"Do you travel?"

[orbital sander]

Well sadly that happens to me way too often. Very recently I rented a car, filled up it's tank, and turned down other appointment inquiries for an overnight.

As I was on my way the guy had a death in the family and canceled. I know it is true and he didn't just make it up.

Still sucks since I was out a considerable amount (to me anyway) of money and time. But I just can't see asking him to cover it with the grief he must be going through.

 

I should start asking for a deposit but am having trouble bringing myself to do that, it just seems too "business".

You were driving a car???

[Steven_Draker]

Where is Pandora???

 

That's Pandora ...

 

http://img.wallpaperstock.net:81/avatar-pandora-2-wallpapers_16293_1440x900.jpg

 

You're the only one who got my double entendre, OS.

 

Are you sure we want to open that box?

[Phil_musc]

Oh I got it too. I'm not sure about opening that box, but I can think of another box that we might consider opening.

[maxwellissmart]

Oh I got it too. I'm not sure about opening that box, but I can think of another box that we might consider opening.

 

Cue Audience of TRASHY FOX-type SITCOM: "WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" (catcalls and whistles)

[Steven_Draker]

... but I can think of another box that we might consider opening.

 

Phil, I thought we just did a few days ago and we will again, my friend.

[raulgmanzo]

You were driving a car???

 

Yes and actually enjoyed it! Well not as much as my bicycle but I do what it takes to get to an appointment even if it means piloting a yacht. Though if I were lucky enough to be visiting you in your mountain lair a zeppelin or mule train might be more practical!

[Steven_Draker]

visiting you in your mountain lair a zeppelin or mule train might be more practical!

 

Raul, that's funny. Try that or a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer. I have one to lend.

[orbital sander]

Yes and actually enjoyed it! Well not as much as my bicycle but I do what it takes to get to an appointment even if it means piloting a yacht. Though if I were lucky enough to be visiting you in your mountain lair a zeppelin or mule train might be more practical!

 

I sold the mountain lair, now you have to visit me in my under ocean volcano lair...

[raulgmanzo]

I can certainly feel empathy for a client who has to cancel because of something like a death in the family. That said, I'm not going to pay for his misfortunes. I'd ask for a reimbursement of at least part of the money (which I think is totally fair), or I'd never book with him again.

 

Well besides being sensitive to what must have been a difficult time I was trying to take the long view and figured that he will someday reschedule a booking or at the very least appreciate my empathy, sensitivity and accommodation. But now I'm questioning my approach as I begin to realize what a fool I've been to have swallowed my expenses in these cases so very many times.

 

Still I'll try to not become completely cynical.