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Life is either a great adventure or nothing. Helen Keller

Posted on March 3, 2014 by beth

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got a message from my good friend’s husband.

seems he’s taking 12 of us on a mystery trip to celebrate her milestone birthday.

he said, ‘pack your bags, and we’ll all meet at the airport.’

he said, ‘you won’t have to worry about a thing, it’s all taken care of.

your part is just to get some days off of work.’

Roll up, roll up for the mystery tour. Roll up, roll up for the mystery tour.

Roll up (and that’s an invitation), roll up for the mystery tour.

Roll up (to make a reservation), roll up for the mystery tour.

The magical mystery tour is waiting to take you away,

Waiting to take you away.

Roll up, roll up for the mystery tour.

Roll up (we’ve got everything you need), roll up for the mystery tour.

where are we going?, i wondered.

i imagined we might be going to chicago, where i was born, and just a few hours away.

it’s a bit chilly there in the winter, but always so much fun.

“The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon, center, exits the water during the Chicago Polar Plunge, Sunday, March 2, 2014.

A few weeks ago, newly-minted Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon invited Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to be a guest on the show. The politician responded on Twitter, agreeing to stop by the Tonight Show if Fallon in turn agreed to participate in Chicago’s Polar Plunge — an annual dip into freezing Lake Michigan to benefit the city’s Special Olympics.

Fallon agreed, and this morning, he made good on his promise. Both Fallon and Emanuel plunged into the slushy 32-degree water — the comedian wearing a suit and tie and the politician sporting some kind of wetsuit. Fallon had asked his fans to wear neckties in solidarity.

he said, ‘and bring your passport.’

imagine my shock and awe when i found out we are going to the dominican republic instead.

it’s a bit warmer there in the winter, and sure to be a lot of fun too.

local dominican celebrity host, exits the water of the caribbean,

no neckties needed.

i see my path, but I don’t know where it leads.

Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it. – Rosalia de Castro

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Mike Howe on March 3, 2014 at 6:03 am said:

How exciting Beth have a fabulous time!

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:41 pm said:
  
  thanks, mike )
  
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jmgoyder on March 3, 2014 at 6:11 am said:

Wow!

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:42 pm said:
  
  wow, is right, julie )
  
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NotAPunkRocker on March 3, 2014 at 6:25 am said:

Nice!

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:42 pm said:
  
  thanks, napr, it was such a great surprise )
  
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ramblingsfromamum on March 3, 2014 at 6:28 am said:

Oh how absolutely amazing – what a fantastic surprise and birthday bash this will be! How lucky you are – Sings the Happy Song xx :-)

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:43 pm said:
  
  thanks jen, and it is fantastic )
  
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  - ramblingsfromamum on March 3, 2014 at 8:48 pm said:
    
    so envious :-) xx
    
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    - ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 9:23 pm said:
      
      and i shall have a glass of wine in your honor, jen )
      
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      - ramblingsfromamum on March 3, 2014 at 9:45 pm said:
        
        appreciated – thank you darling x
        
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Maryann Holloway on March 3, 2014 at 6:30 am said:

Now there’s a mystery trip I wouldn’t mind. Have a great time.

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:44 pm said:
  
  maryann – and i would have gone with any mystery location, but this one is great )
  
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coastalmom on March 3, 2014 at 6:33 am said:

What a great husband! Have fun. Can’t wait to hear about where you guys ended up.
Hopefully that friend doesn’t read your blog and guess it is her. ;-)
Or worse… Another friend with a milestone birthday reads it and is waiting to be sent somewhere tropical with a dozen friends!!
:-)
Loving the pics!

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:45 pm said:
  
  he is great, and we will be in the dominican republic beginning on friday so we really can’t go wrong. thanks for reading cm )
  
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Pecora Nera on March 3, 2014 at 7:04 am said:

What a brilliant idea. Have fun

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:45 pm said:
  
  i think it’s a great idea too, pecora )
  
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tric on March 3, 2014 at 7:06 am said:

Everything in my day has now gone down hill. Green mists of jealousy have descended. (Have a brill time you lucky thing).

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:46 pm said:
  
  thanks, tric. and can you translate ‘brill’ for me? )
  
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  - tric on March 3, 2014 at 6:51 pm said:
    
    Brilliant, mad. Have a great time or as we say here “I hope you all have great craic”.
    
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becwillmylife on March 3, 2014 at 7:43 am said:

Perfect fix for a long and cold winter. What a lovely surprise; thoughtful husband!

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:47 pm said:
  
  yes, it is a much-needed fix, becill.
  
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nancytex2013 on March 3, 2014 at 8:06 am said:

What an awesome husband your friend has!

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:47 pm said:
  
  he is indeed, nancy and always has been.
  
