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JoeyandDavid · May 5, 2009

Any suggestions on how to break the news to him without hurting his feelings?

Start with martini's that much i have figured out

lashl · May 5, 2009

OK, need some help. Still have not told Gramps we are going on this cruise. His health just won't allow him to go that long and besides this is our cruise. Any suggestions on how to break the news to him without hurting his feelings? I thought about telling him that someone cancelled and we got a chance to get the cabin for two at a much reduced rate.
Please give it some thought.

Gosh Steve, that's a tough one! Do you think he would buy your - "someone cancelled and we got a chance to get the cabin for two at a much reduced rate" story? That's something that could really happen.....I don't know....

Debbie he would buy it. Just don't think he would like it much.

lashl · May 5, 2009

Steve ~ isn't your sister going to come up and stay with Gramps??? I thought you mentioned that at one time...
your situition is much tougher than mine with my parents...I haven't told anyone about my cruise. That is why i don't have a countdown clock under my signature...

at least when I go away this time hubby will be here at home to "mind the farm" but even still, i am not planning on telling them until i think I have to. But if you all remember, Hubby told them 3 months before our last cruise and let me worry about telling them the whole time...!

but this time HE has told ME not to say a word! LOL

BTW...I will think on your question.

Yes Andrea you are right. We fly my sister up here to stay with him. The only problem is I think he wants to go on a cruise more than spend time with my sister!

lashl · May 5, 2009

Any suggestions on how to break the news to him without hurting his feelings?

Start with martini's that much i have figured out

Joey, I think you are on to something there. Sometimes you just don't see the forest for the trees!! :rolleyes2:

cruisetarp · May 5, 2009

Steve - I think beginning with a martini is a good idea. Maybe one for each of you would work.

55ChevyLady · May 5, 2009

Steve ~ isn't your sister going to come up and stay with Gramps??? I thought you mentioned that at one time...
your situition is much tougher than mine with my parents...I haven't told anyone about my cruise. That is why i don't have a countdown clock under my signature...

at least when I go away this time hubby will be here at home to "mind the farm" but even still, i am not planning on telling them until i think I have to. But if you all remember, Hubby told them 3 months before our last cruise and let me worry about telling them the whole time...!

but this time HE has told ME not to say a word! LOL

BTW...I will think on your question.

Yes Andrea you are right. We fly my sister up here to stay with him. The only problem is I think he wants to go on a cruise more than spend time with my sister!

I can understand if your sister is anything like mine! LOL

maybe if Gramps' heart can stand it arrange some "date nights" for him while you are away...

gotts to be plenty of available women in your area needing male company.... :wink2:

JoeyandDavid · May 5, 2009

I must say steve on the serious note.. that is a pickle..I know you will find the words.. but it must be really tough trying..

lashl · May 5, 2009

I must say steve on the serious note.. that is a pickle..I know you will find the words.. but it must be really tough trying..

I really miss mom now. She would have told him he is too old and feable to go on a cruise and that would have been the end on it! We will figure something out.

55ChevyLady · May 5, 2009

I must say steve on the serious note.. that is a pickle..I know you will find the words.. but it must be really tough trying..

I really miss mom now. She would have told him he is too old and feable to go on a cruise and that would have been the end on it! We will figure something out.

my community has an excellent Senior Adult Center. It is not a elder day care in any sense of the word, but a place to hang out, play cards, do crafts, socialize, etc...

would Gramps be interested in something like that?

JoeyandDavid · May 5, 2009

I must say steve on the serious note.. that is a pickle..I know you will find the words.. but it must be really tough trying..

I really miss mom now. She would have told him he is too old and feable to go on a cruise and that would have been the end on it! We will figure something out.

you may have just found the answer .. Channel your mom.. meaning.. tell gramps "you know i am only saying what mom would have said"....