Travel dilemma...
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Travel dilemma...
Did I spell dilema wrong in my title? Oh well...
Ok, I cant decide what to do. First of all I had been tossing the idea around of taking the kids snow skiing on spring break. Only because the neighbors invited us to share a condo with them and they are skiing in a fairly inexpensive place. We were thinking of just going and skiing 3 days and coming home. The kids really werent aware that we had been discussing this seriously.
So then dh finds out that he is suppose to go to UK the week before spring break and asks me if I want to leave early (meaning several days before he has to be there for work) and he would take vacation and we could go site seeing. We would get there on a Thursday and then take 3 daytrips. Friday take train to London, Sat take a train to York, and then Sun take a train to Edinburgh (which dh has already been too but liked it alot apparently)...
OK, then he would have to be at work on Monday and I would be on my own as usual. So I thought I would shop for a couple of days then fly home on Wed... Rest up and then go skiing. ROFL OK, after discussing this there is no way we should be doing both trips!
I really cant decide which I would rather do. I *really* like to ski. Part of me thinks there is something wrong with me that I wouldnt automatically choose the UK trip over the ski trip. But like I said... I REALLY like to ski.
Have you been to UK? Is it worth the hassle / time and money? Is it worth missing a ski trip? lol Should I wait and go to UK when I can stay longer and do more?
I sound like a spoiled little twit...*blushing* Rough life deciding which trip to take. We werent suppose to take any more trips for a yr. But since we are getting tax return and bonus all at sime time these trips came up...Well, it just kind of worked out this way.
Haven't been to the UK but my dear son and dil have and have gone back, because they love it. Greg says there are three cities in the world one must see - New York, London, and Paris. This sounds like a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I think you'd have a really grand time. YOu can always go skiing another time. (Did I spell skiing right? You did spell dilemma correctly in your title.)
If you think you can get back to the UK another time, I would wait. Three days REALLY isn't enough time to do those things. We spent three days just in Edinburgh and four in London and I was exhausted and didn't see half the things I wanted to. Go skiing and enjoy your vacation. If you won't have another chance to go to the UK, some rushed site-seeing is better than never seeing these sites at all. Of course, I'd choose the UK trip but there isn't anywhere in the world I would choose to go over London and Edinburgh.  No matter what you choose, I think you'll have a great time!
Oh, to have your dilemma.
I learned a long time ago not to let opportunities to go by and would probably take the trip to the UK. I've never been and a few days experiencing somewhere new would be incentive enough to make up my mind.
You could always flip a coin. 
UK is great we have been a few times- well worth it! I say go there now- you can always go skiing! Ginny- I agree with Greg- Paris is my all time fav city! We got engaged there
I wouldn't choose, I would figure out how to make both work
Hhhmmm...overseas, on a 14 hour plane trip both ways, I would go another time. 3 days is *definitely* not enough time.
And, of course, I LOVE to go skiing! Hot tubs are the best too!
I've never been to the UK or skiing. But, i would choose UK. Like the others said, it would be better to rush through those cities in the UK than to miss the opportunity.
You could probably go skiing anytime....snow falls every winter. Trips to UK don't come up to often.
I would choose the UK trip! I have never been there and I really don't see myself going skiing!
It's not enough time either, IMO (and I've been there), but the idea of going with my DH would win over with me anyday. It wouldn't matter to me! I would do both!!! You'll still have your DH in the evenings, won't you, on his work days?
I would never choose skiing over UK, but I've never been either. Overseas travel is THE BEST, IMO. Good luck either way!!
I would try to do both. If I couldn't do both and could only pick one; I would pick the UK with DH.
Well, I haven't read any other responses, my personal opinion is that you should take your kids snow skiing in Colorado with a stop in the Springs area. Okay. I have my own agenda there, but I had to try. Really, if you can swing both, why not do that? Good luck with your decision.
