Raq, I don't know what size car he's planning on getting (in my imagination Europeans do not drive minivans and SUVs) but you can say that you don't think that 4 adults plus one baby (in a baby seat) will fit comfortably... or you can play the overprotective mom card and say you're not comfortable with ANYONE besides you or your DH driving Mal around. Maybe suggest renting two cars, more flexibility for all?
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Nora Deirdre - Nov 14, 2005 10:23:38 am PST #4593 of 10003
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
juliana - Nov 14, 2005 10:25:39 am PST #4594 of 10003
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
or you can play the overprotective mom card and say you're not comfortable with ANYONE besides you or your DH driving Mal around.
Or, you know - baby + wintry autobahn = world of HELL NO, even when Bibendum the Michelin Man has personally guaranteed his safety.
Volans - Nov 14, 2005 10:30:32 am PST #4595 of 10003
move out and draw fire
Oh, yeah. I'm having surgery this week.
This sucks.
On my birthday.
This REALLY sucks.
Maybe suggest renting two cars, more flexibility for all?
A good proposal. I think that will be the good cop's suggestion, after the bad cop says "baby + wintry autobahn = world of HELL NO." Or, more likely, "Why don't you and GF rent a car, and we'll do our thing, and meet up in the evenings?"
Now R and I just have to throw for who gets to be the bad cop.
amych - Nov 14, 2005 10:33:31 am PST #4596 of 10003
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
"Why don't you and GF rent a car, and we'll do our thing, and meet up in the evenings?"
I think this is your best bet -- for extra bonus good-cop points, spin it as a matter of their convenience. "I know you're only going to be there for a few days, and you'll have a lot to try to see, so I'd hate for you to be tied up waiting on our schedule..."
Trudy Booth - Nov 14, 2005 10:45:57 am PST #4597 of 10003
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
... and the baby's schedule
Vortex - Nov 14, 2005 10:46:55 am PST #4598 of 10003
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Thing is, this friend is really pushing for renting a car while there. Because he's lived there, and will be bringing his girlfriend, he will want to be the driver. He is the worst driver I know. I am scared to ride with him when it's not even the autobahn in winter. And with Mallory..
I'd also go with the roominess issue. Point out that it is difficult to ride with two adults and a baby sit in the back of a full size, and you know that european cars tend to be smaller. If all that fails, just bat your eyes and say "I know it's silly, but I just don't feel comfortable with ANYone driving Mallory"
billytea - Nov 14, 2005 10:49:57 am PST #4599 of 10003
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
The funny thing is, I originally typed sabre, but not knowing which he used, fell back on foil, which was my brother's choice.
And in his underground lair, Neil Diamond is twirling his moustache and exclaiming "Curses! Foiled again!"
libkitty - Nov 14, 2005 10:50:52 am PST #4600 of 10003
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs
I'm trying really hard to remember any possible offenses from Juliana, and am failing miserably.
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Yeah, Susan, on the great start with daycare!
WindSparrow - Nov 14, 2005 10:58:40 am PST #4601 of 10003
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Happy Surgery Day, Jilli! Whyfor the birthday happy-fun plans?
Miracleman - Nov 14, 2005 11:08:49 am PST #4602 of 10003
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
even when Bibendum the Michelin Man has personally guaranteed his safety.
Hee hee hee. Thanks to William Gibson I know have the Michelin Man's real name stuck in my head forever.