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Vacation DREAMS

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Hey, has anyone else's dreams about the ideal vacation changed as drastically as mine? When I lived alone and had "a life", I used to think the ideal vacation would be to go to a resort town and pick up a few shows, hit a few casinos and just generally get out and enjoy life a little. Now that I'm in the caregiving role, my dreams have altered drastically. Now my ideal vacation would only be for a weekend in a motel room somewhere in the back of nowhere. Somewhere quiet and peaceful so I could SLEEP!!
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my dream vacation is a large fully equipped cabin in the mountains, jacuzzi and all. fulled stocked kitchen, fireplace everything i need to be comfortable for a week or 2. books and music,no tv. just me and my hubby ahhhhhh
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ANYWHERE ALONE.....LOVE D
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to go to an island far away with no cell phone!!!! just for a day or r&r would be nice!!! ah, dreams, guess they keep us going, love judy
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I still dream about a "real" vacation, but these days I look forward to mini-vacations like going to the grocery store by myself.
TootsAgain
TootsAgain
Anywhere that isn't FLORIDA would be GREAT!! ;-)
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My dream vacation is a week on the beach ALONE. Walking in the sand and listening to nothing or no one, just the souNd of the surf, seeing nothing more than waves, water, sky and seagulls. No voices allowed, no get me ---, bring me---, would you ---, can you---, what's for dinner, when are you going to---, I wouldn't do that that way if I was doing it.
I LOVE MY HUBBY DEARLY AND HE HAS BEEN AN ANGEL DURING HIS ILLNESS BUT AS YOU CAN SEE, I AM WEARY.
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Hazel,, maybe after we both see our people through this ordeal you could come and visit.. I think you would find what you are looking for here.. you take care.. Rest.. love D
Sharon91
Sharon91
wow,a dream vacation.
i would like 2 wks in Branson.
no cell phone,no rush to get back home,no clocks.
maybe my dream vacation would also include lots of spending money.lol
hugs,sharon91
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Yeah D, When I was younger I could hypnotize myself when I had a painful medical procedure to go through, like stretching my spine or refitting braces, or dental work. In my mind, I stand on the beach, seeing nothing but water and sand. Start slowly walking a number O, then #1, #9, and on down to #1. I still put myself to sleep sometimes this way, love that ocean!!
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yes, I dream about a vacation away from responsibilities, worry and cares. I would also prefer the ocean. It's so peaceful especially at sunset.
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My dream is to go to Iceland during the winter and see the northern lights, swim in their hot baths, see how their houses are heated, and see other natural wonders.
Fortunately at least I will get to take the quiet week in NH when My sister comes here! I am sooooo looking forward to it!!
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my dream vacation is just getting away from being a caregiver to my inlaw .. thank God for Respite I can have that vacation in the summer. Only did it for 2 yrs but it's a life saver just to rejuvenate myself
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AHHH! a little chalet on the edge of the ocean in the Maldives, water lapping round my feet as I sip drinks and sleep all day long, interspersed by light meals (delivered of course) ....ohhhh, such bliss....
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