Going Solo?

Not even an option. It would take the fun out of the trip.

Sure, I go by myself all the time!

But would the CSO be lonely and bored, staying in one spot and working? Do they have local friends?

I would. I go camping often without her as she prefers to stay home. It must work as in 5 days we will be married 57 years

WHAT? You are asking me if I want to STARVE? NO WAY!!! :)

We're a team at home, and on the road.

korbe wrote:
We're a team at home, and on the road.

X2!

I would, and I have. Life often gets in the way and if one partner is really looking forward to the trip and there is no way to postpone, heck I'd go.

Wow - 57 years together. Amazing! And cheers to you and MrsSamsonTDog for many more!

The new job will be very time-intensive, especially at first, and there's a (roughly) 130 mile daily commute. Time to hang with friends will be minimal. But there are friends/neighbors/co-workers up north.

Down south there's 1 BIL and 1 birth-family cousin in state, in case of emergency. And of course more fellow-snowbirders than you can shake a wing feather at.

Starving? Not an issue. The workplace has a cafeteria food service. We'll likely both turn into pudge-buckets over winter without each other to keep us on track and eating healthfully and not over-indulging. ;)

Farmerjon's right though: It won't be as much fun without the CSO.

And the tandem kayak will have to be replaced.

It could be "postponed" or cancelled. The reservations and deposits are mostly refundable (minus fees). And the campground sites are not likely to go unused.

It's by no means the "Trip of a Lifetime". (Something for us to consider.)

Thank you for the input and food for thought. Additional experiences and polite opinions/insights are most welcome and greatly appreciated.

this ain,t hard,, go have fun while you can, never no what might happen tomorrow..