Posted by Kathryn on 12/5/09 9:17pm
Msg #313194

EOM for December

My BFF wants me to come down to Fla. for 1 1/2 weeks... Her birthday is Dec. 26th. So my question..... when do you all think will be our busiest days in December? I don't know when to leave !
THANKS A MILLION.

Reply by jba/fl on 12/5/09 9:31pm
Msg #313197

The days that you are gone, according to Murphy's Law. n/m

Reply by jba/fl on 12/5/09 9:43pm
Msg #313199

Re: The days that you are gone, according to Murphy's Law.

Wasn't done -

You can't let EOM dictate your personal life - life is too short to live by that criteria. You can really only guestimate, and 50/50 chance you will be right (either you are or you are not - see, 50/50.

there are some things one just cannot miss - is this one of them for you? If you stay home and EOM is a bust, will you kick yourself? Looking back in 10 years, will you remember the money, the promise of money, or will you remember the warmth of a strong friendship that only grew ever stronger with those 10 years passing? and that wonderful week and half that you almost ditched for money?

I am older now, I know my answers. I have already given up too many days, nights, mornings, week-ends, etc. for the almighty dollar and with the signing climate such as it is right now, I know I need more positive memories to add to my memory bank account. Just as I know what I would do, I feel you will discover what is best for you.

Of course, you will let us know how your vacation went if you decide to go to FL?

Reply by Kathryn on 12/5/09 9:52pm
Msg #313200

Re: The days that you are gone, according to Murphy's Law.

Wow. You should have a blog somewhere and be a writer. You have a way with words. Thanks for sharing that.
Oh and yes, I am definetly going.... I haven't been home in six years and I will be there for Christmas. Just not sure if I should spend my week there BEFORE or after Christmas Day!

Reply by JanetK_CA on 12/6/09 12:41am
Msg #313209

Re: The days that you are gone, according to Murphy's Law.

If I had to guess -- and that's all it would be -- I'd probably choose to go the week after Christmas. Technically, EOM will be the 28th, but I'd bet [not much, though...] that the way the holidays fall this year that most will try to wrap things up before Christmas since so many people take vacation between Christmas and New Year's. But Julie is probably right about it being 50/50. The last couple of years, December has been relatively slow for me anyway.

BTW, I'm just thinking about my track record for scheduling my own vacations... I invariably seem to choose the wrong time - or maybe it just seems that way. Whenever you go, I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time!

Reply by PAW on 12/6/09 7:04am
Msg #313212

Sorry, but LSD for December is the 26th

Considering funding has to take place on the 31st, the Last Day to Sign (for a 3 business day rescission period) is Saturday the 26th. In reality, since that is Saturday, and the Friday before that is Christmas day (a federal holiday), the LSD becomes the 24th, a full calendar week before the end of the month.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 12/6/09 4:06pm
Msg #313237

Oops... You're right, of course.

Counted my three rescission days right, but not the actual signing day. That's what I get for posting bleary-eyed! But that further supports my "guess" about when to take time off...

Reply by Alz on 12/5/09 9:35pm
Msg #313198

I know that you are serious, but....

I don’t think anyone here can answer that question with precision. There are just too many variables to consider. Therefore you’ll have to decide for yourself. A) Hang out with your BFF, which you know you are going to spend money doing so or B) Stay home and earn an income or C) Both A) and B).

A.

Reply by Claudine Osborne on 12/5/09 10:02pm
Msg #313202

Re: I know that you are serious, but....

EOM..Decision on vacation time..Let me explain my decision to take a vacation during EOM in Oct..

My husband wanted to go visit our dearest oldest friends in Georgia..I was debating with myself should we go or not..Then I decided that visiting with them was very important to us and that business will have to wait..We cannot live our lives on working or waiting to see if the phone will ring..My phone rang a lot while I was away..Did I loose a ton of money yes..but I gained a wonderul vacation with my husband and friends..this is nothing that money could ever buy!! I was all worth it!!

So I hope you cut yourself some slack pick a date and go for it with a clear heart..You will be glad you did!! Of course have fun!

