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I was wondering if you'd keep to the plan of the seashore for tomorrow. Sounds good to do something else instead. We really need the rain, but I was so hoping it would hold off one more day for you!
It doesn't matter. We said earlier we've been so lucky with the weather and we now have indoor things planned for tomorrow. You're certainly going to get lots of rain, judging by the forecast, as I'm seeing rain through Saturday right now....
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I have not been in years but my kids loved it (they got to sleep over). I left every time convinced I am way to uncomfortable in small places to be in the navy. One of the boys who went with mine is now in the navy on a sub and I think of how tiny the sub in Fall River is.
Oh cool - thanks for that. We drove through there today, but we'll be back tomorrow to go to the Breakers and we're looking for indoor things to do.
Bummer about the rain. But to truly give Cape Cod a nice visit, you'd need a good few days anyway. Of good weather too!
Hope you find something fun to do instead! What a different trip for you - changing things up on the fly!
Well, occasionally I can move away from what we've got planned, although admittedly, it doesn't happen very often.
So sorry the weather has turned. Our luck of two plus weeks of constant sunshine and no rain has run out I'm afraid, as it looks like it is going to rain everyday for the next week! Hope you're able to make the best of your last days here!
Wanted to add, we have spent many a wet day on the Cape. While the beauty of the landscape is somewhat diminished, you can find plenty to do in the area. If you are thinking of changing accommodations, consider Providence or Newport. The mansions can be done in the rain although you may miss some of the grounds.
Too bad about the rain coming in! Hope you find something else to occupy your time. Funny, I don't think you ever have a problem with a plan B (I assume you have up through about plan Z....)
Maybe not quite that far.... but probably up to about Q maybe?
Well, today we've been to the Mystic Aquarium and we loved the belugas - they were worth the admission price alone. It was very hot and humid, so we passed on the seaport and drove over to Cape Cod instead. We had some rain on the drive on the way over, but it was fine once we got there. We visited lots of different places over the course of a few hours and got a taste for the Cape and we're very glad we saw it in the dry.
Tomorrow, the plan is to head back to Rhode Island and do the Breakers, then we'll see after that - perhaps Battleship Cove, now that's been mentioned. Can't believe we'll be flying back in just over 24 hours' time...
Sorry the rain in the forecast is having you change your plans, but it sounds like you've got a good plan B! Glad you got a taste of the Cape. It is a beautiful place, and something you'll have to add to your "next time" trip. And as Mark seems to fancy whales, you might want to add a whale watch to your next trip to Cape Cod. We had the most amazing whale watch ever out of P-town! A mother and baby humpback were swimming around and under our boat, close enough for us to smell the whale breath (although whale breath is probably even worse than you would imagine it to be).
Glad you made it to Mystic Aquarium. I love those belugas! They tend to be hams too, and I'll wager you got some good photos.
That's too bad with the weather tomorrow, but as you said you have plenty of indoor things to do! The mansions in Newport is a good one and then you should take on a nice country inn close by for a nice relaxing lunch with some great seafood and a glass of Provencial Rose! Well, that's what I'd do! I have a good friend whom I visited last year and lives across the Newport inlet in South Barrington. It's so picturesque....and amazing at sundown as he had about 10 of us up at the end of August last year for a nice get together! He and his wife plus kids live on one of the smaller inlets and the views are amazing!
With, the weather at hand, I'm going to Atlantic City tomorrow and hope the rain isn't too bad around 9:30 am or so, when I plan to leave. It's about a 3.5 hour drive, depending with probably a couple of stops with at least one for lunch at Cheesequake stop on the Garden State Parkway. The weather should be better as the morning progresses and more to the south. The worst of the rain is forecast more to the north and west. So, we'll see.
Then there is the weekend for the return with possible Tropical Storm Joaquin (Phoenix). They don't know what this storm will do or where it may impact as there are so many variables with it. It could be nothing or quantities of rain and high winds....too early yet! Could be Saturday for this storm, when I drive back, but will keep my eyes and ears open!
I may do a TR on AC pt just incorporate it into my Cruise TR! Well, anyway I'm dining at the Chart House tomorrow night and looking forward to it as I know you all loved it for the PP meet on Saturday. This one has views of the marina a few floors up and will request window seating. Made a ressie for 6 pm before the sun sets for some good photos, but we'll see with the weather!
Sorry, for the long post...but a lot to say!
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Glad yesterday stayed mainly dry for you! Good luck with today's plans! Looks like most of the heavy rain has headed north but I'm sure it will be an all day drizzle!
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We drove through there today, but we'll be back tomorrow to go to the Breakers and we're looking for indoor things to do. 
Hope you're able to make the best of your last days here! 
Well, that's what I'd do! 
It's about a 3.5 hour drive, depending with probably a couple of stops with at least one for lunch at Cheesequake stop on the Garden State Parkway. The weather should be better as the morning progresses and more to the south. The worst of the rain is forecast more to the north and west. So, we'll see. 
It could be nothing or quantities of rain and high winds....too early yet! 
Could be Saturday for this storm, when I drive back, but will keep my eyes and ears open! 
Well, anyway I'm dining at the Chart House tomorrow night and looking forward to it as I know you all loved it for the PP meet on Saturday. This one has views of the marina a few floors up and will request window seating. Made a ressie for 6 pm before the sun sets for some good photos, but we'll see with the weather! 
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