Wow, wasn't expecting this much animosity towards Denise! I do feel bad in one way b/c she is my best friend - have known her for 28 years and is like a sister to me; I love her to death. She's not usually THIS bad, although she does tend to see things a certain way and there's no changing her mind, and unfortunately she can be very selfish at times. I really do want her to go, but you guys are right - I know I'll end up playing by her rules and will probably be seething the whole time. I just wish i could go with my fantasy, non-selfish version of her. Haha, thanks K12PCB! But actually the Disney tickets are non-transferable,and it would cost a pretty lot to transfer the flight as well.

Also, I did want to clarify that the doctors' appointments I'm missing aren't critical ones, just the opthalmologist and podiatrist, which, while they are important since I'm diabetic, can wait until after the trip.

But anyway, thanks for all the responses - at least now I know I'm not in the wrong and feel better!