• uniquely-ironic said on Nov 06, 2007....

  No, the family I want to see is close by.  If I had to fly I might have to reconsider.

• CreativeWoman said on Nov 06, 2007....

  UI,
  Fortunately, flying has never been an issue for me either.  I'm sure that might weigh heavy on my budget if it did.
  
  CW
  

• Zayda said on Nov 06, 2007....

  My parents are traveling to visit us for Thanksgiving, and as far as I know, the price of gas is not deterring them from doing so.
  
  Typically, we would travel to visit them, but since the little man is in first grade this year, and he doesn't get out of school until 3 p.m. the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, it would have made the 9 hour trip impossible for us regardless of the gas prices.  So, my parents, who are retired, are coming here instead, and I'm cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the 5 of us.
  
  We will be traveling there for Christmas, and, so far, the price of gas is not changing our travel plans.  I will probably try to save some extra money for gas between now and then.  The only thing that will keep us from going is if the hubby gets a new job (he applied for one) and we end up moving over the Christmas holidays.
  

• silverwhisper said on Nov 06, 2007....

  honestly, while gas prices are irritating, it won't keep me from seeing family or friends--but then again, i don't have all that far to go, either.
  
  ed

• TinSoldier said on Nov 06, 2007....

  How far does it have to be for people to fly? Not that flying is a consideration for me, what with a family of five and everything. It's way out of my budget. That's one reason we drove to Minnesota this summer instead of flying.
  
  Not because of gas prices, but I don't really plan on going anywhere for the holidays anyway. The wife's parents live about 4-5 hours away (220 miles) and my parents live about 3-4 hours away (150 miles). Driving is no big deal, but I can't wait until we can afford a newer vehicle -- a van instead of a coupe.
  

• CreativeWoman said on Nov 06, 2007....

  Zayda,
  I'm sitting here thinking what a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner you'll prepare!  I think your parents will be in for a treat.  Sometimes it is nice to be the one receiving guests.
  
  Best of luck to your husband and the possibility of the new job.
  
  Ed,
  The gas prices don't seem to keep me home either.  Family and friends are my most frequent destinations year round.
  
  Tin,
  Would you believe I've never flown?  I don't even have a real grip on what airfare is these days. 
  
  I'll bet a van would give your family more room to spread out.  :-) 
  
  CW
  

• wombat said on Nov 06, 2007....

  I'm too far to be going home for the holidays--so that isn't an issue there.  I will fly if something comes up and I need to go.
   
  But--if gas keeps getting much higher, I won't be able to afford to go to work-- to make the money to pay for the gas-- to go to work.....

• skald said on Nov 07, 2007....

  Would not and gas is expensive here but my folks are near me. 

• Me-Myself&I said on Nov 07, 2007....

  My son has bought my airfare to Dallas this Thanksgiving to see him.

  Then he is coming here for Christmas. i wouldn't of been able to see him if he hadn't done what he did. **smile** God bless my boy! see ya

• PassionTraveler said on Nov 07, 2007....

  airfares are high. I wanted to go to Orlando, Fla. to see a new baby in the family and looks like neither Thanksgiving nor Christmas will be viable options with the high cost of holiday plane tickets.
  
  Maybe later in the year. A non-holiday.
  
  I will be going two hours away to the desert to see my Dad though!
  
  PT
  

• CreativeWoman said on Nov 07, 2007....

  wombat,
  I heard some guy on the news say that gas may rise to $4 a gallon by next summer.  Gulp!
  
  skald,
  I'm glad your family is near you.
  
  MMI,
  Your son is very sweet!  :-)
  
  PT,
  The trip to see your dad sounds like fun.  :-)  I hope you get to see the new baby soon.
  
  CW
  

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