First World problems.

[baratron]

Richard & I have been really emo this evening. When it's one of us that feels bad, the other one can comfort them; but it seems to be almost impossible when both of us feel bad to simultaneously provide comfort

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[geminigirl]

I'm on the opposite end of Orlando from Davenport (Davenport is on the south side of Orlando and I'm on the north sides) so I'm not sure I could be much help.

We do have the Lynx buses, but I've got no idea where they actually go on that end of things-there is some sort of pick up service for people in the less populated/less well served areas, but I'm not sure of the specifics.

On the upside, October is past the summer tourist season and before the winter holiday tourist season so any accommodations you do need are likely to be cheaper.

Do let me know if I can help or what your travel plans are. I'll see what I can do.

[baratron]

It would be nice to see you for being social rather than to give me a ride somewhere! I didn't realise you were actually in Orlando itself, I thought you were a couple of hours away. That's good to know

[geminigirl]

I'm about an hour by car from Davenport, in a suburb of Orlando. We're about half an hour or so from downtown Orlando proper.

Yes, the small people have their schedules sorted for school and dance classes. Once we know your travel plans a little better we'll work that out.

My friend Jamie doesn't drive and relies heavily on the bus system to get around-she lives in an area where buses are more available though. If you tell me more about the kinds of places you might want to go, she might be able to help out in sorting out what bus lines are useful.

I will try and get online to chat with you at a time when we're both likely to be up-I'm without an IRC client at the moment (switched computers and haven't found one that I really like yet) but I will see what I can do. It's well past my bed time though (I'm up because something made me break out in hives in the middle of dinner) so it won't be tonight.

We'll work something out.

[baratron]

I have flight times and an address now. The house appears to be on the route of the bus 306 which goes to the Disney Superstop, from where I can get a bus 111 to Florida Mall (where there is a Hot Topic) or bus 50 into Orlando itself. If the buses are wheelchair accessible, which I am uncertain about.

I no longer have your cellphone number since you changed it, nor do I know your home landline (if you have one). I will be taking my UK mobile with me (same number as before, also here). The email addresses on that post work for me - the one with my real name is most likely to be read and responded to immediately.

[jinian]

I'm sorry it's so difficult. I don't have a good solution for you, but I wanted to say I'm listening.

[baratron]

And I wanted to say that while I've been crap about commenting, I have been reading your Japanese adventure! It sounds like your supervisor has done very well in easing you into a situation which would turn me into a gibbering wreck. (A conference? In another country? Where English is not a national language? Without a partner to hold my hand? ARGH!)

[ailbhe]

Good luck with it :/