Scenario: long-distance cousin who grew up in Europe is getting married in Europe and has invited us to come. We decided at first that it would be too expensive.

Four x $1200 = almost 5 grand just to get there and back.

My mom hesitated buying a ticket because she doesn’t want to travel alone. It was suggested that my brother go with her, but he can’t afford it.

My wife has been reading lots of books about Peak Oil and the coming collapse of civilization.

She reasons that since things are “doomed”, she should cash in part of her 401k and we should go.

In the meantime, my mother has voiced to her that it just won’t be fun with the girls (my daughters).

I got home yesterday and my wife said she was going to “do whatever it takes to go”.

What would you do?

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6 Responses to “What Would You Do?”

1. cube Says:
   July 1st, 2008 at 8:43 am

   ah, well, nevermind. we are going.

   my opinion has no weight in the matter.

2. D.C. Says:
   July 1st, 2008 at 9:20 pm

   Hmmmmm, that’s a toughie. 5 grand is a lot to ask of someone with 2 kids!

3. Emily Says:
   July 22nd, 2008 at 8:32 am

   Whatever you wife says so there is peace in the house

4. Lydia Says:
   July 27th, 2008 at 4:36 pm

   GO GO GO! There are not many chances once you have kids to go someplace far away - and I think you should go! We sacraficed a few years ago to travel to Belize for a wedding - it was a GREAT experience!

5. Ali Says:
   August 20th, 2008 at 9:18 am

   I would have to say GO too! I agree with Lydia that you only get so many chances and in the back of your mind haven’t you always wanted to take the kids somewhere far away?!?! If not, then nevermind. But if the thought has crossed your mind, then do whatever it takes. Tighten down the budget even more for a couple months or whatever time frame you have to “save” more. GL and most of all, just have fun!!!!

6. cube Says:
   August 20th, 2008 at 9:52 am

   We’re going! In fact, we are leaving next monday! I have come around to thinking this will be awesome. Basically, we decided money is not something to worry about because life is short, etc, etc.

   So, hopefully the trip will not be too difficult (fly to Germany, change planes, fly to France, then a 4 hour train trip… egads!)

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