Planning a trip

[Wildkat]

Well... I SHOULD have my newsed car by then (today or tomorrow if all goes well)... and if so, I can chauffeur you two around. Your son and mine seemed to hit it off well... maybe they could hang out too.
JAT

Nothing should come between you and your son spending time together...

Just let me know what you would like to do... as long as I have transportation for more than 2 at the time... we're good.

[Wildkat]

If you don't go,she wins. The trip is already going to cost hundreds. Rent a car for a day and take him where you want to go. Rent a nice one and have a day you BOTH will remember.
Good luck bug
dp

True dat
+1

[CatatonicBug]

Wow! Thanks Kat! I really don't expect anyone to chauffer us though. The 2 boys did enjoy some video games for a while. After a little online shopping, I can get a rental for $50 for the 2 days I'll be there. Not sure if I can convince SWMBO it's worth the extra $ though, especially since that extra cost is BECAUSE of the ex...

The thing is, I feel like the fact that she's convinced him to avoid the bike means she's already won. If I bend and provide a rental car, it's yet another thing I'm "giving in" to. I agree that nothing should get in the way, but how far should I be expected to go?

Sorry to bring my personal issues into the forum... I'm just at a loss.

[DAVINCI]

Think of it as a compromise...one that ends with your boy not losing...you. That's what it's all about anyway, right? A day will come when you can blow her off and he will understand. Till then, compromise. DAMHIKIJK.

[cywelchjr]

+1 on what Randy says. I understand it's hard, but it's not about her (ok so it is a little) it's about him, and making sure you keep touch with him. It's better to give in a little bit and get to spend some quality time with him, than to end up with both you AND him missing out on that. That time with you is critical, and he really needs to get that time with you.

[CatatonicBug]

Thanks for the guidance guys... I think everything will work out. I just hate allowing "the beast" to control what I do with my kid. Hopefully, some day, he'll see reality, and be able to look past her manipulative ways...

[Wildkat]

+1 on Randy's comments

Also, for a positive vote on the rental...
The heat has been absolutely terrible for some people here.
(one of my kids has been having some problems with it lately)
It probably isn't a bad idea for your son (or you, for that matter) to be in an air conditioned vehicle while you're here. The heat lately, even on a bike, has been like riding in a large convection oven. Not to mention, the amount of traffic you'd have to be in while you're here... it just gets that much hotter.

My ride today was only as long as I needed it to be...


But, like I said originally, if you just want a ride here or there (or whatever) the offer is open.

[foreda]

Old saying

Bug.. Look at it this way..What goes around, comes around.. Sometime, someday, the tables will be turned and you can extract your revenge!!