What's everyone's plans for Memorial Day??? If I cannot get my husband to go to Big Hill Pond State Park this Saturday, I will try for Monday if he is not having to work. There is an almost mile long boardwalk and a 70 foot tall observation tower, I want to take a picnic lunch along and walk the boardwalk throughout the park which runs hopefully along the lake and the pond. There supposedly is an abundance of wildlife there. And it is supposed to be 88 degrees here Saturday but a chance of some rain Monday I think. And it is no more than probably an hour or an hour and a half drive. 
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49SoWal Insider
We'll be Cammifunning!!
We are having an overnighter. Mom & Dad are havin' a date night. 
We are having an overnighter. Mom & Dad are havin' a date night. 
SoWal Insider
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Color me green with envy!! This will be the first year since 2002 that I've not gone to Lost Wages.....errr.....Las Vegas.
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Will roll a few for you ATJoe!!!
We love us some Vegas! Hey BB. My oldest gull will be there for a bachelorrette partay this weekend.I'll tell her to keep a look out for a chick in lotsa pink
OMG! Where are they staying?! I will look for them! I am not always in pink, but always have my pink cell phone! Tell her to look for the tall loud blonde!!! Would love to catch up with the funn bachelorrette's!!!
We'll be Cammifunning!!We are having an overnighter. Mom & Dad are havin' a date night.
Cammifunn is the best funn of all!!!

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fartblossom
Hey there! Those names do sound very familiar! Atchison is a small town. Thanks and we will enjoy SoWal...how could we not? *G*
i saw on the travel channel that atchison kansas is the most haunted town in america - is that true ?
SoWal InsiderAuthor
My husband and everyone else where he works have to work on Memorial Day. But that will be a nice chunk on everyone's paycheck as they will according to him get paid double time and a half. I always thought it was double time on holidays, but maybe not. So I will be alone at home on Memorial Day. Hopefully I can talk him into going tomorrow to the state park. The only thing is, the shortest route is the same way we go to his mother's. And we are not taking an 81 year old woman with us that is short of breath and cannot walk a block. I want us to do things without him thinking we have to include her all the time. And this park has an .8 tenths of a mile boardwalk through what is called dismal swamp. The picture on the tnstateparks website looks neat. 
SoWal Expert
Working on the new screen porch (actually keeping Kate out of Bdarg's hair while he works onthe porch!), working in the yard, going to a birthday party, long walks, beachin' it, grilling ribs, Sowalling.......
needs to get out more
Mountainfilm all weekend. 7am-11pm closing picnic after gear strike on monday. tech pretty much always gets there sfter most of the food is gone.

SoWal Expert
Mountainfilm all weekend. 7am-11pm closing picnic after gear strike on monday. tech pretty much always gets there sfter most of the food is gone.
Please post some more pretty pics when you are able!
bean
Please post some more pretty pics when you are able!
Yes, I love looking at snow pictures when it's close 80 degrees and sunny here. ;-) Why can't this weather hold out for the weekend!
SoWal Expert
Mountainfilm all weekend. 7am-11pm closing picnic after gear strike on monday. tech pretty much always gets there sfter most of the food is gone.I thought you did that last weekend.

