What is your summer looking like?

[hsmamato2]

probably similiar to my usual. I'm planning on lots of backyard bonfires,with various friends or family invited- picnics and outdoor meals- day trips to a local beach- hikes in the woods-

 

[Bamaclan4]

The two that have made it to my list to check out in person are Lewisburg and Mount Pleasant, but I also want to just sort of drive around the area and explore because it can be easy to miss the best places based on internet research alone, you know? I've got a bit more experience with TN than AL, because my son's best friend moved to Dickson when they were in middle school and I spent a lot of time down there so they could get together, but I never really ventured to the southern part of the Nashville area or into Middle TN. I do love Nashville proper, though, so being an hour or so from the city would be kind of awesome. And the Disney/travel addict in me really likes the idea of living near a Southwest hub!

All of the towns you mentioned are nice areas. Columbia is the largest with more modern areas and a nice town square area. Lewisburg is a smaller version and Mt Pleasant would be the smallest of the three. Living in the Northwest corner of Alabama I’m familiar with this area. There’s so many wonderful weekend or day trips to explore. You’re also near Nashville with so much to see. 4 to 5 hours from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge and Smokey Mts. You’re also 6 to 7 hrs from the beach and of course a days drive from Disney if you decide not to fly. Have fun looking and deciding.

 

[SC Minnie]

I love HHI!. My parents have a house in Bluffton, so we have spent a lot of time on HH. Hope you get to go!

We own points at DHHI and go at least once sometimes twice a year. DD graduated from USC Beaufort- the campus you pass on Hwy 278. When she was in school we would obviously go down more often especially when she got a job at the resort.

 

[NYCgrrl]

I'm playing it by ear.
Booked a glamping trip on Fire Island to take place late in the summer.
Maybe it'll happen, maybe it won't.
Have an offer to spend time at someone's house upstate. The husband just got out of the hospital so no idea if that's happening either.

 

[HeatherC]

I'm playing it by ear.
Booked a glamping trip on Fire Island to take place late in the summer.
Maybe it'll happen, maybe it won't.
Have an offer to spend time at someone's house upstate. The husband just got out of the hospital so no idea if that's happening either.

Wishing you good luck with your plans! Hopefully, they will work out!

 

[cabanafrau]

Build a new arbor in the backyard. Sandblast and repaint the porch railing. Plant a new garden plot with a few vegetables. Replace a side gate. Super exciting. Well, yeah, maybe not so much.

 

[AndreaDM]

We joined a country club just a few weeks before crap hit the fan. We had dinner there once before it had to close. I’m really hoping they are able to open the pool because that’s where I plan to spend my summer! Golf and tennis have opened with restrictions, but the restaurants, events, and gym have been closed/canceled. We joined to partake in all the club social events so hope those are able to happen this summer!

 

[mdsouth]

We plan to visit family who leave near the beach for one week, in July so hopefully that will still work out. If so, we hope to visit the beach for a day, just to walk up and down the shoreline and listen to the waves.
Otherwise here at home, it will look very much like it has been, except I hope there will be more nice weather days that allow me to sit on my deck, and read a book while enjoying the sunshine. We are also considering a short day trip to a few parks near us to go hiking.

 

[superme80]

Our zoo opened to members only this week. It was fantastic! You had to make a reservation, and time slots were limited. Everyone had to walk along the same 4-mile path in one direction. Everyone did a great job keeping distance, and even though masks weren’t required, we weren’t the only ones wearing them. Hand sanitizing stations were plentiful. Of course, the playgrounds/rides/indoor exhibits were closed. But the whole thing felt very safe. Our children’s museum opens next month under the same restrictions, but masks are required.

Fingers crossed they let our zoos open soon!!!! We usually go a couple of times during the summer. I cant imagine a summer without the local zoos!!!

 

[pooh2001]

My job claims they are going to hire people back at least for 1 day a week so we can still get unemployment.
I am hoping by September we are back to normal.
We have a pool to use too.
Last summer I worked 40 hours a week, and it rained most weekends - hardly any pool use
I am actually looking forward to using the pool this summer

 

[Notrealname]

Mine is looking long and boring. Doesn’t look good for going to Germany for a wedding. And if Maine continues to require 14 day quarantine for visitors won’t get there either.

 

[tex1989]

Hot! And Humid!

 

[aprilgail]

In my area, June thru Aug/Labor Day means festivals, festivals and more festivals. Most are cancelled with a limited few postponed.
I think its going to be a Staycation Vacation every weekend.

We already had our local county fair cancelled for sept due to covid. Typically I am at one of our town beaches every night-they have live bands at each beach free every night. But not looking like that is happening this summer. They are talking about opening some drive ins which we have not seen around here in decades.

 

[Tattylou]

Hoping to be at the beach as much as possible Fri-Sun (my days off). Also, hoping my kids get to play a delayed little league season and we can be at their games. Also, would love to go on a vacation - we usually go to NH in August.
Not sure what the reality will be though.....

The Mayor of Boston just cancelled any big gatherings for the summer in the city and my town cancelled the fourth of July events. I really just hope parks and beaches can open in Massachusetts by summer.

 

[AnnaS]

We don't usually go away during the summer months since no need to follow any school schedule. We do take day trips/overnight trips in the area with the kids/grandkids - Land of Make Believe, Dutch Wonderland, thinking of trying the new Legoland opening up Upstate - but that is all out the window I think for this summer.

We will be fine with our pool - and I will be happy to hopefully soon start driving to visit my dd out of state (2 hours away).

 

[Disneylover99]

Zero plans and nothing is going on.

I just hope the weather warms up soon so I can actually sit in my backyard without my winter coat on. I woke up to a light dusting of snow on the ground.

 

[antmaril]

My summer is looking long and very boring. My friend and I are supposed to be going to Petoskey (in Northern Michigan) in mid-July, but since we are under Stay-At-Home orders until May 28th, I doubt very much that it will happen.