Sitting in my computer room in my home in a very hot, humid, Williamsburg, Virginia after having been out with neighbors at a Japanese restaurant all evening.

Sitting in the den of my home on the banks of the Mississippi River in central Minnesota with my mutley dog at my feet, my old gray cat occasionally walking on the keyboard and my husband upstairs in bed.

But really where I am, right this second, is too far away from my last trip and too far away from my next trip.

Sitting at the computer which I share with my daughter who lives with me, and, needless to say, enjoying a very rare hour to myself at the keyboard.

We are in Australia, specifically in the suburb of the city of Adelaide in South Australia called Glenelg, and it is approaching the witching hour of 'teatime' when I expect a fabulous three-course meal to be served, courtesy of my ex-wife who is currently holidaying from the UK with us.

It is six pm and in two hours from now, that 'tea' well and truly behind us, we will all be ensconced, a gin and tonic or a champagne at our elbow, in front of the TV watching the magnificent game of (Australian) football between the teams of Geelong and St Kilda - carn Geelong

Harzer

Enjoying a nightcap in a beautiful homein Park City, Utah, after a cool, breezy day, an evening gallery walk and fabulous dinner at Grappa's!

Taking a break from research on "Northern Lazio's Irish Roots" in my studio-library , the coolest place in the palazzo (see photo on header www.elegantetruria.com ) . Its quiet here in Vetralla, since most of the population is at the seaside (Tarquinia) or lakes.

Good Day. It is Monday morning and I'm in my partner's Steve, home office with classical music playing in the background, and our Labrador dog Brandy, sleeping behind me. We are located in Kitchener/Waterloo, 1 hour more or less west of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I moved here 5 years ago from Toronto. The weather this summer continues to be oppressively hot and humid, and we expect more of the same this week. We travel to Europe every May/June, but my husband had surgery in May (glaucoma) and as a result, he could not fly anywhere for 6 weeks, so this spring we decided to replace our deck, and landscape our back lawn, which has now cost the equivalent of 3 trips to Europe. We hope to take a vacation in the autumn. I took early retirement (54) from the insurance industry, and I have never been busier in my life.
3 hours ago I heard that Peter Jenning's passed away, very sad. He was born in Toronto, and for anyone who is not familar with his name, he was one of the top 3 U.S. News anchors.
Kind Regards to All, Francine

Hi from Tarpon Springs, FL..I am in my home office (a spare bedroom converted) I am working on my upcoming trip to Greece. Out of one window I can see the pool and a lot of our very pretty property out of the other window I see my dogs and they seemed to be engrossed with something, probably a lizard. I breed and show cocker spaniels so there are 6 dogs out back one at my feet and one out to show in North Carolina for the upcoming weekend shows. Total of 8 cocker spaniels.

I have become addicted to this site and spend far too many hours here reading and posting. After reading this thread I am relieved to see that I am not the only one afflicted with this addiction. Even a physcian..is addicted. My husband, an attorney, finds this addiction to be totally ridiculous and can't see how I spend so much time here.

I'm sure there are weeds out there that need tending to but I am oblivious to them and I think I should just live and let live....

Areala, we lived just south of you in Palm Harbor. Love your area of Florida, and we don't miss the Epiphany celebrations in TS if we can help it. A friend's son dove last year for the first time, and it's even more exciting when you know the boys involved. You're so lucky to live there--

. . . and I am currently in the library of Pacific Lutheran University, here in the Seattle-Tacoma area for a Go Congress (Asian board game) that my 14-year-old son is attending. Filling my days with reading, yoga, and spa treatments at a nearby Korean women's spa. ...

In my study in Auvillar, France (hour away from Toulouse). I am the writer-in-residence here until November and will be back next April for 8 more lucious months!

My vervain plant sends its love.

I am in what we rather unimaginatively call our "computer room," which used to be strictly an office/den, and which has recently become my bedroom. We set up a twin bed in here (after removing a second computer desk when my husband was very ill, as then he did not have to climb stairs, and was right next to a bathroom and our kitchen. After he died last spring, I never went back upstairs to our bedroom, but stayed down here, where I spend far too much time on this forum, and not enough reading my huge collection of books. I am currently recovering from jet lag following our fabulous trip to London and Edinburgh (where we saw the famous Military Tattoo).
When I look out of the big window beside my bed, it is onto a park-like lawn with trees. We own 14 acres, only 2 of which are cleared. It is peaceful and serene, and I should be looking at that lovely view right now, but, no, I am addicted to Fodor's!

