craazyjose

Lets go...the meeting is on Thursday. Even if you can't stay, please try to go by and fill out a card of opposition. It matters.

We can all sit here and bitch about it, but here is your chance to show up.

Had some floor damage on a hardood floor and had to replace most of the bedroom. Looking to get one bedroom sanded and refinished. The wood is new, unfinished 21/4' red oak. Would appreciate any recommendations? Also, any idea on expected cost? The room is roughly 12'x12'.

Thanks,

Ben

Daughter will start driving soon and will need a car. Probably going to buy used and thinking smaller SUV. Huyandai, Toyota, Mazda, KIA, Etc. Any rec's on something reliable, safe and relatively inexpensive? Budget would be $15k/+/- Thanks

Hire someone to tow it. I once knew a guy that towed a 31 foot CC from BR to Costa Rica. Just bring lots of spares, cash and watch out for the speed bumps in Mexico.

Kids (ages 12 & 15( are wanting to go skiing this year and I am trying to make it happen. Kids and I are beginner to intermediate skiers, wife sustained an injury a few years ago and has no interest in skiing. Kids have been one time to Steamboat a couple of years ago and had fun.

Would appreciate suggestions on destination options that won't completely break the bank, have plenty of beginner terrain have a decent "town" area with restaurants for the wife. Reasonable flights from BR or NOLA would also help.

A friend mentioned Whitefish so may check that out.

Appreciate any input


Would likely go for 4-6 days over Mardi Gras.

Thank you. Current plan is below. Would appreciate any feedback.

Day 1 - Land in Seattle at 10 AM - Drive to Ashford. Spend that afternoon hiking and stay at an AIRBNB. Next day hike, head back to Seattle after lunch

Day 2-3 - Seattle - Dinner, museums, Pike market, Sailing cruise. Head to Port Angeles on Day 4

Day 4 - Overnight in Port Angeles Olympic Park, see Hurricane Ridge, Etc

Day 5 - More Olympic - Hue rain forest, beaches, overnight in Forks.

Day 6 - Morning in Olympic then head towards Columbia Gorge Check out part of the gorge area as time allows. Overnight in Hood River

Day 7-8 - More Gorge area stuff and hikes. Head towards Bend/Kalamata Falls. either do two nights in bend or the falls...open to suggestions.

Day 9-11 - Oregon Coast/Pacific Beach - Dory fishing two days in Pacific City

Day 12 - Back to seattle to fly out the next morning.


I know its a lot of driving but we are a road trip family. Daughter really wants to see seattle and sons primary request was crater lake and fishing. I am easy and just like seeing new places (and brewpubs). Bonus for any recommendations for restaurants or must sees in any of these areas.

Thank you for any recommendations.





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We went a couple of years ago and did a few days in Arenal (stayed at the Springs Resort) and then rented a VRBO in Playa Conchal. Thoroughly enjoyed both and would not have changed a thing. Conchal has a white sand beach which not the norm for the pacific side, but was awesome. Playa Brasalito is about 10 min away and was also really cool. We drove down to Tamarindo one day and it was cool, but much busier.

How is Alaska Airlines? I typically fly United or American, but there is a direct AA flight that looks attractive. Their boarding process/open seating gives me pause since it will be a 4+ hour flight and I am traveling with two kids. Appreciate any feedback.

Need to get LVT installed in a couple of rooms in Baton Rouge and would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks

HogNose...really pretty one