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Would you consider taking your vacation at or close to home?

Asked at Massachusetts Street on July 27, 2008

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Photo of Kimberly Stroup

“Sure, because I’ve lived here for several years and have never been able to really explore everything that Kansas or Missouri has to offer. And now that I have kids, I feel like it’s really important to introduce them to that.”

— Kimberly Stroup, homemaker, Lawrence

Photo of Troy Sonderland

“Yeah. I can’t afford gas. I work to be broke. So staying home and saving some money would be great.”

— Troy Sonderland, disc jockey, Lawrence

Photo of Michael Maher

“Yeah. To me, there is a difference between vacationing and traveling. Vacationing is more of a state of mind and escaping the stresses of everyday life, which can be done anywhere.”

— Michael Maher, videographer/graphic designer, Lawrence

Photo of Elaine Williams

“Oh yeah, because I can’t afford to go any farther with gas prices the way they are.”

— Elaine Williams, teacher, Lawrence

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Comments

killjoy 8 years, 2 months ago

Vacations are for the weak. Work makes you free

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tangential_reasoners_anonymous 8 years, 2 months ago

It's a coin flip...Ok... two out of three....

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jonas 8 years, 2 months ago

Don't be thinkin' so.

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dminear60 8 years, 2 months ago

No

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sgtwolverine 8 years, 2 months ago

Too late! I already took my vacation to Pennsylvania.

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Flap Doodle 8 years, 2 months ago

Every day is a vacation at Casa Snap.

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ski_bum 8 years, 2 months ago

Anybody who dosen't make time/save money for an escape to somewhere they've never been once a year is really missing out on life

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dminear60 8 years, 2 months ago

Snap, are you accepting reservations?

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Flap Doodle 8 years, 2 months ago

I have reservations about several things.

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Richard Heckler 8 years, 2 months ago

We spent a week-end in KCMO and loved every second of it. Our daughter was okay wtth taking a friend and they had a wonderful time. The toy museum,Science City,a Friends of the Zoo happening,getting together with big sister ,staying in a motel with swimming and choosing gifts for other friends seemed like a pleasurable experience. In the end there was plenty of gas left over...did not use even one quarter of a tank. Also ate good food..... yumo!

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labmonkey 8 years, 2 months ago

What vacation?

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pattib 8 years, 2 months ago

We used our government rebate towards a vacation in Honolulu!It was great & we used it on ourselves & in the U.S. Luau's are awesome entertainment!

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geekin_topekan 8 years, 2 months ago

I was on vacation from '91 til '04.Oh the places I went,the people I met and the things that I saw!Some are unforgettable,others...not so much.

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tangential_reasoners_anonymous 8 years, 2 months ago

You can't get a suntan on the MoonBut I wouldn't mind a holiday there...Thank you Mister President for my holiday, sirI couldn't really say that I wish you were hereBut thank you all the same, sirFor my holiday...Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, such a wonderful time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnzYHsqS11I

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