Big Cliff Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 Well, it is official, starting Saturday morning Sue and I are heading out on a road trip South bound. Myrtle Beach, Clearwater, New Orleans, Texas, and wherever the heck we feel like going from there. Not sure when we'll get back, probably somewhere between the first and the 15th of Feb. but you can be sure I'll be fishing soft water every chance I get. I'll try to post some pictures along the way and I'll be thinking of you all, retirement is good! If any of you have a trip planned to any of those points in the next couple of weeks, let me know, perhaps we can hook up for a day of fishing!
lew Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 and wherever the heck we feel like going from there. Not sure when we'll get back Have a great trip Cliff. Some of our best vacations have been road trips with no destination or timeline.
ketchenany Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 have a great trip Cliff. Drive carefully and enjoy the sights. Take your time winter will still be here in Feb.
T-Bone Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 New Orleans, if you've never been, may take a bit of getting used-to. Not an entirely clean city and has this ever-present smell in the air from being in a delta, but there's some GREAT food and things to see. Not sure of your appetite preferences, but I highly recommend these two places: Gautreau's: Expensive, fine-dining, but probably one of the best meals I've every had in over 25-years of business travels. www.gautreausrestaurant.com Napolean House: Casual joint in the thick of the French Quarter; neat atmosphere in a building dating back to the late-1700s. Get the mufaletta and a cold beer. Good stuff. www.napoleanhouse.com On the other side, unless you want to go there just to say you went there, I'd skip Café Du Monde. One of the dirtiest places I've ever been, horrible coffee, and the donuts / beignets are even worse. Safe travels...
BillM Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 Cliff, Honeymoon Island State park! Fish the channel near the dog beach
Big Cliff Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) New Orleans, if you've never been, may take a bit of getting used-to. Not an entirely clean city and has this ever-present smell in the air from being in a delta, but there's some GREAT food and things to see. Not sure of your appetite preferences, but I highly recommend these two places: Gautreau's: Expensive, fine-dining, but probably one of the best meals I've every had in over 25-years of business travels. www.gautreausrestaurant.com Napolean House: Casual joint in the thick of the French Quarter; neat atmosphere in a building dating back to the late-1700s. Get the mufaletta and a cold beer. Good stuff. www.napoleanhouse.com On the other side, unless you want to go there just to say you went there, I'd skip Café Du Monde. One of the dirtiest places I've ever been, horrible coffee, and the donuts / beignets are even worse. Safe travels... Thanks!!!!! Super information! I love almost any kind of foods (that's why I'm called Big Cliff LOL.) The napoleanhouse link just takes me to a advertisement to buy the domaine name though. Edited January 14, 2014 by Big Cliff
T-Bone Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 Sorry there Big Cliff...fast fingers caused a typo. Here you go: www.napoleonhouse.com
crappieperchhunter Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 Hope you and Sue have a great time!!!
jbailey Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Should hit up Hilton Head Island instead of Myrtle Beach! Myrtle beach is stuck in a time capsule lolHave always wanted to go to New Orleans! Edited January 14, 2014 by JBailey
fishnsled Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 Have a fantastic trip!! Safe travels for you and Sue.
Pikeslayer Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 Have a great trip my friend . Let me know if you need any house sitting or checking up on the kids
Ron Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 Enjoy the road trip bud! I envy anyone that is retired and are ready to travel around. Cheers!
Beans Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) Cliff, Honeymoon Island State park! Fish the channel near the dog beach Hey Cliff...Make sure (like the signs say on the way in) shuffle your feet while wading...I didn't and got stung by a stingray...OUCH !!! Have fun my friend... Edited January 14, 2014 by Beans
Bernie Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Hope you have a great trip Cliff. I'm sure you will. Enjoy it!
Joey Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Sounds like a blast. Have fun Cliff and Sue. Post pics along the way, then we can pretend we're with you!!!
Old Ironmaker Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) Have a great trip Cliff. Some of our best vacations have been road trips with no destination or timeline. Those are the best road trips. Point the steel and follow the road. Want a nice drive stay off the beaten path from S.C. to Florida then get back on the interstate in Jacksonville. Highway 1 along the Atlantic is always nice too all the way to Beaufort. See some old plantations with all that beautiful gypsy moss hanging from the trees. Just stay safe, your not in Canada anymore. Enjoy. If you get as far south as Port Charlotte I may be at the house there in a few weeks to do some painting, bring a roller. Just kidding. Just PM me if you head that way. We can head out for some Snook. Edited January 15, 2014 by Old Ironmaker
bigbuck Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Cliff, bring a map and a fully charged credit card and have fun with your lady. Have fun, you have worked enough in your life, it is time to enjoy. Catch something big and tasty!!!
wormdunker Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Good luck -safe driving. I'll be watching for your posts.
MJIG Posted January 16, 2014 Report Posted January 16, 2014 Thanks!!!!! Super information! I love almost any kind of foods (that's why I'm called Big Cliff LOL.) Get a nice feed of spicy boiled crawfish in the New Orleans area if you have an opportunity. Mmmmm.
aplumma Posted January 16, 2014 Report Posted January 16, 2014 Cliff don't forget to call the credit card company and inform them you are traveling in the USA from date to date so they will not flag your card when you try to purchase stuff in the USA. I started doing it when I travel to Canada and have had no issues with cards being denied since doing it. If you path comes thru Virginia P.M. me for directions and phone # for a nice place to overnight if you and Sue want too. Art
Pikeslayer Posted January 16, 2014 Report Posted January 16, 2014 Cliff don't forget to call the credit card company and inform them you are traveling in the USA from date to date so they will not flag your card when you try to purchase stuff in the USA. I started doing it when I travel to Canada and have had no issues with cards being denied since doing it. If you path comes thru Virginia P.M. me for directions and phone # for a nice place to overnight if you and Sue want too. Art Great advice on the CC. I do it all the time when spending time outside of ON. Not to mention the awesome invite for some OFC hospitality. Definitely worth the detour Cliff.
Big Cliff Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Posted January 16, 2014 Thanks for the CC idea and that wonderful invite Art. I know we won't get over there on the way South but might do so on our return trip. We'll keep in touch!
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