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to my Dad?
We were planning a vacation to see him this fall....in Florida. We have decided that we can't afford it. How do I break the news? He will be upset, since we only see each other twice a year as it is. He comes here in the sring and we go there in the fall.
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I would just lay it on easily.. what can ya do? Be like 'Dad, I dont think we're going to be able to afford to come visit this fall and none of us are too happy about it... I dont want to dissapoint you either.. but I dont think its gonna be feesable (sp?)" Im sure he'll understand.
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maybe...you can tell him like Ember suggested.....but also include an alternative if possible. Like we can't come this month but maybe give him another timeline. I don't know if that would be possible.
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I go through this with my Dad too. It is hard. I agree with Ember. He may take it hard at first, but he will understand once the initial "shock" wears off.
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I'm not sure I would tell him yet - keep trying to figure out how to make it happen. I don't know what your relationship is with him, but I'm not sure what would keep me away from my dad. Maybe you and your DH could work a few extra shifts or something in the next few months and try to figure out how to cut every extra cost?
JMO - but I would wait until you know for sure. Fall is a long way off.
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I'm not sure how far apart the two of you are, but would he offer to help pay the cost? Is there someplace you could meet for a visit halfway for a weekend? Could you go alone and not take the whole family? I'm not sure how bad things are for you financially, but I had a friend once tell me at his retirement party that one thing he and his wife always made sure to do every year was take some type of vacation, whether they could afford it or not. He figured it didn't have to be a big & fancy trip, but it was an investment in their marriage, and while one year might be really strapped, it would be made up for another year when they did really well, balanced out over the course of their marriage. I've taken that advice to heart & it's always worked well for us.
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We had to do that with fil on year. We didn't really want to, but finances were really tight. He understood and we did make it down within a years time so it wasn't to painful.
Something to keep in mind. I don't know if Southwest airlines fly out of your airport or not, but they do have some really good specials if you download their Ding program. I got airfare from Phila to Orlando for $39 each way.