Close...but yet so far....Damned Economy!!

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:01 pm

Scott, did you have trip insurance by any chance? If so, could you claim any of the money you might forfeit?

LMG · Post by **LMG** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:14 pm

Sorry to hear that, Scott. I hope you're able to move into something new quickly. Good luck.

cptnkirk · Post by **cptnkirk** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:19 pm

Man Scott that bites I wish ya luck. I will be losing my job sometime this year just not sure the exact date. I have known for the last two years, shops heading to Mexico. It's starting to really wind down now, figure I have till about May or June. Lucky wife has a good job for now. We shall see how this all pans out we haven't changed any plans so far but I would guess 2010 will be different if this gets as bad as I think it's going to get.

shoemak38 · Post by **shoemak38** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:28 pm

Cptnkirk

that one of the few good thing about working for a medical device company harder to move out of the states

Pickle · Post by **Pickle** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:06 pm

I'm very sorry to hear about your situation. Hope things will turn better for you soon. I wish you the best, Scott.

Joshie · Post by **Joshie** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:02 pm

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:10 pm

wow just read this. so sorry to hear that.

ScottB · Post by **ScottB** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:36 pm

Thank you all for the kind words. This forum rocks for sure! I will do what any other forum member would do, keep reading trip reports, and keep the dream alive until my next visit.

California Girl, no insurance, so we will bite the bullet on this one.

Time to start my own business, because I WILL make it back to STJ.

Thank to all again...Now just keep the trips reports alive so I can stay sane please!!

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:41 pm

I am sorry Scott.

islandgirl · Post by **islandgirl** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:10 pm

Dear Scott:

I know I know..i feel your pain..it hurts. This forum really understands how you feel and i am sure everyone here agrees. But you know you will be back and you must keep that in your head. I tell myself everytime we go on the walk of woe..i will be back, i will be back and it makes it so much better. and remember you are not the only one this is happening to, lots of people have to put off their trips. I am truly sorry..it will get better. get yourself a drink, put on some reggae, read the forum and do some limin mon. we understand!!!

RogerD · Post by **RogerD** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:57 pm

Scott, We also feel your pain! with company cut backs including bonuses we had to cancel our trip this month that we have been doing for 5 years now, It sucks doesn't it!!

Robbin · Post by **Robbin** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:06 pm

I know if we hadn't paid for everything up front, we wouldn't be going on our trip in April. I thinking about how to save the most money when we get there. Any advice?

bevm · Post by **bevm** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:27 pm

I'm so sorry Scott. I know in these tough economic times we all need that STJ vacation more than ever. We're on the same page as everyone. If we hadn't booked last year we wouldn't be going either. I'll keep you in my prayers..

Jan&MikeVa · Post by **Jan&MikeVa** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:52 pm

Oh No Scott, I am so sorry guy. This really does suck, stink, and well it's just not fair! I know how much you've been wanting to get back to STJ, and I know how excited you were. Just remember.......it will still be there when you are ready to go. Just a big ass speed bump in the road right now, but it will work out.

Wish I could say more to help, we like so many others were lucky getting our trip in. But in the end, now that we're home.................it's the same old same old. Yes, the vaca lightened our load and lifted our spirits........but. There will plenty of fun (and inexpensive) things to do at home this Spring. And your little boy............you guys will be having a blast once the weather breaks!!!!!

Keep on smiling and email me if you need to chat.

xoxo
Jan

Sun4MySoul · Post by **Sun4MySoul** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:59 pm

Scott- This totally sucks. I know what's it like to cancel a trip, and nothing made me feel better until I could schedule a new one. I hope that happens for you sooner rather than later! Hang in there!

I think I'm on island during your previously scheduled days, I'll definitely have a Painkiller Toast for ya!

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