What is it worth to me?

I use ArtGeek.io to learn if and when there is art I want to see. I got one of their rare emails today with info about Impressionist and Post-Impressionist exhibitions around the US this summer.

I am a huge fan of Wasily Kandinsky and there is an exhibition going on at the Guggenheim in NYC into September.

With my kid unemployed due to a layoff and after getting the patio done, I’m feeling kind of strapped. Not painfully broke. But, not free to just fly up for a couple of days, either. I checked MegaBus and I could do a round trip for $204 without spending a night in the city.

I would get on the bus in Durham at 9:20pm, change buses in DC at after a 2 hour layover and be in NYC by 8:45am. Head home that night at 11:30, layover for 4 hours in DC and be home by 1:30pm.

I’m debating with myself if I want to see that art badly enough to take that ride.

Edit to add: We have decided 3 things. 1) Chuck gets to come with me for a longer art trip. 2) We’re taking the train because Amtrak will be more comfortable and is not crazy expensive from Burlington, NC to NYC. 3) We’re waiting until next year to have a little time for our finances to recover from the patio,

4 responses to “What is it worth to me?”

Chip Watts

June 2, 2022

That’s a haul dear lady! I’m getting too old for such endeavors. Hats off if you choose to do it.
So a new patio? Great minds I suppose as I recently finished a new one here. Whew, not again.
I was on some forum the other day where you commented that you guys had gotten an inflatable hot tub? When time allows shoot me an email telling me what your thoughts are on it. Also brand an model no. please mam.
Many thanks old friend
Chip

1. Kitty Cunningham
  
  June 3, 2022
  
  Chuck found our Coleman hot tub on the Home Depot website. They delivered it to our house. It SAYS 4-6 adults. But we think more than 3 would be crowded. and we would probably take turns if there was a third. (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bestway-SaluSpa-6-Person-Inflatable-Outdoor-Spa-Jacuzzi-Bubble-Massage-Hot-Tub-90363E-BW/310302762) You can find “how to set up your inflatable hot tub” vids on YouTube. The part that runs the jets inflates the tub for you. This one has jets around the base and blows bubbles up your back that are strong enough to feel like a chair massager. We expect to use this until it wears out and, then, decide to replace it with a permanent tub or that we don’t use it enough to be worth the expense.
  
Amy

June 8, 2022

If I were 21 I’d offer to go with you. Now? Not so much. I will be curious what you decide. If you go I will enjoy living vicariously through the story of your trip. 🙂

1. Kitty Cunningham
  
  June 15, 2022
  
  We will eventually go to NYC for a hefty art indulgence. But, not this year. I’ll share it with you when we do.