Alaska cruise

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Registered: 07-08-2005
Alaska cruise
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Wed, 10-05-2005 - 7:48am

Hi- i need some advice/opinions from you ladies---

My brother has offered to take my family- dd, ds, dh and me on a cruise to Alaska next summer, along with his family, my 2 brothers and mom. He is a multi millionaire. My husband feels funny about accepting because we are trying to figure out how to pay for our daughter's college next year and he can't see spending for a week what is a year's tuition. I understand his feelings,but this cruise is something i have always wanted to do. would you go?

Elaine

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Registered: 04-21-2004
In reply to: grippy2005
Wed, 10-05-2005 - 8:30am

wow, i am so jealous! i have always wanted to go on that cruise!!

will you lose any money going on the trip? will you or your husband have to take unpaid leave from work? if you can go without wasting or losing money, and it truly is paid in full, then i would go. it sounds like a chance of a lifetime, but that's just my opinion. of course, your husbands feelings are very important too. good luck, and if you go, have fun and relax!

kel

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: grippy2005
Wed, 10-05-2005 - 8:32am

I would but only after I figure out if there were any "strings attached" or if your brother is just wanting to do this as a family reunion type of thing before the family gets more spread out since your daughter will be going off to college next year.


I would also find out exactly what expenses you are going to be responsible for and what ones your brother is covering, that way you will know if you can afford to join them.


I can understand your husband's hesitation but is your brother offering you an "either/or" situation?

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Registered: 08-19-2003
In reply to: grippy2005
Wed, 10-05-2005 - 8:33am

I love going on cruises. But I would be funny about accepting such an extravagant gift from your brother, and maybe your husband is also. It may feel normal to you, because he is your family. I would not go unless your husband is on board and ok with who is paying for the trip.

I have to admit that I do not know your story, but have to say if you are in debt, then you have to look at for you. Your daughter can get scholarships, grants, and loans for college. When you are finished getting out of debt and saving for your retirement, you can always go back and help her pay off her loans if you feel obligated. But its not your responsibility to pay for college for your daughter, especially when its a hardship to do so.

Shannon


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