June 13, 2012
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School is Out
Warning – *self pity alert*
My lovely husband is out of school for the summer. Last year we spend the summer traveling around pulling a camper. We spent 20 days in Pennsylvania and 20 days down the east coast hiking short hikes on the Appalachian Trail. It was a great time, but I was ready to be home when we finally got there. We are going to hike the entire trail over the next ten years or so (it will take us that long!) but we decided not to do that this summer.
This summer is more chaotic and family obligations are trumping our vacation time. He is leaving on Friday to spend two weeks in PA (battling for middle earth again) and I am going to Wyoming and South Dakota to spend time with my family, hit a wedding, etc. After he is done fighting for middle earth, he is going to Tennessee to help pack up his grandparents and prepare them to move into an assisted living facility. Very sad, and I am staying in SD to avoid that trip. He won’t be home until after the fourth of July, and I am going to miss him.
Here are some pictures of our last year’s trip, because I do love pictures:
(Corey placing a spell on BoulderSalem)
(Secluded running trail in PA)
(Asheville, NC where we stayed to get on the AT)
(Appalachian Trail – the only trailhead marker)
(The beautiful AT)
When he returns we are backpacking a couple weeks up the Colorado Trailso we can get our hiking fix and get away together for awhile, but it isn’t the same. There was too much to do this year to spend it all together, but it sucks we will spend half of it across the country from one another.
After our backpacking trip in CO, he has to return to school (to teach), so no more extended free time. We are both going back to college this fall, so between working and school and everyday life we are going to have to make serious efforts to spend time being a couple.
It’s only June and I have a case of the Summer Time Blues.
Comments (56)
Summer time blues? I love summer.
That looks like fun, ENJOY IT
I’m sorry. I’m pretty sure I know how this feels. I think my husband is coming home tonight, for the first time since May 12. Sadly he has to go back…but maybe not for too long.
that makes me blue too.
@ordinarybutloud - oh hallelujah for mr. obl.
@Nushirox2 - It will be fun, you’re right. Just not AS fun as last year, hence my pity party!
@ordinarybutloud - OMG, that’s terrible. A month, ughh.
@promisesunshine - Thanks for sharing my pity party with me!
Since he’ll be gone, it’ll make your trip to the Colorado Trail even more special
I hope you have a good time visiting family.
@xdeelynnx - Haha, thank you!
@BoulderChristina - i do pity party.
Sounds like a lot of fun.
This, too, shall pass. I am in your corner, so hit the phone, Skype or any other way, if things get too overwhelming. Have a great time on the Colorado Trail.
@RighteousBruin - Thank you so much, you really are a dear
@ShimmerBodyCream - A couple of weeks will be!
Those are beautiful trails, very romantic looking. I’ll bet there are all kind of fragrant smells around there, just tell me he’s not takin Salem. You need to have Salem with you right now. A dog is not a spouse but a dog is a real close second or at least a lot better then nothin. And you have exciting plans for his return. If you’re together with somebody all the time and talk because you’re so compatable, it makes a huge difference, throws in a surge of excitement and romance after you’ve had to be apart for a little while. You did want that romantic date, I think you’ve got a romantic honeymoon to look forward to. after I said all that I realized you still got the blues now. That sucks.
That sounds like an amzing plan. Hope you have fun and share lots of pics
Fianlly summer vacations, I’ve waited for too long for them to come and now I’m quite scared lol I just hope I don’t kill my kids before school starts again, if they get home alive, that would be consider a succesful school break 
such is the way of marriage – the closer the farther, the farther the closer… it’s that happy medium that exists out there – somewhere… wishing you the best bc… it’s a long journey and you’ll work through it!
Where is the self pity? You promised self pity.
I think I recognize the trail in your last picture. It leads to a bridge over a little stream. The stream is known to have river otters.
I can understand…if I get to CO will you be around then?
You would enjoy, A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail , by Bill Bryson. It is exquisitely funny and educational and well written. The book on tape is read aloud by the author and contains all the vocal inflections that make for great entertainment!
Oh well, even paradise has a few slow moments.
@PrisonerxOfxLove – I guess you’re right, I have it pretty good and should save my whining!
@Aloysius_son – I lived that book so much! It’s actually what inspired me to hike the AT when I read it in 2007 (?). Have you read some of his other books? He is one of my favorite authors.
