Plus: Amy is accused of insensitivity because of her comment about destination weddings.
: Four couples agreed to split a very reasonably priced vacation home – four bedrooms and four baths. Each couple paid one-fourth of the total to the owner in advance.
A week before our planned vacation, one couple contracted COVID. As two of the other travelers were immunocompromised, the COVID Couple chose to cancel, even though they would probably have been well enough to travel by the time the house share was to start. The owner of the house graciously reduced the price to that for three couples and refunded the difference, but that was less than one-fourth of the total cost.Some people believe that the COVID Couple should be reimbursed the full $600. Some think the COVID Couple is out of luck since they canceled late, even though the owner reduced the total price.Thoughts?: I agree that the COVID Couple is out of luck – much as they would be if one had broken an ankle and couldn’t travel.
However, friends stay friends by picking up the pieces when tough things happen, and if it wouldn’t break the bank for each traveling couple to chip in $200 to reimburse the COVID Couple, then that’s what they should do.: I’ve been a devoted supporter of a local nonprofit organization for 25 years. I am one of two continuous volunteers from when the organization was first founded.I served on the board and at the end of my term was asked to continue as emeritus , and attend meetings.
Recently, a staff member announced a new and unrealistic financial giving expectation for all board members.
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