Bit of a Dilemma

[missymaya]

I say go, unless you really feel the need to spend that time with your sis. I only get to see my sis a couple of times a year now, but when she comes down, she does her thing and I do mine and then we meet up and do our thing. Just let her know you have plans and maybe have her meet up with you at the end of the tour and go to lunch or something. I'm sure she'll understand. And besides, if she is moving there, you'll see eachother a lot.

[Tuckervill]

Yes, she's going to be there a whole week before your event. I'm sure you'll have plenty of opportunities to be with her prior to that day. And why don't you invite her to meet you at the finish for a post-ride lunch?

Karen

[Blueberry]

I say go. They'll be house hunting while they are in the area. You'll be back for their last night (and they'll be back in 5 days). I'm sure they could probably use the time to go back and look at places, to make a decision about where to live. I'd be concerned if they didn't want to spend some time alone to do that...

CA

[li10up]

Her DH isn't coming with her to do the house hunting (renting). He will be back at home finishing the last minute packing. He knows she'll find a good place. My DH can keep her company and bring her out to see the finish if she wants. She doesn't know her way around the area so it's not like she can entertain herself very easily. I guess I'll just have to wait and see her reaction when I bring it up. I just don't want her to think I don't care or don't want to spend time with her...I do...but I don't want to give up the things I like either.

[bikerchick68]

what you just said is exactly what I would tell her... you don't want her to feel like you don't care... and you do love her and want to spend time...but this is a yearly event and very important to you too... I betcha she'll be fine with it...

[HillSlugger]

She's staying with you for 10 days? I think you can take a day to do your ride.