by Jennifer N.
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September 8, 2006

Why Do We Always Have Something Go Wrong For Our Holiday Trips?

December 12, 2007 04:02 AM EST (Updated: December 12, 2007 05:08 AM EST)
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I've noticed each year the snafus for going east for the holidays has gotten worse. The worst so far was a THIRTY HOUR total trip from when we left for the airport until we got home.

That trip and the one the year after (also horribly delayed.. but they failed to tell that us until we were held hostage at the airport gate - Yes, we called ahead - SIX TIMES. They insisted that it was on time.)

So, as a result of that and the absorbitent airline cost and the hassle with customs ripping apart bags that took 3 hours to pack... we decided it's Amtrack for us this year. We leave Friday morning and now I just heard that Saturday... the day we arrive at our destination.. the ice storm is to attack. Great. Looks like we might be stranded in Chicago this year. I highly doubt the train will arrive to pick us up if the ice storm is hitting back east.

Why? Why? Why? And if it does come I'm going to be terrified of accidents in it. Uggh. I do not need this stress.

Of course HERE it will be nice Friday and Saturday... a lot of help that is. :-( 

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Comments: 18

Marianne R. Dec 12, 2007, 7:03am EST
I hope all goes well in the end. This wacky weather is definitely causing a lot of snafus so far this season.
Jennifer N. Dec 12, 2007, 7:06am EST
I hope so too. I just looked at their weather and right now they have a freezing rain advisory out. The weekend forecast looks good, but things can change in the blink of an eye.. and there still could be a big mess by the time we get there.

We are hoping for the best, but preparing for a long night in Chicago... just in case.
Sarah (I want points) Dec 12, 2007, 1:22pm EST
Yikes! You know Murphy's Law. Whatever can go wrong will. Good luck to you. We always travel by car, so hopefully the weather will be okay.
Jennifer N. Dec 12, 2007, 1:49pm EST
Sarah, you have a point there. Murphy's Law always bites us in the end, lol!
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Dec 12, 2007, 2:41pm EST
Yuck that is horrible, i sure hope that ice dont come here :(
Beaker (just Beaker) Dec 12, 2007, 2:44pm EST
Sorry about all your trouble. We don't fly any more ($$$). I loooove car trips, good music, lotsa snacks, and we can stop and check out the local attractions. Of course, sometimes we get stuck when the mountain passes are temporarily closed by blizzards. But the worst has been a few hours waiting for the plows to go through, or a 3-hour detour which included some awesome scenery so it was well worth it!

I guess you have to take a deep breath and realize it's not your fault, but it's also not the world conspiring against you. It just happens. Happy travels!
Jennifer N. Dec 12, 2007, 3:07pm EST
Angela, you might get it.. I don't know. It's hitting NY and it avoided us - barely in WI... so seems it's blowing your way.

You might get lucky like we did and avoid it, though.

Car travel can be fun, but it's a lot slower - more than a day's drive, really. You are right, though things just happen, but it stinks. I keep equating the delay with time lost with my family and that makes it hurt - bad.
Michelle P. Dec 12, 2007, 3:22pm EST
That is why we have decided to stay home for Christmas this year. We traveled to TX for Thanksgiving though.
Raymond Mardo Dec 12, 2007, 4:25pm EST
Why did you call ahead six times.
A bit obsessive??? LOL
Happy holidays
Lisa M. Dec 12, 2007, 4:34pm EST
Holiday travel is always stressful on everyone - we travelled at thanksgiving and I am very happy that we are staying put for christmas :)
Jennifer N. Dec 12, 2007, 8:31pm EST
Raymond - because they always pull crap like that. They don't tell you until you are stuck in the airport. I don't know about you, but when I see my family 2 weeks a year I'd rather be with THEM rather than in a cold airport.

Indeed it is Lisa. Here's hoping this year is just a bit better.
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Dec 12, 2007, 8:33pm EST
You should go somewhere warm for Christmas.

One year we went to Vegas over Christmas and it was AWESOME (not very warm though)
donna h. Dec 12, 2007, 8:49pm EST
My trips usually hits snags..
Elaine M. Dec 12, 2007, 8:59pm EST
Maybe you need to in WI for Christmas and have the folks visit YOU ?
Jennifer N. Dec 12, 2007, 9:11pm EST
Elaine that's just not practical. I have uncles, aunts and cousins out there too. It's selfish (and not possible) to ask them all to come here. We can afford it better than they can.

With the exception of the long overlays I really have no issues being the one to travel.. it just stinks.
Corina Carrasco Dec 13, 2007, 1:55am EST
You'll be fine! Just leave the worries to someone else and be determined to make the best of it.
Jennifer N. Dec 13, 2007, 2:33am EST
Kate I hope not either.

Thanks Corina. I will try to do just that. :)
golds g. Sep 1, 2008, 9:54pm EDT
thats murphys law for you

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