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Aunt/Uncle Cancelled Thanksgiving: Now What?
Posted on 10/19/20 at 1:35 pm
Posted on 10/19/20 at 1:35 pm
Remember the cheap thanksgiving airfare thread? Remember the schedule change for November/December thread? Yeah me too. All that was for waste after my aunt/uncle in California decided to change their mind last night and tell me not to come for thanksgiving. Flights, parking, everything booked but they want the event with just immediate family (essentially everythings still going on but i'm the only one not allowed now). Their house, their rules so nothing I can do but cancel everything and start over.
The challenge is now what? Flights are pretty outrageous now given the limited capacity and the fact that it's a holiday weekend. Should I just take a solo trip somewhere? Stay in WA and find a spot on the coast to explore? Book flights to go see random family members in another state? At least I've got 4 weeks to figure this out, but what would be a good several day solo trip to see the sun, maybe do some hiking, and has everything open? Thanks y'all
The challenge is now what? Flights are pretty outrageous now given the limited capacity and the fact that it's a holiday weekend. Should I just take a solo trip somewhere? Stay in WA and find a spot on the coast to explore? Book flights to go see random family members in another state? At least I've got 4 weeks to figure this out, but what would be a good several day solo trip to see the sun, maybe do some hiking, and has everything open? Thanks y'all
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Posted on 10/19/20 at 1:44 pm to CuseTiger
go to olympic and disappear for a few days.
Posted on 10/19/20 at 1:53 pm to cgrand
Super tempting to do it, its getting into the uppers 20s/30s though at night this week so bit chilly. I guess with the right gear i'd be fine?
Posted on 10/19/20 at 2:28 pm to CuseTiger
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my aunt/uncle in California decided to change their mind last night and tell me not to come for thanksgiving.
I know this isn't the OT, but I kind of want the backstory to this
(I'm assuming it's personal reason and not just a Covid thing.)
This post was edited on 10/19/20 at 3:23 pm
Posted on 10/19/20 at 2:35 pm to CuseTiger
If your airfare is still valid, why not just travel to that Cali location and stay in a hotel or AirBnB? Surely you can find interesting things to do, even if you're not spending time with them. Besides, some other family members might be willing to meet/hang out with you after the exclusive main event, even if Uncle/Auntee don't want to host a larger family gathering.
Posted on 10/19/20 at 7:58 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
It's definitely COVID related.
Posted on 10/19/20 at 8:01 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
Rant [On] Off
What's crazy is I think it's just a covid thing! Aunt's parents are still alive so what they're doing is splitting thanksgiving to one get together with her parents and the other one with the kids/my cousins. So I absolutely get the grandparent age gathering being a no-go, but with cousins? My 4 cousins are the exact same age as me and have been sitting inside their houses in the bay area for the past 6 months. One just had a baby a month ago which is likely their reason for not allowing me, the oldest hasnt let her place in Sausalito since this began, and the other 2 live in downtown San Fran and Dublin also sitting inside.
Which brings me to hungryone's suggestion. If it was in any other state and city combo, I probably would do it. I haven't seen those cousins in 7-10 years and it'd be great to catch up, but I'm not staying in Sacramento, Oakland, or downtown San Fran on my few days off of work. I also got a text from one of the cousins saying "Hopefully there's a vaccine soon." I'm honestly just amazed that it feels like a crazy switch turned on for a bunch of people in march and it hasn't turned off yet. While my aunt/uncle are allowed to make whatever decisions they want, I'm taking note to never travel to try and visit this part of my family in Cali.
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I'm assuming it's personal reason and not just a Covid thing
What's crazy is I think it's just a covid thing! Aunt's parents are still alive so what they're doing is splitting thanksgiving to one get together with her parents and the other one with the kids/my cousins. So I absolutely get the grandparent age gathering being a no-go, but with cousins? My 4 cousins are the exact same age as me and have been sitting inside their houses in the bay area for the past 6 months. One just had a baby a month ago which is likely their reason for not allowing me, the oldest hasnt let her place in Sausalito since this began, and the other 2 live in downtown San Fran and Dublin also sitting inside.
Which brings me to hungryone's suggestion. If it was in any other state and city combo, I probably would do it. I haven't seen those cousins in 7-10 years and it'd be great to catch up, but I'm not staying in Sacramento, Oakland, or downtown San Fran on my few days off of work
. I also got a text from one of the cousins saying "Hopefully there's a vaccine soon." I'm honestly just amazed that it feels like a crazy switch turned on for a bunch of people in march and it hasn't turned off yet. While my aunt/uncle are allowed to make whatever decisions they want, I'm taking note to never travel to try and visit this part of my family in Cali. 
Posted on 10/19/20 at 8:41 pm to CuseTiger
Fly into Vegas and then drive over to South Utah.
Zion
Bryce Canyon
Zion
Bryce Canyon
Posted on 10/19/20 at 9:13 pm to CuseTiger
Where are you flying in to? Rent a car and drive to Yosemite, sequoia, and kings canyon.
Posted on 10/19/20 at 9:47 pm to CuseTiger
come to DFW anyway
Posted on 10/19/20 at 10:24 pm to Hat Tricks
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Fly into Vegas and then drive over to South Utah.
Zion
This. Just did it week before last and really enjoyed it.
Posted on 10/20/20 at 7:51 am to CuseTiger
Take them out of the will.
