Would I want to die after this?

[amberlyrose]

DH needs to be in London January 9th but we need to be in San Antonio Jan 12th. The dogs would be staying with my parents while we're in England. Here's DH's thought process:
Fly out of London and arrive in El Paso Jan 9th at 9pm.
Stay with my parents 9th-10th
Drive to San Antonio on the 11th. Takes about 8 hours. 
DH has to be at work in San Antonio at 7am.

I'm worried that the jet lag will hit us on the 2nd day (usually does) but I also don't want to leave immediately the next day, either. 

Oh, and I'm going with him to London. There's no question on that.

[madringal]

I think you would be ok. I'd leave late morning on the 11th and take your time getting there. Stop and rest for awhile if needed. Do you have any other options?

[orangello]

Jet lag, schmet lag. Just do it! FWIW, my H travels a lot internationally and finds that taking an Advil PM or similar a night or two after he gets back gets him right back on track and out of the jet leg.

[Deleted]

I'd do it.

[hopecounts]

I think it'll be fine. It may not be the most fun thing ever but you'll get through it

[pittsmcgee]

Do it. London is worth it.

[Deleted]

Could you fly from El Paso to San Antonio?

If anything is going to do you in, it's going to be that last long drive.

[amberlyrose]

Oct 7, 2014 15:51:56 GMT -5 madringal said:

I think you would be ok. I'd leave late morning on the 11th and take your time getting there. Stop and rest for awhile if needed. Do you have any other options?

Not really, unless I drive by myself to SA and DH just flies straight in. I really hate that drive with a passion, though.

[fryjack2]

Cut out the 8 hour drive and the trip will be 100x better.

I would do it, either way.

[amberlyrose]

Oct 7, 2014 16:00:25 GMT -5 @misoangry said:

Could you fly from El Paso to San Antonio?

If anything is going to do you in, it's going to be that last long drive.

Nope. We'll have the dogs and two months worth of clothing, etc. 

[Deleted]

Boo.

Well, I'd still do it!

[fryjack2]

Can you drive 4 hours on the 10th, stay in a hotel, and then drive the rest of the way on the 11th?

[badtzmaru22]

Jet lag is always easier for me going UK to US. I think you'll be fine.

[amberlyrose]

Oct 7, 2014 16:42:35 GMT -5 fryjack2 said:

Can you drive 4 hours on the 10th, stay in a hotel, and then drive the rest of the way on the 11th?

This is a possibility! I wonder if there's anywhere to stop in between.

[pooh8402]

I would not do it. The stretch between El Paso and San Antonio is so empty and boring and there's not a lot of places to stop for food or pee. It'd be worth it for me to fly.

Never mind, I saw that you'll have the dogs and clothes. I'd break it up if possible.

[amberlyrose]

Oct 7, 2014 17:13:11 GMT -5 pooh8402 said:

I would not do it. The stretch between El Paso and San Antonio is so empty and boring and there's not a lot of places to stop for food or pee. It'd be worth it for me to fly.

We can't fly

[olegregg]

I think you'll be fine. I've found that jet lag is worse traveling from west to east.

eta: make sure to bring ear plugs though if you want/need to sleep on the plane.