Cash, I'd say it's the time for Tough Love. I'd say when family members get repeatedly asked for CASH to bail you out of bad decisions, it's time said bailers get a vote in what options the bailees get to choose from.
Could just be a hoax, though. I fake some headaches, everyone gets used to poor helpless Spike. Then one day, no warning, I snap a spine, bend a head back, drain 'em dry. Brilliant.
Spike ,'Potential'
Natter 63: Life after PuppyCam
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Theodosia - Jul 08, 2009 7:58:17 am PDT #28001 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Polter-Cow - Jul 08, 2009 8:01:43 am PDT #28002 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I have discovered the stupidest sentence I will read all week!
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msbelle - Jul 08, 2009 8:03:00 am PDT #28003 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
you should get the call with what to do with YOUR money. Gifthorses and all that. In addition, if they have not hit themfor money previously, most churches have some money available to help people in cases just like this. They wouldn't have $300 on hand for bus tickets, but if your nephew told them he had a family member willing to send bus tickets, I am sure he could get some money or a voucher for a local grocery store, so that they could have food on the bus.
Vortex - Jul 08, 2009 8:08:33 am PDT #28004 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
According to my sister, Crazy Stripper won't leave. She says she's not letting the baby go, either. Nephew won't leave their car and wants money to fix it so he can bring them home.
They won't answer the hotel phone and they have no cell phone. I want to talk to the idiots to see if I can convince nephew to take the baby and get on a fucking bus (which is less than $300).
unfortunately, I think that you should refuse to send them money.
You may consider talking to the mechanic and pay him/her directly (after receiving an estimate in writing)
If they're not going to answer the phone, how are they going to get the money?
Cashmere - Jul 08, 2009 8:15:17 am PDT #28005 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
They're supposed to call my sister again tonight about the money. My offers are this: 1) I give my sister the money to go get them. 2) I buy bus tickets for them to come home or 3) I offer to keep the baby for a few weeks until they get an apartment or get back to Indiana on their own.
Theodosia - Jul 08, 2009 8:19:19 am PDT #28006 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I think that's more than fair, Cash. I feel for you, for your sister, even them... but especially for the kiddo.
-t - Jul 08, 2009 8:20:50 am PDT #28007 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Those are good options, Cash. I hope they can see that.
Trudy Booth - Jul 08, 2009 8:21:23 am PDT #28008 of 30000
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
Sounds good, Cashmere.
Vortex - Jul 08, 2009 8:22:45 am PDT #28009 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Perfectly reasonable.
Lee - Jul 08, 2009 8:23:20 am PDT #28010 of 30000
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I agree with all those who like the plan, Cashmere, I hope the family drama lessens for you soon.