Reply by LKT/CA on 12/6/09 12:26am
Msg #313207

<<<My BFF wants me to come down to Fla. for 1 1/2 weeks... Her birthday is Dec. 26th. So my question..... when do you all think will be our busiest days in December? I don't know when to leave ! THANKS A MILLION.>>>

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone and we don't know what a day holds....a lady I network with - her husband passed away suddenly a week before Thanksgiving and he was in his late 30's.....my own cousin passed away at 41 from a heart attack last year.....forget about EOM and go and be with your friend for the full 1-1/2 weeks and make fun memories!

Reply by C. Wayne Moore on 12/6/09 9:18am
Msg #313213

Kathryn it really does not matter!

I used to worry about leaving town and not being able to take calls and lose signings until October 15, 2009. At age 61 I had a "mild heart attack" which ended up with 3 stents and a different outlook on life. I almost didn't make it to my Grandmother's 100th Birthday on November 15th and I had promised her " I'll show up if you will." Come on down to FL and have some fun. You never know what tomorrow might bring.

The best!

Wayne

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 12/6/09 9:45am
Msg #313214

All responses so true...grab the moment while you can! n/m

Reply by Notarysigner on 12/6/09 10:50am
Msg #313215

Re: All responses so true...grab the moment while you can!

Enjoy yourself, 2010 will be here soon and we ALL are looking for better things to happen then anyway.

Reply by Yowheelz on 12/6/09 11:22am
Msg #313217

Life is too short to only fish on weekends!!

Same goes for visiting friends. dinners with family, concerts with kids. I do arrange vacations for first two week of the month but I have stopped feeling guilty if I miss a closing because I took the day off to go surf fishing. Don't plan your life around the "possibility" that you might miss a closing, life's too short.

Reply by MW/VA on 12/6/09 12:30pm
Msg #313223

December has usually been a very busy month, with things getting really hectic. Last year I had signings on the 24th & 26th, and ended up catching up on some paperwork on Christmas.
I still spent time with friends, etc., but I was exhausted.
This year is going to be very different. I'm leaving for FL on the 23rd & returning the 30th. I'll be meeting up with my brother & sister-in-law there, so I'm so looking forward to it. I've also NEVER been to Disney, Epcot, or any of it, so it will be a great experience, I'm sure.
Hang EOM this December!

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 12/6/09 12:58pm
Msg #313225

Hate to be a wet blanket here Marilynn....but

we went to Disney during Christmas week 3 years ago with out daughter and granddaughter - hope this doesn't happen to you but it was the worst experience at Disney ever - we'd been there yearly through the 80's while visiting family .... in 2006 the lines were outrageous, crowds unbelievable - my understanding is it's one of the busiest times of the year as school is out everywhere...I'd never do it again..

I hope you have a really good time - the first time is always the most magical..

Reply by JanetK_CA on 12/6/09 4:09pm
Msg #313239

Re: Hate to be a wet blanket here Marilynn....but

You may not want to even consider this, but if you can go Christmas Day, it's another story altogether - at least at Disney Anaheim. Just a thought...

Reply by Riley/FL on 12/6/09 8:30pm
Msg #313263

Christmas day is always the best Disney day of the season

I live 30 miles from Disney and yes, Christmas Day is your best bet. The crowds are about half of what they are during the rest of the week.

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 12/6/09 10:30pm
Msg #313267

Never been to WDW Xmas week, but from the few tmes

that I have been there, I find you best bet to minimize crowds to to
be at the gate as they open the park. Pre plan the "big" (formerly e-ticket)
rides that you want to take and hit them first. Get as many biggies out of the way as you can first thing.
Have a great trip. Say Hi to the Mickster for me

Reply by BrendaTx on 12/6/09 6:27pm
Msg #313247

For some reason this reminds me of learning to shoot

a .12 gauge double barrel shotgun. An old side by side which was nearly as long as I am tall.

It was handed to me ass I was told by my young husband*, "Here, this one doesn't kick much. I'll let you use it. Just brace yourself and hold it tight up to your shoulder, then aim and squeeze off the trigger."