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lisajohnsonsawyer on March 3, 2014 at 8:23 am said:

ahhhhh.

what a friend indeed!

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:47 pm said:
  
  understatement, lisa )
  
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Brenda on March 3, 2014 at 8:30 am said:

What fun!! Wow! Have a great time!

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:48 pm said:
  
  thanks, brenda and i am so ready!
  
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  - Brenda on March 3, 2014 at 8:36 pm said:
    
    It is helpful to know where you’re going to know what to pack! I’m glad he told you. :-)
    
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    - ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 9:23 pm said:
      
      it really is. and i would have gone anywhere, just for the adventure of it, but helps to know if i should pack a snowsuit or swimsuit )
      
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      - Brenda on March 3, 2014 at 9:30 pm said:
        
        Shorts or snow pants… a dress or hiking clothes… sunscreen…
        
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susielindau on March 3, 2014 at 9:41 am said:

What a great friend! I’ve polar plunged, but the Dominican Republic sounds like a blast!

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:48 pm said:
  
  thanks susie, it will be an adventure, that’s for sure )
  
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markbialczak on March 3, 2014 at 9:49 am said:

Congratulations, Beth, for:
Having good taste in friends.
Having a friend with good taste in husbands.
Having a friend whose husband has good taste in birthday presents.
You deserve your mystery having such a hot ending.
Grab that passport and enjoy the Dominican Republic, the perfect respite from the never-ending winter of 2013-14.

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:49 pm said:
  
  thanks for all of that, mark, and i am so ready for the respite!
  
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Elyse on March 3, 2014 at 10:12 am said:

That last picture sure did help warm me up — because I’m looking out my window at 5 inches of snow and counting.

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:50 pm said:
  
  glad it helped, elyse. snow is all i’ve seen for many weeks. ready for some sand.
  
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PiedType on March 3, 2014 at 10:38 am said:

Wow.

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:50 pm said:
  
  yes, wow indeed, pied. )
  
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Eli Pacheco on March 3, 2014 at 10:42 am said:

awesome things really do happen to awesome people. bring me back a shell!

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:51 pm said:
  
  aw, thanks, eli. okay, a shell for you it is )
  
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  - Eli Pacheco on March 3, 2014 at 8:11 pm said:
    
    Or a bottle of rum. Either/or.
    
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    - ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 8:16 pm said:
      
      i so appreciate your ability to adapt and be flexible )
      
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Charron's Chatter on March 3, 2014 at 11:56 am said:

u R so cool! And your friends, too–have a great time, ksBeth. :) :)

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:52 pm said:
  
  thanks, and i’m just so happy for a winter break with friends, charron )
  
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kerbey on March 3, 2014 at 11:58 am said:

He is going to be dropping a lot of cash. Yikes! Take some pictures. And don’t think about WordPress while you’re there.

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:52 pm said:
  
  will do, kerbey. thanks )
  
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amb on March 3, 2014 at 1:22 pm said:

How fabulous is that?!?! Have an amazing time Beth !!!

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:53 pm said:
  
  thanks, amb and that sun will feel fabulous!
  
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joanfrankham on March 3, 2014 at 2:13 pm said:

how wonderful, enjoy the company and the sunshine!

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:53 pm said:
  
  thanks so much, joan )
  
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2Karl on March 3, 2014 at 2:37 pm said:

Eschellente

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:53 pm said:
  
  ) karl
  
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Michael Lane on March 3, 2014 at 2:42 pm said:

Wow, what an amazing friend. :) That sounds awesome.

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:54 pm said:
  
  indeed, michael )
  
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Luanne on March 3, 2014 at 3:13 pm said:

Wow! NICE!

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:54 pm said:
  
  thanks, luanne )
  
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dhonour on March 3, 2014 at 3:13 pm said:

Damn! Have a wonderful time!

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:54 pm said:
  
  hot damn! thanks, dh
  
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ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 6:56 pm said:

oh, i like that tric. thanks )

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Eric Alagan on March 3, 2014 at 7:17 pm said:

What lovely friends you have, Beth – and how much fun it will be :-)

Very happy for your girlfriend, her husband and all.

Enjoy :-)

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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 9:33 pm said:
  
  yes, those are important questions, all )
  
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- ksbeth on March 3, 2014 at 9:33 pm said:
  
  thanks eric, i think it will be great )
  
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Liz on March 3, 2014 at 10:26 pm said:

this really happened to you! Envy alert!!! ;-) Wow–amazing. What wonderful friends you have :-) I’d wish you well, but you’re already doing very well and soon things will be even weller ;-)

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- ksbeth on March 4, 2014 at 7:25 pm said:
  
  i know and i can’t quite believe it, but who am i to question the universe? thanks for the well and weller wishes )
  
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wisemonkeysabroad on March 4, 2014 at 5:19 am said:

What a lovely surprise for everyone! That is incredible!! Have fun!

