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Forum: United States
Oct 22nd, 2008, 11:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

I was just reading something about the World...

I was just reading something about the World Series and realized that I never finished this trip report. I hope I don't get penalized.

Two days before we were scheduled to return home, Older Son...
Forum: United States
Sep 8th, 2008, 07:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

Mamaw, I wish I had more to report about...

Mamaw,

I wish I had more to report about Detroit, but on this trip, we barely left our relative's home (in Grosse Pointe Park), except for wonderful walks on the lake.

My kids, of course,...
Forum: United States
Sep 4th, 2008, 09:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

I am mortally embarrassed that I have not...

I am mortally embarrassed that I have not finished this report, and alas, I have forgotten most of the details, but here goes:

DETROIT -
Not an exotic destination, but the most relaxing stop on...
Forum: United States
Aug 22nd, 2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

I have been traveling again - less interesting...

I have been traveling again - less interesting trip...Will post as soon as I return.
Forum: United States
Aug 18th, 2008, 07:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

NO EXCUSE FOR TARDINESS: I was at the Dodger...

NO EXCUSE FOR TARDINESS:

I was at the Dodger game a few days ago and realized, in horror, that I had not completed this trip report. I hope everyone forgives me and that the Fodors editors do not...
Forum: United States
Aug 7th, 2008, 11:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

NIAGARA FALLS - As mentioned earlier, I'm very...

NIAGARA FALLS - As mentioned earlier, I'm very disappointed in the Canadians for using a Natural Wonder as an excuse to build a gazillion casinos. And I'm proud that the American side seemed...
Forum: United States
Aug 2nd, 2008, 12:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

TUESDAY - COOPERSTOWN Easy drive from NY...

TUESDAY - COOPERSTOWN

Easy drive from NY (less than 4 hours). Arrived at around 2:30, then walked to town from the Otesaga. Shoppers' paradise if you want baseball cards or jerseys - Other than...
Forum: United States
Aug 2nd, 2008, 12:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

Thanks, everyone, for your kind words. mma...

Thanks, everyone, for your kind words.

mma and Caph, you're lucky to be on the other side of the process.

kellie - Did you go the Harvard tour without a prospective applicant? I didn't...
Forum: United States
Jul 31st, 2008, 04:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

MONDAY - DAY OFF What could be a better...

MONDAY - DAY OFF

What could be a better activity on a beautiful summer's day in New York than to get up at 6:30 AM and hop on the train to...Philadelphia.

Yes, we spent our one free day...
Forum: United States
Jul 30th, 2008, 08:44 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

THURSDAY - TRAVEL TO ATLANTA, Hotel Evacuation;...

THURSDAY - TRAVEL TO ATLANTA,
Hotel Evacuation; Dinner at Steakhouse (Mr. C. can't remember name)

FRIDAY - ATLANTA
Emory Visit
(This was like a tree falling in the forest - Couldn't get much...
Forum: United States
Jul 30th, 2008, 07:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

Thanks for the kind words about the blog. I must...

Thanks for the kind words about the blog. I must say that it is very easy to find humor in the college admissions process.

"Crosscheck" is what the pilot says before a plane lands. I'm not sure...
Forum: United States
Jul 29th, 2008, 09:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

kelliebellie, We visited only four schools...

kelliebellie,

We visited only four schools on this trip (more about that later). But for college visit reports and a satirical look at the process in general, check out my college angst blog...
Forum: United States
Jul 25th, 2008, 08:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

DISCLAIMER: Because of a work crisis, I ended...

DISCLAIMER:
Because of a work crisis, I ended up missing the first two stops on the trip - Atlanta and Chicago, and met the rest of the family in NY. It was very difficult getting any details from...
Forum: United States
Jul 21st, 2008, 10:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

PROCURING TICKETS: Because we didn't...

PROCURING TICKETS:

Because we didn't finalize our plans until about a week before the trip, we ended up getting tickets in just about every way possible.

Braves - Stubhub
Cubs - Craigslist...
Forum: United States
Jul 21st, 2008, 10:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

Thanks, everyone. dmlove - It sounds as if...

Thanks, everyone.

dmlove - It sounds as if you approached your tour rationally, sticking to one area of the country. We were all over the place...But it turns out that added to the fun.
Forum: United States
Jul 18th, 2008, 11:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,742
Posted By crosscheck

Take Me Out to as Many Ballgames as Possible: A Five-Stadium Tour with Teens

Here's a mini-trip report of our baseball "vacation", which included six states, five ballparks, four colleges, three museums, two countries and one Wonder of the World.

A million thanks to all...
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