Is anyone traveling for Christmas?

[seadoug]

We always go out of town to join the extended family for Christmas. My SIL has her kids prior to the Christmas holiday so we are leaving for Florida on Dec. 22 and returning on Dec. 25. Trust me, there is no better day to travel than Christmas day. We aren't really big on the actual holidays... just time with the family.

Anyone else traveling for Christmas?

 

[Jules]

Unfortunately, yes. I’d rather travel and visit at a less busy time of year.

 

[jujube]

Only a little more than an hour. Unfortunately, I have to pass Walt Disney World on the way there and that could add another hour to the trip. *(*#@*%# traffic!

 

[Pepper]

I'll be going to my son's apartment for Xmas. 45 minutes to two hours, depending on traffic.

 

[seadoug]

Only a little more than an hour. Unfortunately, I have to pass Walt Disney World on the way there and that could add another hour to the trip. *(*#@*%# traffic!

Oh man, that traffic on I-4 around Disney World has become a nightmare! Drive safe!

 

[jujube]

Oh man, that traffic on I-4 around Disney World has become a nightmare! Drive safe!

I-4 is irretrievably broken. They keep "fixing" it, but it never gets...well...fixed.

 

[old medic]

Leaving the 27th for a 9 day camping travel trip

 

[hollydolly]

Yes but only for a total of 4 hours driving.. and on the Saturday before Christmas.. which in essence is Christmas Eve and that the roads will be horrendously busy.. Not looking forward to it tbh...

 

[hollydolly]

Leaving the 27th for a 9 day camping travel trip

camping in winter, wow... I hope you feel well enough to enjoy your time...

 

[hearlady]

About an hour each way on Christmas eve. We'll be taking grands back after they've stayed over Sunday and Monday of Christmas week. Dds in-laws have a "pig picking" every Christmas eve. They live close by DD. It's only inside if weather is bitter cold. Many years its cold but nice by a fire.

 

[hollydolly]

About an hour each way on Christmas eve. We'll be taking grands back after they've stayed over Sunday and Monday of Christmas week. Dds in-laws have a "pig picking" every Christmas eve. They live close by DD. It's only inside if weather is bitter cold. Many years its cold but nice by a fire.

Pig Picking ?

 

[hearlady]

I thought you may ask.
It's a barbecue. In this part of the south they cook a pig on a big grill made for this. It cooks all day then they take gloved hands or tools and break up the meat into chunks and shreds of delicious pork. The sauce on the side is distinct to eastern NC. A vinegar base, not like a red sauce.
It's pot luck too. Everyone brings sides and everyone eats too much!

 

[Manatee]

At age 90, I no longer travel. I drive to the store and that is about it.

 

[Teacher Terry]

I’m happy not to travel for Xmas anymore. My oldest son and his wife are local.

 

[oscash]

I'm off to Melbourne with my youngest son and sister. Going for a big family reunion with my eldest son. Eldest sister is having it at her place, there will be about 16 people in all. We all chip in and take something to fill the table. We'll be there until 26th. Hope the Hot weather holds off.

 

[MrPants]

Having just returned from a 51 day Grand Voyage, I'm not planning on going anywhere over Christmas. Some quiet time & a nice meal at home sounds just fine to me this year.

 

[CinnamonSugar]

I will be at home Christmas day but will head North on Friday 27th to spend the weekend with my older daughter and the two grandgirls in North Georgia =D

 

[Packerjohn]

For Sure! Going on a 2 week cruise and then touring Southern Florida for 2 weeks. I'm getting away from this snow and those terrible politically correct citizens in my country who are trying to tell me that the correct term for this time of the year is "Mid Winter Festival." Apparently, I'm not supposed to call it "Christmas." Calling it Christmas might offend somebody who is a none Christian. To that I say "HUMBUG!"

 

[old medic]

camping in winter, wow... I hope you feel well enough to enjoy your time...

Well technically, We have been camping everyday the last several years... Living in a set-up 5th wheel at our house rebuild... But we have another camper for travel adventures and get aways.. This summer we took the grandson for 3 1/2 weeks, 2100 miles, 9 different camp sites in 6 different states. This is just us, 3 different campgrounds, 2 new ones and DW favorite beach front place to start the new year.

 

[hollydolly]

Well technically, We have been camping everyday the last several years... Living in a set-up 5th wheel at our house rebuild... But we have another camper for travel adventures and get aways.. This summer we took the grandson for 3 1/2 weeks, 2100 miles, 9 different camp sites in 6 different states. This is just us, 3 different campgrounds, 2 new ones and DW favorite beach front place to start the new year.

well good luck to you, I admire your fortitude after all your injuries....

 

[Eupher]

Yeah, and it's a doozy. Traveling out to my sister's house in the Phoenix area. It's 1,350 miles one-way. But there's a special added twist. I'm boarding Jackie, my parrot, with an avian vet in Kansas City. So I have to take a roundabout way to get there. That adds on another 6 hours one-way. And I'm alone - no second driver.

Back in 2019, I drove - again alone - from my sister's house to home, all 1,350 miles, in one shot. Napped in my car for about 20 minutes somewhere in Oklahoma, I think. I won't be doing that again; will definitely be stopping off for the night.

 

[Twostep]

Yeah, and it's a doozy. Traveling out to my sister's house in the Phoenix area. It's 1,350 miles one-way. But there's a special added twist. I'm boarding Jackie, my parrot, with an avian vet in Kansas City. So I have to take a roundabout way to get there. That adds on another 6 hours one-way. And I'm alone - no second driver.

Back in 2019, I drove - again alone - from my sister's house to home, all 1,350 miles, in one shot. Napped in my car for about 20 minutes somewhere in Oklahoma, I think. I won't be doing that again; will definitely be stopping off for the night.

Drive safe!