a fool and his money are soon parted.
The deal here is that you were spouting off, you have a job that enables you to do whatever you want and your family is rich but you can't pay 675 if you need to?
I'm like this in real life too, yeah, it's not like your made up internet persona, i really am as big of an arsehole and just as honest and forthcoming in real life.
In my line of work you have to be.
Dude, read above.
My girlfriend sees her mother once, maybe twice a year. Her parents live on the other side of the continent from us.
I could think of no better gift for my girlfriend than to see her mother in a place that she's always wanted to go.
In a manner of speaking me bringing her mom to her is the gift, because I know in Napa they would have a ton of fun together.
In the land where the husband lives 3 houses away from his mom...
That's a relevant detail you left out.....
good start to the new year! it looks as if we'll have no trouble nominating some threads at year end
His mom, not her mom.
My girlfriend's dad is a momma's boy who never roams more than a few miles from his mommy's house.
I didn't invite the guy because he doesn't really travel and my girlfriend doesn't feel the kind of kinship with her dad that she does with her mom.
"The best present I can think to give your daughter is to make sure her parents are there, so would you let me cover your trip expenses as my gift to her? I know it would mean the world to <name> to have you be part of this trip."
Oh, well then we're back at square 1. Couples travel together, and it's all or none unless they decide otherwise :^/
Bingo, that sounds great, the only problem is I can't afford to cover ALL of them.
Bingo, that sounds great, the only problem is I can't afford to cover ALL of them.
I edited my post and added when I realized that.
"The best present I can think to give your daughter is to make sure her mom is there, so would you let me cover your trip expenses as my gift to her? I know it would mean the world to < gf's name> to have you be part of this trip. Do you think that <dad's name> would mind? I'd love to treat you and <dad's name> out to dinner with her when we get back so that everyone gets a chance to celebrate together as well."
Why is JohnOfSheffield extremely angry in every thread he posts in?
Maybe he has got something up his arse?Why is JohnOfSheffield extremely angry in every thread he posts in?
Then skip the last line and end with "do you think <dad's name> would mind?" Maybe that gives them enough financial leeway to both come.We don't live in the same city as her parents so there is no 'when we get back' unfortunately.
Maybe I should offer to cover their hotel room or something, and let them sort something out with their airfare.
Then skip the last line and end with "do you think <dad's name> would mind?" Maybe that gives them enough financial leeway to both come.
Wait, I thought you said that your financial situation allowed you to do whatever you wanted. I guess not?
yeah...yet he can't spring an extra $300 for such a big party.
Anyway is your g/f destitute as well, can't she come up with a few bucks?
Oh, so you have a job paying you good money and you can do whatever you want, high roller and all that bullsheit?
But you can't spend 675.
Are you working at McDonalds?
675 DOLLARS is pocket change. I've probably lost more than that on one night out and twice that paying for the night out, three times that paying for the aftermath.