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Sssso this Bank Holiday Weekend was timed perfectly. Wonderful weather, less coursework and a longer weekend makes for a very happy Colin. On Saturday morning and after I had slept like a log (literally - I didn’t move from the position I fell asleep in and woke up all stiff) for 16 hours because I had to make up for all the sleep I lost during the week, a friend of mine sent me a text to meet up for a coffee. On a day as perfect as Saturday, I could not refuse. However, we did not have coffee. In fact, we did everything but have coffee.
We had drinks (the best Pimms I have ever had), we went shopping (spent way too much money, in my case £250 for a pair of jeans, shoes and a new leather shoulder bag), had ice cream and finally went to a travel agency. We got our first quote for a trip. A trip many of you will be glad to hear about because if it goes as I’m planning, I will be in the US this summer! Yep! Starting from New York and then hopefully visiting a couple more states so I can see a few of you guys. I don’t know how far I can go but I will be updating you with details on the dates and how much time/money I’ll have during the trip so I can put a short “US tour” together. Of course this could all go wrong and nothing will happen if my friend can’t make the first part of the trip with me.
Now let’s leave the Saturday news behind and move on to Sunday. Sunday was meant to be a quiet day. I didn’t have anything planned and with my iMac not working since Saturday night I had to spent most of Sunday bringing it back to life and to the way it was before I somehow corrupted my user profile. However, I spoke with someone I went on a date with a couple of months back. We arranged to meet up for a drink and that was meant to be it. A drink on a warm Sunday evening. So let me just say it went further than that and we ended up at his place. If you have deciphered the post title by now you’ll know what happened. I don’t think this will go any further but I don’t mind. It was a great way to blow off some steam and besides I’m not looking for a boyfriend at the moment.
So please leave your location in the comments and how far you might be willing to travel to meet me in the summer. For now the dates I might be going to the US are mid-July to early August but they might change. Let’s see if this will work!
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Sodapop said:Depending on my job situation, I may be moving….but currently I’m in Louisville, KY and I would be willing to go 6 hours by car either way to see you. 6 hours west would take me to St. Louis, MO. 6 hours south would take me close to Atlanta (and I’ve had to stop to see the family if I did that) and I have NO clue where 6 hours east would take me LOL 6 hours north would put me somewhere between Chicago and Detroit. I would LUFF to meet you in person! Oh and Indianapolis (where I might end up) is only 2 hours north of me. Nashville is 2 hours south.
Commented on May 5th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Laci said:Ditto to what Sodapop said (except for the moving to Indianapolis part). LOL
:eek:
Commented on May 5th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Katie said:PORTLAND ZOMG!!! <3
Commented on May 5th, 2008 at 3:11 pmI can offer you a couch to sleep on
Though arrangements could probably be made to meet you someplace.
yoshi said:You know I live on the west coast near Seattle. Or maybe you didn’t know. I didn’t think you’d be making it to the west coast, but if you do, let us know.
Commented on May 5th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Daniel said:sunny san diego! although not sunny today…. bah.
Commented on May 5th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Danalyn said:Mid July we’ll probably be back in Texas…so I wouldn’t blame you for not dropping by for a visit. ;)
PS: congratulations on getting laid! lol
Commented on May 6th, 2008 at 3:33 am
Colin Brooks said:To Everyone :: The dates will be after the end of July or before it as I need to be in the UK for my graduation on the 31st of July. For now, I’ll just keep your locations in mind. Time and money are a big issue though so I don’t think I’ll be able to get to all of you.
Sodapop :: I will be going to Washington, DC so your location looks like the easiest to get to at the moment. Six hours East should take you somewhere like Charleston, West Virginia if I am reading the map well. But HOLLY SHIT! You’re willing to travel 6 hours just to see me? I’m moved! *cries a little*
Laci :: *hugs and continues to cry with joy* You love me! You really love me!
Katie :: Portland! You too far away from everyone. I’ll keep you posted. If I make it to Seattle I think I might be able to come down to you unless you can come up to Seattle. Although that might probably be too far. We’ll see what we can do.
Yoshi :: I know exactly where you live. I usually hide in the bushes across the street. :P If I do make it to the west coast I’ll let you know!
Daniel :: Wow! San Diego! That is faaaaar! I’ll keep you posted and if I go anywhere near there we’ll arrange something.
Danalyn :: I really want to come see you but I don’t know how to fit you in the trip yet. I’ll keep you posted. Thanks for the congrats. I just hope it doesn’t take me another 8 months now.
Katie said:Seattle is not all that horribly far…
Commented on May 6th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Cate said:Well, I’m all the way down in the armpit of Texas, but I wouldn’t want to impose this crappy state on anyone. But since we move all the freaking time, I could either be in Phoenix (probably too far West) or Savannah, GA (which is gorgeous, and totally worth a visit)
Commented on May 7th, 2008 at 12:49 am
Colin Brooks said:Katie :: I suppose it’s not too far but remember I’ll be starting my trip from the East coast so I’m trying to see how many places I can fit in the time I have and how far I can get to with my budget. Nothing is final yet.
Cate :: Then we’ll have to wait to see where you’ll be before we try to plan everything! I’m very excited! :grin:
Meesh said:That would would be so cool if you made it out this far!
p.s. “Bom chicka-wahwah” Whoohoooo for you! Literally! :lol:
Commented on May 10th, 2008 at 9:15 am
gigglechick said:well, I am on the Jersey Shore. 1 hour away from New York and 1 hour away from Philadelphia.
Commented on May 11th, 2008 at 2:55 am
jester said:If you hit the west coast, I’m near San Francisco. Get anywhere close I’ll make an effort.
Commented on May 13th, 2008 at 7:07 am
tori said:what Jester said… although if you make it to portland or seattle, I could swing up that way also… I doubt you’ll make the west coast… but if you do, let us know!
Commented on May 22nd, 2008 at 5:59 am