[Hendog]

Yes, I feel your pain. I don't have a stressful job, however I too need to get away from it all for a while.

Two years ago we rented a C class motorhome for a long weekend only and I really enjoyed it. Last year we had booked a cabin for a weeks' vacation but had to cancel it because my wifes' dad and step mom came to visit at that time. Most of my vacations are STAY-cations to accomodate visiting family. That's because we live where others want to visit. This year I bought a truck which will allow us to get away with our "zoo" (two dogs and a parrot); wether I pull a trailer or get out to a rented cabin. I do have a 30 year class reunion planned for the week end of July 18th in the neighbouring province. We were going to take two weeks and pull a trailer to that and carry on from there. Now my wife started a new job but she can at least get the two days on either side of that week end. We'll get away Thur-Tue at least. I may have to take lots of extended weekend vacations and get away withing a days' drive. I could even set up at a not-to-far provincial campground for a week and the wife could drive out at the end of her work day. I'm going to have to be creative.

Jyl, you don't need to go far. It just has to be a change of place and routine. Here's to wishing you a really good summer!