Halcyon Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 DS10 and i have been planning a road trip to savannah for weeks. We have an airbnb all set up, then heard yesterday that the AC at the airbnb was broken and we might have to stay in a hotel. okay, breathe, no big deal. thankfully, that got resolved. We left this morning at 9 am and DS10 was so excited. About 40 minutes from home, someone swerved into us, we swerved and luckily were not hit, but a warning light went on in our new prius. I pulled over at the next rest stop, and our back tire was totally flat. I must have swerved into something. Called AAA, waited an hour, he replaced it with donut. Told us to go to a tires plus and have the screw removed and patched at the nearest Tires Plus. Ok, no problem. Got on the road....the WRONG WAY. As in, heading home. No exit for 30 miles. Sigh. Got off, found a Tires Plus, and now 4 hours after our original departure in a 5 hour trip, we are sitting in a tires plus 30 minutes from home waiting for our tire to be patched. I know in the scheme of life this is not a big deal. But as some of you know, I have been dealing with a lot of stuff healthwise and was so looking forward to a wonderful, stress-free, mini break with my little guy (who, btw, is handling this a lot better than me.) I need a glass of wine or something. Obviously, with 4-5 more hours ahead of us on the road, that is not happening. :glare: :glare: Breathe. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Girl Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Sorry your long-awaited trip got off to such a rough start. That stinks. However, I'm glad you're both OK. I hope the rest of your time away is fun and that you come back feeling recharged. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggie96 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 :grouphug: Om my goodness! That sounds like something that would happen to us! Never a dull moment, even when you desperately want one. Hang in there! Once you get back on the road, take your time and try to enjoy the trip. It won't be today, but this will make for an amusing story in the future. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I am SO sorry! I hope you're on the way to Savannah and have a great trip. One day you'll laugh when you tell this story. Today is not that day. Have a great time- eat some pralines and drink some wine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Well, I suppose this will be a trip you both remember twenty years from now. Sorry everything is going wrong. I hope things improve soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 thanks ladies. at least the tires plus has free wifi right? I am trying not to cry right now. I am being so silly. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I'm sorry. We've had a few crazy trip delays like that. Is there time to drive to your hotel yet tonight? Will the reservation be held? If so, carry on! Have fun, laugh, and be thankful nothing really bad happened! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Deep breathing. This is part of the adventure when you take a vacation. Tell yourself this is the stuff memories are made of - and they are. Years from now this story will still have legs. :) :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 thanks ladies. at least the tires plus has free wifi right? I am trying not to cry right now. I am being so silly. You are not being silly. (I know you know this.) You've got a serious case of disappointment -- as would anyone. And you'll breathe a bit, shake it off, find ways to connect with little guy while you wait, and then get on with it. Hugs, Halcyon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 That stinks! I'd be stressed and upset, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quark Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 :grouphug: Sometimes it just pours. I hope you manage to have a good rest of the trip. Is it convenient to treat yourselves to a great audiobook to listen to in the car (from a bookstore nearby maybe)? At times like these, we resort to ice cream and a comforting book (and hopefully a good night's rest when you reach your destination after all that driving). I agree with a pp...this would make a great story some day. ETA: I just realized...you guys avoided an accident! Wow. Your heart must have been racing! Hugs again. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I can agree with you: that's miserable!!! No where to go but up, right? Right??!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 What a PITA! I hope the rest of your trip is smooth sailing. We did a night ghost tour in Savannah that was cheesy fun if you need another activity. Coming down off the adrenaline after the near-collision would have me weepy too. Don't feel silly! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Well, you should be to Savannah by the evening, which is a really lovely time of day there. Hugs & hang in there. Hopefully this will be the extent of travel issues & the rest of your trip will be wonderful & refreshing. ETA: I agree with Zoobie -- adrenaline let-down can definitely make you feel weepy & shaky. Take it slow& easy for the rest of the day & be kind to yourself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 You are not being silly. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I hope it all turns out well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 thanks ladies. at least the tires plus has free wifi right? I am trying not to cry right now. I am being so silly. You're not being silly! :grouphug: I hope the rest of the trip goes smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Uh hell yeah that's upsetting and stressful. I hope the rest of your trip is better than that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 That sounds very stressful and I would absolutely feel like crying right now. I am so glad that you are all ok and the fix is not a huge big deal. And :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: to you for NOT just going home. I am really proud of you that you are continuing on your way. I hope you have a wonderful time in Savannah. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Whew! What a stunner of a morning! We've had trips that started off like that (namely, a window rolled down that wouldn't roll back up at all...right before we were supposed to get on the interstate!) Hope everything is resolved quickly so you can enjoy a relaxing time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I've totally had those days, and I'm wanting to cuss but trying to model a Mature Reaction for my kids. (Though, sometimes I just say F it and cuss away.) You'll feel better once you get to your destination. Treat yourself to a pit stop for something tasty on the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Hopefully you are on your way to a wonderful time by now. I guess anything small that may go wrong from now on will not seem like a big deal in comparison, right? LOL Go make some good memories with your boy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Here's hoping you can have that glass of wine later! :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Can you convince yourself that you had an appointment for tires this morning and that when you do get on the road, *that* was the time you always meant to leave so all's good? Probably not, I know. Sometimes when we're irritatingly late, I try some self talk like that. