I've been had! Well,........ manipulated!

[RSKY]

Twice this week and once last week I've driven 40 minutes to pick up my 16-year old granddaughter and then driven 30 minutes to take her to golf lessons. (Local celebrity golfer holding classes). Then I wait around for a couple hours to take her home. Lunch included wherever she wants to eat. During our talks in the drive it has been established that: 1. she hasn't been to a beach in a couple years, 2. she sure would like to go to a beach, 3. younger sister (recently 10th birthday) has only been to a beach once since she was a baby, 4. I would be a fantastic granddaddy if I somehow planned, organized, and paid for a beach vacation for her, her sister, and the entire family including her parents, aunt, uncle, and three cousins. So counting myself and my wife there would be eleven of us.

Anybody else have granddaughters? Do they manipulate you so easily? I mean, dang it, I know I should be harder to control. But since she was born with these big brown eyes and the longest eye lashes she has managed to do this. And she has taught her younger sister and cousin the drill. Want something from granddaddy, just stare at him, blink your eyes, smile, and say please.

Well the stock market is doing well, and I might as well spend it as to hoard it. Rather see them happy now as getting the cash when I die. I'm thinking these thoughts as I search VRBO for a house big enough for eleven on a beach within a one day drive from Western Kentucky.

A manipulated RSKY

 

[EddieWalker]

Bringing the grandkids to the beach sounds like fun. Leaving their parents and everyone else behind sound even better!!!!

 

[sandman2234]

One hour drive from Western Kentucky, to any beach would be a 15 minute drive to the airport and a 45 minute flight, which still won't get you there!
If you want to really impress them try Destin Beach on the panhandle in Florida. You will be able to unload a significant amount of their inheritance doing so.
David from jax

 

[Torvy]

I'm with Eddie. We don't have grandkids, but I wouldn't be roped into paying for my adult kids or their SOs. My SIL is a PITA, so I'd rather stay home than vacation with him.

On the outside chance I paid for them, it would be in exchange for something I wanted. (Labor, visits, etc)

I'm also one that easily burns. Beaches are nice, but it would have to be off-season and a very cloudy day.

On the positive side, big family get togethers are nice. Maybe have each family contribute something (food, jet skis, whatever makes sense). We did a house for 25 in Breckenridge for my folks' 60th. Only 1 of their grands couldn't make it.

 

[oldnslo]

You don’t have lakes and beaches in Kentucky?

 

[Gem99ultra]

Twice this week and once last week I've driven 40 minutes to pick up my 16-year old granddaughter and then driven 30 minutes to take her to golf lessons. (Local celebrity golfer holding classes). Then I wait around for a couple hours to take her home. Lunch included wherever she wants to eat. During our talks in the drive it has been established that: 1. she hasn't been to a beach in a couple years, 2. she sure would like to go to a beach, 3. younger sister (recently 10th birthday) has only been to a beach once since she was a baby, 4. I would be a fantastic granddaddy if I somehow planned, organized, and paid for a beach vacation for her, her sister, and the entire family including her parents, aunt, uncle, and three cousins. So counting myself and my wife there would be eleven of us.

Anybody else have granddaughters? Do they manipulate you so easily? I mean, dang it, I know I should be harder to control. But since she was born with these big brown eyes and the longest eye lashes she has managed to do this. And she has taught her younger sister and cousin the drill. Want something from granddaddy, just stare at him, blink your eyes, smile, and say please.

Well the stock market is doing well, and I might as well spend it as to hoard it. Rather see them happy now as getting the cash when I die. I'm thinking these thoughts as I search VRBO for a house big enough for eleven on a beach within a one hour drive from Western Kentucky.

A manipulated RSKY

ah ha! Just another sucker. hmmm - but aren't we all? And don't we just love it! Enjoy life, grandpa.

 

[part-time-Farmer-NC]

Our family rented a house at Avon NC for a week soon. After the heat has shifted some (I hope). We split the costs of the $3k house among us. Wasn't a bad hit on anyone then. We'll split the food costs etc when we get down there I'm guessing. I'm taking the boat for some inshore fishing so hopefully fresh fish will be on the menu at least once or twice. I think it will be 11 of us.

 

[MossRoad]

We're spoiled being 30 minutes from Lake Michigan. So many beaches!

We've also rented houses along the outer banks. And been up and down the east coast several times.

There are quite a few lakes in Kentucky. I'm sure there are some beaches you can find.

 

[Dftodd]

My youngest grandson (4yo) if leaving with granny, will broadcast in a very loud voice "We're going to spend your money!!!!!!"

No manipulation involved. He's very direct and honest about it

 

[deezler]

You don’t have lakes and beaches in Kentucky?

Not really! Only if you dam a river. Of which there are several big reservoirs. But - no waves, no endless view, no sprawling sand dunes, no different birds and aquatic life.

Theres just something special about ocean beaches (and the leeward side of the great lakes!).