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Original poster

to be in tears because we've had to cancel our holiday?

191 replies

WellWoman · 07/07/2021 13:19

Due to go to a lovely rental house in St Ives on Saturday, much anticipated, DC were both bringing friends. One DC tested positive this morning so we have to cancel.
Had a Tesco order set up there, had made and frozen food to take, and even a couple of restaurant bookings in place. Feel so gutted to miss out.

OP posts:
EmmaStone · 07/07/2021 13:48

Oh I'm so sorry, that is really rubbish. We've got a break booked in a couple of weeks' time, and I'm starting to feel anxious about one of us contracting covid or having to self-isolate.

What I'd try to do is turn the situation around, and try to make the most of the time at home together. I had lots (LOTS!) of cancelled holidays during lockdowns, and although not the same disappointment as yours, I tried to do some theming for the same period - so if we were due to be in Spain, I cooked Spanish food that week etc. No-one else in the family really engaged, but it took the focus off the disappointment a little, and my DD actually commented the other day that she appreciated me doing it, it made it a bit more fun.

I'm so sorry though, what a shame, I hope you can re-book (great idea above about others this summer being in the same boat, so late availability).

PinkiOcelot · 07/07/2021 13:49

Ahhhhh. Sorry that’s crap. What a time to happen.
I’m worried about this happening to us. We’re due to in 2 weeks.

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 07/07/2021 13:52

awe, I'm so sorry, it must be so frustrating, I hope it can be rearranged!

IncessantNameChanger · 07/07/2021 13:52

That's crap. Have some WineCake

Just waiting for the helpful person who thinks your should happy your not as bad off as (insert anything like "it could be worse at least your not ill, , dead, at least your dead and didnt die falling off a 10 story building, then get run over by a steam roller, that then exploded, that caused a wild fire etc etc etc)

Laci3Pound · 07/07/2021 13:52

just go!

Original poster
WellWoman · 07/07/2021 13:56

@IncessantNameChanger...yes, I was expecting at least one punch in the guts type response.

Of course, I can see it's a real first world problem BUT I do fell terribly let down and disappointed. I thought we were being really sensible setting our sights on a UK holiday as a family, and getting the kids to bring friends. And I love St Ives, thought it would work so well for all of us.

So much sympathy from the vipers has been very helpful, I must say.

Thanks MNers. xxxx

OP posts:
walkoflifewoohoo · 07/07/2021 13:56

@Laci3Pound really? You want someone that has just tested positive to go on holiday, out for meals, days out, take a few mates with them?

Jellifer · 07/07/2021 13:57

@Laci3Pound

just go!
Are you for real???

OP I hope your DC is ok and that you get chance to rebook for later in the year.

Original poster
WellWoman · 07/07/2021 13:57

@Laci3Pound.

We are going to stick to the regulations.

OP posts:
sillysmiles · 07/07/2021 13:58

[quote WellWoman]@ValerieMorgulhis - am trying to be cheery with the DC. Younger one who tested positive this morning is feeling guilty I can tell. I need to get a smile slapped on and try to think of some treats we can put on supermarket delivery.[/quote]
Instead of pretending to be fine, can you not openly talk to them about it, and acknowledge that it is disappointing, but it's nobodies fault and it is just unfortunate timing.
I think being blithely cheerful will make them feel more guilty because they'll know you are faking.

It truly is crap though and you are allowed to feel peed off.

Zerogravity · 07/07/2021 13:58

I'm sorry. I would be gutted too!

ProbablyGryffindor · 07/07/2021 14:00

So frustrating OP, I hope your DC remain well. You must be so disappointed, but you have the right attitude - upset today, and then move on. I hope you are able to rearrange, and until then, make the most of isolation together. Best wishes.

SchrodingersImmigrant · 07/07/2021 14:01

Yeah. I waa gutted when mone had to be cancelled. I get you. It sucks

Can I just say, please cancel all your bookings now so the places can rebook the slot. It's hard times all around.

UmamiMammy · 07/07/2021 14:01

That's really upsetting OP............we are due to go to Devon next weekend and I'm keeping everything crossed ! We have insurance that covers us in case we have to cancel due to covid but I really want to go.

ReviewingTheSituation · 07/07/2021 14:03

Keep in touch with the holiday company - don't give up hope of going this year... If the travel market opens back up, there may well be cancellations from people who had booked UK as a back up option. You never know.

We had the same with a camping trip last week, booked months ago. We could go, but the family we were going with couldn't. It's just rubbish.

thefirstmrsrochester · 07/07/2021 14:03

I’d be gutted too, after everything we have gone through, we all need something to look forward to Sad. As a PP has said, could you try and move the booking out of season? Still something to look forward to, albeit different to original plans.

Thekindofwindowsfaceslookinat · 07/07/2021 14:03

just go!

This kind of attitude is exactly why the relaxing of restrictions will be a fucking disaster, and freedoms will be rolled back once again.

A little bit of common sense and collective responsibility will mean we can get back to a 'sort of' normal that sticks.

Stupidity and fuck-it attitudes will see restrictions back again by autumn.

Dobbyisahouseelf · 07/07/2021 14:04

How disappointing. We are away next week and I'm keeping everything crossed that my teenager doesn't need to self isolate. Like everyone else I'm desperate for a short holiday.

Thekindofwindowsfaceslookinat · 07/07/2021 14:04

...and sorry OP, I forgot in my annoyance to actually say that I'm sorry for you that your holiday has been messed up. It's rotten.

walkoflifewoohoo · 07/07/2021 14:05

How's he feeling OP? I know it's not even nearly the holiday you wanted but at those ages i would take it as an opportunity to spend time all together.

Do stuff, cook a bloody Christmas dinner if you want, games marathon, escape room at home kit?! Do you have a garden? Garden party, BBQ, just your household obviously but there's no point moping is there?

SecretSpAD · 07/07/2021 14:06

I do think we might explore October half term.

Yes, come down here then - it's still lovely weather and it's quieter (and cheaper!). You'll have a fab time.

you are not unreasonable. It's shit and it is important to have things to look forward to

mytwocats · 07/07/2021 14:07

you went full throttle on the premise that all would be ok,sadly as for millions of others,it all went horribly wrong you gambled & lost,you'll get over it in time.

MrsRussell · 07/07/2021 14:08

OP, I'm just outside Truro and the weather is shite.
It's not even raining consistently, it's up and down like a bride's nightie, it's dark by about half past eight, it's too bloody cold to go in the sea and everything's soaking.
Come back in October. And tell the DC they're not currently missing owt and not to feel bad.

GertrudePerkinsPaperyThing · 07/07/2021 14:08

So sorry to hear that OP. It’s happening to so many just as their long awaited break rolls around. Must be so gutting.

ElderMillennial · 07/07/2021 14:08

I hope you manage to sort out something else