It's a steamy Thursday early evening and I am in my tiny third floor office overlooking Annapolis harbor. I am thinking about walking outside, across the Spa Creek Bridge, to the yacht club and having a drink with my hubbie. I said it is hot here but nothing compares to the heat we experienced hiking Masada in Israel last month. Exhilarating...but really hot!

My next trip? Hmmm, probably Charleston, South Carolina.

fist let me say it is amazing that after 5 years this post was brought back...the gap from 2000-2005 is amazing...

i am in cambridge, ma in the "office" of my condo...although i do not work from home i am a teacher and have the summer off...the view out the window is other other buildings in my neighbordhood and my small but fairly kept back yard...i find myself addicted to this board, i read about everyones travels and and i can't wait to get out there and see these places for myself.

for now i enjoy the crazy new england weather/humidity...ahh but i do wait all 10 months of winter for this...

I am sitting at my hotel room desk in the Kempinski Hotel in Moscow contemplating how much coffee I need to kick start this day.....missing my little family back home in Los Angeles.

Home again, home again, jiggety jog.

I am worn out from traveling. The past 12 months has been way too hectic, we've been to Orlando, Watercolor, and Tarpon Springs in Florida; Europe, Costa Rica, Alaska, Utah, and Seattle (2x). I refused DH's request to plan something for this weekend, because I am going to spend my 49th birthday in quiet bliss at the lake house, which we have seen far too little of this year.

Probably not the smartest thing to say on a travel forum--but true: I am temporarily off traveling!

good thread.

sitting on my back deck talking with you wonderful folks and drinking keoki pale ale. hubby is bbqing oysters and smoked salmon bellies while our son is building his first model car, 240z, next to me. he’s doing a pretty good job. also enjoying the view of mt.waialeale, it’s rare to see it uncovered by clouds…a beautiful site. life a good. take care everyone.

Enjoying a large glass of Kim Crawford Savignon Blanc and hopefully getting a response to post to horseback riding in Tuscany. We live in Scottsdale Arizona the weather was wonderful today just came from the jacuzzi and jumped on fodors to check our trip progressing info. God I love to travel! Iam so ahhhh for our trip!!!! I look so forward to the moments of the crazy lasts seconds I tell my wife we are not going to make our flight if you don't pack the rest of your suitcase now! now! now! We come so close to missing flights it's unbelievable. Italy here we come!

kswl...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Sometimes staying home is the best time of all. Enjoy every moment at your lake house, and again HAPPY BIRTHDAY .

And Kauia, oysters and salmon in Hawaii, lucky lucky you! I am envious. It sounds like paradise.

Scottstig, horseback riding in Tuscany, that sounds wonderful! I haven't been on a horse in ages (would probably fall off now) and never went horseback riding in Tuscany but I can imagine how delightful that will be. You tell your wife to hurry up and finish packing...you don't want to miss your flight, LOL.

Wishing everyone a happy forthcoming week.

dearest loveitaly,

mi casa es su casa.

Oakland,CA in a "destination neighborhood" where the houses capture 800K for tiny 3/2s and your car can be stolen in a minute!! I am sitting at the computer unwinding from an evening in the Newborn ICU of a large medical center. I tried to fluff the garden this am before leaving for work. It's been referred to as "an English garden with a twist". Our house is a 1912 house which we are restoring brick by brick(or cedar shingle by cedar shingle). We are across the street from an enormous Julia Morgan house. We are a "wannabe" but I am still hoping to dig up some more info at the public library. We live in 978 sq feet but increasingly more beautiful sq feet. For all you folks outside of the SF Bay area you don't want to know what we paid 5 years ago. It has doubled. We could buy something with acreage elsewhere but then we would have to live without the threat of earthquakes!

Oh Kauai_aka, I am honored!!! If and when I am able to visit the jewel of the United States I will let you know. I love your Kauai, it is a garden paradise. It has been to long since I have visited your beautiful island. Thank you for your message. And in return, if you come to the mainland, to the San Francisco area please let me know. Aloha!