fini Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 We're contempating making this a family vacation, with Hope being one leg of the trip. My teenage daughters (15 and 17) would probably like it if other teens were in attendance. I know how rivetting it can be for them, hanging out with beer-drinking audio geeks, but other young-uns might allow them to get away from such intense intellectual stimulation. I mean, after all, it's a vacation! So, who's bringin' whom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 sorry but I have to ask (I know I an goinf to hell)..... any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 ...bad Bart....lol...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 You sure your not from the Heart of Philly Bart? THX for the warning Fini, I'll keep a close watch on Seti for you[] HeHeHe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtel's daughter Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I will be bringing my five year old.... lol ... I dont think that counts as entertainment for your girls though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 kaiserSETsay said: "THX for the warning Fini, I'll keep a close watch on Seti for youSurprise [] HeHeHe " Hmm...Looks like I'll be keeping an eye on EVERYONE... ;^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted March 13, 2006 Moderators Share Posted March 13, 2006 There shouldn't be any problem with bringing minor children to the plant. However, we would like to know of any ahead of time, and we'd also like to divide them up in different tour groups so we can have a better handle on supervision. As you can imagine, we take safety and liability issues seriously, especially for the Friday tour of the working plant. Please send me an email with the ages of the children that will be coming. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I'm hoping to bring Jan with me. Last year she planned to be in Hope, but had an 'on call' situation with her work that prevented her from being there. Our college age daughters will be out of state, though. Wish they were going to be around to meet your girls, Fini. They could at least commiserate having geeks for dads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Trey Cannon Posted March 17, 2006 Klipsch Employees Share Posted March 17, 2006 My 17 year old neice and son will be there. For Sat night party, there may be a few teenagers there. Some of the plant workers my bring their kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 I am going to club KaiserSETsay like a baby seal. Fini, I could just see there faces when you told them you were taking them to Hope, AR. Sure hope you are taking them someplace supercool to make up for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 seti-- Well, my aunt & uncle live in Pigeon Forge, TN, and have been wanting us to visit, so I'm trying to figure out a combo trip, hoping it's not too much like a scene from National Lampoon's Vacation...Wally World/Dollywood...what's the diff? My brother tells me Pigeon Forge is a pretty weird place. I might just fit in. ;^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted March 20, 2006 Moderators Share Posted March 20, 2006 Hey Fini, I've done the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg vacation a couple of times. I hope you like putt-putt and go-cart racing! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hi Amy! Is putt-putt the same as miniature golf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted March 21, 2006 Moderators Share Posted March 21, 2006 Yep, that's it! Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are VERY touristy....lots of trinket shops, lot of small "carnival" like places for kids......if you go during the height of summer, beware of traffic. We were stuck for what seemed like an eternity on the highway leading into Gatlinburg from the interstate. I forget which highway... I didn't get the opportunity to check out Dollywood, so no opinions there. I'm sure kids love it. The only good part of the area (to me) is Smoky Mountain National Park. Once you get into the park, it's back to nature, and all the annoying shops and attractions go away--and it's just beautiful. Still can be fairly crowded, though, but not nearly as bad as the streets of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 fini: I'm bringing Mrs. Picky (Verna). It's her cousin that lives in Santa Rosa. -Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 Hey, that's right up the road! BTW Glenn, my Dad was born in Detroit (on Dwyer Street). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted April 7, 2006 Moderators Share Posted April 7, 2006 Yep, that's it! Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are VERY touristy....lots of trinket shops, lot of small "carnival" like places for kids......if you go during the height of summer, beware of traffic. We were stuck for what seemed like an eternity on the highway leading into Gatlinburg from the interstate. I forget which highway... I didn't get the opportunity to check out Dollywood, so no opinions there. I'm sure kids love it. The only good part of the area (to me) is Smoky Mountain National Park. Once you get into the park, it's back to nature, and all the annoying shops and attractions go away--and it's just beautiful. Still can be fairly crowded, though, but not nearly as bad as the streets of town. Ditto, everything Amy says. Great Smoky Mountains...my favorite vacation spot. Amy, its 441 you were stuck on. Traffic for miles and miles and miles. Never been to Dollywood...don't think I am missing too much. Cades Cove, Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Gatlinburg to Cherokee...all must sees. Plan a full day for Cades Cove and a full day for trip to Cherokee. It is awesome. I couldn't pick one over the other so be sure you have time to do all three. We visit those areas every time we go to GSM (at least once a year, sometimes two or three times a year). Cades Cove, deer will walk right up to your car. Almost guaranteed to see black bears in summer. Turkeys, too. It is miserable in summer so be sure to bring very light clothing. Fini, I hope you guys will have a few days in that area to take in the sights. Try to get out of town as much as you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted April 11, 2006 Author Share Posted April 11, 2006 Thanks for the great tips! We still have not nailed-down how many of us will be coming, as a lot of things are still up in the air here. My wife just recently lost her job (company sold), but in the last week was offered a job with the new company (Lenox)! She'll have to do some more travelling, and we're trying to figure out if the Hope trip will work for her. My oldest daughter graduates high school in June, and has asked us to send her to Milan to stay with a friend for a couple of weeks. Those details are extremely sketchy (like, uh, does his Mom know you're coming, and what is the contact info??). The youngest may come to Hope. I don't know yet. Sorry to be so vague! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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