tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post3166280460829149363..comments2023-10-12T07:16:36.892-04:00Comments on A2eatwrite: What We Did on Our Summer StaycationJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-15659908328401817252009-09-03T09:38:27.381-04:002009-09-03T09:38:27.381-04:00You know, Marianne, we really had a great time, an...You know, Marianne, we really had a great time, and have done so for most of our staycations. I believe this was our fourth or fifth. One time didn't work because it was in March (the blechiest time of the year in MI) and we weren't careful enough about "carving out" time. Plus, I think I had a regular teaching week that week.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-51896689435082083822009-09-03T09:19:39.169-04:002009-09-03T09:19:39.169-04:00Wow!! I'm finally trying to catch up with eve...Wow!! I'm finally trying to catch up with everyone, and your blog has left me breathless. Sounds like a fabulous time. I really think the idea of a staycation is a great idea -- we tend to get very blase about what our own areas have to offer. I'm going to make a list of things I want to do here and start DOING them.Marianne Arkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934613403368823760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-68172589863747498112009-09-02T10:52:50.967-04:002009-09-02T10:52:50.967-04:00Burp - there will be plenty of pics with the post ...Burp - there will be plenty of pics with the post on the South American Feast we had! That's coming a bit later... And yeah, I kept forgetting my camera!!!<br /><br />Betsy, I think you'd totally love Neehee's - they also have many vegan choices! And yes, I think the rejuvenation will stick. I hope yours will, too. I must say, I was also getting wonderful vicarious enjoyment from your vacation posts!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-31544341553479703172009-09-02T01:01:21.506-04:002009-09-02T01:01:21.506-04:00Sounds like a great staycation, Jen! I would love...Sounds like a great staycation, Jen! I would love to go to Neehee's-- it sounds like my kind of food!<br /><br />I liked Jenn@slimshoppin's comment and your answer. It's so easy to think of far-away places we'd all like to visit and too often we forget all of the interesting opportunities that are available in our own backyards!<br /><br />Am glad to hear you've come back feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Hope all of that good energy stays with you for a looooooooong time! :-)Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05451957392894462983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-57336036543222863752009-09-02T00:02:50.460-04:002009-09-02T00:02:50.460-04:00My family and I do staycations often, esp since my...My family and I do staycations often, esp since my dad is sometimes too busy to take a real vacation. We love to explore culinary places around our hometown, too!<br />Pity you had no pics, I would have liked to indulge with you! ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-29663593385999987792009-09-01T20:25:44.173-04:002009-09-01T20:25:44.173-04:00Peter - it sounds like you had some good family ti...Peter - it sounds like you had some good family time, though - if family time can be good? I know it can be a mixed bag. And oh... Vermont! But I agree about leaving when summer is both at its height and funky.<br /><br />Oh - fresh tomato sandwiches may just be my favorite food. Especially now that I have Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a day, and almost always have homemade bread on hand! Enjoy your staycation/long weekend!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-6141037215405133722009-09-01T20:03:26.622-04:002009-09-01T20:03:26.622-04:00Oh, yum on those daily (fresh) tomato sandwiches!!...Oh, yum on those daily (fresh) tomato sandwiches!!!! Funny about watching Angel - we used to be fans. Sounds like a lovely staycation. I actually hope to do a long weekend staycation with HM this month - feels like the summer flew by, doesn't it?Ohhttp://westcobich.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-81227556209130165792009-09-01T19:14:33.312-04:002009-09-01T19:14:33.312-04:00Ours was a hybrid- a week at my family's place...Ours was a hybrid- a week at my family's place in VT. Honestly, I would have rather stayed home, but mostly for the garden. It's hard to be away for any length of time, especially in a nutty-weather summer like this.<br /><br />Sounds like you did pretty well.peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17189314044617829401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-44627846000147759722009-09-01T16:32:39.698-04:002009-09-01T16:32:39.698-04:00Meg - They have amazing beer from what I've se...Meg - They have amazing beer from what I've seen and heard. Click on one of the links - I think their beer menu is up on the site.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-52981722542316618182009-09-01T16:29:39.026-04:002009-09-01T16:29:39.026-04:00My staycations are usually spent in A2. But I'...My staycations are usually spent in A2. But I've never made it to the Sidetrack. I must try it--providing they've got decent beer, that is.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253518897502046799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-28508519818604614242009-09-01T14:55:21.060-04:002009-09-01T14:55:21.060-04:00No arguments here, Jeanie! The fact that it's...No arguments here, Jeanie! The fact that it's rare makes it even better.