cheesy Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 It took me 65 years, but I finally managed to set foot in all fifty states. Knocked the last one, Mississippi, off the list last week. If it hadn't been for the new job I started in 97, I'd probably rarely gotten out of the Great Lakes states. World Bingo, now, I have quite a ways to go but have a pretty good start there. Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Iceland, England, Spain, France, South Africa, and Australia. Not too bad for a kid whose parents rarely left Wisconsin. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 Well done.....I have only been in two states west of the lazy river...first time was just to say I crossed the river....the second time was to retrieve a 41 Dodge out of Kansas. Been in a few other countries....thanks to military and DoD temp assignments. All in all I can say it has been fun. I do not see myself traveling anymore though....got burnt out on air travel. I've become my dad, like to visit the family....never stay long from the house. Take advantage of the travel, I loved it years ago....I would like to revisit some of the places I visited overseas in my youth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 Pacific northwest we haven't visited unless you count a stop in Vancouver to change planes on the way to Fairbanks, haven't gotten to N Dak either. Have been to Puerto Rico,, Bahamas, Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, France, Germany, Holland, Spain, Italy, Greece, Belgium, British and US Virgin Islands, Luxenburg, Montenegro and Switzerland. Vatican and Lichtenstein if they count. With air travel being a pita, and health concerns, our long distance travel days are likely over. Now that time and money aren't issues, aches and pains along with lack of patience, long trips are not on the bucket list anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesy Posted July 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 With the employer running me ragged before I retire, I've been packing on frequent flyer miles. I'm sitting on something like 325,000 with American. Once I retire, my other half and I will take a first class trip somewhere tropical, or mountainous, then I will never set foot in an airport again. I have 55 flights under my belt since 8 January and have two more next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 @ greg g: Lichtenstein count......I surely list it in my coverage of travel countries....what happened you did not hit Austria????????? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 Went to Switzerland made a wrong turn saw the Welcome to Liechtenstein then about 10 minutes later Welcomen Auf Deutschland... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 Canada, Mexico, Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Oman, Bahrain, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand. I was in Iranian territorial waters, but we didn't stop to visit just hand out a whupping. Been to a number of states, but not all 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 I believe I’ve been to 39 states so far, and 4 Canadian Provence’s. My only other trip out of the country was to South Korea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesy Posted July 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 Jeez, how could I forget Puerto Rico? My favorite customers and a great place for a get away. A few nights in a B&B located in the upper elevations of the rain forest is one of the best ways to unwind. And they have rum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 Yeah, I didn't mention the Great White North either. Been to ,Ontario, Quebec, BC, Alberta, New Brunswick. Did Cancun in Mexico too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulu Posted July 14, 2021 Report Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) I do not know how many states I have traveled through, but I believe I have only missed Hawaii, Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi...maybe Louisiana. I was very young when we started traveling, but we were stationed on both coasts, twice. Never been on the gulf coast though. My dad traveled the world in the Navy and Air force, and after hearing about it all I never much wanted to go. (Or join the service.) I have been to Canada a few times, but never to Mexico. I sent both my kids to Europe on some student travel thing. Nowadays, I only want to go to Egypt, but not in the current situation. If I never see Luxor or Cairo, or Abu Simbel, well I've seen it all on TV . (Even more than the archeologists who found it all.) I attended schools in Kentucky (1), New York(1), Washington (2) , Arizona (2), Utah(1), Minnesota (5), & California (2) I was never actually a high school senior, yet it took me 11 schools to get to the college of engineering at USU. After college I did some post grad studies in computer science here in California at COS. We had Apple2E's and a Macintosh, way before folks called it "The Mac". (Edit: I forgot attending Rainy River State in International Falls MN. That's why I was never a senior. I got to skip.) Edited July 14, 2021 by Ulu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) On 7/13/2021 at 8:36 AM, greg g said: Pacific northwest we haven't visited unless you count a stop in Vancouver to change planes on the way to Fairbanks, haven't gotten to N Dak either. With air travel being a pita, and health concerns, our long distance travel days are likely over. Lol, Greg, if you’re wanting to see the PNW you better hurry before it burns to the ground. congrats Cheesy on the bingo.? Julie and I have another type of bingo we are doing..... as we travel, we try and meet forum members in different states and countries. (Something i always admired about Don C) my list is short so far; CA, Washington, Montana, Minnesota and London England but, has been humbling and enriching. (So, You all have been warned! ?) Edited July 15, 2021 by Brent B3B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 We have had visits in PA, Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Colorado, Florida, Georgia. Have hosted folks from California, Canada, Missouri, Mass. Always willing to put on a cup of Joe or mix up a cold refreshing adult beverage for intrepid travelling forum members. If your are in the area give us a shout. Lots to do and see here abouts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 I can vouch for Greg and wife being in Georgia..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hiebert Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 I'm with Greg. Any Forum member makes it to northern Maine is welcome at our place, same invite as NM, MI, and NY. We're at the northern beginning/end of I-95 (depending on your point of view). Not much up here but open roads and scenery, but it's gorgeous...especially in autumn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 15, 2021 Report Share Posted July 15, 2021 I'll be the middle Georgia host...we just 4 miles off the I-75 corridor.....sorry not as hospitable as Greg....coffee is as strong as it gets at my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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