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06.25.08, 14:57 PM General Topics
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Planned a big vacation (actually DH started the ball rolling) for a group of friends in Europe without children, 1 week. DH paying for the villa where everyone will stay. Just got a call from one person asking if it would be OK if they came mid-trip as they want to visit another city for a few days first. I am pissed... I could have asked another couple who wanted to part of the whole thing, but now we're paying for them and they'll only be there for half the time. What should I say ? message was left ont he machine. I know I should just be happy for everything else, but I think it's seriously rude and inconsiderate. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.25.08, 02:57 PM Flag

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I agree... just say you have other people that would love to come for the whole week, and you feel bad having the room empty (how far away is this?) Hell a free room in Italy, I'll come! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:59 PM Flag

italy. exactly. a week in the Tuscan hills with a big group of friends except this couple is playing on halvesies. Now I think it would be too late to get another couple and I think this couple has to say "no" before I give away the room. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:11 PM Flag

How annoying... They really should have given you more notice... I'm not sure how I would handle it. If I was really close to them, I would say something though, otherwise you're not going to want to invite them next time. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:18 PM Flag

they just dropped it like, "oh by the way..." [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:33 PM Flag

they're jerks. is there another couple you'd want to invite? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:40 PM Flag

yes, but I'm sort of shocked they would do this [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:50 PM Flag

People just have no manners these days. They don't bother to RSVP for a party, they always hope something better comes up so they "keep their options open," etc. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:52 PM Flag

You're right. I just want a relaxed time with friends and lots of wine in the sun. and pasta. and truffles. and DH is the greatest for handling the big issue of "where". How do they even feel OK with this call ? I feel awkward even trying to respond to it... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:59 PM Flag

This would be my response, "If its ok with you guys we are going to invite the Smiths istead since this doesn't sound like a good week for you." [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:02 PM Flag

not bad. succinct. but is it too angry ? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:08 PM Flag