The vengeful co-author was Lord Ashcroft, who poured money into getting the Tories elected then did not get the post in the Tory government he thought he deserved. Apparently, Cameron is a man who can't be trusted to stay bought.
Angel: You know, I killed my actual dad. It was one of the first things I did when I became a vampire. Wesley: I hardly see how that's the same situation. Angel: Yeah. I didn't really think that one through.
'Lineage'
Natter 74: Ready or Not
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.
Typo Boy - Sep 25, 2015 11:27:37 pm PDT #5971 of 30003
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Sheryl - Sep 26, 2015 4:32:44 am PDT #5972 of 30003
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Today we're planning to go to the Baltimore Book Festival, where Sox is this weekend. With luck, it won't rain.
Jesse - Sep 26, 2015 5:11:23 am PDT #5973 of 30003
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Man, I want to go back to bed. Instead I will get in the shower.
-t - Sep 26, 2015 5:33:03 am PDT #5974 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Oh, thanks, aurelia and billytea, I couldn't remember what election that was and thought it might have been more local.
I should be getting going with the doing of things but I really want to have a second cup of coffee and finish reading this chapter.
Zenkitty - Sep 26, 2015 5:47:07 am PDT #5975 of 30003
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I have a serious question. I'm going to a business meeting in DC this week. The other four people are flying in. It's about a 2.5 hour drive for me. Last time, I rented a car and found the drive pretty stressful. This time I'm thinking of hiring a car. A hired car would be about 3 times more expensive than renting one but much less stressful for me, plus I could work during those transit hours. It's about the same price as my coworkers are paying for their plane tickets. Should I save the company money, or spare myself anxiety and wasted time? No maximum has been set on transportation expenses, nor suggestions given, afaik. I don't know how much obligation I have to save the company money.
-t - Sep 26, 2015 6:08:40 am PDT #5976 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Hire the car and work while you ride. Makes more sense to apply the company's resources that way than to pay you to drive rather than do your job.
Is there a commuter train or bus option that might be viable?
Jesse - Sep 26, 2015 6:12:11 am PDT #5977 of 30003
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I agree with -t.
SuziQ - Sep 26, 2015 6:15:36 am PDT #5978 of 30003
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Is that something you would feel comfortable discussing with your manager? With my company, I'd be expected to drive a rental unless I could provide justification for a more expensive option. Saving yourself anxiety and being able to work during that time could serve as good justification.
Jesse - Sep 26, 2015 6:18:08 am PDT #5979 of 30003
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I've been pretty relieved the two times I've traveled with a bigwig and needed to get outside of the city, they both wanted to use a car service. Now, maybe if I had offered to drive they would have wanted to rent, but I told them I couldn't.
If there's a two cab/train possibility, that might be a way to split the difference, cost-wise?
Maria - Sep 26, 2015 6:32:40 am PDT #5980 of 30003
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
My company is fairly liberal with travel expenses, but they would nix a car service in almost all cases unless it was client-facing. If you have a license, you're expected to drive. I'd definitely talk with whoever approves your expense reports first.
Just a quick search for trains from your neck of the woods shows same-day round trips coming in at the $120-150 range. Cabs are plentiful at Union Station, so getting to your final destination from there won't be difficult. Likewise on the return.