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Williamsburg 1989-2007

Posted on October 27, 1989 by steve

My father lived on the King’s Mill Golf Course in Williamsburg, Virginia. We visited him most years, sometimes traveling by auto train. We enjoyed the ambiance of the train, and it’s convenient to have our car and all of Danielle’s “stuff” … Continue reading →

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Eastern Caribbean on the Norway 1989

Posted on June 27, 1989 by steve

In 1989 we went for our first Caribbean cruise, on the Norway, Norwegian Cruise Line’s flagship. The Norway was originally built as “The France”, and represented the pinnacle of cruise ship design. Too large to enter the Caribbean ports of … Continue reading →

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Greenbriar, West Virginia 1998

Posted on March 25, 1988 by steve

For our 20th wedding anniversary, Linda and I slipped away to The Greenbriar in West Virginia for a delightful stay at one of America’s most unique resorts. It’s amazing how fast twenty years have gone by.

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New Orleans 1985

Posted on May 29, 1985 by steve

The Maison deVille in the French Quarter, our favorite hotel in New Orleans. 1985 Oak Alley, Mississippi. A side trip from New Orleans.

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Mexico 1985

Posted on May 27, 1985 by steve

Chichenitza in the Yucatan Peninsula. A side trip sponsored by Linn on the way back from a trade show in New Orleans, 1985.

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St. Augustine 1983, 1997

Posted on November 27, 1983 by steve

Linda and I visited St. Augustine in 1983 after Epcot opened. Backwards And a return trip in the fall of 1997 when our wine group spent a long weekend at “The Whale’s Tail”, a bed and breakfast in St. Augustine. … Continue reading →

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St. Thomas 1983

Posted on May 27, 1983 by steve

With the stress of Epcot behind us, we took the opportunity to get away for a fourth anniversary trip to Charlotte Amalie in Saint Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands. We flew down, and stayed on the back side of the … Continue reading →

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Morocco 1983

Posted on May 27, 1983 by steve

In 1983, with the frantic pace of Epcot’s opening behind us, we visited Morocco, on a Disney-sponsored tour. It was exotic, exciting, and tiring. A great experience, but it was nice to get home!

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Bryce, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon 1980

Posted on December 5, 1980 by steve

In December 1980 we took a driving trip throughout the western United States, visiting Las Vegas, Zion, Bryce, Lake Powell, and the Grand Canyon. Linda drove her faithful RX-3 station wagon, while I took photographs. We enjoyed the brisk weather, … Continue reading →

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Yosemite WEDI Trips 1980-2000

Posted on November 28, 1980 by steve

Shortly after joining WED (now Walt Disney Imagineering) Linda began organizing a nearly annual trip to Yosemite for the members of the Electronic Engineering department. The trip was soon dubbed The Return of the WEDI, and her organizing efforts dubbed Alcorn Tours … Continue reading →

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San Diego 1979

Posted on August 27, 1979 by steve

In 1979 we also went to San Diego together for the first time, visiting the Zoo, SeaWorld, Old Town and Wild Animal Park. OK, so there are a lot of pictures of petting zoos here. We like em, OK? San … Continue reading →

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Washington DC 1979

Posted on April 27, 1979 by steve

In April, 1979 we made our first trip to Washington, D.C. for a friend’s wedding. The Smithsonian. Air and Space Museum. Bubble Chamber at the Smithsonian. Cyclotron at the Smithsonian. Eniac or some other equally old computer at the Smithsonian. … Continue reading →

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First Anniversary in San Francisco 1979

Posted on March 25, 1979 by steve

On our first anniversary, March, 1979, we returned to the city of our honeymoon, San Francisco. Admiring the view from the St. Francis hotel in San Francisco. ditto ditto Alcatraz from near Fisherman’s Warf, same trip. ditto Ghirardelli Square, same … Continue reading →

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Honeymoon 1978

Posted on March 25, 1978 by steve

Linda and I were married March 25, 1978. That night we flew to San Francisco and spent several days at the St. Francis hotel, then flew and drove to Yosemite for the rest of the week.          The St. … Continue reading →

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