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Nov 9, 2016 10:47 AM
I'll be in Northwest Atlanta, Cobb Galleria Centre, next week for a few days for a work conference. I have never been. Does anybody have any places, food wise, bars, etc. to see while I am there?
Nov 9, 2016 10:47am
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Nov 9, 2016 10:52 AM
Just got back from Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge on Sunday. Had a good time. Not the most flashy of destinations, but still a cool place.
Nov 9, 2016 10:52am
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Nov 9, 2016 11:16 AM
wildcats20;1823127 wrote:Just got back from Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge on Sunday. Had a good time. Not the most flashy of destinations, but still a cool place.
Definitely the best way to put it. I like the area too. Been awhile since I've visited, but I've wanted to take the family for the last several years. Cabins in the mountains are typically real nice.

When you are in the middle of nowhere without trees and hills/mountains, that scenery is missed A LOT!
Nov 9, 2016 11:16am
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Nov 9, 2016 11:25 AM
like_that;1822789 wrote:Yup, I am ok with missing a couple games for a winless team though, while I am out of country.

http://fans.clevelandbrowns.com/backer-tracker/clubs/browns-backers-italy
Definitely. Also get to miss the post election news cycle, I'm envious. Have a great time over there.
Nov 9, 2016 11:25am
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Nov 9, 2016 11:26 AM
ptown_trojans_1;1823126 wrote:I'll be in Northwest Atlanta, Cobb Galleria Centre, next week for a few days for a work conference. I have never been. Does anybody have any places, food wise, bars, etc. to see while I am there?
the Vortex!! Was an awesome burger and fun atmosphere.

https://thevortexatl.com/menus/food-menu/
Nov 9, 2016 11:26am
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Nov 9, 2016 12:49 PM
Being in Ireland during this election has been awesome.

Trying to limit my social media exposure.

It's also cracked me up, probably a dozen Irish people, after they figure out we are American, have said in an exciting voice, "hey Donald trump, congratulations!" And my gf is a huge Hillary supporter and was practically in tears hearing the news trump won. Lol

She's going to murder someone soon.
Nov 9, 2016 12:49pm
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Nov 9, 2016 12:56 PM
SportsAndLady;1823220 wrote:Being in Ireland during this election has been awesome.

Trying to limit my social media exposure.

It's also cracked me up, probably a dozen Irish people, after they figure out we are American, have said in an exciting voice, "hey Donald trump, congratulations!" And my gf is a huge Hillary supporter and was practically in tears hearing the news trump won. Lol

She's going to murder someone soon.
We sure hope it isnt you............
Nov 9, 2016 12:56pm
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Nov 9, 2016 12:57 PM
thavoice;1823225 wrote:We sure hope it isnt you............
I'm shocked your **** wife hasn't shot you yet.
Nov 9, 2016 12:57pm
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Nov 9, 2016 1:00 PM
SportsAndLady;1823227 wrote:I'm shocked your **** wife hasn't shot you yet.
Same here, but then again I fuck with her optics so her weapon doesnt quite shoot real well.
Nov 9, 2016 1:00pm
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Nov 9, 2016 1:40 PM
OSH;1823158 wrote:Definitely the best way to put it. I like the area too. Been awhile since I've visited, but I've wanted to take the family for the last several years. Cabins in the mountains are typically real nice.

When you are in the middle of nowhere without trees and hills/mountains, that scenery is missed A LOT!
Yeah, we rented a cabin from Cabins For You. It was actually in Sevierville(sp?). About a 5 minute drive to Gatlinburg once you get down from the cabin to Parkway.

We didn't do too much, which was fine with me. We spent the day Friday mainly on Gatlinburg. Did some wine and moonshine tastings. I was there as a little kid and the only thing I remember is the Medieval Times style dinner thing we did. But I didn't see that this time, not sure if it's gone or what?

We will probably make a return trip in the coming years, as it's easy to get to and relatively cheap.
Nov 9, 2016 1:40pm
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Nov 10, 2016 5:47 AM
OSH;1823158 wrote:Definitely the best way to put it. I like the area too. Been awhile since I've visited, but I've wanted to take the family for the last several years. Cabins in the mountains are typically real nice.

