| Posted By |
Message |
| Pages: [1] 2 |
CaMacho
Sisters :)
Member since 7/06 15112 total posts
Name:
Jess
|
Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
I know some people hate flying and some can't fathom being in a car more than a few hours but thought I'd put this out there to get some feedback.
We live in FL and are going to NY for christmas/new years.
Dec 22nd/23rd to Jan 1st/2nd... whether we drive or fly.
We'll have tons of gifts from family for DD (which would need to be shipped if we don't drive).
Flights are double the price of what it would cost in gas to drive both ways. We can afford the flights but I would LOVE to save that money.
DD will be 16 months.
2.5 hour flight vs 18-20 hour drive.
We've done both already with DD. She was a nightmare on our last flight in July and an angel during the drive.
It will just be the 3 of us... no IL's this time.
DH wants to fly.
I want to drive.
WWYD?
|
Posted 9/27/10 9:58 AM  |
| |
|
saraH
happy birthday sweet kate!
Member since 5/05 16555 total posts
Name:
I know that God exsists, I held her in my arms...
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
I still vote fly.
I can handle 2 hours on a plane better then almost 20 hours in a car.
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:00 AM |
| |
|
MrsA714
Baby #2 is here!
Member since 8/07 8806 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
I generally would choose flying as the better option, but I'm thinking of all the presents you'll have to bring back. I'm just thinking it would be easier to pack them in the car than having to figure out how to get them back home on the plane or having to ship them, etc.
I say drive.
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:02 AM |
| |
|
KrisT
Two Boys for Me!!
Member since 1/07 5213 total posts
Name:
Kristin
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
Personally, I could not handle being the car for that long so I would fly!
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:05 AM |
| |
|
GioiaMia
Let's Go Rangers!
Member since 1/07 14818 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
I actually LOVE that drive! I say drive! I can't wait to do it with DD!
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:06 AM |
| |
|
EricaAlt
LIF Adult
Member since 7/08 22665 total posts
Name:
Erica
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
Posted by saraH
I still vote fly.
I can handle 2 hours on a plane better then almost 20 hours in a car.
Ditto! I have to get where I'm going fast. I can't sit in the car that long.
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:06 AM |
| |
|
CrankyPants
I'm cranky
Member since 7/06 18178 total posts
Name:
Mama Cranky
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
I don't know-I usually base it on our last travel experience.
Our kids are pretty great travelers, but the last time we drove (Jan of this year) the trip up was horrible. I think it was worse because we had to stop constantly for both of them-they alternated who would be fussy instead of coordinating it.
We've flown 2xs since then and it was a dream-and once it was just me and the kids on the way up.
So, based on that I would lean towards flying (for us).
For you, since you came off of a bad flying experience and since it is a longer trip and because of the gifts, etc, I would probably drive but plan to stop places where she can run around and really stretch
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:08 AM |
| |
|
nbc188
Best friends!
Member since 12/06 23090 total posts
Name:
C
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
The thought of that long of a drive with a child stresses me beyond belief  so I vote to fly! Especially if you can afford the flights.
My longest roadtrip with DD so far has been 9 hours....I wanted to drink heavily when we arrived But I'm impatient and don't enjoy roadtrips either.
Plus, if you fly you'll have longer in NY with family/friends.
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:10 AM |
| |
|
Waste06
Waste not, want not
Member since 6/06 7219 total posts
Name:
Lois Mom Mommy Mama Ma
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
Will you need the convenience of having your own car when you are in NY to visit friends and go wherever you want, whenever you want? If so, then drive.
I hate being at someone else's mercy when we go away. I like the freedom of getting in the car and going to the store whenever we want/need.
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:10 AM |
| |
|
emomma17
All My Girls!
Member since 11/08 4392 total posts
Name:
Mia
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
I HATE flying so I say drive!!! 
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:13 AM |
| |
|
smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
Member since 5/06 32461 total posts
Name:
me
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
You could not get me to drive for 18-20 hours in a car. Unless I HAD TO make the trip and I had no money to spare.
That's confirmed by 2 recents clients who did this trip and ended up on my table and swore to me they would never drive the distance again.
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:14 AM |
| |
|
CaMacho
Sisters :)
Member since 7/06 15112 total posts
Name:
Jess
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
Posted by StayForever
Will you need the convenience of having your own car when you are in NY to visit friends and go wherever you want, whenever you want? If so, then drive.
My mom and my dad are both always offering their cars whenever we need them (and my sis will be down with her car) so that's not an issue.
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:14 AM |
| |
|
CaMacho
Sisters :)
Member since 7/06 15112 total posts
Name:
Jess
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
Posted by emomma17
I HATE flying so I say drive!!!