I did. And, I progressed to shooting skeet respectably well for a first-timer on that day. My shoulder was very bruised by the next day...it was black, blue, red and green. I thought, "Man, I'm glad he gave me that old shotgun since it didn't kick much. I'd hate to see my shoulder if it was a hard-kicking one."

Well, as time passed, all you old bird hunting men already know what I learned. That gun kicked harder than anything I have ever had occasion to shoot since then. It should have knocked a petite young thing like I was then completely down. But, since I didn't know it had a rough recoil and my perception was that it "didn't kick much" I learned to shoot it and no gun ever phased me after that.

However, if Linda would have been there, she would have told me "OMG! That is a terrible gun. You'll be black and blue tomorrow!" And, she would have been right but I would have never learned to shoot skeet or to manage a gun with a powerful recoil.

I'm sayin' ...it's all in perception and expectations. Go Marilynn! And assume the best!

=====

*Epilogue: Though I remain fond of this man who is now my ex-husband, one of the reasons we are no longer married is because even though he was a good teacher on the shotgun, he's also an accomplished part-time liar.

Reply by Linda Hubbell on 12/6/09 6:36pm
Msg #313249

Sounds familiar Brenda..

But MY ex-husband didn't tell me the gun kicked - and let me rest my cheek against it when I shot - rang my bell but good and I've never shot again....

I said I didnt want to be a wet blanket and I hope she has a good time - but it is what it is and, to me, forewarned is forearmed....<<shrug>>..."it's all in perception and expectations" - yes, I expected to have a great time with my granddaughter that week, never realizing just how busy they were then because no one told me..I wish someone had -

My epilogue - I'm NOT fond of my ex-husband...<G>

Reply by BrendaTx on 12/6/09 6:45pm
Msg #313251

LOL...he was a rotten teacher, he deserves it. n/m

Reply by RickinVA on 12/7/09 9:04am
Msg #313270

Brenda: For some reason this reminds me of learning to shoot

When I was a youing shaver, I took my date hunting. She had never been, and I
was a a typical youngster. I told her to hold the gun butt an inch or so off her
shoulder, when pulled the trigger. It knocked her down as I laughed. Well, she never
went hunting again! That was 52 years ago. That was 1 year before we married.
I suspect she will never let me forget it; we are still married and while her shoulder
healed fine, she still complains about her butt. :-)

Reply by BrendaTx on 12/7/09 9:43am
Msg #313274

Re: Brenda: MEAN, Rick...but at least you

"kept" the girl.

Reply by MW/VA on 12/6/09 6:57pm
Msg #313254

Re: Hate to be a wet blanket here Marilynn....but

Thanks for the warning, Linda. In this case it was plans made by my brother & his wife.
They have been there before over Christmas, and claim to know what to avoid. We'll see.
I expect this year is going to be extra-crowded. Christmas is on a Friday, and all the kids & teachers have the whole next week off (yikes). If it really gets to me I will find something more calm to do. Thanks again.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 12/6/09 7:19pm
Msg #313256

Marilynn, just enjoy your vacation - no matter what...:)

We stayed for the night parade too - it was absolutely gorgeous!! My grandaughter (4 a the time) was totally mesmerized...built a precious memory that night..

Reply by SReis on 12/6/09 6:03pm
Msg #313245

My motto is "It wasn't meant to be..."

I used to get really worried & upset if I missed out on a closing because of something but then I woke up one day & realized I was putting my life on hold for something that "could" be. Now when I miss a phone call or take time off & miss appts, I just say "It wasn't meant to be." I know its sounds silly but when I feel myself getting upset over the job loss, I literally say out loud "it wasn't meant to be" a couple of time & I fell 100% better. Have a fun vacation, I'm sure it is well deserved!

Reply by BrendaTx on 12/6/09 6:29pm
Msg #313248

Re: My motto is "It wasn't meant to be..."

And, a perfect motto it certainly is. You can't live much if you don't just get out there and do it.