DawnM Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 I am fascinated by unique experiences. I don't particularly like snorkeling due to some dangerous creatures down there, but I might still like to do this. https://fptower.org/ Now to find someone to do it with as my kids and DH said they weren't interested.......pfffffttttt....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 No, for the airfare I'd probably prefer visiting family in Florida or Exumas in the Bahamas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theelfqueen Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 NOPE. I would stay in a lighthouse on land in a second but there is zero chance I could get myself up there. Just zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 I think I would, even though I don't like heights and I don't like water. But Frying Pan Tower is so interesting, and I've watched so many hurricane cams from it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 No, I prefer places with more charm. I have nothing against lighthouses or unique experiences, but that doesn’t look cozy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Yes I would and DH would absolutely love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 No, I'd feel trapped. I don't even understand how people live on non-walkable, rural roads, nevermind literally not being able to walk around outside. It's not the height that would bother me but the being forced to stay inside with nowhere to go. I'd be claustrophobic. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 No. It looks like you have to do volunteer work while you're there. I volunteer A LOT, but not on vacation. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 No but I have a wishlist on Airbnb and this one is on it https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/713793474951553871?check_in=2023-06-30&check_out=2023-07-05&guests=1&adults=3&viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76&unique_share_id=3745312f-00a5-440d-8466-fc8add3b3560&source_impression_id=p3_1683484511_G4p5jVL9sZ9Zdh%2Bz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 I can't even figure out how you get in your room. Safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Oh I didn't see some of the stairs higher up before, only the lower ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 I would. That's cool. (In reality, I wouldn't due to the price, but it's a nice thought.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 4 hours ago, QueenCat said: No. It looks like you have to do volunteer work while you're there. I volunteer A LOT, but not on vacation. No, you have two choices, just stay there for $1500 for Fri-Sun or pay $850 for the weekend and volunteer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 5 hours ago, Katy said: No, for the airfare I'd probably prefer visiting family in Florida or Exumas in the Bahamas. Would you stay if you lived close enough to not have to use airfare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 5 hours ago, DawnM said: I am fascinated by unique experiences. I don't particularly like snorkeling due to some dangerous creatures down there, but I might still like to do this. https://fptower.org/ Now to find someone to do it with as my kids and DH said they weren't interested.......pfffffttttt....... I'd be interested if I didn't have a terrible phobia about heights... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 10 minutes ago, Ellie said: I'd be interested if I didn't have a terrible phobia about heights... Well, there is that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 In theory, absolutely I'd do this! It looks amazing and would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, for sure! In reality, I need to use my limited vacation days and money for things higher up my priority list. I love swimming in the ocean, but I love doing it from a beach and be able to play in the waves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 (edited) I love Armchair Traveling, & your link reminded me that I *had* armchair traveled to the Frying Pan. Sailing La Vagabonde (Australian live-aboard sailing family husband/wife/2 toddlers) stayed there 6 months ago. This YT has a million views. 😉 It's actually an amazing experience (not super risky). Edited May 8, 2023 by Beth S 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 1 hour ago, DawnM said: Would you stay if you lived close enough to not have to use airfare? Maybe. I hope to buy a catamaran and sail at least through the Caribbean when DH retires, if not around the world. I like adventures for the sake of adventures, but it definitely wouldn't be high on my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelAldrich Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 7 hours ago, DawnM said: I am fascinated by unique experiences. I don't particularly like snorkeling due to some dangerous creatures down there, but I might still like to do this. https://fptower.org/ Now to find someone to do it with as my kids and DH said they weren't interested.......pfffffttttt....... I saw this a couple of years ago and I have it on my DH birthday gift list since it's off the NC coast and drivable from DH BFF's home. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 24 minutes ago, Katy said: Maybe. I hope to buy a catamaran and sail at least through the Caribbean when DH retires, if not around the world. I like adventures for the sake of adventures, but it definitely wouldn't be high on my list. Yeah, it mostly caught my eye because it was closer to me and not that expensive......there are many other things on my list as well, however, I wasn't thinking of the "Could you afford this and have the time to take off of work for it" it was more of a "would you even do this?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 It doesn’t look appealing to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 It isn't something we would be interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 I’ll go! My dad’s first house was a lighthouse (although one on land). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Nope because it reminds me of the oil rigs I had to model on computers that were located in the North Seas and off the Taiwan coast. At least oil rigs have helipads but still scary to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 It's not scary to me. But it's not really interesting to me either. You are on a platform over the ocean? I can just think of a lot of other ways I'd prefer to enjoy the ocean. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 I think it would be super fun! Especially during a storm. But yeah, not worth the money or effort to do it. We stayed in a lighthouse once, which was really fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 7 hours ago, athena1277 said: I’ll go! My dad’s first house was a lighthouse (although one on land). Really? Where was it located? That is really cool. 2 hours ago, J-rap said: I think it would be super fun! Especially during a storm. But yeah, not worth the money or effort to do it. We stayed in a lighthouse once, which was really fun. Where was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 We’ve stayed in a lighthouse on PEI, or maybe it was Nova Scotia. It wasn’t all that inside, tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Nope. I don't particularly care for the ocean (scarred for life from Jaws I swear). I really don't want to be in the middle of it. I also don't care for the industrial vibe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Honestly, I'd rather stay in a forest look-out tower and just gaze day and night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 This is much more my vibe for a unique property: a hobbit hole placed in a mountainside: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/8794484?source_impression_id=p3_1683559197_iiCZU9j7ogdT85O%2B 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 8 hours ago, DawnM said: Really? Where was it located? That is really cool. Where was it? It’s in FL, but it was sold and moved a long time ago. It is now a private residence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 I could do a weekend, but I wouldn’t pay $$$ for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 It does not look like something I would enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 YES!! I’d go and so would my 2 besties and 4 of my kids!!!! IF they are spending most of the time in the water. A couple of us would be concerned about food bc “fish are friends” and they don’t eat them. Sigh. No matter where in the world I take one of my besties, I need a subway or chicken nuggets and salad or they starve. She literally packs a suitcase of food for trips. LOL I think 3 days/2 nights would be great on the rig. After that we’d get squirrely. Due to budgeting - I’d go somewhere else. But it wouldn’t be because I don’t think we’d enjoy the rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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