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Tomorrow's storm (kinda long)

MrsWhiteonWhiteStMrsWhiteonWhiteSt
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If I haven't mentioned it- my MIL booked a "girl's shopping day" in NYC for me, her, her mom and my 2 SILs. We're supposed to fly out at 5:50am Thursday and then leave at like 10pm.

Now... I hear all this about a huge storm coming in the Wednesday overnight. 50mph gusts of wind, snow, rain. My MIL called and said she understands if any of us want to cancel and that it wouldn't be a big deal. #1. I hate NYC and have been dreading going  #2. She could just be saying it's not a big deal to cancel (you know how MILs are)  #3 the weather man could be completely wrong.

I have NEVER had flying anxiety. Tahiti- Hawaii- LAX, never. But now that I'm leaving Justin behind I just feel so worried about something "happening" to me (I may be a little insane). I just feel so anxious.

What would you do?

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Re: Tomorrow's storm (kinda long)

  • orangeluckorangeluck

    I feel the same way when I travel anywhere without G so I don't think you are insane :) 

    IDK- is the bad weather hitting  NYC too?  That's a pretty good excuse to not go since shopping is usually outside there.  I usually wiggle my way out of stuff I really don't want to do so maybe I'm not the best one to answer. 

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  • jewelsonujewelsonu
    i don't know.  I would feel guilty that she spent the money on the plane ticket especially if she can't get it refunded or if it would only be a credit in your name.  I would hope for the flight to be canceled. It might be since the storm seems to be hitting everywhere.
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  • MelissaSue81MelissaSue81 member

    Honestly.. I would not go. Your flights are GOING to be delayed..you probably won't get out on time or home on time.. My mom, sister and I did a similar trip and we went in the middle of summer in perfect weather and our flight home was delayed.. so we didn't leave NYC til like 1 am and didn't get home to our house til 4 am. I don't think anything is going to happen to you, you're just gonna be stuck in an airport somewhere and its going to be miserable.

    Also, even if you GET to NYC, and its a blizzard.. YUCK! Who wants to walk around in that? AND.. the year before I went with my mom and sister, they went without me right before christmas because they wanted to see the tree and stores and all that jazz all decorated and they said it was a mob scene and you couldn't even see the stores and get through with all the people (it was closer to christmas.. like the week of, but still).. They said they'd never go back at that time of year.  And they are both from "downstate" so they're more used to the city than I am. 

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  • Stellabella125Stellabella125

    I am a firm believer in trusting your gut instinct. The flight would probably be fine, but if you are having anxiety about it then you might be better off staying home because you are not going to enjoy yourself if you are worrying about him the whole time.

    I remember my mom told me once that she used to be into rollercoasters, traveling, etc and then once she had kids she just lost interest because once she had us she just worried about not being around if something were to happen. I totally understand now! You're whole outlook totally changes when you have kids.

    I know MILs can be sensitive, but you gotta do what's right for you and your family.  

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  • dle927dle927 member
    Because the weather is projected to be bad, the airline may be more flexible about canceling the ticket or may allow you to reschedule so you don't have to go to NY in horrible weather.
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