Travel History

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1966-06 Wheaton Glass - Glassboro NJ My 1st Union job - at a glass factory. So many lessons learned.
1968-02-NTC San Diego CA Last minute reprieve from Michigan winter Boot Camp
1969-06 NucPwrSchool-Vallejo CA Six months of 8-hr/day in class, then study/homework. Yikes!
1969-12 NucProtype Windsor CT Lived in Agawam MA - winter like I'd never experienced.
1971-06 London My first Europe Trip - via TWA brand new 747
1971-06 Paris If you're travelling to London, you gotta continue to Paris, right?
1971-07 Mallorca Spain Had no idea that everything shut down at 2pm, then 3-hour dinners at 6pm.
1992‑01 St. Lucia A spontaneous escape to St. Lucia offered sun, beaches, and a break from the pressures of command.
1997‑05 Asheville Chimney Rock TBD — Write Something
1997‑10 Mini‑honeymoon A short Western NC getaway — Biltmore, Hickory — celebrating my marriage to Tracey.
1998‑01 Curt’s 50th Birthday Tracey planned a mountain retreat to celebrate my 50th — reflection, gratitude, and joy.
2001‑01 Catalina 36 MkII Purchase Seeing how your sailboat was built gave you a behind‑the‑scenes look at craftsmanship and engineering.
2001‑10 Ormond Beach FL family vacation A sunny family getaway filled with beach walks, warm weather, and shared downtime.
2002‑01 Los Angeles CA TBD — Write Something
2002‑05 Lancaster PA Family visit A family trip to Lancaster and Hershey brought everyone together to celebrate Katherine’s early years.
2002‑08 Seattle WA Family visit A Pacific Northwest visit filled with family connection and cool coastal air.
2002‑10 Cruise Ship Norway Cruise TBD — Write Something
2003‑05 Camden Yards Orioles TBD — Write Something
2003‑01 Carl Moe 80th Birthday TBD — Write Something
2003‑06 Lancaster Visit A family celebration in Lancaster filled with joy, photos, and shared history.
2003‑07 Catalina Getaway Seeing how your sailboat was built deepened your appreciation for craftsmanship and engineering.
2003‑07 Cape May Fam visit A return to your childhood hometown — nostalgia, familiar streets, and quiet coastal beauty.
2003‑07 Williamsport w Tommy TBD — Write Something
2003‑08 Charleston Vacation A Southern coastal loop filled with history, architecture, and great food.
2003‑09 Jacksonville Vacation TBD — Write Something
2003‑11 Panama City Beach A Thanksgiving spent on Florida’s Gulf Coast — sun, sand, and family connection.
2004‑01 Key West Navy Function A Navy assignment turned tropical escape — duty blended with Key West’s laid‑back charm.
2004‑02 Cabo San Lucas A sun‑soaked getaway filled with ocean views, warm weather, and relaxation.
2004‑03 Annapolis Tour TBD — Write Something
2004‑10 Outer Banks Family Vacation A coastal escape with beach time, relaxation, and family fun.
2004‑12 Christmas in DC TBD — Write Something
2005‑01 Puerto Vallarta Family Vacation A resort vacation with the boys and their girlfriends — sun, ocean, and laughter.
2005‑01 Sayulita TBD — Write Something
2006‑02 Bagaces TBD — Write Something
2006‑02 Costa Rica (Carrillo) A tropical escape to Carrillo — warm beaches, quiet coves, and Costa Rica’s relaxed pace.
2006‑10 Boulder & Erie, CO TBD — Write Something
2006‑10 Columbia & St. Louis, MO TBD — Write Something
2006‑10 Lake Tahoe Glenbrook TBD — Write Something
2006‑10 Mount Shasta, CA TBD — Write Something
2006‑10 Orlando, FL A spontaneous road trip blending coastal Carolina charm with Orlando fun.
2006‑10 Salt Lake City, UT TBD — Write Something
2006‑10 Steamboboat Springs, CO TBD — Write Something
2007‑10 Banff, AB Family Vacation Spectacular scenery and over 2,000 photos — a breathtaking immersion into the Canadian Rockies.
2007‑10 Calgary, AB Tracey’s Sweet Adelines competition — music, pride, and international excitement.
2007‑11 Ojai, CA Visit TBD — Write Something
2008‑06 Branson, MO Vacation TBD — Write Something
2008‑06 Nashville, TN TBD — Write Something
2008‑10 Hawaii (Big Island) Volcanic landscapes, beaches, and the energy of the Ironman competition.
2008‑10 Hawaii (Maui) Taj Wedding Taj and Hollie’s wedding — a joyful family milestone in paradise.
2009‑06 Montreal Canada Family Vacation TBD — Write Something
2011‑04 San Francisco, CA A cultural stop exploring Bali‑inspired exhibits and Southeast Asian art.
2011‑04 Singapore visit A glimpse of Singapore’s modern skyline, global culture, and vibrant streets.
2011‑04 Bali, Indonesia Our first Bali trip — connecting with Bill’s girls’ orphanages and schools.