@Kris0logy – When? I’d love to meet you!
@we_deny_everything – Omg you’ve been there??
I think you left your undies while you were there, I found them next to the stream.
@BoulderChristina - if the transfer goes through, it will be prob late July prob no sooner than mid July. we have a house to sell etc.
@xplorrn – Good point, I suppose a little separation couldn’t hurt
but.. when we come up to find a place to live, that could work..early July…???? We have to go through the hoops first.
@xXxlovelylollipop – haha, I remember feeling that way with small children. Now I just have the dog, and wish I could send him to doggie day care sometimes!
@NewDog2 – Ah, thanks dog! I’m lucky Salem is a good cuddler, I’m sure I will be fine as long as I have him!
@Kris0logy – If it’s permanent you will see me whenever you have time! I go through there a few times a week. We won’t be around much before August, but then I’m yours anytime! How old are you? I could introduce you to a few ppl your age I think
@Kris0logy – I will message you my number so you can keep me in the loop
@BoulderChristina - COOL!!! Well…I actually will be 40 this year *blushes* ppl ALL the time think I’m 25 & our kids are our siblings, it gets embarrassing. This was the first year I DIDN’T get carded for my drink.
@Kris0logy – Bwahaha! I had NO idea you were my age, I was going to introduce you to my daughter!! I think it would be beyond cool to have you close!
I like your dog. He looks like the type of canine who would enjoy pears.
@TheMushyPear - He does enjoy pears! He doesn’t even peel them before he eats them. He chomps down on them and lets their juice run all over his muzzle and then plays with them until he decides to devour them, core and all. You should swing by!
@BoulderChristina - I could tell we were close in age….we use tenses like In Other Words…lol
and btw my kids are 19,almost 18 & almost 16 & 16.
@Kris0logy - Wow, my daughters are 20 and 22, I feel so silly now!
Now you have a busy summer planned and that Salem is a beautiful creature. Have a good rest of the week.
@Grannys_Place - Ah thank you, you enjoy TD and Ali and I hope the rest of the week is terrific!
@BoulderChristina - I cannot tell you how many times ppl have freaked out about how old we are. My Hubby when rested looks younger than I. He is on here but he hasn’t been on here for about a year, I’ll go see if he has a profile pic up. We were 35 b4 we stopped getting invited to youth groups…I think they’re nuts I see my grey hair & fine lines lol
Sorry you have to be alone for part of the summer, but you will be with your family, and sometimes having the time just to yourself, is kind of special. I know, I have been married for 45 years, believe me, the alone time I get is a blessing.
The pictures are beautiful. I was in Lake Lure NC in April, and absolutely loved the majesty of the mountains. (But didn’t particularly like driving the hairpin bends)I hope your summer will be full of bliss and love.
@ZSA_MD - Thank you
It is good to spend time alone, it’s true. I just loved that area, even with the windy roads! (As long as I was driving, riding made me sick!) We even decided that if we had to leave Boulder that is where we would like to go.
I hope your summer is a joy as well, thank you so much.
this would be tough, being apart so long. I do hope you get the most out of the hiking. I’d really like to hike the Appalachian Trail. the Colorado one, too.
@plantinthewindow - There are more than we can do in a lifetime!
Nice! your husband is handsome, and your life is so colorful.
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May I just extend a warm gentle hug and wish you the very best of your time with family. It may not be idea, but think of all the making up you will be able to do when you see each other at the end of your break. Sounds rather delicious to me… Both of you take good care of yourselves and relax and enjoy. *smile…
PS – the pictures are stunning. The one where you can see the body of water took my breath away.
A beautiful trail, definitely. May you both have a pleasant time, always.
just reading about all your hiking makes me tired
… seriously though, the AT looks like a beautiful place… great pics
@Funnychina - Thank you
@nov_way - Thank you!
@MzSilver - Thank you so much, lady. It’s funny that I am feeling sorry for myself over this when there are so many other real problems people are having. The pic you mentioned is one of my favs, too. It was a gorgeous morning.
@Peridot21 - I am tired, too! Thank you, the AT is a sight to see, tired or not!
hugs!!! What are you going to study in the fall?
FUNNY POST.LOL