Travel expenses for road trip to Disney World . . .
Snacks -$20
games from the dollar store- $10
candy for my sweet tooth- $5
oil change that turned into a rear brake replacement and power steering fluid leak fix . . . $436.00
Extra night in a hotel room to get on the road early to avoid a snow storm . . . $65.00
Windshield wiper replacement for the wiper that flew off at 70 mph during the monsoon that enveloped my van on I-75 . . .$8.00
Odd rumbling noise inspection while getting the wiper replaced . . . free
Results of odd rumbling noise inspection = broken tire rod . . . $237.00 (and two hours)
Snacks at the Dollar General while we were waiting for the van to be fixed . . . $11.25
Umbrellas purchased at the dollar general to walk back through the monsoon to the auto shop to wait for the van to be fixed . . .$10.00
Video games to keep the kids from climbing over the tires in the automotive showroom . . . $8.00
Another hotel room(this time with a pool and a hot tub for me) . . . 89.00
Advil . . . $4.85
Gas . . . my first born child
Arrival at Disney!!!
Margarita for mommy? . . . $9.00
. . . and worth every penny!!!!
******Special thanks to the lovely gentlemen at the automotive shop in London, Kentucky for helping out. My sister-in-law, my 3 kiddies, and I all owe you a debt of gratitude for keeping us safe on our 15 hour journey. :)
Thursday, March 3, 2011
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Hope you guys have a blast at Disney. Family trips are always interesting to say the least. LOL
ReplyDeleteWell, that was fun. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh my! You really had an adventure, didn't you? Glad you guys got there safely.
ReplyDeleteI didn't do the math because I was afraid...you probably could've flown cheaper. :)
ReplyDeleteBut don't worry when asked about their trip to Disney they will tell anyone that will listen ALL about the car trip!
Sometimes a getaway really is worth WHATEVER IT TAKES. Margaritas, of course, are essential.
ReplyDeleteAs is, I suppose, a safe driving vehicle. Glad you got there in one piece.
I'm amazed the margaritas didn't make an appearance earlier! what a nightmare!
ReplyDeleteI am about to take my car in to the shop and I have this funny feeling that it is going to be a bit more than I expect...
ReplyDeleteOuch! That is why I don't do roadtrips. Glad you made it to Disney with your sense of humor intact
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