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I'm SO glad neither of you were hurt!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I hope the rest of your trip goes smoothly and you have a great time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: It can only get better from here! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 (Hugs) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I hope this is one of those blips that when you talk about this trip in the future you laugh because the rest of the trip was totally and completely awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 So sorry you got off to such a rough start!! I hope the rest of your trip is fun and relaxing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeghansMom Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 DS10 and i have been planning a road trip to savannah for weeks. We have an airbnb all set up, then heard yesterday that the AC at the airbnb was broken and we might have to stay in a hotel. okay, breathe, no big deal. thankfully, that got resolved. We left this morning at 9 am and DS10 was so excited. About 40 minutes from home, someone swerved into us, we swerved and luckily were not hit, but a warning light went on in our new prius. I pulled over at the next rest stop, and our back tire was totally flat. I must have swerved into something. Called AAA, waited an hour, he replaced it with donut. Told us to go to a tires plus and have the screw removed and patched at the nearest Tires Plus. Ok, no problem. Got on the road....the WRONG WAY. As in, heading home. No exit for 30 miles. Sigh. Got off, found a Tires Plus, and now 4 hours after our original departure in a 5 hour trip, we are sitting in a tires plus 30 minutes from home waiting for our tire to be patched. I know in the scheme of life this is not a big deal. But as some of you know, I have been dealing with a lot of stuff healthwise and was so looking forward to a wonderful, stress-free, mini break with my little guy (who, btw, is handling this a lot better than me.) I need a glass of wine or something. Obviously, with 4-5 more hours ahead of us on the road, that is not happening. :glare: :glare: Breathe. That really vacuums! :( hugs Hope the rest of the trip is a blast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakelly Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Oh no!! 😱 it will be funny in a few years, but not now. I'm so sorry. Hope you can get back on the road and on to fun, very soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 The trouble with having something to laugh about in the future is you have to experience it in the present. :grouphug: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 :grouphug: On the bright side at least DS10 knows what the spare tire and AAA membership is useful for. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 When bad things happen on trips -- and we travel often w/ dh's job -- I break out "the silly." We do crazy, fun stuff like eat donuts for dinner or buy a fun cd from a local Target -- or even a book on tape. Talk to your DS about this trip and how he'll talk about it for the rest of his life!! We just throw up our hands and do everything we can to have fun -- when everything is going wrong. Hang in there, Alley 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Oh man. That totally stinks. You definitely deserve a grown-up pacifier once you turn in for the night! I would totally go the wrong way, too. Dh says I drive with blinders on. Recently I missed the exit to *my own home* on the way home from Costco! Nine tons of perishable food in the car and I drive another unnecessary 30 minutes! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VANURSEPRAC Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 :grouphug: Hugs to you sweet momma that I treasure her experience and opinions! Hope you and DS10 are in Savannah or getting close to it soon with a glass of wine in your near future! Toast! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 What a PITA! I hope the rest of your trip is smooth sailing. We did a night ghost tour in Savannah that was cheesy fun if you need another activity. Coming down off the adrenaline after the near-collision would have me weepy too. Don't feel silly! Do you know which one you did? my son would love this. So we arrived at 8:30 pm. Expected time was 3:00 pm. So.....a little late. I am utterly exhausted, but the AirBNB is perfect and we found a little japanese restuarant nearby and enjoyed some shumai and udon noodles. Now we are watching Iron Man (and I am having that glass of wine) Thank you everyone for listening to me wine. I mean whine. LOL. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Glad you arrived safely. Enjoy your vacation! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share Posted July 15, 2015 Well, DS and I have concluded that I would be an awful contestant on The Amazing Race. One wrong turn, one missed flight connection, and I'd be like "Ok, that's it, we're done, let's go home." Or I'd yell at my co-contestant and then dissolve in a puddle on the ground. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Well, then don't sign up for The Amazing Race. Lol. But, DO enjoy your time in Savannah. And enjoy a ghost tour too. Sounds like you will have a blast. Glad you have arrived safely, found a tasty dinner, & are relaxing this evening. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VANURSEPRAC Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Well, DS and I have concluded that I would be an awful contestant on The Amazing Race. One wrong turn, one missed flight connection, and I'd be like "Ok, that's it, we're done, let's go home." Or I'd yell at my co-contestant and then dissolve in a puddle on the ground. Oh how I love Amazing Race!!!!! I am not smart enough to be a contestant on that show, but I love watching it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Enjoy your vacation!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'm glad you arrived safely and are finally able to relax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyThreeSons Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Hugs and prayers that the rest of your trip is full of only the pleasant sort of adventures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Do you know which one you did? my son would love this. So we arrived at 8:30 pm. Expected time was 3:00 pm. So.....a little late. I am utterly exhausted, but the AirBNB is perfect and we found a little japanese restuarant nearby and enjoyed some shumai and udon noodles. Now we are watching Iron Man (and I am having that glass of wine) Thank you everyone for listening to me wine. I mean whine. LOL. It was nearly 10 years ago. I looked at the travel sites, but I don't see any that look familiar. Sorry! Blue Orb seems to get good reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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