Staycations...what do you do?

[HagginHall1999]

I have an incredibly hard time sitting still and feel like I constantly have to be doing or achieving something. Have always been that way...

Long post, but on a week long staycation, so what the hell?

Two oldest kids on spring break and wife 32 weeks prego with the 4th.

Left Friday night to go to family retreat in SE KY...was able to relax some, ride the Ranger, walk our dog through the valley, shoot some guns, taught the oldest how to skip rocks and drank a butt load of bourbon, slept 15 hours in two days (some kind of record for me). Got into an argument about him/he, she/her with wife's cousin, all in jest...

Headed home today, 2.5 hour drive, wife and kids slept the whole way home. Got home around 1p today and was chock full of energy.

Unpacked the van. Put everything away.

Cleaned van interior and my SUV interior.

Edged and prepped flower beds for mulch this week.

Cooked dinner for wife and I.

Cleaned master bath and kids bath's.

Changed bed sheets.

Put in two loads of laundry.

About to hit bourbon 1.

Lots to do this week and plan to get a round of Golf in.

Guys weekend this weekend, Keeneland, Ruby's, Bars, etc...

What do you all do during staycation? Trying to figure out how to relax over here...

 

[80 Proof]

Have you considered drugs?

 

[HymanKaplan_rivals48997]

Well if a Staycation is anything like retirement, it's pretty much projects that my wife wants done.

 

[HagginHall1999]

Have you considered drugs?

Nah man, those days are long gone for me.

 

[bigsmoothie]

I can’t understand the people who can’t just chill and do nothing for a few days.

 

[bigsmoothie]

Well if a Staycation is anything like retirement, it's pretty much projects that my wife wants done.

I’m still waiting to see a picture of that deck you claimed to build.

 

[HagginHall1999]

I can’t understand the people who can’t just chill and do nothing for a few days.

For me I think it is a few things:

I am a sole provider with a demanding job which requires a level of focus, organization and effort that keeps my brain constantly churning.

I cannot stand being bored.

I get a since of pleasure out of accomplishment. I'm talking at the smallest of levels. Sink full of dishes? Love it, will knock it out and feel that accomplishment.

Mostly I'm just nuts probably

 

[Ron Mehico]

Sounds like I need to bring a bunch of weed for this weekend

I can sit on the couch in my underwear for 10 hours straight if you let me - but my wife is hyper like you so it’s pretty much going around and running errands and crap in the day and then getting hammered at night. I’ve gotten very into cocktail mixing for fun, using **** like lavender bitters and lemon hydrosol.

 

[bigsmoothie]

For me I think it is a few things:

I am a sole provider with a demanding on which requires a level of focus, organization and effort that keeps my brain constantly churning.

I cannot stand being bored.

I get a since of pleasure out of accomplishment. I'm talking at the smallest of levels. Sink full of dishes? Love it, will knock it out and feel that accomplishment.

Mostly I'm just nuts probably

Honestly I wish I was more like you. I’m not the kind of person that puts stuff off that really need done, but things around the house that aren’t time sensitive I tend to put off. My oldest son is like you. He can’t even watch a movie. Drives his gf crazy.

 

[HymanKaplan_rivals48997]

You can look up 363 King Arthur Ct on the PVA I guess. I haven't lived there in 24 years, but I'm sure it's still standing.

Building a deck is easy as pie.

 

[faithful fan]

Every week I spend 56-68 hours working. So when I have days off for vacation I enjoy doing nothing. Watch tv, play with the dog, spend time with a few people and just sit in my recliner. It's a terrible way to be but I have gotten so set in not doing things I just don't want to do anything.

 

[HagginHall1999]

Honestly I wish I was more like you. I’m not the kind of person that puts stuff off that really need done, but things around the house that aren’t time sensitive I tend to put off. My oldest son is like you. He can’t even watch a movie. Drives his gf crazy.

Our kids are 9, 6, 3 and one on the way. No shortage of stuff to do to keep me busy. My wife does plenty but she is way more likely to put stuff off. I can't...it will drive me nuts if I do.

 

[HagginHall1999]

I can sit on the couch in my underwear for 10 hours straight if you let me

I never got that impression during our 4 years of living together...

Remember when I taught you how to use a plunger?

 

[Ron Mehico]

I never got that impression during our 4 years of living together...

Remember when I taught you how to use a plunger?

One of the highlights of college lol

 

[JDHoss]

We're retired and live in south Florida. Every week is a staycation for us. We're 2.5 miles off the ocean, so we go to the beach a lot. Do a lot of fishing, kayaking, and hiking.

Currently we're in East TN helping my father in-law through his chemo treatments. We're going back home for a couple of weeks on Friday and come back before his next treatment. WHile here in East TN, I've mostly done yard work, walk the dog, watch the grandkids and have lunch or supper with friends.

 

[Catsfan29]

I have an incredibly hard time sitting still and feel like I constantly have to be doing or achieving something. Have always been that way...

Long post, but on a week long staycation, so what the hell?

Two oldest kids on spring break and wife 32 weeks prego with the 4th.

Left Friday night to go to family retreat in SE KY...was able to relax some, ride the Ranger, walk our dog through the valley, shoot some guns, taught the oldest how to skip rocks and drank a butt load of bourbon, slept 15 hours in two days (some kind of record for me). Got into an argument about him/he, she/her with wife's cousin, all in jest...

Headed home today, 2.5 hour drive, wife and kids slept the whole way home. Got home around 1p today and was chock full of energy.

Unpacked the van. Put everything away.

Cleaned van interior and my SUV interior.

Edged and prepped flower beds for mulch this week.

Cooked dinner for wife and I.

Cleaned master bath and kids bath's.

Changed bed sheets.

Put in two loads of laundry.

About to hit bourbon 1.

Lots to do this week and plan to get a round of Golf in.

Guys weekend this weekend, Keeneland, Ruby's, Bars, etc...

What do you all do during staycation? Trying to figure out how to relax over here...

Learn something new like a hobby or a subject of interest. Coursera and Skillshare are good places to start.

Read a book, practice photography, go for a walk etc.

Do a fitness challenge with friends or family. They don't necessarily have to be there but you can hold each other accountable.

Everything else you pretty much covered. You can't go wrong with golf, Keeneland, bars or food.