WindSparrow, you are wise.
So? Do I mention the overage first?
I had a whole section about civic pride.
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omnis_audis - Nov 24, 2007 1:30:27 pm PST #5558 of 10002
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
vw bug - Nov 24, 2007 1:39:45 pm PST #5559 of 10002
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Home sweet home!
WindSparrow - Nov 24, 2007 1:48:11 pm PST #5560 of 10002
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.
My Hungarian Thanksgiving dinner.Yummers. That cheese platter looks like it might have been the most fun part of the meal.
So? Do I mention the overage first?
I would. How about something like, "Mom, I'm sorry, but when I gave you the numbers for the trip, I must have mis-spoke. You've sent me more than your fair share, and so I'm going to send you $$ back." She can either accept this or tell you not to worry about it. Maybe you can counter with something goopy like, "Aw, Mom, I've always wanted to be able to foot the whole bill on trips like that for both of us. I'm not quite there yet, but now that things are getting better for me, at the very least I can pay my own way, please let me do this." If she is still resisting at this point, then you accept what she says, and fall back on the gift cards plan.
WindSparrow - Nov 24, 2007 1:55:51 pm PST #5561 of 10002
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.
Welcome home, vw.
Cass - Nov 24, 2007 1:58:54 pm PST #5562 of 10002
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Said to mom, "Please go away so I can love you again."
I am overpeopled.
vw bug - Nov 24, 2007 2:02:17 pm PST #5563 of 10002
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Oh, Cass. I can SO relate. I'm sorry, though.
Thanks, WindSparrow!
Cass - Nov 24, 2007 2:08:34 pm PST #5564 of 10002
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
We were debating lentils versus lentil soup like it was the serial comma or olives on a muffaletta. Or, you know, like Buffistas. But with less enjoying it.
Clearly, we need a little break.
vw bug - Nov 24, 2007 2:09:42 pm PST #5565 of 10002
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Oh, honey.
Daisy Jane - Nov 24, 2007 2:09:47 pm PST #5566 of 10002
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
It was all pretty good. The portions were huuuuuuge though. I wasn't sure I was going to make it back to the hotel.
I kept having to take breaks in between bites.
I hope y'all all had great Thanksgivings
WindSparrow - Nov 24, 2007 2:15:49 pm PST #5567 of 10002
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.
Daisy, it sure sounds like you had a great trip!
Cass, I'm sorry things between you and your mom came down to that. Hopefully she is not taking the need for space too personally.