Jan 23, 06 09:50 am — I went on a wonderful trip to the Smoky Mountains after Christmas. One week with the entire family. Basically, it was a disaster, and here's why. On the first night, my brothers figured it would be fun to pour water on the deck, let it freeze and slide around on it.
I'm sure it was until my younger brother fell and broke his nose, cut open his chin, and snapped his wrist bone.
On the second day, while driving we see a bunch of people on the side of a road sleding down a snowy hill. Neice #1 goes down first, stands, and doesn't pay attention as Neice #2 sleds down at Mach 4 into her ankle. Broken that is.
On the third day, one minivan is full of 4 kids all running at the mouth eating small candies. The van is pulled over, and a blue faced kid pukes all over the van after being slapped on the back a few times because a skittle was lodged in his throat.
The rest of the week was fruitful with lots of moaning and complaining.
I made the best of it, I had a great time, went to some shitty ski slope, did some hiking, enjoyed the heated jacuzzi along with lots and lots of booze.
I might have inadvertantly become an alcoholic.
The moral of this story is that a pack of 14 Floridians taking a trip to a northern climate with snow and ice is a receipe for moronic disaster.
How has everyone else been?
Either that or go on vacation alone! 
Welcome back and good to hear you didn't walk away with a Davef62 type injury!
I think taking a vacation alone is the best option. I plan on going to Denver next and do some real skiing.
Have you tried tracing your family tree back to see if Darwin's in there somewhere?
Sounds like you need a vacation to get over that one.
Your new avatar is making me hungry for some sushi. Some tuna nigiri and a couple maki rolls might do the trick.
come on, you should know that floridians and snow don't mix! we freak out enough in the rain when we drive!
This is true, but I'm starting to realize that this is a national problem. The problem in Florida is a bit understandable, I mean with the elderly population driving with 4 cataracts on each eyeball the rain only hinders the already imparied.
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Welcome back Tasty!
Sounds like an eventful holiday.
Next time stick to warmer climes.