Do you prefer to be by mountains, lakes, plains, deserts, or beaches?

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I play Jimmy Buffett's CDs constantly whenever I'm driving in my car. :Pinkbounc

I'm reading a book called, "A Trip to the Beach", about a couple who gave up everything and moved to an island, Anguilla, and opened a small restaurant. :thumbsup2

I want to be walking on a powdery, white sandy beach and I want to see tourquoise water, and swim and snorkel in it. :goodvibes

I love Palm trees and I crave being out in the sunshine. :sunny:

The best meals are those where I can sit outside and look at a tropical scene. :bounce:

I can't pass up the sunscreen aisle in any store. Even if I don't need any, I get pleasure from looking at all the different brands and bottles and tubes. Same thing with chapsticks and lip balms. :cool1:

I believe one can never have too many pairs of flip flops. And, speaking of flip flops, I'll buy almost anything that has a flip flop design on it. They're just so darn cute! :yay:

The Christmas Tree Shops have it right. They sell plates, cups, napkins, and assorted other items with beach scenes on them. :woohoo:

I have this overwhelming urge to be on or near a quiet beach somewhere where it stays warm year round. :Pinkbounc :bounce:

I have subscriptions to Florida Travel and Lifestyles, Islands, Budget Travel, Travel and Leisure, and Caribbean Travel and Life. :)

I have a bookcase totally devoted to travel books, especially those about the Caribbean and other tropical or subtropical destinations. :sunny:

As soon as I return from a trip to an island, beach, coastal community, or similar locale, I start planning my next sojourn. :sunny:

I will listen to anyone talk for hours about their tropical vacation. :listen:

I like ceiling fans. :yay:

Okay, I just had to get all that out! Do I need some type of intervention program? Am I suffering from a mid-life crisis? Personally, I don't think so because this has been going on for quite a few years. :teeth:

Any other people out there who just can't get enough of tropical vacations, locales, warm weather, beaches, and everything associated with them? Or do you enjoy other types of weather and/or locales?
 
LOL no I dont think you need a 12 step :)


I am torn. Im not a huge fan of the desert (says the woman who technically lives in one) but I do love the beach. I would prefer the ocean but further North. Pacific NW or Alaska or BC coast is my ideal.
I like the Mountains close by.


Dont mind lakes either.


see? torn. ;)



I have a plaque that says "Bloom where you are planted" I guess thats my philosophy.
 
I love the Beach! I just got to have sand between my evil toes and salt on my lips. The only tan lines I want are the ones from my flip flops :teeth:
 
Without a doubt - the beach. Lucky for me I live at the beach in CT, but unlucky for me I can only enjoy when the sun is hot 3 months a year.

The only music I really listen to is Jimmy Buffett :) I have a Jimmy Buffett room in my house.

My new baby's middle name is going to be Myers - after Ft. Myers Beach, FL.

The new baby's room is decorated in an island surf theme.

If my family didn't live near me, I'd pack up everything and move to Gulf Shores, Alabama.

DH wants to move to Charlotte, NC. I refuse, because there is no beach.

I love the smell of suntan lotion and low tide.

I like to go "where the weather suits my clothes".

I do as much as I can barefoot - get the mail, drive, etc...if I have to wear shoes, it's flip flops (well, except at work).

The best place I ever ate breakfast was at a marina in Ft Lauderdale, FL. I wish I could remember the name of it. It was awesome to be eating breakfast outside next to a bunch of boats.

I can't stand the cold weather, snow, whipping wind, gray skies, no leaves on the trees, boots, winter clothing. I do like having the fire place going in the winter though.
 

binny said:
I have a plaque that says "Bloom where you are planted" I guess thats my philosophy.

I think I was supposed to be planted on a tropical island! :sunny:
 
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gris gris said:
Without a doubt - the beach. Lucky for me I live at the beach in CT, but unlucky for me I can only enjoy when the sun is hot 3 months a year.

The only music I really listen to is Jimmy Buffett :) I have a Jimmy Buffett room in my house.

My new baby's middle name is going to be Myers - after Ft. Myers Beach, FL.

The new baby's room is decorated in an island surf theme.

If my family didn't live near me, I'd pack up everything and move to Gulf Shores, Alabama.

DH wants to move to Charlotte, NC. I refuse, because there is no beach.

I love the smell of suntan lotion and low tide.

I like to go "where the weather suits my clothes".

I do as much as I can barefoot - get the mail, drive, etc...if I have to wear shoes, it's flip flops (well, except at work).

The best place I ever ate breakfast was at a marina in Ft Lauderdale, FL. I wish I could remember the name of it. It was awesome to be eating breakfast outside next to a bunch of boats.

I can't stand the cold weather, snow, whipping wind, gray skies, no leaves on the trees, boots, winter clothing. I do like having the fire place going in the winter though.

Ah, you surely understand! I have a Key West bathroom, a Hawaiian bathroom, and a New England shore bathroom. I have a huge magnet on the front of my fridge that has a palm tree on it and says I Gotta Go Where It's Warm. I have a palm tree decal on the back window of my Beetle, a flip flop decal on one back window and a 'hang-loose' hand on the other back window. :sunny:
 
Beach for me too!!!! I Love the beach at night. Reclining in a lounge chair,Toes in the sand, cocktail in hand, listening to the crashing waves, nothing's better. Hmmm...... wishing I was there now, so relaxing..........
 
Do you prefer to be by mountains, lakes, plains, deserts, or beaches?

All of the above which is why living here is so great.

If I had to pick one I would go with lake.
 
Beach beach beach, did I mention beach. :thumbsup2
 
How about a mountain lake, that you reach by driving through the picturesque red-rock desert?
 
I'm not the outdoorsy type - I much more of a city girl and enjoy restaurants, shopping, museums, shows, or just walking around exploring a new city, soaking up the atmosphere and energy.

At the same time, though, I do love warm weather and find something very appealing about tropical climates. The palm trees, music, scenery, and tropical drinks all appeal to me. The background on my computer is usually set to some sort of tropical scene and I always get calendars with tropical beach scenes on them. I love looking at pictures of beatiful beaches because they give me such a feeling of peace and serenity. The thing is, though, I don't care for water activities so once I'm actually at the beach for more than a few hours I get bored and have had enough. I'm ready to DO something, and most beach destinations are too laid back for my taste (which is probably what most people love about it).
 
definitely the beach...several evenings this week we've gone down to Crescent/Siesta and just watched the sunset, listen to the waves and have a drink...a great way to relax! I love it!

We plan on retiring in the islands...on an island of course....someday!
 
oh and - there is nothing like the "high" I get off those awesome smelling coconut suntan oils! I love 'em - the smell truly puts me in a great mood regardless....I even have one at my desk!! Shhh!!
 
Well, as much as I appreciate the mountains and rolling hills on the high plains, given the choice I'd much rather be on the coast of South Carolina!
 
Well I love it here in the mountains at the lake and could never give this up no matter what.. However, every now and then I have to get an "ocean" fix too, but I prefer the rocky cliffs along the coast of Maine..

I consider myself EXTREMELY lucky to have this place though, so I won't even complain if I don't get to the ocean this year.. ;)
 
Mountains!

I live less than 10 minutes from the beach and I never go.
 
I love the Beach!! The Jersey shore. I can't wait til the weather warms up and I can go every weekend. :sunny: :sunny: (but I like living in the woods - it's driving distance to the beach though)
 

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