I'd do both to. Sure it might be a bit overwhelming but take a deep breath and enjoy it all. When will u get to do this again ?
hey I know how to fix this delimena! just pick the ticket up in my name and ill go to the UK for ya giggling ... just kidding
LOL @ the replies to do BOTH. I knew I liked this group alot. lol
I dont think doing both is going to happen. Dh would have to take more vacation than what we want for right now. Plus that would mean he would be out of the office for 2-1/2 weeks. Not a good thing! He would be more then swamped upon returning. And, of course, there is the financial aspect of it. yikes!
Cat- I thought about you! Neighbors are going to Pagosa Springs and skiing Wolf Creek. How far is that from you?
Leaning towards going with dh at this point. However, being female I could change my mind several times between now and then.
Thanks so much for all of your input ladies!!
Ummm, if I remember right Jewlz didnt you go to Vegas without me and Cat? Didnt even invite us. See how you are?! ROFL
Long way. I think it's about 4-5 hours.
They pushed dh's trip off to April now. (this stuff happens alllll the time so no surprise there- they are also known to have people scheduled for trips and cancel them if they need to cut costs! Travel is one of the first things to go.) Anyhoo, we just stay flexible. OK, so he told neighbors yesterday that we are going to go ski a few days with them and then stop by my Grandparents for a visit on the way home. And he told me to check the price on flights for me in April for his UK trip. Guess I may get to do both afterall!!! This also give me more than enough time to get Blake a passport and possibly take him with us. Because he is the one I have the hardest time finding care for when we travel! The older boys can go to a friends house or their Dad's house and go to school all day. But with Blake in Half day preK, I am the only I know that can cater to his schedule. One of my really good friends, I know would offer to watch him but she really has her hands full with her 2 young boys and she lives 2 towns over. Its a long drive for her to take blake and pick him up from school, etc... argh My Mom works full time and my Dad still works on farm and with bil all day PLUS he has my 87yo Grandad to care for. So my parents are out anymore when it comes to this stuff.
My dh's Mom and step dad live 20 min away and even DH hasnt suggested we ask them to care for Blake!!! LOL She has NEVER watched our kids never offered and I don't think she ever will. However, they DID drive all the way to Dallas to sil's house this week so they could go to their Great Granddaughters first bday??? Never even call Blake on his bday. ugh.... Why do I let it bother me??? Last weekend we had to go get firewood and it was 30* outside, to cold for Blake to be out with us. We had to drive by mil's house on the way to the lake and drop some things off she never offered for Blake to stay with her so we could work and he would freeze or get sick. Had to drive by MY MOMS house first drop Blake off and she of course spent all afternoon playing games with him and filling him full of hot chocolate and junk food. lol She wouldnt let us leave without feeding Blake dinner- so he could go home take bath and get ready for bed and we wouldnt have to worry about getting him dinner after splitting/loading wood?? Very thankful for my parents!!!
It will all work out! I know I shouldnt be venting about mil... It just really bugs me sometimes and I need to get it off my chest. lol I think my little guy is old enough to just go on these trips with us and experience some pretty cool stuff at a very young age.
I'm glad it's going to work out. Too bad we're not neighbors. I'd take Blake for you! I checked how far Wolf Creek and Pagosa Springs are from me. Wolf Creek is a little over 200 miles and Pagosa Springs is even farther. Map Point said it's a 4 1/2 hour drive to Wolf Creek. Bummer. Have fun on your trips and take lots of pictures!!!
Oh, sorry about your mil. Mine live over 1600 miles away so we (I) never have occasion to complain. Funny thing is, we get along really well. Now my SILs on the other hand... 
Woo Hoo! I think the only thing that would be more fun than going to the UK with my dh would be taking one of my dks with me! I'm so excited for you. I hope it all works out.
I can understand how tough it is when family doesn't pitch in with help. My mom isn't too bad and my FIL offers occasionally but never anything we can depend on. Let us know what ends up happening with the ski and UK trips.
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