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- ksbeth on March 4, 2014 at 7:26 pm said:
  
  it is, and thank you so much ) beth
  
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Gray Dawster on March 4, 2014 at 6:56 am said:

So there is a method in his madness? He invites twelve sexy young ladies to join him in the Dominican Republic, now that is what I call a holiday :) ;) Mind you it beats freezing to death in the Chicago Polar Plunge, brrrrrrrrrrrrr that is definitely not for me either :) I’m kidding about your friend and I wish you a very happy time away with all of your lovely friends :) It is a beautiful destination :)

Andro xxxx

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- ksbeth on March 4, 2014 at 7:28 pm said:
  
  it’s a mixed group so sure to be an adventure, andro )
  
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  - Gray Dawster on March 4, 2014 at 8:19 pm said:
    
    It will be fangtastic :)
    
    Andro xxxx
    
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Gray Dawster on March 4, 2014 at 6:57 am said:

Don’t forget your bikini ;)

Andro xxxx

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- ksbeth on March 4, 2014 at 7:30 pm said:
  
  we’re each only taking whatever will fit in a carry on bag, so that may be just the right size )
  
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  - Gray Dawster on March 4, 2014 at 8:21 pm said:
    
    I like the sound of that Beth,
    soooo I will borrow some trunks
    and… Well skinny dipping is
    better in a group, ask anyone? ;)
    
    Joking…
    
    Andro xxxx
    
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iiadoremyink on March 4, 2014 at 8:37 am said:

Wow! How sweet this post had me think of when I was little and they would take you to Disney and of course you being so excited would stay up all night because of the built up excitement. I get butterflies imagining the thought of being whisked away to some remote island in Fuji Selah!!!! But then you almost wanna say what if it’s a Halle Berry Perfect Stranger event nah!!!! I will believe the best and not allow that adult reasoning spring up. Lol don’t mind me I hope you have tons of fun!!!!!!!

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- ksbeth on March 4, 2014 at 7:31 pm said:
  
  oh, no worries, i know all of them very well, so it should just be a great adventure )
  
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reocochran on March 4, 2014 at 4:27 pm said:

You deserve to soak in every minute of this big, wonderful treat and adventure. I loved the mystery tour part, could hear the song playing, was so glad you have a passport! Wow! I would be s— out of luck! I would not be able to go, at a moment’s notice! What a fantastic celebration and we will all want to hear about it! Smiles, Robin

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- ksbeth on March 4, 2014 at 7:32 pm said:
  
  you know i will robin and thanks ! )
  
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Michael56j on March 4, 2014 at 5:28 pm said:

Go. Enjoy.

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- ksbeth on March 4, 2014 at 7:32 pm said:
  
  thank you, michael and i shall. )
  
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Joseph Nebus on March 4, 2014 at 5:53 pm said:

I’m still trying to figure how Lake Michigan has managed to achieve 140 percent ice cover.

Last year my spouse and I took a long weekend at Cedar Point’s indoor water park, which was just about perfect, even though it wasn’t nearly so cold or snowy a winter. This winter we’re just huddling up inside the microwave oven instead.

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- ksbeth on March 4, 2014 at 7:34 pm said:
  
  yes, well it is a bit of polar vortex math. this winter has been overwhelmingly intense and i hope that you have enough room by the micro to huddle in comfort )
  
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Aussa Lorens on March 4, 2014 at 7:43 pm said:

Ooooh my gosh, I need this kind of friend!

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- ksbeth on March 4, 2014 at 7:54 pm said:
  
  i know, and the timing is so perfect, i am so ready for a bit of time in the sun and away from the ice )
  
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  - Aussa Lorens on March 4, 2014 at 8:14 pm said:
    
    *jealous*
    
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HeartBound on March 21, 2014 at 7:50 am said:

I know I’m a bit late to the party here…but that is so awesommme!!! Lucky you :-)

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- ksbeth on March 21, 2014 at 8:39 am said:
  
  thanks, it was great )
  
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Faith Simone on March 24, 2014 at 1:44 pm said:

Wow! Have fun! Note to self: make friends with people that have awesome generous husbands.

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- ksbeth on March 24, 2014 at 5:51 pm said:
  
  thanks, faith. i know, i really lucked out with this one. i tend to date the sweet, creative, starving artist types, so this is so different for me.
  
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rothpoetry on November 23, 2020 at 8:43 pm said:

How fun!!

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- beth on November 23, 2020 at 8:57 pm said:
  
  Yes –
  
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