Me too. I wish I wasn't so scared b/c I have to do it often since we have family so far away. Just looking for flights to book makes me nervous. 
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:15 AM |
| |
|
gabbie83
2 girls <3
Member since 6/08 3037 total posts
Name:
gabbie
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
i love to fly so i would say fly BUT if you really hate flying i would drive!
the only road trip that DH & I will take with DD, is out in the midwest, get a car somewhere in colorado and go all around there.
20 hrs is a lot, but im assuming you would break it up into 2 days right?
not drive straight?
Thats what my parents used to do with us, make it a 2 day trip.
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:27 AM |
| |
|
mrsgafforio
LIF Adult
Member since 3/07 3929 total posts
Name:
Christine
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
Fly!!
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:27 AM |
| |
|
CaMacho
Sisters :)
Member since 7/06 15112 total posts
Name:
Jess
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
Posted by gabbie83
20 hrs is a lot, but im assuming you would break it up into 2 days right?
not drive straight?
We drove straight last time but we had IL's with us. This time i'm thinking we'd stay over and make it a 2-day trip. Now thinking about that... that's 4 days we DON'T have to spend time with family.  I'm thinking DH is right and we should just fly.
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:45 AM |
| |
|
oneday
<3
Member since 5/05 4319 total posts
Name:
Pam
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
I hate being in the car for long periods of time so I say fly.
We drove to NC in June and the way there was ok since we drove overnight except that we were soo exhausted by the time we got there, and I honestly worry that whoever is driving may fall asleep. But at least DS slept most of the way.
The way back was rough because we hit traffic and it's just a long time for anyone to be cooped up. And DS got really antsy.
We're planning on trying to fly down at Christmas. Hopefully it will go well - we'll have to change planes and it's  but the thought of driving again.... 
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:46 AM |
| |
|
JennyPenny
?
Member since 1/08 12702 total posts
Name:
Jen
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
I chose driving
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:47 AM |
| |
|
MrsO
Big Brothers to Be
Member since 1/07 4521 total posts
Name:
Maureen
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
I only say fly because of the short amount of time- you will be wasting 3-4 days driving int he week that you have. If it wasn't the holidays I would say drive.
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:48 AM |
| |
|
Little-J-Mommy
I'm a Big Brother
Member since 5/06 8041 total posts
Name:
D
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
I say fly. We flew to Chicago for Christmas last year. ds was 3 1/2. portable dvd was key! I did all my shopping on-line and had all the gifts shipped directly there from the stores. I wrapped everything once we got there. I also packed lightly. I have a luggage set where one piece fits inside the other for storage. I packed my clothes just like that inside the smaller one. I then had the larger piece to bring home all ds's gifts in. hth
|
| Posted 9/27/10 10:58 AM |
| |
|
CrankyPants
I'm cranky
Member since 7/06 18178 total posts
Name:
Mama Cranky
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
Posted by CaMacho
Posted by gabbie83
20 hrs is a lot, but im assuming you would break it up into 2 days right?
not drive straight?
We drove straight last time but we had IL's with us. This time i'm thinking we'd stay over and make it a 2-day trip. Now thinking about that... that's 4 days we DON'T have to spend time with family. I'm thinking DH is right and we should just fly.
I agree-kind of just get it over with-especially if you don't need your car while there.
Message edited 9/27/2010 11:02:11 AM.
|
| Posted 9/27/10 11:01 AM |
| |
|
Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
Name:
Diana
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
That's a LONG drive, I would worry about the weather too. Fly!
|
| Posted 9/27/10 11:02 AM |
| |
|
MamaB17
Back for baby #3
Member since 5/09 4065 total posts
Name:
N
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
Posted by CaMacho
Posted by gabbie83
20 hrs is a lot, but im assuming you would break it up into 2 days right?
not drive straight?
We drove straight last time but we had IL's with us. This time i'm thinking we'd stay over and make it a 2-day trip. Now thinking about that... that's 4 days we DON'T have to spend time with family. I'm thinking DH is right and we should just fly.
For this reason I would fly, and I hate to fly.
|
| Posted 9/27/10 11:27 AM |
| |
|
EckoRed81504
We are complete <3
Member since 12/07 6299 total posts
Name:
April
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
drive
|
| Posted 9/27/10 11:28 AM |
| |
|
bethsiar
LIF Adult
Member since 9/05 1390 total posts
Name:
Beth
|
Re: Another drive or fly dilemma... wwyd
Posted by KrisT
Personally, I could not handle being the car for that long so I would fly!
same here!
|
| Posted 9/27/10 11:29 AM |
| |
|
| Pages: [1] 2 |
