(Not Quite) Enormous Changes at the Last Minute
Here's how we got here: When we were at Disney last January, we struck up a conversation with a "Castmember," Richard, about roller coasters. Richard told us we really needed to go to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio--a mere 5 hour drive from our house. Why not let a stranger you met while waiting for a bus plan your next summer vacation? So, we bought tickets during a Presidents' Day BOGO sale and planned a massive road trip. We'd drive 5 hours to Sandusky, then 9 hours to the Wisconsin Dells, then a short hop to Milwaukee (for Summerfest), and then 10 hours to get home in time for the kids to start Brighton Summer Arts. We don't usually (meaning pretty much never) take road trips, but what the heck ... a couple 10 hour drives, we'll do it! Then, three days before our trip, it became clear the weather would be horrible. Thunderstorms, 100% chance of rain at Cedar Point, and though I'm certain Sandusky's a lovely town full of charm, it's ...