Placing Bets
By much2say
@much2say (56728)
Los Angeles, California
December 9, 2024 3:38pm CST
No, I'm not a gambler 
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But we are jokingly "betting" that a good friend of mine will cancel our coffee get together this week, AGAIN 
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She does this ALL the time - ask any of our mutual friends. Although we talk and text often, at this point I don't remember when exactly I saw her last.
Honestly though, she is not one to lie nor make excuses. She actually seems to have bad luck and timing. We all know her reasons for cancelling are indeed true . . . she fell and broke her arm, she caught a bad cold, her dog sitter had an emergency, etc etc etc. We will understand, and we won't get mad . . . because we don't hold our breath over these plans anymore 
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At this time, we are scrambling with dates and times to meet. Do you think we might actually get together this time ? Bets, anyone 
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But we are jokingly "betting" that a good friend of mine will cancel our coffee get together this week, AGAIN .
She does this ALL the time - ask any of our mutual friends. Although we talk and text often, at this point I don't remember when exactly I saw her last.
Honestly though, she is not one to lie nor make excuses. She actually seems to have bad luck and timing. We all know her reasons for cancelling are indeed true . . . she fell and broke her arm, she caught a bad cold, her dog sitter had an emergency, etc etc etc. We will understand, and we won't get mad . . . because we don't hold our breath over these plans anymore .
At this time, we are scrambling with dates and times to meet. Do you think we might actually get together this time ? Bets, anyone ?21 people like this
20 responses
@much2say (56728)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Dec
We usually meet halfway - since we live about 45 minutes apart. Actually we were out her way a couple months ago . . . I texted to see if we could stop by just for a quick hello. And it turned out that particular day she and hubby were out on an appointment. I'm telling you, it never works out with this girl!!!!
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@toniganzon (72551)
• Philippines
10 Dec
As much as I'd wish she'd make it next time, I guess the odds are.....
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@much2say (56728)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Dec
@toniganzon Glad you are back 
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@toniganzon (72551)
• Philippines
10 Dec
@much2say Indeed, I had been gone for quiet a long time.
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@celticeagle (169959)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Dec
Well, foo foo on your friend. Is she just making excuses or is she really busy?
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@celticeagle (169959)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Dec
@much2say .......Oh, I know about those. Sort of used to it sounds normal.
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@much2say (56728)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Dec
@celticeagle I guess we are more forgiving when they have other truly redeeming qualities about themselves . . . otherwise, they would have been out of our lives a long time ago.
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@much2say (56728)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Dec
I know that song . . . I can try to sing it - but it might make everyone not want to go to coffee with me ever again 
. So guess what - she did not cancel. However it was delayed for over an hour (this, I find out AFTER I left the house). Well, I cannot complain too much .2 people like this
@Letranknight2015 (52226)
• Philippines
10 Dec
Not sure about that one. But my bet is usually on the lottery.
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@Marilynda1225 (83423)
• United States
10 Dec
I'm not a betting person either but if I had to bet on this one I'd say the odds are she cancels.
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@much2say (56728)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Dec
It may possibly already be going that way. She just texted me that the first date choice isn't going to work anymore . . . I have to wait on the 2nd choice, but otherwise she says it might have to be next week. See, we go through all this hassle each and every time - and then - it doesn't happen.
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@Deepizzaguy (105424)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Dec
I am sure that you and your friends will meet together in the near future since good breaks do happen after a bad break era.
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@LindaOHio (183932)
• United States
10 Dec
I think she'll make it. And if she doesn't, do something without her. Have a good day.
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@much2say (56728)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Dec
@LindaOHio Things just come up . . . .I know it sounds like she makes up a lot of excuses, but truth is these things DO happen. A flake but unintentionally .
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@much2say (56728)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Dec
@shaggin The place where we were supposed to meet had a paid parking structure. I didn't want to pay anymore than I had to, so I actually found a parking spot outside it (which was dark and creepy ). As soon as she texted me she got there, that's when I moved the car. Yah, was sitting for an hour.
). As soon as she texted me she got there, that's when I moved the car. Yah, was sitting for an hour.1 person likes this
@much2say (56728)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Dec
We were able to get together - I was quite shocked it actually happened . That being said, after I had left the house, she texted that she couldn't leave her house til her husband was finished with his work zoom meeting so he could watch their gigantic dog who can't be left alone . . . so it ended up being over an hour later than intended.
. That being said, after I had left the house, she texted that she couldn't leave her house til her husband was finished with his work zoom meeting so he could watch their gigantic dog who can't be left alone . . . so it ended up being over an hour later than intended.1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (183779)
• United States
9 Dec
Hmm, I put the odds at 50/50. It must be frustrating.
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@much2say (56728)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Dec
She has been this way for years. Long ago, she would oversleep a lot (as she is/was a workaholic) . . . no one would hear from her and no one could reach her on the phone when she was supposed to meet up. That was very frustrating and worrisome.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16820)
• China
10 Dec
It was a forgivable cancelling.Your friend has a run of bad luck lately !
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@much2say (56728)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Dec
@changjiangzhibin89 This is so typical of my friend - but it is sad we expect this of her. Right - she owes us a big party .
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16820)
• China
11 Dec
@much2say Ah ! cancellation for about 10 times ! She owes it to you all not to always cancel the coffee get together !
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@RasmaSandra (81710)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Dec
I'd say you have a 50/50 chance
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