Random dumb question about being in a state...

[Rot Box]

Just a quick question, If you were say--collecting refrigerator magnets for all the states and/or countries you've been to would you include states where you've only been to one of their airports? ie; I've been to Illinois Chicago O'hare airport, but never set a foot outside the airport--would you still by an Illinois magnet or check it off your "states visited" list?

 

[RockMonkey]

No! That doesn't count as a visit.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Depends, I think some states are best visited by a lay over

 

[spencurai]

I have not heard of any redeeming qualities of Illinois so I would say yes...count it. You had to breathe the air, call it good.

You shouldn't have to suffer through a lame state just to say you dun did it yall!!

 

[Chevycrew]

I don't thing airports count, neither does the airspace above that state.

 

[OREGON85]

For me it would depend on whether I wanted to go back.

 

[iamsparticus]

airports don't count you have to actually go to a state, even just driving through is pushing it but still counts

 

[Venture13]

Airports count, they have gift shops with pictures and special instate products.

 

[anzenketh]

Depends how long the layover is more then a hour I would.

 

[benjy]

Doesn't count. Sometimes just the airport makes you never want to go back. I saw the Eiffel Tower as I was taking off out of Paris, and thats the last experience I ever want to have in France.

 

[Kiel]

I would count it if it was me, but only if you were able to buy the magnet at the airport at that time

 

[Jesser04]

Count it.

 

[jackjoh]

airports don't count you have to actually go to a state, even just driving through is pushing it but still counts

X2, also it depends on why you are saving the magnets in the first place.

 

[Stephen]

Just a quick question, If you were say--collecting refrigerator magnets for all the states and/or countries you've been to would you include states where you've only been to one of their airports? ie; I've been to Illinois Chicago O'hare airport, but never set a foot outside the airport--would you still by an Illinois magnet or check it off your "states visited" list?

Just sitting in the airports doesn't count, IMHO.

I have not heard of any redeeming qualities of Illinois so I would say yes...count it. You had to breathe the air, call it good.

You shouldn't have to suffer through a lame state just to say you dun did it yall!!

You've heard wrong. Chicago is an amazing city. I highly recommend you visit it before you judge.

 

[Stephen]

even just driving through is pushing it but still counts

That counts, because you get to experience the roads, the drivers, the views from the ground and if you're real lucky, the local PD .

 

[ret32]

In my world, you have to touch the ground with your feet. Airport property doesn't count. Driving in a vehicle doesn't count. You've got to leave the airport and get out of your car to count as a visit (gas stop or rest area is sketchy, but allowable). An exception could be made if you leave the airport on a shuttle bus or tour bus and return to the airport without actually touching the ground outside the airport property.

Edit: Driving on a dirt road, even if you don't get out of the vehicle, should count as well.

 

[pfinder]

so.... does just being in one part of the state count for visiting the state?? just cause you land in lets say "salt lake city" doesnt mean you have been to utah the state. i have been all over utah and i know that parts of utah are not like slc... or like when you go to nevada most people think las vegas.. but i have been all over nevada and i have never once been to vegas.. i dont say i have been to a state. i will say i have been too "Ely nevada" or "san fransico california". i guess it depends on the person..

 

[iamsparticus]

so.... does just being in one part of the state count for visiting the state?? just cause you land in lets say "salt lake city" doesnt mean you have been to utah the state. i have been all over utah and i know that parts of utah are not like slc... or like when you go to nevada most people think las vegas.. but i have been all over nevada and i have never once been to vegas.. i dont say i have been to a state. i will say i have been too "Ely nevada" or "san fransico california". i guess it depends on the person..

This is true for instance ive been to montana but only missoula( spelled that wrong) So thats what i tell people if they ask if i have been to montana etc.

 

[Cherokeester]

The philosophical answer here is, you collect magnets for memories. Each magnet reminds you of your visit somewhere. An airport magnet from Illinois reminds you of that particular part of your trip and is a totally valid collectable.

 

[iamsparticus]

The philosophical answer here is, you collect magnets for memories. Each magnet reminds you of your visit somewhere. An airport magnet from Illinois reminds you of that particular part of your trip and is a totally valid collectable.

What someone comes in here using logic that wont work