Hi Clarity! I am sure I am only like the 9273974th person to tell you but I LOVE your writing. I really enjoyed reading the trip report from you and Markus.

My birthday is August 7. We will still be there on the 9th and as of now we have room for 4 more... just sayin'.

I had heard we could get cheaper tix if we waited later but the extreme planner in me and the fear of not finding a flight scares me to be honest. Most likely I will grit my teeth and we will wait. I worry though if they back out at the last minute and not come up with the funds then we will really be stuck and left with no time to cancel the villa. I really want to be hopeful and I am trying to remain positive that they will get it together. It is just really hard for me to keep quiet when their lack of vacation funds is due to expecting to wait until the last minute to actually save not because they are actually in a financial bind. This never works out for them and they always end up with less than intended. I don't want to upset them or piss them off but now they are affecting OUR trip as well.

I will make you a deal. We find a way to get there in time for Boardie Bash and all of you return in August? *shake hands*