While December is the most traveled month of the year, a lot of people wait until January and sometimes even February to take a trip and avoid congested traffic and resorts. Weekends can also be a mixed bag, especially if you're having family over or other responsibilities.
Also, quick announcement:
i'm going to quietly open character registration again for anyone currently in the RP that doesn't have a second character. They won't actually enter the RP until the end of the prelude, but you can get them ready so that they are ready to jump in. When exactly is that going to happen? Well, I'd like to see our group of current patients develop a bit more and then see what happens during the first night of carnage. So there's no rush. Take your time and make sure your character is exactly the way you want them before submitting them. Also, all the specialty rolls are taken. even the super secret one. Just a heads up.
EDIT: Oh, and on a side note. If you chose to go exploring, you can describe an area how you see fit so long as it matches up with the map description and it makes sense to be there. We're all story tellers and I don't have a problem with people using a little bit of creativity. If you feel less than confident describing a room, I can do it for you.