2011‑11 Isla Mujeres TBD — Write Something
2012‑02 Leu Gardens Orlando TBD — Write Something
2014‑01 Charlotte, NC TBD — Write Something
2015‑01 Puerto Vallarta family & girlfriends A warm, lively Mexico trip filled with ocean views and family connection.
2015‑05 Saint Michaels weekend visit TBD — Write Something
2015‑08 Ace of Diamonds Mine TBD — Write Something
2015‑08 Syracuse NY Tracey’s childhood home TBD — Write Something
2015‑08 Hubbard Park Montpelier TBD — Write Something
2015‑10 Adirondack Park, NY Brilliant autumn colors and peaceful mountain scenery.
2015‑10 Burlington, VT Small‑town charm, lake views, and crisp fall air.
2015‑10 Montpelier, VT Historic streets, cozy cafés, and beautiful autumn scenery.
2015‑10 Brattleboro, VT TBD — Write Something
2016‑02 Costa Rica Villas Sol TBD — Write Something
2016‑02 Guanacaste, Costa Rica Warm beaches, tropical landscapes, and peaceful days in Guanacaste.
2016‑08 Newport & Depoe Bay, OR TBD — Write Something
2016‑08 West Virginia TBD — Write Something
2016‑09 Annapolis to Carpinteria deliver RAV to Taj TBD — Write Something
2017‑01 Indian Rocks Beach TBD — Write Something
2017‑08 Total Eclipse of the Sun Total Eclipse of the Sun 2-min 28-sec AWESOME experience!!!
2017‑09 Chicago, IL TBD — Write Something
2017‑09 Duluth, MN TBD — Write Something
2017‑09 Lambeau Field (Green Bay) Part of your sweeping Great Lakes road trip — coastal drives and wide‑open scenery.
2017‑09 Madison, WI TBD — Write Something
2017‑09 Thunder Bay, ON TBD — Write Something
2017‑10 Palm Springs, CA TBD — Write Something
2017‑12 Christmas in DC TBD — Write Something
2018‑02 Costa Rica TBD — Write Something
2018‑02 Costa Rica disaster (San Jose to Golfito to Zancuda) TBD — Write Something
2018‑03 Charleston, SC History, architecture, and great food — part of your Southern coastal loop.
2018‑03 Savannah, GA Historic squares, Spanish moss, and Southern charm.
2018‑03 St. Augustine, FL America’s oldest city — history, architecture, and coastal beauty.
2018‑03 Escape Winter 2018 TBD — Write Something
2018‑03 Wash Nationals Training Camp TBD — Write Something
2018‑06 Columbus OH on the way to Branson TBD — Write Something
2018‑06 Columbus OH Capital on the way to Branson TBD — Write Something
2018‑06 Jefferson City MO on the way to Branson TBD — Write Something
2018‑06 Branson, MO USA TBD — Write Something
2018‑06 Branson and Lakes of Ozark TBD — Write Something
2018‑10 Hawaii Week 1 Big Island Volcanic landscapes, ocean views, and warm tropical days.
2018‑10 Hawaii Week 2 Maui TBD — Write Something
2018‑11 Hilton Head Island, SC TBD — Write Something
2018‑11 Hilton Head SC TBD — Write Something
2018‑11 Cape May Thanksgiving A nostalgic holiday return to your childhood hometown.
2019‑01 Caribbean Cruise Warm beaches, sunsets, and easy days at sea.
2019‑01 Tampa Bay Area TBD — Write Something
2019‑01 Wintering in Florida TBD — Write Something
2019‑01 Cruise Miami Mexico Belize 7‑days TBD — Write Something
2019‑01 Norwegian Getaway 13‑20 Jan TBD — Write Something
2019‑01 St Pete Beach AirBnB TBD — Write Something
2019‑01 Lutz FL TBD — Write Something
2019‑01 Myrtle Beach, SC TBD — Write Something
2019‑02 Tarpon Springs FL TBD — Write Something
2019‑11 Yosemite Bass Lake, CA USA TBD — Write Something
2021‑06 Barstow Yermo, CA TBD — Write Something
2021‑06 Las Vegas, NV TBD — Write Something
2021‑06 Palm Springs, CA TBD — Write Something
2021‑07 Cape May, NJ A reflective visit to the place where your story began.
2021‑07 Longmont, CO TBD — Write Something
2021‑07 Zion Kanab, UT Part of your cross‑country Tesla adventure — dramatic Utah landscapes.
