So J and I have arranged a wine tour for this weekend. We got a bigger limo so that the cost would be less per person and we're picking up the tip. We arranged it all and are willing to help out with the cost because we really wanted to do this.
Last week, J sent an email to everyone asking them to confirm with him. We had one extra seat on the limo so we've been scrambling to fill it and I think we're all set with that. But then we get an email from his friend today that his date can't make it, just him. I'm pissed because that each person costs $75 and he didn't offer to pay for it.
I told J to tell him that since he waited until the day before the wine tour to tell us this that he's either responsible for a) finding a person to fill that spot or b) paying the cost. I don't think that's unreasonable for us to ask that, is it? (Oh, and we covered all the costs up front for everyone).
Re: Unreasonable?
That super stinks!! I would tell him he had to find some one to fill the spot or pay up.
For this reason I require a deposit from my friends when I do this type of thing. I've had it blow up in my face too many times.
Not unreasonable at all. Honestly, maybe he was planning on paying for two anyway (I would). Regardless, it's totally reasonable to ask him to either find a sub or pony up.
Sorry for the last min annoyance; but know you all will have fun! I love wine tours (half the reason I ran away from home
)!
agreed - make sure he understands how that impacts you financially. honestly it may not have occurred to him. good luck.
We should have a nestie wine tour!