This is true. I'm just trying to decline her request as politely as possible, so my instinct is to go with an explanation, rather than just an unmitigated refusal.
Just say "Sorry, no can do. Let us know if you want to grab a drink some time!"
Zoe: First rule of battle, little one. Don't ever let 'em know where you are. Mal: Whoo-hoo! I'm right here! I'm right here! You want some of me? Yeah, you do! Come on! Come on! Aaah! Whoo-hoo! Zoe: Of course, there are other schools of thought...
'The Message'
Spike's Bitches 47: Someone Dangerous Could Get In
[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.
Vortex - Oct 01, 2012 5:31:44 pm PDT #20908 of 30001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
DavidS - Oct 01, 2012 5:43:09 pm PDT #20909 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
so my instinct is to go with an explanation,
Yeah, don't explain. That's why we have etiquette to handle asshole-ish behavior. Implied is better, and the implication is that she's a selfish user who's not responsible or reliable and not really your friend.
Nora Deirdre - Oct 01, 2012 6:32:34 pm PDT #20910 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Found stupid cheap direct flight to San Francisco for this weekend ($320 including taxes and fees). Trying to convince Tom that it is a good idea for me to go. (fly in on Saturday, arrive at 6pm-ish, leave Monday at 4pm-ish)
I just SO WANT TO GO SO BAD. But I feel guilty re: money stuff and also Tom wouldn't be able to go (if money wasn't an issue, even.) I've just been daydreaming about San Francisco a lot lately, missing it like crazy. And after this month... blergh. NO MORE YEARNING!
t /general complaining and whining
Gotta go to bed.
DavidS - Oct 01, 2012 6:37:01 pm PDT #20911 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I've just been daydreaming about San Francisco a lot lately
It's particularly gorgeous right now.
Come to San Francisco...
Lee - Oct 01, 2012 6:40:54 pm PDT #20912 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
DO IT!!!
Nora Deirdre - Oct 01, 2012 6:47:22 pm PDT #20913 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
We'll see. I don't see Tom going for this plan at all.
Lee - Oct 01, 2012 7:03:17 pm PDT #20914 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Though I shouldn't get greedy, since I get to see you in a little over a month.
Nora Deirdre - Oct 01, 2012 7:11:46 pm PDT #20915 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
The Tom is thawing! Lee and Javachick, insent.
Lee - Oct 01, 2012 7:15:57 pm PDT #20916 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
backflung!
javachik - Oct 01, 2012 7:51:35 pm PDT #20917 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Alas, Nora, I am on the East Coast this weekend! I am so bummed to miss you!!