It's too much to ask, Maria. You could offer to keep her stuff while she's looking. My usual response to impossible requests is, "I wish I could...." without giving any reasons.
Come on out, River. The nice man wants to kidnap you.
Simon ,'Objects In Space'
Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Ginger - Nov 06, 2014 2:09:27 pm PST #9875 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Maria - Nov 06, 2014 2:34:02 pm PST #9876 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Not even doing that, Ginger.
Connie's words FTW. I just hope it doesn't end a friendship.
Connie Neil - Nov 06, 2014 2:37:18 pm PST #9877 of 30000
brillig
Miss Manners is my life coach.
meara - Nov 06, 2014 3:09:06 pm PST #9878 of 30000
Or if you're willing, give her a time limit. "You'd be welcome to stay this weekend to get away from it a bit but it just wouldn't work during the week"
Juliebird - Nov 06, 2014 3:17:17 pm PST #9879 of 30000
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
Talked to Mum, managed to dodge the bullet of Thanksgiving with the compromise that they'll probably visit beforehand. I'll slave away cleaning my apartment gladly rather than endure a 12 hour round trip that involves dealing with my older brother and possibly splurging money on a motel in case the tryptophan gets to me and I have to stay the night. I have to save my motel money up for Christmas, anyhow.
Cass - Nov 06, 2014 3:17:52 pm PST #9880 of 30000
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Yeah, just, no, Maria. That won't end well. She might be pissed at your answer but another answer will add at least as much drama and probably way more.
Also, anyone who says "Americans eat artichokes wrong" can go to hell.
I intend to keep on doing it wrong.
Sue - Nov 06, 2014 3:28:20 pm PST #9881 of 30000
hip deep in pie
Ugh, Maria. I'm glad you said no.
American T-giving is 3rd Thursday of the month, yeah?
Sue - Nov 06, 2014 3:28:40 pm PST #9882 of 30000
hip deep in pie
-t, what were the upcoming food trends??
Laura - Nov 06, 2014 3:31:11 pm PST #9883 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Of late food seems to be trending toward ma belly.
Sue - Nov 06, 2014 3:33:37 pm PST #9884 of 30000
hip deep in pie
Mine too, Laura. It's that time of year where my body wants to fatten itself up for winter, despite me having quite enough insulation already.