by Juan J Martinez
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November 9, 2006

How many states have you had the pleasure to visit?

April 21, 2007 12:26 PM EDT
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 I was recentlly remenising with some friends over a few beers. We began talking about all the places we had the apportunity to visit and  enjoy. We than began to count all the states we visted and played in. To my surprise we counted up to 22 states. The states included Arizona, Arkansa, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Misisssippi, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Caroina and Texas.

  My question is how many states have you had the pleasure to visit? I do not mean you passed through on your way to some other state. I mean you actually stayed for at least a day or two.

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Comments: 31

That I remember? I've been to Ohio several times, Illinois a few times, Wisconsin, Florida, and Massechusets (I just butchered how that's spelled).

When I was a baby, we drove from Michigan down to North Carolina, and we made a lot of stops along the way, but I don't remember it, obviously.
Juan J Martinez Apr 21, 2007, 12:38pm EDT
I must admit I had to look up the spelling myself.
Juan J Martinez Apr 21, 2007, 12:39pm EDT
Renda that is a lot of states.
Stephanie S. Apr 21, 2007, 12:39pm EDT
I have been to every state in the lower 48 with the exception of the Dakotas and Montana.
Juan J Martinez Apr 21, 2007, 12:41pm EDT
Stephanie, and here I thought I was above average.
Deb J. Apr 21, 2007, 12:44pm EDT
A lot!! MI, IL, IND, MO, KS, CA UT, ID, CONN, MA, LA, MS, TN, ARK, KY, IA, CO, FL, TX, NM, OR, etc!! I'd have to sit down with a map to get them all.
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Apr 21, 2007, 12:59pm EDT
TX,ARIZONA,NEW MEXICO,NEVADA,CALIFORNIA,OKLAHOMA,KANSAS,NEBRASKA,ARKANSAS,LOUISIANA,
TENNESSEE,MISSISSIPPI,FLORIDA,GORGIA,N.CAROLINA,S.CAROLINA,MARYLAND,
DELAWARE,DC,JERSEY,COLORADO,HAWAII, that is all I can think of at the moment. I am geographically challenged. I need a map.
Amy B. Apr 21, 2007, 12:59pm EDT
I came up with 27 states and 3 Canadian provinces. Looks like I have some more traveling to do!
Juan J Martinez Apr 21, 2007, 1:13pm EDT
It is amazing just how well traveled everyone is here on Gather.
Thom R. Apr 21, 2007, 1:49pm EDT
I've been in all 50 and Canada. I have lived in NY, S.D, and Montana. Some I would love to go back to, others I'd need to be hogtied and gagged.
Juan J Martinez Apr 21, 2007, 1:54pm EDT
And I thought my total of 22 was above average. I am starting to feel like a homebody
Thom R. Apr 21, 2007, 2:32pm EDT
Well, some of them were from Airport to college were I had a speaking engagement, then some quick sightseeing and then on to the next stop to do the same thing. Illinois was fly into Chicago, off to business meetings, catch a ballgame and then fly back home. But I've driven through Illinois also.
Juan J Martinez Apr 21, 2007, 2:35pm EDT
I loved Chicago. I stayed a whole week there, while we played at a festival there.
Jennifer A. Apr 21, 2007, 3:39pm EDT
Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisianna, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Texas, Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Washington, Hawaii.

I didn't realize how many states I have not been to.
Mariana T. Apr 21, 2007, 4:06pm EDT
I haven't been to Washington State or Oregon or Alaska but have stayed at all the other states including Hawaii at least one day - in most cases many more days. Wisconsin, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Iowa, New Mexico and California being the ones I've stayed several weeks,months or years. Salud.
Ann W. Apr 21, 2007, 4:21pm EDT
I've been to 41: AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NY, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, NJ, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WV, WI, WY. My parents considered it part of my education to travel in the summers (when gasoline was 35 cents a gallon, and 11 mpg was good enough). Ours is a beautiful, varied, and interesting country.
Wilma M. Apr 21, 2007, 4:33pm EDT
The only states I have LIVED in are Washington and Montana. However, I have taken many vacations in the US and have visited and stayed in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York,North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

I have landed at the airport in Ohio but didn't count that. Also still have to visit Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and North Dakota.
barb w. Apr 21, 2007, 4:40pm EDT
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Colorado, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey Tennesee, Illinois. and Utah.
Judy G. Apr 21, 2007, 5:51pm EDT
Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Montana, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Missiouri, Colorado. Feels like I am leaving out a few. Have never been to New England or the East Coast.
Janet H. Apr 21, 2007, 9:19pm EDT
I have been to 31 states in the past 10 years or so, some more than once. In earlier years, I was in nearly all of the US states except Alaska and Hawaii. I love to travel and love to take the back roads so I can stop at parks, museums, local tourist attractions, etc.
Wandering Soul Apr 22, 2007, 8:05am EDT
Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Tenessee, Kentucky, New York, Missouri.
My favorite place to visit is Savannah, Georgia with New Orleans in close second.
Ellen M. Apr 22, 2007, 6:44pm EDT
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Louisiana, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia,West Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Maryland, Washington DC, New Jersey, New York, Hawaii. Those are the ones I can remember,
Being brought up and Army brat we moved a lot.
Daphne THE Catnip Apr 22, 2007, 11:45pm EDT
states: California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Indiana, Ill., Pennsylvania, New Jersey, NY, Minnesota, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Maine, Delaware, Connecticut....think that's all of them.

outside the US..mmm Saudi Arabia, Israel, Kenya, Argentina..that about covers that but have my fingers crossed to hit Portugal sooner rather than later -s-
Leti *. Apr 24, 2007, 4:35am EDT
Most places in the continental U.S. (except Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan), most of Canada, most of Mexico, and some places in the Persian Gulf.

Juan, you're no homebody. I've actually known people that never traveled outside their COUNTY!!!
Founding Editor Apr 27, 2007, 7:24pm EDT
I feel left out. I've been to more places in Europe than in America.
I've been to Florida, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Canada
Founding Editor Apr 27, 2007, 7:27pm EDT
Oh and Georgia
Juan J Martinez Apr 27, 2007, 7:32pm EDT
I have been to Canada and Mexico, but I have yet to go abroad.
Barbary Chaapel Apr 28, 2007, 4:22pm EDT
Good topic, Juan. Anyone remember the local good food? I always try to bring away a recipe.
Timothy V. May 1, 2007, 1:58pm EDT
Ky,Tn,La,Mi,Ms,Ar,Va,Fla,Wi,In,Oh and probably more than I can remember.
Lina (maria) m. Jul 12, 2008, 8:08am EDT
Let's see well, I have been to Germany and lived there in 4 different places. In the states I have been to Chicago, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Arkansas, Tenn., and Texas. I liked Michigan the most. Though, the people there tend to be racist towards Hispanics. I was on the recieving end of a lot of ignorant comments. I have also been to Cannada and love it. It is so green, beautiful and clean. Thanks for the memories.
juley g. Apr 24, 2009, 10:01am EDT
Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Texas, Oklahoma, California, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, West Virginia, Nevada, Indiana, Michigan, Arkansas, New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, Maryland.

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