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jambalady
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WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
DH and I booked a long weekend out at Montauk for this weekend.
We are supposed to leave at 3PM right after DC get out of school (3 & 5 years old)
We've gone the last 3 years in a row and the weather has been phenomenal.
This weekend looks cloudy with 20-25mph winds.
I'm worried about being stuck in a 1 bedroom hotel room with both kids and terrible weather.
The problem is we put down a $500 deposit that is now non-refundable. And while I would hate to lose the $500, if we go, we would have to pay the rest (another $500) and risk having a crappy time.
So, here are my options at this point. DH said he would do anything since it was my combined birthday/anniversary present.
1) Go, pay the rest of the $500 and try to make the best of the weekend
2) cancel, lose the $500 deposit, and stay home (and not risk losing $1000) if the kids end up stir crazy in Montauk
3) cancel (lose $500 deposit), book last minute to Vermont where DH's family will be going for Oktoberfest, pay additional $800. Kids are guaranteed to have fun with their cousins and built-in babysitting if DH want to go to dinner or do something by ourselves one night.
DH said not to worry about the $$ bc he wants us to enjoy the weekend but the thought of losing the deposit for options 1 & 2 makes me a little sick.
WWYD? I need to decide by 2PM so I can pack accordingly and be ready to go when the kids get back from school.
uuuggghh, why can't the weather just cooperate?
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want2beamom
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
I would choose #3, but maybe bc Im not a big montauk person...if your main focus is keeping the kids happy, I would do this!
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| Posted 10/11/13 9:45 AM |
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jambalady
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
Posted by want2beamom
I would choose #3, but maybe bc Im not a big montauk person...if your main focus is keeping the kids happy, I would do this!
My main focus is keeping myself sane!
I'm really leaning towards 3 as well. The money thing is killing me though.
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| Posted 10/11/13 9:46 AM |
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DMT
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
I wouldnt waste $500 and stick with Montauk. It is not going to rain all weekend and you can still make happy memories inside, tell ghost stories, have a day where everyone stays in their PJs and watches movies, etc.
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| Posted 10/11/13 10:07 AM |
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jambalady
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
Posted by DMT
I wouldnt waste $500 and stick with Montauk. It is not going to rain all weekend and you can still make happy memories inside, tell ghost stories, have a day where everyone stays in their PJs and watches movies, etc.
True, but if we do go, I would have to spend another $500 to do essentially the same things we would do at home without the added comforts of being at home. Kids inside in a one-bedroom hotel is really, really tough.
So, it's lose $500 if we don't go, but lose $1000 if we do go, and risk not having a good time.
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| Posted 10/11/13 10:13 AM |
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mrsm-2011
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
I choose #3.
Nothing will replace the memories your kids will make with their cousins. Some of my best memories growing up involved my cousins. 
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| Posted 10/11/13 10:20 AM |
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MsSissy
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
#3
You would have to pay the $500 for Montauk if you went anyway. So I would just apply it to the $800 for VT.
I was just in VT over the weekend and it's gorgeous there right now. I would do that over Montuak in a heartbeat.
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| Posted 10/11/13 10:26 AM |
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dianadrw
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WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
Go to Vermont!!! It sounds like that's what you really want to do.
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| Posted 10/11/13 12:09 PM |
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2boys1girl
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WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
Vermont is technically only a $300.00 difference between Montauk....and you would have a better time, company, and a free babysitter...I'd do #3
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| Posted 10/11/13 12:12 PM |
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FTM427
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
Posted by 2boys1girl
Vermont is technically only a $300.00 difference between Montauk....and you would have a better time, company, and a free babysitter...I'd do #3
I was just going to say this too! Vermont will end up costing 1300 vs Montauk 1000. I'd pay the extra 300 for a guaranteed good time with family and having the kids tired from playing with their cousins as opposed to cooped up in a hotel room : )
Enjoy your weekend and safe travels!!
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| Posted 10/11/13 12:21 PM |
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MarisaK
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
I'd choose #3 - spend the extra $300 to go to Vermont and have a good time.
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| Posted 10/11/13 12:21 PM |
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JRsMaMa
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
#3
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| Posted 10/11/13 12:45 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
#3
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| Posted 10/11/13 1:08 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
Did you try to speak to them to see if maybe they will credit you the $500 towards another weekend? That way you dont lose it.
Message edited 10/11/2013 2:42:07 PM.
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| Posted 10/11/13 1:09 PM |
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BargainMama
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
I wouldn't take $500 out of my wallet and throw it in the trash on a normal day, so I certainly wouldn't want to lose a deposit in that amount. I would go and make the best of it.
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| Posted 10/11/13 1:12 PM |
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charon54
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
The $500 is a sunk cost, you can't make your decision based on it, because it's spent no matter what.
So it's $800 for Vermont or $500 for Montauk, you need to choose between.
I would opt for #3.
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| Posted 10/11/13 2:53 PM |
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
Posted by 2boys1girl
Vermont is technically only a $300.00 difference between Montauk....and you would have a better time, company, and a free babysitter...I'd do #3
Completly agree. seems like the best choice.
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| Posted 10/11/13 3:05 PM |
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jambalady
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
Thanks, guys. I decided on Vermont! It's supposed to be sunny and beautiful there this weekend!
My DC are super excited to see their cousins, so definitely the right choice!
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| Posted 10/11/13 3:45 PM |
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want2beamom
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
Have Fun!!!
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| Posted 10/11/13 4:24 PM |
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jambalady
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
And the Montauk hotel said they can apply the deposit towards another visit!
Even better!
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| Posted 10/11/13 4:42 PM |
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SusiBee
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
Vermont.
You had me at Oktoberfest.
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| Posted 10/11/13 4:48 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: WWYD - Need Quick Advice on Long Weekend trip
Posted by jambalady
And the Montauk hotel said they can apply the deposit towards another visit!
Even better!
I am glad you tried, its always worth it! Thats great.
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| Posted 10/11/13 5:20 PM |
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