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Wondering if the drive to Canada is worth it this weekend...

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Would you go home to Canada....?  

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  1. 1. Would you go home to Canada if you knew you would only be there for 2 days and it takes 8 hours to drive there and back and you knew some of your friends wouldn't even be around?

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thetreble   19

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Well..?

"...My hair's mostly wind,

My eyes filled with grit

My skin's white then brown

My lips chapped and split

I've lain on the prairie and heard grasses sigh

I've stared at the vast open bowl of the sky

I've seen all the castles and faces in clouds

My home is the prairie and for that I am proud…

If You're not from the Prairie, you can't know my soul

You don't know our blizzards; you've not fought our cold

You can't know my mind, nor ever my heart

Unless deep within you there's somehow a part…

A part of these things that I've said that I know,

The wind, sky and earth, the storms and the snow.

Best say that you have - and then we'll be one,

For we will have shared that same blazing sun." - David Bouchard

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J&K   0

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I voted Yes, because I am going this weekend for only 2 days even if it is an 8 hour drive :P

My mom is having a lot of medical tests this week in Toronto so I thought I would go up and give some support :)

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Caladan   19

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Over Memorial Day weekend? Hahahahhahahahahahahahahaha. Not without a good reason.

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We drive 6.5+ hours each way for a weekend. We used to do it on a regular basis. We're down to about once/month now. Totally worth it.

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Damn I wish I lived around the corner from you - I would be at your house with gas $$$$ and we would be in sunny Pioneer park by dinner time :)

Even if friends aren't there this weekend, be nice to have a little break

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JillA   2

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Yes, because 2 days is better than 0 days! Even if your friends aren't around, I'm sure your family will and they'll be happy to see you! And, I love road trips :D Takes me 8 hours too and I don't mind one bit!

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thetreble   19

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:lol:

I mean I could find something to do and I always love going home...now the traffic does suck on long weekends but I live in West Jersey so most of it is all centralized in the tri-state area and I practically live in PA so it's not so bad by me.

I just saw my parents because they looked after my house while I was in the Dominican. But I haven't seen my brothers in awhile and could use seeing them. I guess I just miss the sights.

I'm looking to do it again July 4th weekend only because while I have vacation days left for the year, I just spent a weeks worth of vacation and I doubt by boss is going to let me take days off any time soon. So I'm looking at having to drive down two weekends in the next few months just to see my friends and family and stuff.

I decided I will go. I just asked my boss to leave early on Friday so I should get their Friday at about 9pm.

"...My hair's mostly wind,

My eyes filled with grit

My skin's white then brown

My lips chapped and split

I've lain on the prairie and heard grasses sigh

I've stared at the vast open bowl of the sky

I've seen all the castles and faces in clouds

My home is the prairie and for that I am proud…

If You're not from the Prairie, you can't know my soul

You don't know our blizzards; you've not fought our cold

You can't know my mind, nor ever my heart

Unless deep within you there's somehow a part…

A part of these things that I've said that I know,

The wind, sky and earth, the storms and the snow.

Best say that you have - and then we'll be one,

For we will have shared that same blazing sun." - David Bouchard

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:lol:

I mean I could find something to do and I always love going home...now the traffic does suck on long weekends but I live in West Jersey so most of it is all centralized in the tri-state area and I practically live in PA so it's not so bad by me.

I just saw my parents because they looked after my house while I was in the Dominican. But I haven't seen my brothers in awhile and could use seeing them. I guess I just miss the sights.

I'm looking to do it again July 4th weekend only because while I have vacation days left for the year, I just spent a weeks worth of vacation and I doubt by boss is going to let me take days off any time soon. So I'm looking at having to drive down two weekends in the next few months just to see my friends and family and stuff.

I decided I will go. I just asked my boss to leave early on Friday so I should get their Friday at about 9pm.

Good decision! Do you ever consider flying, if you can get a good price? If I'm only going for 2-3 days, I'll fly and drive when I'm staying longer. Or are you taking the doggies?

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:lol:

I mean I could find something to do and I always love going home...now the traffic does suck on long weekends but I live in West Jersey so most of it is all centralized in the tri-state area and I practically live in PA so it's not so bad by me.

I just saw my parents because they looked after my house while I was in the Dominican. But I haven't seen my brothers in awhile and could use seeing them. I guess I just miss the sights.

I'm looking to do it again July 4th weekend only because while I have vacation days left for the year, I just spent a weeks worth of vacation and I doubt by boss is going to let me take days off any time soon. So I'm looking at having to drive down two weekends in the next few months just to see my friends and family and stuff.

I decided I will go. I just asked my boss to leave early on Friday so I should get their Friday at about 9pm.

Good decision! Do you ever consider flying, if you can get a good price? If I'm only going for 2-3 days, I'll fly and drive when I'm staying longer. Or are you taking the doggies?

I don't know if flying would be any quicker. The actual flight would be, but there's a lot more involved (as I'm sure everyone here already knows).

Driving to the airport: 30 minutes to 1 hour (depends on traffic and distance)

Arriving at airport in time for an international flight: 2 hours

Boarding plane: 40 minutes

Waiting for late people to board at the last minute: 10 minutes

Sitting on runway: 10 minutes

Flight: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

Sitting on runway waiting for plane to connect with terminal: 10 minutes

Standing up in plane as everyone attempts to rush out first: 5 minutes

Waiting in line for Customs: 20 minutes

Going to baggage pickup and grabbing bags: 20 minutes (only if checking luggage)

Going to the bathroom: 5 minutes

Waiting for family to pick you up or getting a cab: 5 minutes

Going to family member's home or a hotel: Unknown variable.

So yes, flying can be somewhat faster, but far more hassle and expense. You might as well drive. :P

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Over Memorial Day weekend? Hahahahhahahahahahahahahaha. Not without a good reason.

Why didn't I think of this!

I'm going tonight/tomorrow, returning on Monday... maybe Sunday now... :unsure:

Peace Bridge + Memorial Day = :no:

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thetreble   19

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Over Memorial Day weekend? Hahahahhahahahahahahahahaha. Not without a good reason.

Why didn't I think of this!

I'm going tonight/tomorrow, returning on Monday... maybe Sunday now... :unsure:

Peace Bridge + Memorial Day = :no:

Thats why I will be coming back on Monday at like 6am

"...My hair's mostly wind,

My eyes filled with grit

My skin's white then brown

My lips chapped and split

I've lain on the prairie and heard grasses sigh

I've stared at the vast open bowl of the sky

I've seen all the castles and faces in clouds

My home is the prairie and for that I am proud…

If You're not from the Prairie, you can't know my soul

You don't know our blizzards; you've not fought our cold

You can't know my mind, nor ever my heart

Unless deep within you there's somehow a part…

A part of these things that I've said that I know,

The wind, sky and earth, the storms and the snow.

Best say that you have - and then we'll be one,

For we will have shared that same blazing sun." - David Bouchard

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