Summer is one of the best times to go on a road trip. Read my blog, and over half the content is about various summer road trips I've taken.
There's lots of places to go in summer. Amusement parks, powwows and museums. Some people go to concerts, others want to go camping. When the weather warms up, and the sun comes out, fun shit starts to happen.
So here's the list of fun shit I want to do, why I want to do it, and how likely it is to happen:
1. The Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom, Lake George, NY
Readers of my blog know how much I love this park. I've been going since I was 10, and have made a lot of memories at this place. Some good, and some bad.
This year, I want to make new memories, by going on a trip with my daughter, sister and her kids. My sister and I can ride some roller coasters, and I can take Sadie on the carousel and buy her cotton candy. It's been five years since I went and they have some rides I haven't tried.
How likely is it that I go? I have about a 70% chance. Money isn't much of a problem this summer, Arthur has a good job, and is willing to spoil me and Sadie a little. And I can always find good deals on tickets. Getting there is another bag of chips. Arthur and I don't have a car, and I can't drive anyway. There's always the possibility of convincing a parent to take us to NY, or having my sister and her men come get us. This is something that could be pulled off with careful and solid planning.
2. Water Country-
I'm not sure where it is, but I know it's in New Hampshire. Water Country is a water park, and despite everyone knowing the song from their ads, no one seems to have actually been there. But I've always wanted to go. Riding water slides and floating down lazy rivers is worth the yeast infection you'll catch from walking around in a wet bathing suit all day.
How likely is it that I go? Not very. No one knows where it is, and it's hard finding people willing to go. Oh you get people who SAY they wanna go, but you never get past the planning stage. Thankfully the temptation won't be too strong this year. Without cable, I don't have to hear that catchy jingle.
3. The Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT-
I've been coming to this large, multi-building museum for as long as I can remember. The Shelburne showcases folk art and New England history. Stroll along the grounds, there's various buildings from the past 350 years. There's even a steam-powered paddle boat that once graced Lake Champlain. One of the best places in VT, the Shelburne is worth the money and the trip. This summer or fall I would love to go with my family, either a large group, or just me, the boyfriend and kid. Sadie will like the carousel, and I'll get to share a special place with people I love.
How likely am I to get there? About 90% likely. Arthur is willing to get a weekend off for this, and we've discussed where we'd stay and how we'd get there. Just gotta pick a day, and find a way.
4. The Beach-
I don't care which beach I go to, as long as it has good waves. Hampton is a nice one to go to, and there's one in Lynn that I had a nice time at. The beach is intoxicating. Hot sun, scorching sand and cool water. You can ride the waves for hours.
My sister Cele and I do have intentions of taking my daughter to the beach. It will be her first time visiting the ocean.
How likely is this going to happen? Again, about 90%. Arthur wants to go see Slayer, and while he's doing that, Sadie and I get to have a Girl's Day with my sister. A trip to the beach is one of the many things we thought of doing on this day. We have the money. All we need is the ride down.
5. Canobie Lake Park, Salem NH-
I went to this amusement park for the first time in 2012, with my sister, Cele. It's a great place, inexpensive, free parking and a good variety of rides, restaurants and activities. I had a great time there, and in the three years since I've gone, they've gotten some rides I'm dying to try.
It's not too likely that I go. About a 30% chance, depending mostly on luck. I gotta find someone willing to go, and a way there.
6. Story Land, Glen NH-
I've never been here, but it seems like a fun place to take Sadie while she's still little. We have a very low chance of going. I've only mentioned it twice, with little reaction.
7. The Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich VT-
We went last year, and had a blast. Admission is cheap, and if we can find a ride, we have an excellent chance of going again this year.
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