'The Killer In Me'
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
However, if I was the driver and it was where I was going - 5 bucks would have been cool
Yeah, I usually think of "chip in for gas" as "give me whatever you want." I mean, I was going there already. In fact, you are probably doing ME a favor by giving me company.
Yeah, what if it hadn't been one tank of gas there and back? What would A have said it cost? Seems like A needs to work this out internally. Personally I think 1/3 the gas is reasonable. But if there's not an easy way then it's more up to the driver...but also as the "chip in for gas" they'd probably not be expecting you to be all "well the IRS rate is fifty cents a mile because of wear and tear so you should each pay me a quarter a mile.."
A touchy situation.
Some people are happy to have some (any) gas money chipped in and some are annoyed feel like they are being taken advantage of.
Personally when "Friend C discovers the situation and asks if he can ride along." I'd feel taken advantage of. Because it wasn't offered, it was asked and asked in a way that wasn't really something that could be refused. But I know that others feel differently.
I just hate when people think that precisely half the cost of gas is what it costs for them to use me as a car service. And, hello, my issue. Then there are people who are welcome in my car any time and I never would expect a penny from them. Basically, it's all complicated with Other Stuff.
Basically, it's all complicated with Other Stuff.
This.
I agree with most of what has been said, but mostly with what Vortex said about setting expectations at the outset. It is not fair for A to assume the others will read his mind, no matter what he thinks is fair.
He can set the rules, it's his car, and the riders are gaining the benefit of car service, avoiding buses, etc. etc. However, being upset with them for not being receptive to his mind control just doesn't make sense.
Chalk this one up as a bad job and be more clear next time out.
finally got the video up so people can watch/listen to Matt Play
and yet you taunt us with not providing a link.
I expected an echidna
That? Would be awesome. Ok, here it is: [link]
Speaking of cars, I just PAID MINE OFF!!!!
Excellent!
I found my W-2. That's a good start. Now to do the actual taxes.