2021‑07 Panaca Nevada TBD — Write Something
2021‑07 St George Hampton Inn TBD — Write Something
2021‑07 Great Basin NP TBD — Write Something
2021‑07 Zion & Coral Sand Dunes TBD — Write Something
2021‑07 Golf and computer work TBD — Write Something
2021‑07 Longmont TBD — Write Something
2021‑07 Avoca IA TBD — Write Something
2021‑07 Strabane TBD — Write Something
2021‑07 Cape May boardwalk TBD — Write Something
2021‑07 Cape May Fire Department insurance TBD — Write Something
2021‑07 Cape May Par 3 TBD — Write Something
2021‑07 Karl Phyllis Gathering TBD — Write Something
2021‑07 AC Country Club TBD — Write Something
2021‑08 Deep Creek Lake, MD TBD — Write Something
2021‑08 Golf Avalon’s TBD — Write Something
2021‑08 Frederick MD TBD — Write Something
2021‑08 Deep creek lake state park TBD — Write Something
2021‑08 Raleigh Will, Anne, Steve Sr TBD — Write Something
2021‑09 Albuquerque TBD — Write Something
2022‑02 HGVC Carlsbad CA TBD — Write Something
2022‑02 Carlsbad Village TBD — Write Something
2022‑05 Bryce Canyon, UT Part of your sweeping Southwest National Parks loop.
2022‑05 Death Valley, CA From desolation to overload in just five hours — surreal scenery.
2022‑05 Las Vegas, NV TBD — Write Something
2022‑05 vins UT TBD — Write Something
2022‑06 Hotel Del Coronado TBD — Write Something
2022‑06 Marriott Courtyard Old Town SD TBD — Write Something
2022‑06 La Jolla Sheraton TBD — Write Something
2022‑08 Lake Charles, LA TBD — Write Something
2022‑08 Las Cruces, NM TBD — Write Something
2022‑08 Mobile, AL TBD — Write Something
2022‑08 Myrtle Beach, SC TBD — Write Something
2022‑08 Red Hawk Golf Las Cruces TBD — Write Something
2022‑08 Wildwood Golf Raleigh w Will TBD — Write Something
2022‑08 Golf Twisted Dune w Will TBD — Write Something
2022‑08 Golf Ballamor Golf Club TBD — Write Something
2022‑09 Golf River Oaks Myrtle Beach TBD — Write Something
2022‑10 Hawaii (Big Island) Volcanic landscapes, ocean views, and warm tropical days.
2023‑05 Buffalo, WY TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Butte, MT TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Grand Teton, WY Sweeping mountain scenery and wildlife — part of your Northwest Parks loop.
2023‑05 Helena & Great Falls, MT TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Las Vegas, NV TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Meadview, AZ TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Missoula, MT TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Park City, UT TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Pocatello, ID TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Valley of Fire, NV TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Yellowstone National Park Sweeping geysers, wildlife, and dramatic landscapes — a signature national parks adventure.
2023‑05 Grand Canyon West TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Charleston Mountain Indian Springs TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Valley of Fire Lake Mead Boulder city TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 HGVC Desert Natl wildlife TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Park City UT TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Swaner Ecocenter and area TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Antelope Island (SLC) & Golden Spike NP TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Pocatello town TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Idaho Falls ID TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Shoshone visit TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Grand Teton NP Towering peaks, wildlife, and pristine lakes — one of your most scenic national parks stops.
2023‑05 Cress Creek Nature Trail TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Yellowstone day‑1 TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Polson MT Flathead Lake TBD — Write Something
2023‑05 Buffalo ID TBD — Write Something
2023‑06 Arches Moab, UT Part of your Southwest National Parks loop — iconic red rock arches and desert landscapes.
2023‑06 Breckenridge, CO TBD — Write Something
2023‑06 Canyonlands, UT TBD — Write Something
2023‑06 Estes Park, CO TBD — Write Something
2023‑07 Pebble Beach & Monterey A bucket‑list golf experience — stunning ocean views and unforgettable fairways.
2023‑11 Lake Arrowhead San Bernardino TBD — Write Something
2023‑11 The Sphere (Las Vegas) A futuristic Vegas trip centered around The Sphere’s immersive visuals.
2023‑11 Wynn Las Vegas TBD — Write Something
2024‑03 Borrego Springs, CA Desert sculptures, stargazing, and Anza‑Borrego’s rugged beauty.
2024‑03 Palm Desert, CA Warm desert days, golf, and quiet resort relaxation.
2024‑03 Pioneertown Desert Hot Springs A quirky Old West stop with dusty streets, live music, and desert charm.
2024‑03 San Bernardino, CA TBD — Write Something
2024‑05 Stanford Palo Alto, CA Exploring Stanford’s campus and Palo Alto’s neighborhoods — a thoughtful Silicon Valley stop.
2024‑05 2024 Road trip Silicon Valley TBD — Write Something
2024‑05 MarriottDaly City TBD — Write Something
2024‑07 Hawaii (Big Island) A return to volcanic landscapes, ocean views, and warm tropical days.
2024‑07 Hawaii (Oahu) Beaches, history, and island culture — a beautiful complement to your Big Island travels.
2024‑07 Honolulu TBD — Write Something
2024‑08 Raleigh, NC TBD — Write Something
2024‑08 East Coast Hess Fam Gathering TBD — Write Something
2025‑08 Eastern Canada Road Trip Forests, lakes, coastlines, and endless scenery — one of your most expansive international road trips.
2025‑08 Bandelier Natl Monument