you're from chicago, right? i would recommend the outer banks (beaches of north carolina). if you're driving it would be a hell of a better drive than to florida or cali. and if you're flying it works too. but since you're on a budget i'm wondering if you are willing to fly and then get a rental. cause really you could drive from chicago to virginia beach in about a day.

the reason i recommend the outer banks is cause i lived in florida my whole life and grew up going to the beach down there, and i've only been to the beach once in the outer banks but i preferred it there really. not as muggy, not as many people, water is pretty much just was warm (i'm sure your arctic ass won't notice the difference), and the area is cheaper than most florida vacation spots when it comes to hotel rooms and everything else. you can even camp on the beach for pretty cheap if you're up to it. also this is the only beach where i've seen an actual dolphin in the wild.

Nah. I'm gettin the **** outa dodge. White sands, blue waters, and palm tree's baby.

Come to Cali. We can ride dirtbikes and shoot guns.

Dammit. You make a good argument Fred, but I'm leaning more towards the tropical. The daughter and me have wanted to do something like this for a long time.

Your daughter's going to be so surprised! I can only imagine what her reaction will be. You have a good heart. Hope everybody has a wonderful time - which shouldn't be hard to do in paradise. :)

Thanks ribbons. It'll give me an opportunity to make her BF's life a living hell. He'll have no where to run, and I'll be riding him the entire trip. Bonus fun for me, if I decide he can tag along, that is.

Why should you pay for her bf anyhow? You're not a ****ing walking bank. He needs to man up and pay for his own fares and tickets.

If you ever visit the North of England you're always welcome to sleep on my bedroom floor Plankton.

Ah, the pleasures of being an old crotchety ****er... one of life's gift's if you can get to that point. I look forward to a week of misery for the poor kid.

Don't be surprised when I show up with a few companions in tow.