Posted on 06/04/2007 4:59:12 AM PDT by Daffynition
BOULDER, Colo. -- Cam Caldwell, 51, says he packs like a woman when he vacations like a man.
When he and his buddies are road-tripping, Caldwell says he will keep piling clothes, food and alcohol into the car until every last crevasse is filled.
Caldwell brings "party clothes," athletic clothes, lounge clothes and layers for all weather conditions, even when it's just the guys. Especially when it's the guys, he brings his favorite microbrews, an eclectic selection of India Pale Ales.
Good beer, good clothes and, of course, good company, are Caldwell's key to pulling off a kickin' guy trip.
The Westminster man plans trips with his friends together several times a year -- to Vail, West Virginia, the Colorado mountains, Las Vegas and New Mexico. The list goes on; Caldwell has been guy-tripping since 1984, when he celebrated his college graduation on a four-day backpacking and fishing trip through Rocky Mountain National Park.
Some people have started calling it a "mancation" -- a man vacation, which typically includes outdoor adventures, sports, bar-hopping, cigar-puffing, gambling, tents, fishing poles and beer. No girls allowed. You might recognize the term from the movie, "The Break-Up." Thank you, Vince Vaughn.
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Really? How do you keep your personal stationary organized? And your wristwatches and cufflinks?
Snort. LMAO!
I like that humidor. The rest is nonsense.
Yeah, the humidor rocks.
Lung candy... YUM!
I might just light up a cigar right now... It’ll keep the mosquitos away!
Silly
Ours involves float planes, remote Canadian lakes and good Canadian Whisky, and we do a little fishing while we’re there. Nothing like a good drink, a good cigar and the northern lights and the nightly chorus of Loons.
Sounds just right! Are the loons local, or do they travel in with you?
LOL
Maybe if you do it like the article says, but I don't. Just got back from my mancation and it was NOT expensive. It has to do with Planning, not being "rich." You sure you're conservative?
My Mancations are 3 day events. It’s pure golf. 36 holes the first 2 days and then 18 on the final day. Lots of bragging, wagering and drinking. We stay at a small resort in Sebring and no one drives drunk.
I pack golf clothes, tee-shirts, shorts and flip-flops. Hell, we’re too tired to do anything else.
Two nights, 90 holes of golf for $220. Let’s see a woman get that much bang for her buck! No pun intended...
Yes, I’m sure. So, okay, instead of water crackers and brie, you brought along Ritz and cheddar. I get your point.
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