I'm sad for a friend

[1confused1]

She's turning 40 and her husband organized a girls weekend. She doesn't live near most of us anymore, but is only an hour flight away.

I'm the only one going :-(

I want to find a way to fix this but I can't.

[eb777888]

That's fine! It's still a girls weekend. Don't feel bad, even an hour flight and a whole weekend can be a lot for some people's schedules. It's awesome you'll be able to celebrate with her!

[katieido]

Just make it fun as hell! I'd love a special evening with one great friend who flew out just for me.

[elleblue]

Don't feel sad! You're going to be there and you two will have a blast.

[1confused1]

Mar 13, 2016 0:01:37 GMT -5 @bigreddog said:

was there enough notice for people that have to fly there? how many people declined?

don't worry.. I probably would be just as happy to get away for the weekend with one close friend as I would a group.

Yes, over a month notice. Which I guess is probably not that much when everyone has kids.

We'll have a blast! But I know she struggles with having her friends so far away and this won't help.

[sarahbear]

Mar 13, 2016 0:28:52 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

Mar 13, 2016 0:01:37 GMT -5 @bigreddog said:

was there enough notice for people that have to fly there? how many people declined?

don't worry.. I probably would be just as happy to get away for the weekend with one close friend as I would a group.

Yes, over a month notice. Which I guess is probably not that much when everyone has kids.

We'll have a blast! But I know she struggles with having her friends so far away and this won't help.

Well, don't be such a Debbie downer about it. Go and help her have a good time.

[1confused1]

Mar 13, 2016 0:32:29 GMT -5 sarahbear said:

Mar 13, 2016 0:28:52 GMT -5 1confused1 said:

Yes, over a month notice. Which I guess is probably not that much when everyone has kids.

We'll have a blast! But I know she struggles with having her friends so far away and this won't help.

Well, don't be such a Debbie downer about it. Go and help her have a good time.

What? I'm going. I'm just sad there aren't going to be more people.

[isabel]

That's a bummer. I think I would be sad too if I were her. I hope you guys have a great time though!

[thinkofthesoldiers]

Yeah that's not enough lead time. Why didn't he just fly her to where to group is instead if thinking everyone would be able to rearrange an entire weekend on a months notice?

[themoneytree]

Wait, so he organized a girl's weekend in her new location requiring multiple people to book flights?
Can you suggest to him that he send her to you guys so at the very least she gets a big dinner out with everyone?

[sailorgray]

Yea, i would need a good two months notice, so if she gets down about it just point that outto her.

Have fun!

[ECB]

Mar 13, 2016 6:06:31 GMT -5 themoneytree said:

Wait, so he organized a girl's weekend in her new location requiring multiple people to book flights?
Can you suggest to him that he send her to you guys so at the very least she gets a big dinner out with everyone?

I agree.  Could you ask him about this? 

[VillainV]

It's a tough time of year, especially for people with kids (a lot of people have spring break next week or the week after and may have existing travel plans or be short on money).

Is it too late to plan to have her fly to you? If so, I think you will both still have a great time.

[Deleted]

Aww.  It's awesome that you're going and you two will have a blast.  It's hard when people are far.

[ginger]

Does she know no one else could come?

If not, she won't know to be sad.

[tictac]

If it's not too late for him to change the location, he should send her to you guys. 1 month is just not enough notice for lots of people to drop everything and fly away for the weekend. I don't even have kids in the mix, and I couldn't do it right now.

[Moe]

If I were your friend I'd be ecstatic that you are coming! Focus on that What activities will you do?