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Taking My Parents On Vacation
A great idea, gone horribly wrong, or is that incredibly right?
Taking My Parents On Vacation
A great idea, gone horribly wrong, or is that incredibly right?
I was on a vacation in Gulf Shores Alabama with my family when I got the great idea, to call, and invite my parents to come to Gulf Shores, Alabama to join us. There were just a few details I did not think through clearly.
This is a beautiful city on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, on the southern tip of Alabama. Just a beautiful place to take a vacation if you like the beach, sun, seafood, and fun. Three of the four things I found out, my parents were not so fond of.
The Phone call
Shouting into the phone I offered for them to come join us. They were both just a little hard of hearing. I said, “THEY WERE BOTH JUST A LITTLE HARD OF HEARING!” They were excited to join us on our vacation, and Mom (RIP) asked when we would come get them.
Immediately I realized, that clearly, I did not think this good idea, all the way through.
Mom, it is like an 8 hour trip for me to drive one way to come get you and Dad. I will have to check out of the condo, and then…