Two More Wakeups Before Spring Break

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@DWDavis (25797)
United States
April 12, 2022 6:58pm CST
The photo, well, no, ours won't be that kind of Spring Break. Because Spring Break for the school where I teach is always the week after Easter, some years it comes very late in April. This is one of those years. The best thing about the Break coming so late is that my missus is able to take the week off with me and we can go camping. This year we are heading up to central Virginia. K has cousins who live up there, and she's invited them to come and visit us at our campsite. It started out as two other couples but is turning into a mini-family reunion. We'll be praying for good weather on the day they are supposed to show up. I still have one more full day of teaching before a half-day of Holy Thursday activities until my break begins. The real trick tomorrow will be keeping the kids busy enough to keep them out of trouble while not giving myself too much to grade. When we return from this vacation, there will only be 6 weeks of school left in this school year. Not that I'm counting down, mind you. I hope your week is going well.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Apr 22
I'm sure you'll be happy for any break, really.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Apr 22
@DWDavis The school year seems to have flown by. I'm sure it won't be long for kids here in Florida.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
13 Apr 22
The kids and the staff all need this break. Then, it's just 6 weeks until summer vacation.
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
13 Apr 22
Your break will be great. Where in Central VA are you headed? That is where I live. Just curious...
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
13 Apr 22
@DWDavis Yeah, that's a bit South of here. Lake Anna State Park near here is a fun spot which allows camping,swimming and fishing.
@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
13 Apr 22
We'll be camping at Pocahontas State Park near Chesterfield.
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@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
13 Apr 22
Not that you're counting the days or anything. Or the hours. Or the minutes. I hope you have a good time up in Virginia. I never knew how much Virginia I have in me tunic the last time I saw there (for a concert).....bawled my eyes out when I came into the state with "Sweet Virginia Breeze" playing, and cried when I left with "Goodbye, Virginia" playing.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
13 Apr 22
We attended a 50th Wedding Anniversary Party at one of the lodges at the park but have never camped there.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
13 Apr 22
Oh, I thought you were showing us a picture of you and your missus from last year's Spring Break. You could always give a big assignment they have to complete in class and then trash the papers after the kids leave for the day.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
13 Apr 22
I have done such things in the past and may very well tomorrow.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
13 Apr 22
@DWDavis It would keep them busy and you'd still be free to enjoy your vacation.
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• United States
14 Apr 22
Enjoy your camping trip and I hope the weather cooperates, Sounds like lots of fun
@Kandae11 (57233)
13 Apr 22
The year is going pretty fast. Enjoy your family vacation on Easter weekend.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
13 Apr 22
We have not camped at this park before and look forward to seeing what it has to offer.
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@rebelann (117196)
• El Paso, Texas
13 Apr 22
I hope you'll have sunny weather and that everyone you wanted to see shows up, have a Happy Easter.
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Apr 22
Hope you can keep them busy.
@JudyEv (381759)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Apr 22
Kids can get highly excited the last few days before a holiday. I know we used to.
@Ronrybs (21504)
• London, England
13 Apr 22
A break and the weather improving, an excellent combination!