My stipulation traveling with ILS?
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Anonymous
| Definitely offer to have DH drive their car. Being stuck for a week with one car for four adults would be a nightmare. |
Anonymous
NP. Really do get over yourself. This comes up all the time, and sorry, but Just No, Boomer. Most DCUM posters have their own money, and in many cases, a lot more money than their parents and ILs. Personally, DH and I pay our share of extended family vacations, but even if someone else is paying, a "free vacation" isn't the prize you think it is. Go into the Search function, type in "beach drama," and you'll see what I mean. Like, some rental in Sandbridge just ain't high luxury, OK? No one wants a long car ride with people who aren't in their immediate family. Get over it. |
Anonymous
What you Boomers don't realize is that these extended family trips are something we are willing to tolerate for the sake of grandparent/grandkid and cousin relationships, they aren't some amazing, luxurious vacation opportunity we wouldn't otherwise have. We pay our own way, but if my ILs or parents wanted some "destination" I wasn't on board with, yeah, you can pay for the pleasure of my family's company; we wouldn't be going to Bethany otherwise. Ick. |
Anonymous
| Why would anyone get a 3rd row vehicle with only 1 kid? Rent a small car and say yours is in the shop. |
Anonymous
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OP, you are always entitled to a preference. Any preference. If it's so important to you, no real good reason DH can't honor it. ILs do not get a vote. Remember that ~ it was said on a recent thread and very useful: ILs do not get a vote.
They may have an opinion but they don't get a vote. |
Anonymous
The "free vacation" poster has arrived. It's not "Free" if you don't want it in the first place. Geez. |
Anonymous
| Are they old? Is there a reason to worry about their driving? At 60 - 70 driving 8hrs may not be reasonable. Hope they break-up the trip with an overnight. |
Anonymous
| That situation sucks but I vote earbuds. |
Anonymous
| They shouldn't expect to ride w/ you. They shouldn't even ask. If they are not comfortable w/ driving that far on their own, then your husband can drive them and you drive yourself and your kid separately. 5 people is a lot to be in 1 vehicle for 8 hrs. And you will want to have 2 cars once you get there. |
Anonymous
| Just pack really inefficiently so you can’t possibly fit more than you, DH, and the kid. |
Anonymous
You can’t think of a single reason? |
Anonymous
| Adults can't fit in any of the 3rd rows. They are so small. Just say there's not enough room which there won't be once you include all the luggage. |
Anonymous
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I would not drive that far with my in laws.
I’m with you OP but let DH tell them. |
Anonymous
These aren't rich people problems. The wealthy don't bum rides in cramped automobiles or drive 8 hours when they can fly in 2 and rent a car. People who consider these ideas and then actually do them don't have a lot of choices or financial freedom to make better choices. |
Anonymous
I had a Honda Pilot with one kid. We had 2 dogs so generally liked the larger cargo area. 3rd row came in handy for carpooling though when the time came. |