Posted on 10/20/20 at 8:31 am to CuseTiger
People really are ignorant about Covid, I run into people almost daily that "i guess I'm going to have to change my plans for next spring or summer". Like where the hell have you people been the last 9 months?
People really did think a vaccine would happen and it all just disappear? Its mind boggling.
I'd be furious OP, that's such an ignorant move.
ETA: You really need to troll the hell out of them. Have a thanksgiving without them and post all over social media every hour about how you wish you were with family in Cali right now. People are going to look back on this as such an idiotic time.
People really did think a vaccine would happen and it all just disappear? Its mind boggling.
I'd be furious OP, that's such an ignorant move.
ETA: You really need to troll the hell out of them. Have a thanksgiving without them and post all over social media every hour about how you wish you were with family in Cali right now. People are going to look back on this as such an idiotic time.
This post was edited on 10/20/20 at 8:33 am
Posted on 10/20/20 at 8:55 am to CuseTiger
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it'd be great to catch up, but I'm not staying in Sacramento, Oakland, or downtown San Fran on my few days off of work .
Nowhere did I suggest such a thing. It’s cost efficient to keep your cheap airfare in place....go to Muir Woods/Muir Beach, drive out to Point Reyes, head to Tomales Bay for oysters.......plenty to see/do outdoors in that area.
Who knows, a cousin or two might change their minds as the holiday draws closer. Practice loving kindness, especially at Thanksgiving....I completely don’t get the “eff the family” attitude some might adopt here. We are all living through strange times and we all have the right to act/react as we see fit. We can disagree with our families reactions without acting spitefully or harshly, especially toward the elders or new mothers. What if you visited the area anyway, and told your housebound cousin to stand on the porch and wave as you chatted with her from the curb? Or if you did a drive by visit of the cousin with a new baby? Simply bc the extended family doesn’t feel up to housing or entertaining you is not something to embroider into a quilt of grievance. Peace and love, and gratitude that you’re not attending a Zoom funeral for any of them (three and counting in my family/circle since pandemic began).
Posted on 10/20/20 at 11:30 am to hungryone
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hungryone
You are definitely a better person than I am
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Peace and love, and gratitude that you’re not attending a Zoom funeral for any of them (three and counting in my family/circle since pandemic began)
Sorry to hear about that, not sure how I'd handle that situation
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What if you visited the area anyway, and told your housebound cousin to stand on the porch and wave as you chatted with her from the curb? Or if you did a drive by visit of the cousin with a new baby?
To me this is a waste of time. I'm a very practical person so if I'm flying 2 hours each way and driving an hr out of my way to see someone from a rental car window, that doesn't make sense in my book.
You're right that I should practice kindness, but it's definitely tough when it feels like your family does not want you there.
Right now I'm leaning towards Olympic NP, Phoenix, DFW, or Utah for Zion. Olympic I can drive to, Phoenix/Utah/Dallas I'd fly.
Posted on 10/20/20 at 12:34 pm to CuseTiger
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You are definitely a better person than I am
Nope--we are all imperfect beings struggling toward the light. But age will teach you that time wasted on feeling offended is time you will never get back. Old enough now that college friends are riding off into the sunset, and old grievances just don't matter when viewed through the lens of time.
Olympic is gorgeous--it's certainly no hardship to go there.
Posted on 10/20/20 at 4:00 pm to CuseTiger
We are considering a road trip Nashville to Asheville. Flights from Hou to Nashville and Atl back to Hou aren’t bad. The lady never been to Tennessee and likes to hike. So a few nights in the smokies sandwiched in between Nashville, Knoxville, Asheville. With the lack of people traveling, we may not make hotel reservations and just stop when we like.
Posted on 10/20/20 at 4:27 pm to Hat Tricks
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Fly into Vegas and then drive over to South Utah.
Zion
I hear you can find women just wandering about in Zion. Maybe try your luck and catch one in the wild!?
Posted on 10/20/20 at 5:11 pm to CuseTiger
My biggest concern is there are more scared people out there then we all think. This entire board is made up of a majority of southerners. The further north you go the more the “koolaid” has been drank.
I have travelled with my family and friends when this started and have been upfront with the people I work with and in my currently closed office. My office will not open until after January 31, at the earliest.
Now the kicker. One person in the office already told the Office Manager and my boss they will NEVER come into the office if I am there. Ever. Because I travelled during this time. Like I am an infected zombie that will always be a threat.
I have travelled with my family and friends when this started and have been upfront with the people I work with and in my currently closed office. My office will not open until after January 31, at the earliest.
Now the kicker. One person in the office already told the Office Manager and my boss they will NEVER come into the office if I am there. Ever. Because I travelled during this time. Like I am an infected zombie that will always be a threat.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 11:18 am to kciDAtaE
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We are considering a road trip Nashville to Asheville. Flights from Hou to Nashville and Atl back to Hou aren’t bad. The lady never been to Tennessee and likes to hike. So a few nights in the smokies sandwiched in between Nashville, Knoxville, Asheville. With the lack of people traveling, we may not make hotel reservations and just stop when we like.
Tennessee is almost pre Covid normal so it wouldn't be a bad idea. That being said, I would definitely make reservations. I know the Smokies will be packed and a lot of people are vacationing here because things are mostly back to normal. Gatlinburg was packed last weekend when I was there.
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