When you are in the middle of nowhere without trees and hills/mountains, that scenery is missed A LOT!
I'm staying at a house in the middle of the Nantahala Forest in NC for the next 4 days. No cell phone service, no television, and 30 minutes to the nearest (small) grocery store. Going to do a lot of hiking during the day and drink a lot of alcohol by the fire pit at night.
Nov 10, 2016 5:47am
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Dec 22, 2016 1:00 PM
Booked a house for Stowe, VT over MLK weekend. I've never been, looking forward to it.


Still deciding on a trip for late spring, definitely somewhere warm.
Dec 22, 2016 1:00pm
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Dec 22, 2016 2:25 PM
...just after Christmas, headed to Orlando for a few days in Disney and then spending the following week in Sarasota.
Dec 22, 2016 2:25pm
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Dec 22, 2016 2:28 PM
Going on a cruise after the new year. Norwegian. Western Caribbean.

Celebrating 25th wedding anniversary.

No kids.

Booze package.
Dec 22, 2016 2:28pm
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Dec 22, 2016 2:40 PM
SportsAndLady;1823220 wrote:Being in Ireland during this election has been awesome.

Trying to limit my social media exposure.

It's also cracked me up, probably a dozen Irish people, after they figure out we are American, have said in an exciting voice, "hey Donald trump, congratulations!" And my gf is a huge Hillary supporter and was practically in tears hearing the news trump won. Lol

She's going to murder someone soon.

Just saw this ..... LOL
Dec 22, 2016 2:40pm
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Dec 22, 2016 5:08 PM
On hour 5 of the 11 hour drive to Ohio.. fuun


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Dec 22, 2016 5:08pm
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Dec 22, 2016 5:44 PM
SportsAndLady;1823220 wrote:
She's going to murder someone soon.
Hopefully it's you.
Dec 22, 2016 5:44pm
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Dec 22, 2016 6:11 PM
iclfan2;1829594 wrote:On hour 5 of the 11 hour drive to Ohio.. fuun


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Hour 4 of 16 for us. Going to try to drive straight through I think.
Dec 22, 2016 6:11pm
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Dec 22, 2016 8:44 PM
16? Damn no way I'm doing that straight through. I have to drive 10 hours and that almost all I can do.
Dec 22, 2016 8:44pm
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Dec 22, 2016 10:24 PM
Fuck driving anything over 5 hours for me. I rather fly. Props to you road warriors.
Dec 22, 2016 10:24pm
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Dec 22, 2016 11:05 PM
like_that;1829639 wrote:Fuck driving anything over 5 hours for me. I rather fly. Props to you road warriors.
8-9 is my max. My dad lives outside of Raleigh and the drive there is about all I can handle, which is about 8.5.
Dec 22, 2016 11:05pm
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Dec 23, 2016 1:28 AM
Headed to Vegas from the 14th to the 18th of next month. It'll be my first time trying out AirBnB. Got a condo just off the strip for a friggin' steal.

Anyone else used them? Any bad experiences? Good ones?
Dec 23, 2016 1:28am
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Dec 23, 2016 1:44 AM
like_that;1829639 wrote:Fuck driving anything over 5 hours for me. I rather fly. Props to you road warriors.
We would too for sure. Have two dogs now that we didn't want to board for 10 days.
Dec 23, 2016 1:44am
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Dec 23, 2016 1:48 AM
O-Trap;1829665 wrote:Headed to Vegas from the 14th to the 18th of next month. It'll be my first time trying out AirBnB. Got a condo just off the strip for a friggin' steal.

Anyone else used them? Any bad experiences? Good ones?
I've used it in Nashville, Miami, New Orleans, and Gulf Shores. Never had an issue. The Miami condo was a hell of a deal, ended up being essentially a penthouse South Beach shoreside for 4 nights, $1500 split three ways.
Dec 23, 2016 1:48am
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Dec 23, 2016 1:50 AM
Otrap-bnb is great. I've never had a bad experience with them other than what I've done and they just charged me for it. For example, not taking out the trash, drinking their liquor, etc

I pretty much only use Bnb now.
Dec 23, 2016 1:50am