It's great to hear about your golf game. Consider... if you can go to Hawaii for three weeks, you can probably find a great deal on clubs (maybe used) that will continue to improve your game. It's like loving running marathons while wearing Keds.
Emotions are a tricky thing. Meeting her and becoming involved helped ease the transition in your divorce. Knowing what didn't work with your girlfriend is a good thing, too. Being alone for a bit might be a good thing.. to give you a chance to breathe, to process all that's gone on.. the divorce, the girlfriend.. and get to know you again.
Kerry.. stuff is stuff, even if it costs alot. Your peace of mind is worth more than gold. The meaning of the Hawaiian trip has changed with the break up, mutated more with the addition of the chaperon, perhaps even twisted knowing how deeply her family controls her life. It's great if you're on the inside.. not so good from the outside.
Ask yourself what the trip means to you and your children. Go from there. The only baggage you want on a vacation is what holds your clothes.
