and the ferry tickets to the island are cheaper.

I would recommend New York and Las Vegas, both are worth visiting. We were recently, we organized everything https://www.westgateresorts.com/vacation-packages/ and we had a great time.

Is Las Vegas still fun? I went there several times in my 20’s and it was as crazy as we could hope for, but the last couple times we’d been there it seemed like everything had been cleaned up and closed before midnight.

Not sure I fancy Vegas. I don’t like being crowded (not busy, crowded). And I used to be a right one for the Fruity in the pub, so there is a worry I might go a bit Radio Rental on the bandits. Also, career experience has made me very, very wary of gambling as a whole.

Also? Pasty Scots Git and a Desert probably shouldn’t mix!

I am however actively planning a trip to Tokyo. As I should be head and shoulders above most other folk there, the crowding thing is less of an issue. Provided it’s not raining, as brollies, held by someone of short to average stature, almost always means the spokes are eye level with me. No that’s not fun.

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:
Is Las Vegas still fun? I went there several times in my 20’s and it was as crazy as we could hope for, but the last couple times we’d been there it seemed like everything had been cleaned up and closed before midnight.

If it was still fun, why would so many corporate events happen there?

You sir, have earned yourself an Oof!

Come to Florida, so you can visit the state that produces 92% of the weirdness that America has to offer!

Absolutely not.

Less I be fried to a crisp by the merciless sun.

Also, not currently keen on visiting America for reasons we don’t discuss on Dakka.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Absolutely not.

Less I be fried to a crisp by the merciless sun.

Also, not currently keen on visiting America for reasons we don’t discuss on Dakka.

We get a tax break every time we lure some unsuspecting Brit to their doom.

If you want weird but not the sun, there’s always San Francisco, New York’s kinky cousin. SF was also the seat of power to America’s emperor.


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 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Absolutely not.

Less I be fried to a crisp by the merciless sun.

Also, not currently keen on visiting America for reasons we don’t discuss on Dakka.

Vancouver, then? That’s where they film the America you see on TV. Also, the alien planets.

San Fran could be fun I guess.

I’m terribly boring and vanilla in that context, but I do like my counter culture.

If you ever want to see something amazing. There is a national park in the US that's only open 2 days a year: The Trinity Site.

You can have the Oppenheimer vacation of your dreams... as long as your dreams occur on the 1st Saturdays of April and October.

https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/historyculture/trinity-site.htm

Have booked New York. Late April, flying back early May.

Looking forward to some tourism, Crab House, and rinsing Dave and Busters again. Also gonna do Coney Island this time. Try a Nathan’s or four.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Have booked New York. Late April, flying back early May.

Looking forward to some tourism, Crab House, and rinsing Dave and Busters again. Also gonna do Coney Island this time. Try a Nathan’s or four.

The Big Apple wins again!

Enjoy your trip.

I should hope I do 😂

Aiming to do the Statue of Liberty this time. Had a boat tour booked last time, but thunderstorm on the day meant I opted out.

Also, Little Italy, Chinatown and Katy’s Deli.

Make sure you get an egg cream at the deli.

 BobtheInquisitor wrote:
Make sure you get an egg cream at the deli.

Make sure and pack antacids.

Well yeah. You should always bring antacids when you travel. And Imodium. And Colace. And probably ibuprofen, acetaminophen and bandaids.

...and a dozen bottles of insulin. Sell them off and fund your trip!

Oh and if you want a super fun time at Immigration bring a bunch of fruit in your carryon an don't declare any of it! Your American Vacation will be truly memorable.

Oh I’m not daft. No point provoking nonsense.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Oh I’m not daft. No point provoking nonsense.

I'm just kidding. The news Stateside is 24/7 Immigration.

Honestly, if you visit the Carnegie Deli, split a sandwich. It is a lot of food.

Ok, Ill bite.
San Francisco.
Its very beautiful city, due to the Decent BART system, you can go to several parts of Oakland, San Jose or more, you can do alot without ever needing a car or Uber
Real, Authentic Mexican food. But also flavors from all across the world
Visit Alcatraz(It means Pelican!!!!!)
The Zoo is amazing, with some animals rarely seen in zoos in america(if you go soon oakland zoo still has their elephants

Mad Doc are you still planning Japan as well?

Start a new thread, I was just there.