There are only a couple of problems with the scenario. First, my parents have a very geriatric dog who they're loathe to leave alone. They used to have three, but this past year, two of them passed on.
Second, it's the question of money (isn't it always)--it makes more economic sense for the three of us to fly there than for eight people to fly here.
It's funny; someone in my family always has to stay in an hotel over Thanksgiving because there's simply not enough room at my parents' place. I always hope it will be our turn, and I'm always told no, you guys can't stay in the hotel; you're never here and have to stay at Mom and Dad's. One of these times, I'd like to have the hotel! You see, part of my family is an ickle bit irritating to be around, and some small escape would be nice.
Then again, we usually don't go for as long as we will this time. 9 days there is a long time... but that reminds me, Ara: does Hex want a Brooklyn t-shirt? I can pick one up readily enough while I'm there. They make great conversation starters.
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Second, it's the question of money (isn't it always)--it makes more economic sense for the three of us to fly there than for eight people to fly here.
It's funny; someone in my family always has to stay in an hotel over Thanksgiving because there's simply not enough room at my parents' place. I always hope it will be our turn, and I'm always told no, you guys can't stay in the hotel; you're never here and have to stay at Mom and Dad's. One of these times, I'd like to have the hotel! You see, part of my family is an ickle bit irritating to be around, and some small escape would be nice.
Then again, we usually don't go for as long as we will this time. 9 days there is a long time... but that reminds me, Ara: does Hex want a Brooklyn t-shirt? I can pick one up readily enough while I'm there. They make great conversation starters.