Boston and Washington - Spring 2016 - Final Thoughts and Washington, D.C. SHOPPING REPORT

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Originally Posted by dismamx2

I've enjoyed reading your report and appreciate the effort you put into it. Great trip, thank you for sharing

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Thanks very much for reading - I'm very glad I did it, but also glad I'm finished!

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Originally Posted by Mel49

I "need" a Snoopy LeSportSac Bag but Uk prices too dear so will need to wait until back in States and keep an eye out for range - will make a change from my Kipling bags !
Have really enjoyed both your and Poot's trip report and it was very interesting to read about different places and thank you for sharing

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Thanks so much for commenting - I was VERY surprised that Poot wanted to participate!


Oh, those Snoopy bags - when I got back to England I hunted up another one for my DM and one for my lovely auntie as well. I think my favourite one is:

...but I decided the little print was probably more appropriate for me at my age - from a distance it could be flowers/polka dots...right?

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Originally Posted by maznorm

I've so enjoyed reading your trip report. I, like you, don't usually comment unless I feel I have something worthy to say. I will from now on though.

I have been inspired by Poot's Trip report and now my eldest DS will be doing his own as welll. He's quite excited about it.

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Oh, I'm so pleased to hear that your DS will do a trippie, too - I know Poot would love to read TRs from other boys...

And thanks so much for commenting. It's funny, I don't think of myself as being a person who needs a lot of validation from others (especially strangers) - but it was a strange feeling to put real time and effort into something and then put it out into cyberspace (as opposed to assembling a photo album or scrapbook and then sharing it with family, friends, etc...).

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Originally Posted by Twilight Nerd

I too have enjoyed your report its great that you and Poot took the time to share with us. I want to visit Boston now!

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Thanks for taking the time to read and post.

Boston was great - walkable and packed full of history. My (English) husband was actually a little nervous about visiting all of the Revolution sites with our son - he thought guides might poke fun at him, call him "the enemy" or things like that - but he ended up having a great time, too.

Yorktown next, lol...

[Glee Fan]

OMG at the cake recipe - Possibly not diet friendly but sounds absolutely delicious, I will try it at some point - yum!

I still don't know how you managed to get all those books home in hand luggage!

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Originally Posted by Glee Fan

OMG at the cake recipe - Possibly not diet friendly but sounds absolutely delicious, I will try it at some point - yum!

I still don't know how you managed to get all those books home in hand luggage!

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Yes...it's probably for the best that some of the ingredients can only be purchased in North America... We're having salad for dinner tonight, I promise...

As for the books - that case was heavy! I am one of those saddos who quite enjoys packing a good case; I was quite pleased with my efforts.

I have two massive boxes of books from BookOutlet waiting for me with Mockingjay, so we'll get to do it all over again in December...

[DisneyKel]

Fab report, some great ideas, thanks for sharing

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Originally Posted by DisneyKel

Fab report, some great ideas, thanks for sharing

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Thanks so much for reading and commenting. I appreciate it.

[OB1LukeLucas]

Yay I have finished. Thanks so much to you both for sharing your trip. I have really enjoyed every day-sorry I have not made comments I find I am too eager to move on to the next day and if I stop to write you may end up with an essay!
I really enjoy the 'who' part at the beginning of each day. I would love to visit Boston one day and it would be nice to take my girls to see DC. I often think they are places to go when the girls are older but reading your report has made realise they would enjoy it now. (My eldest is the same age as Poot) Hopefully the weather will be kind to us if we ever visit. I think you definitely had quite a few elements to contend with over your time there! Some great ideas of places to go which has definitely given me some inspiration to plan a trip in the future, the zoo and gardens will certainly be on the list. Thanks again for sharing...I'll start on the Florida trip later😊

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Originally Posted by OB1LukeLucas

Yay I have finished. Thanks so much to you both for sharing your trip. I have really enjoyed every day-sorry I have not made comments I find I am too eager to move on to the next day and if I stop to write you may end up with an essay!
I really enjoy the 'who' part at the beginning of each day. I would love to visit Boston one day and it would be nice to take my girls to see DC. I often think they are places to go when the girls are older but reading your report has made realise they would enjoy it now. (My eldest is the same age as Poot) Hopefully the weather will be kind to us if we ever visit. I think you definitely had quite a few elements to contend with over your time there! Some great ideas of places to go which has definitely given me some inspiration to plan a trip in the future, the zoo and gardens will certainly be on the list. Thanks again for sharing...I'll start on the Florida trip later😊

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Thank you for your kind words!

The "who" bit I stole from Lindsey Davis - I always find that such a clever and funny way to introduce a story.

I think Poot was about seven when my DH and I realised that we could now go pretty much anywhere with him - I know there are BRAVE folks who tramp all over the world with babies and toddlers, but that was never going to be us.

I think that both Boston and Washington are great for all kids - especially once they can read. I'm sure your girls would love both - feel free to ask me any specific question you have...and I'll see YOU in Florida!