SoWal Expert
I think my plans for Memorial Day will include thinking of the many brave men and women who have given their lives fighting for our Country. Let's remember what this holiday is about. It may include getting off work, going to the beach, and grilling ribs, but there is something important at the heart of it.
Beach Lover
We are coming to the beach! YEAH! Leaving early in the morning (4 am). We can't wait. We will be there through next Saturday.
I feel your pain - I used to live in Overland Park. We would do the drive overnight, but it was well worth it! Have a safe trip!
needs to get out more
I thought you did that last weekend.
flew in on monday, building all week, shows start today.
SoWal Expert
flew in on monday, building all week, shows start today.Well I swear that I saw your truck, with the No W sticker, at a jobsite, yesterday, so I figured you were back already.
Beach Fanatic
i saw on the travel channel that atchison kansas is the most haunted town in america - is that true ?
Atchison must have a really good PR / TDC director, because when I ask my family about the "haunted" part, they just ;-) I do think my Aunt's bathroom is haunted by a former prom queen living in her toilet....have you ever seen a toilet dressed up like a prom queen???
bean
I think my plans for Memorial Day will include thinking of the many brave men and women who have given their lives fighting for our Country. Let's remember what this holiday is about. It may include getting off work, going to the beach, and grilling ribs, but there is something important at the heart of it.
True dat..we will be going to a parade on Monday to remember all those that fought and died for our country. I love this holiday weekend. It always brings back fond memories of camping, picnics and the Memorial Golf Tournament.
bean
Atchison must have a really good PR / TDC director, because when I ask my family about the "haunted" part, they just ;-) I do think my Aunt's bathroom is haunted by a former prom queen living in her toilet....have you ever seen a toilet dressed up like a prom queen???Don't know how my Uncle can "use it". A toilet wearing a Scarlett O'Hara ball gown gives me the spooks:rofl:
I've seen a haunted/possessed toilet a time or two.Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
Working on the new screen porch (actually keeping Kate out of Bdarg's hair while he works onthe porch!), working in the yard, going to a birthday party, long walks, beachin' it, grilling ribs, Sowalling.......
I wish you all a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. Truly, it is a time of remembrance for me of those who have served this country. Many did not return and many others returned broken in body and spirit. Also, I remember and honor the men and women who now serve and go in harms’ way in many dangerous places in this world.
I am just an ordinary American but from my heart, I would like to say to those who have served, well done and thanks for your service. For those who now serve, I pray for your safe return to loving families and a grateful country.
p.s. This porch needs to be complete by July 7th. I want to sit and drink a few cold ones with the dargs and I do not want the skeeters attacking me while I do it. It is hard to hold a beer and slap skeeters at the same time. OH, wait...maybe I will get to try one of the famous dargaritas? In that case, I will not have a free hand, so hurry up bdarg and get that porch done.

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SoWal Insider
We'll be heading up to West Point this long weekend. They have many Memorial events there and in the area.
We have to go up Bear Mountain to get there, which imo, is one of the prettiest places to visit, and I would miss it sorely if I ever moved.
We have to go up Bear Mountain to get there, which imo, is one of the prettiest places to visit, and I would miss it sorely if I ever moved.
Beach Lover
i saw on the travel channel that atchison kansas is the most haunted town in america - is that true ?
Well Audie....that's what they say. I actually live only a couple of blocks from the "Sally House" that they mention in that Travel Channel special. Our chamber of commerce has a big Haunted Trolley Tour that happens around Halloween. They begin selling tickets in June and often it is sold out way before Halloween. Brings in people from all over the country. Crazy huh?
SoWal InsiderAuthor
Well Audie....that's what they say. I actually live only a couple of blocks from the "Sally House" that they mention in that Travel Channel special. Our chamber of commerce has a big Haunted Trolley Tour that happens around Halloween. They begin selling tickets in June and often it is sold out way before Halloween. Brings in people from all over the country. Crazy huh?
I would love that.
SoWal Insider
Working on the new screen porch (actually keeping Kate out of Bdarg's hair while he works onthe porch!), working in the yard, going to a birthday party, long walks, beachin' it, grilling ribs, Sowalling.......
wish we were there. Seems like a month instead of a week, since we were there.
Enjoy yourselves. 
SoWal Insider
I wish you all a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. Truly, it is a time of remembrance for me of those who have served this country. Many did not return and many others returned broken in body and spirit. Also, I remember and honor the men and women who now serve and go in harms? way in many dangerous places in this world.
I am just an ordinary American but from my heart, I would like to say to those who have served, well done and thanks for your service. For those who now serve, I pray for your safe return to loving families and a grateful country.
p.s. This porch needs to be complete by July 7th. I want to sit and drink a few cold ones with the dargs and I do not want the skeeters attacking me while I do it. It is hard to hold a beer and slap skeeters at the same time. OH, wait...maybe I will get to try one of the famous dargaritas? In that case, I will not have a free hand, so hurry up bdarg and get that porch done.![]()
Amen Darlene. My sentiments exactly.
Meow
wish we were there. Seems like a month instead of a week, since we were there.
Enjoy yourselves.
Oh man...I hear ya'! I need to start a new countdown.
SoWal Insider
Oh man...I hear ya'! I need to start a new countdown.
Works for me!
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