My advice is to not turn away help from friends when it's offered. It was offered in good will, and if you need it, accept it. As for the camping trip, that's a personal call. If it's within your finances, it might be a nice respite from all this.
But? There's always a but. When this is over, can we have a big 'but' moratorium?
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Burrell - Aug 02, 2013 4:12:20 pm PDT #2648 of 30002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Aims - Aug 02, 2013 4:12:51 pm PDT #2649 of 30002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
We love you.
Thanks, honey. I love you guys, too.
Calli - Aug 02, 2013 4:13:51 pm PDT #2650 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'm sorry you'll have to move again, Aims. It's such an exhausting, disruptive process. I hope you can find a good, permanent place soon.
Hil R. - Aug 02, 2013 4:17:30 pm PDT #2651 of 30002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Hell, I didn't even really want to come in here and talk about it because I've been so persona non grata for the past forever, it seems.
Never! You're always welcome here!
Sorry I have no advice on the house, but lots of prayers going your way.
Scrappy - Aug 02, 2013 4:18:37 pm PDT #2652 of 30002
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Coming form a family who moved a lot AND had money issues, I say don't go on the trip but still camp. Set up a tent (borrow one from a friend if you have to) in your backyard. Cook over the firepit. Do crafts.
We had some REALLY cheap vacations when I was a kid and all I remember was the fun.
Aims - Aug 02, 2013 4:24:30 pm PDT #2653 of 30002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Okay - this is really funny. I totally though "persona non grata" meant "person not around". I didn't mean to say I thought I was unwelcome. Glad to know I am!
I need a house AND a dictionary.
Aims - Aug 02, 2013 4:26:50 pm PDT #2654 of 30002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Scrappy, we have all the camping stuff - we got it for Christmas. Maybe there's a really close campground we can go to. Debet suggested a day-long trip somewhere as a family.
Hil R. - Aug 02, 2013 4:29:24 pm PDT #2655 of 30002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I agree with maybe doing a day trip, or somewhere closer. Then you'll still get the vacation, but won't be as stressed about it.
DavidS - Aug 02, 2013 4:32:57 pm PDT #2656 of 30002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Oh, Aims, that's so stressful.
I'd cancel the camping trip. You should turtle down on money, right now. Mental health is going to have to suck it up. This camping trip could cost you a couple months of living loose with family or whatever. Time to get very conservative about cash.
I'm so sorry.
Typo Boy - Aug 02, 2013 4:33:03 pm PDT #2657 of 30002
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Oh and Aims, I'm not as sure as everyone that the vacation is right if you think it isn't. My advice would be, if you can afford it, follow your gut, and MiracleMan's gut. I don't know that the rest of us know as well as the two of you how the trip is likely to interact with your emotional state (MMs as well as yours). (I'm taking it for granted that you won't take a vacation you cannot handle financially.)