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-21484564125897885632009-09-01T14:12:10.133-04:002009-09-01T14:12:10.133-04:00Oh, this sounds like such a lot of fun -- and good...Oh, this sounds like such a lot of fun -- and good restaurant hints, too. Glad to know about the Washtenaw Whole Foods cheese bargains! Chocolate and cheese...who could argue with that!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-14255765919091596672009-09-01T09:14:21.680-04:002009-09-01T09:14:21.680-04:00It was fun to do that, Ben. Truly. And now you c...It was fun to do that, Ben. Truly. And now you can see what you're missing in Ann Arbor. ;-)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-75921337127025678322009-09-01T09:02:31.981-04:002009-09-01T09:02:31.981-04:00That sounds like a lot of fun. We don't go out...That sounds like a lot of fun. We don't go out to eat very often either so checking out the local food scene would be a great idea for our next staycation.Ben eats Mexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13028511596850727725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-16641899244451515602009-09-01T06:39:42.495-04:002009-09-01T06:39:42.495-04:00Jane - yup, it's the one in Depot Town. And y...Jane - yup, it's the one in Depot Town. And yes, I think that candy store is gone, unfortunately - I think I read something about it.<br /><br />PM - I used to feel that way about NYC, too. Although I admit that growing up there were certain things I thought I was "too cool" for and didn't do. I've done pretty much all of them as an adult, though.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-36662714839103324172009-08-31T23:48:12.700-04:002009-08-31T23:48:12.700-04:00it always amazes me people who don't explore t...it always amazes me people who don't explore their own surroundings...like people here who have never been into the French Quarter, and folks in Long Beach california who had never driven the 30 minutes to Hollywood Blvd or the La Brea tar pits (we took locals on a tour. it was crazy)painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-76516328110493084742009-08-31T22:23:13.649-04:002009-08-31T22:23:13.649-04:00Sidetrack?! That's the one in Depot Town, isn...Sidetrack?! That's the one in Depot Town, isn't it? I love that place! The burgers are the best, and the moose is cute, too.<br />I heard that the great candy store across the street is gone now--true? If so, it's a shame-it was a great place to find just about any kind of candy.muzzybluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15494683259090986657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-67183730129387625572009-08-31T18:44:03.898-04:002009-08-31T18:44:03.898-04:00Rosa - I don't know how I missed your comment!...Rosa - I don't know how I missed your comment! Thank you - we really did have a wonderful time despite the rain.<br /><br />Brittany, it really was exactly what we needed. Your traveling vacation looked wonderful, too!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-54717551782555063302009-08-31T18:19:05.103-04:002009-08-31T18:19:05.103-04:00Sounds like you had an awesome staycation!! I'...Sounds like you had an awesome staycation!! I'm glad you guys had some time to yourselves. It's nice to just take that time and relax.Brittany | the Home Groundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102284763530010289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-64656657886926939652009-08-31T16:51:08.146-04:002009-08-31T16:51:08.146-04:00Well, Goofball, we've been at this long enough...Well, Goofball, we've been at this long enough that we've mostly learned how to keep things in "vacation" mode.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-21589968612168507722009-08-31T16:13:23.306-04:002009-08-31T16:13:23.306-04:00aren't you tempted to get trapped again in hou...aren't you tempted to get trapped again in household routines and not truly having that "vacation" really?<br /><br />I really need to be awayGoofballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11155032632164828945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-73760293600261184942009-08-31T15:12:42.678-04:002009-08-31T15:12:42.678-04:00It really was a good time, Acedog. One thing it ma...It really was a good time, Acedog. One thing it made me realize was that I really need more time for reading. Every. Day.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-9998140366750657732009-08-31T15:10:25.252-04:002009-08-31T15:10:25.252-04:00A staycation provides a wonderful opportunity to s...A staycation provides a wonderful opportunity to see and experience hometown with fresh eyes and a "beginner's mind." Congratulations on what sounds like a wonderful time.Acedoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871569247417160945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-21644818092546396072009-08-31T14:32:46.972-04:002009-08-31T14:32:46.972-04:00I'm sorry to hear about the rain derailing you...I'm sorry to hear about the rain derailing your plans! Anyway, it seems like you had lots of fun....<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-810163108481683709.post-68068725417413915212009-08-31T14:07:52.556-04:002009-08-31T14:07:52.556-04:00Jenn, we started doing this a few years ago, and i...Jenn, we started doing this a few years ago, and it's really been wonderful for us. We've done things like build a (huge) guinea pig habitat, see different series/movies that we like, give in to our addiction to the latest game that we favor, and do things like have that cheese and chocolate dinner. And we're always discovering new things about where we live. It's a lot of fun.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.com