Aimee, on further checking, the nearest Amtrak stop to Sydney is in Cinn -- which is about 90 miles from Sydney. A cab ride of that distance will really be costish. But if Joe has a medical reason for not driving maybe the company will pay it? Or, as much as I hate to suggest it, maybe there is a bus.
Uh, are we gonna fight, or is there just gonna be a monster sarcasm rally?
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Typo Boy - Oct 01, 2007 9:33:45 am PDT #7944 of 10001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Typo Boy - Oct 01, 2007 9:53:20 am PDT #7945 of 10001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Aimee, last post boring people with checking on travel. In terms of Amtrak, apparently Toledo is going to be the same cab fare as Cinn, and may be a closer stop to where you are. Alternatively if you consider flying, the Dayton airport (which is actuallyi in Vandailia or such is a comparative close cab ride.)
Fred Pete - Oct 01, 2007 10:24:13 am PDT #7946 of 10001
Ann, that's a ferret.
Or, as much as I hate to suggest it, maybe there is a bus.
I did that a couple of times back in the '80s. Doable, for not-too-long trips (say, up to 4 hours) with no transfers if you have a good book or other entertainment.
meara - Oct 01, 2007 10:37:21 am PDT #7947 of 10001
Ooof, Nora, that's a big problem, damn. You really can't let them get away with that. I'd be so tempted to threaten legal action. Oof. They couldn't get AWAY with it with a larger condo organization!
Aimee, are any of his new coworkers also going, that he could hitch a ride?
I'd like to have a kids party in the basement, but I don't want to chaperone...but some moms would, but I don't know how to ask them.
Can you hire a local teenager or two? Or do any of the people have teenage children, and you can ask if they'd be interested in wrangling? Since it's downstairs, they needn't be quite as capable, since people could still pop down and see the kiddos if there's an issue or they're worried?
SuziQ - Oct 01, 2007 10:41:46 am PDT #7948 of 10001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
K-Bug babysat at a similar party recently. She was the experienced sitter and there were two other girls who were younger and less experienced, but between the three of them they kept the kids busy. Plus with the parents nearby, the couple of kids who wouldn't behave were quickly returned for a parental word - only took one trip to the parents side of the party before behavior changed.
It is a good way for younger sitters to get experience.
Cashmere - Oct 01, 2007 10:50:21 am PDT #7949 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Aimee, insent. If need be, I can meet you guys half way and deliver Joe to Syndey for training. Email me and we can work out logistics, etc.
omnis_audis - Oct 01, 2007 10:52:20 am PDT #7950 of 10001
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
I just found out that they named him Attila.
Poor child. A lifetime as "the Hun."
If he lives in Baltimore, he won't know that it's a bad thing until he takes history class.
"You want fries with that hon?" "Welcome to Bal'mere, hon"
Nora, I second the carbon idea, and also look into charging interest for carrying their debt. Or at least a "late fee" or some such. Interest charges in undergrad on my 1st visa is what got me in the habit of paying bills off every month... but then again, I'm a frugal mo-fo.
Cass - Oct 01, 2007 10:54:38 am PDT #7951 of 10001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
There is a "beating your swords into plowshares" joke here and I just can't find it.Have you looked under the couch? It's not like us to not find the joke, you know.
omnis_audis - Oct 01, 2007 11:19:53 am PDT #7952 of 10001
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Help!
Bad friend here. Late research for a wedding gift. I was thinking a savings bond in both their names. But upon reading, a paper version of it, it hits its full price after TWENTY YEARS! That seems a bit excessive.
They haven't registered (2nd marriage for both). O ya, did I mention the wedding is tonight???
ACK!
Is bond a cool idea? Or is 20 years way too much? What else? ACK! MIND BLANKING! (bad friend! no cookie)
megan walker - Oct 01, 2007 11:22:56 am PDT #7953 of 10001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Bonds drive me crazy because they earn so little vis-à-vis other investments. I tend to cash them in right away.
A special bottle of wine/champagne perhaps?