DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams December Event Info – DISapalooza (continued)

[spaddy]

I can try - they just gave me a card of a small appliance repair service that they have - of course nothing was available in the store.

My dh uses this place a lot: repairclinic.com. They have lots of parts and good prices.

Just curious...
How many people take a day of from work to prepare for a trip and/or a day off after a trip to recover?

We usually leave on Sunday and return on Saturday. This trip is an extra long one for us, 8 nights. I am a little scared we are going to burn out and be totally exhausted by the time DAP weekend comes around.

 

[tlcoke]

No one really stocks parts anymore, we've become such a disposable society. Last instance for us like this was with a one-year old vacuum and I was told "maybe you should just buy a new one". Good Luck!

This is so true any more, I saw a Microwave in one of the BF Ads that is $18.00. They don't want to repair things any more, just throw it away and get a new one. My Dad just got a Snowblower at the local Thrift store for $15, that just need to be flushed and new fluids & gas put in it and it works perfectly, so he is ready for the once every 10 year big snow fall, we get.

Just curious...
How many people take a day of from work to prepare for a trip and/or a day off after a trip to recover?

I always add one day to my vacation to recover, to do laundry, etc... However, The main reason I do it is because to I got stranded in Florida on a trip in May in the early 90's due to severe storms and my flight got canceled and I was not able to fly out until the next day. Luckily, I was staying with a friend's family and he was still at the airport when we found out the flight was on an indefinite delay, so I didn't have to spend the night at the airport.
So I now always build in the buffer day as a precaution for unforeseen travel delays (and the opportunity to take a voluntary bump).

 

[AnneR]

Mother nature is NOT cooperating. I hope the traffic is OK, though.

It sure isn't but I have been lucky so far today - I missed the traffic from an accident on the mountain on my way in this morning - car was off the road up an embankment but tow truck was not there yet, just police. Then of course there was a second accident on the mountain in the backup - it is now a 10 mile back up.

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Morning everyone. Today is picture hanging day and curtain day. Fun hungh. Less than two weeks until my sister comes for DAP!!!

I am wondering what to book for my birthday dinner. Narcoosees again or try somewhere else. Just me , hubby and Ethan this year.

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

I always add one day to my vacation to recover, to do laundry, etc... However, The main reason I do it is because to I got stranded in Florida on a trip in May in the early 90's due to severe storms and my flight got canceled and I was not able to fly out until the next day. Luckily, I was staying with a friend's family and he was still at the airport when we found out the flight was on an indefinite delay, so I didn't have to spend the night at the airport.
So I now always build in the buffer day as a precaution for unforeseen travel delays (and the opportunity to take a voluntary bump).

Very smart! We got stranded in Jamaica for 3 days due to snow/ice in Philadelphia. Luckily the hotel returned us from the airport and put us up at no charge. Work however was not so happy with the delay.

 

[tickledtink33]

Just curious...
How many people take a day of from work to prepare for a trip and/or a day off after a trip to recover?

Good morning

I work right up until it's time to leave and go back to work right after getting home. My trips are my sanity and annual leave is like gold to me. Taking the day off before and/or after would feel like a waist of that leave. That one day of leave could get me a long holiday weekend away. This is just me of course. Some people think I'm crazy. And maybe I am.

 

[firsttimemom]

Very smart! We got stranded in Jamaica for 3 days due to snow/ice in Philadelphia. Luckily the hotel returned us from the airport and put us up at no charge. Work however was not so happy with the delay.

I think they were just bitter that they were stuck in bad weather and you got 3 more days in Jamaica!

 

[jeanigor]

Good morning

I work right up until it's time to leave and go back to work right after getting home. My trips are my sanity and annual leave is like gold to me. Taking the day off before and/or after would feel like a waist of that leave. That one day of leave could get me a long holiday weekend away. This is just me of course. Some people think I'm crazy. And maybe I am.

There is no doubt in my mind.


Birds of a feather, flock together!

 

[katscradle]

Good Morning Anne,
I have fallen asleep with lights & TV on before, your body needed the sleep.

Hopefully traffic will be at a minimum for you drive time today.

Two weeks from today, I will be trying to clear all print projects off my desk, so that I can spend Wednesday getting everything packed and ready to leave Thursday morning.

Morning Tracey!
I think we have all fallen asleep with the lights & tv on before.

 

[katscradle]

I can try - they just gave me a card of a small appliance repair service that they have - of course nothing was available in the store.

Good morning Anne, here hoping your day go smooth.
Listen John and I would like you to pick the breakfast spot as you are familar with your area.

 

[katscradle]

I miss my friends...I don't get to play all day long anymore with you guys!! I don't think I even have 50 posts in this thread... Oh well...I have a job and I am thankful for it. I hope everyone is doing well here!!

We are and can't wait to see you!

 

[katscradle]

It sure isn't but I have been lucky so far today - I missed the traffic from an accident on the mountain on my way in this morning - car was off the road up an embankment but tow truck was not there yet, just police. Then of course there was a second accident on the mountain in the backup - it is now a 10 mile back up.

Glad you missed it though!

 

[Dodie]

Good morning everyone. Just checking in. This is my last full day of work this week. I'm going to work from home in the morning tomorrow, but then that's it until Monday.

I am still amazed when I look at my DAP countdown. It isn't that long ago that it was MONTHS away.

 

[AnneR]

My dh uses this place a lot: repairclinic.com. They have lots of parts and good prices.

Thanks Anne, I am going to check this one out.

 

[AnneR]

Good morning Anne, here hoping your day go smooth.
Listen John and I would like you to pick the breakfast spot as you are familar with your area.

Okay, what time do you think you will hit Hagerstown on Saturday, if you get in early enough I could fix you dinner.

 

[jeanigor]

Okay, what time do you think you will hit Hagerstown on Saturday, if you get in early enough I could fix you dinner.

Perhaps I will need to drive down next time!

 

[AnneR]

Glad you missed it though!

Me too - it's bound to happen on rainy days - people drive way to fast and make too many unexpected moves.

I am very thankful when I don't get stuck in that traffic, there are seven miles between exits, you can sit for hours. Can you say urgent potty break needed?

 

[AnneR]

Perhaps I will need to drive down next time!

Just tell me when

 

[jeanigor]

Me too - it's bound to happen on rainy days - people drive way to fast and make too many unexpected moves.

I am very thankful when I don't get stuck in that traffic, there are seven miles between exits, you can sit for hours. Can you say urgent potty break needed?

I would have to find the nearest bush on the side of the road. Audience or not.

 

[katscradle]

Okay, what time do you think you will hit Hagerstown on Saturday, if you get in early enough I could fix you dinner.

I will talk to John when he gets up.
I forget what our timing is going to be.
I will pm you!