In theory anyway...

Dec 21, 2009 07:53

I'm supposed to spend today in a car with ladyjestocost and bedii driving roundtrip to Portland for a Powell's pilgrimmage. I called yesterday to confirm when they'd be picking me up and I haven't heard back from them yet. So, honestly, I'm unsure what's happening with me today. If nothing else, I've got two bags of books to trade in for credit somewhere, and if it ( Read more... )

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jaylake December 21 2009, 16:00:37 UTC
Enjoy your visit to Our Fair City!

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scarlettina December 21 2009, 16:15:03 UTC
Always do. We'll see if it's actually happening....

(Let me take a moment to digress. One of the myriad differences between New York and Seattle is that in New York, one always confirms plans. One always makes sure everyone's on the same page. Time is precious; it's respectful of others to ensure a plan is a go and to then, well, go. Here, not so much, and sometimes it makes me crazy. I admit that I've probably gone a little native in this respect, and I don't like it in myself far more than I dislike it in others. But when I'm on the receiving end, I admit, it makes me crazy.... Thank you for your indulgence. ::sigh::)

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jaylake December 21 2009, 16:22:59 UTC
Hah, yes, I do know what you mean. I've a bit of the New York state of mind in that regard.

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suricattus December 21 2009, 16:40:13 UTC
Wow. That would drive me batshit crazy. Being on-time* is, yeah, a sign of respect...

Call me a New Yorker. *grin*

*or calling if running late

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jaylake December 21 2009, 16:48:33 UTC
it is pissing down rain here, so bring your boots...

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oldmangrumpus December 21 2009, 16:55:58 UTC
Be careful with all the rain - I'm really quite jealous.

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irrationalrobot December 21 2009, 18:06:40 UTC
I'll see if I can track down your cell number, because if you can, you should really think about seeing OMSI and Samson (the awesome tyrannosaur fossil that they've got until summer)

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