Conflicts

[norsegirl]

Our league is planning on going to the Calgary Tattoo show to see the premiere bout by Sandstone (Calgary's Roller Girl league). And while I have no interest at all in the tattoo show, I am excited to see the other league (some of which we made friends with during our spring boot camp) play. I also volunteered my van to drive everyone down.

Some weeks ago Kalira leaves a long-winded and meandering message on my answering machine. Something about birthdays and BBQs and I'm in the other room while Jason is listening. I forget about it almost immediately after hearing it.

Last weekend Kalira asks if I'm going to make it to her BBQ on the 1st. I say of course, I'll bring green salad (since that's about the only thing I can eat right now and I have to make sure there's something there that isn't full of starch and mayo). She comments at the time that several people have indicated they are unable to attend.

Today I look up the dates of the tattoo festival to see if it conflicts with Harvest Feast, as I'd like to book myself a place on the feast list if I can make it. And uh oh, the Saturday of the Tattoo Fest, the day that I'm driving everyone down, is the same day as Kalira's party.

So what would you do friends? Do I disapoint my league and bail out on going to see some rollergirls that aren't us play, making them all find alternate transportation? Not to mention the fact that I was looking forward to that? Or do I tell AJ I have a prior commitment, bail out on her BBQ (at which Wernar is going to be making some mouth-watering steaks) and disapoint a close friend on her birthday?

There's no winning here. Sigh. Stupid Eve.

Comments

[ya-inga.livejournal.com]

Kalira is very sensitive - as you are aware : ) - but also very understanding - if you explain it to her just like this and let her know that you missing the event in Calgary lets TONS of people down, I am sure she will understand. Then sweeten the pie by making sure there is a giftie at her party and I know she'll forgive your double-booking whoops : )

[eve-the-just.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the advice. The giftie is a good idea too, and I was already leaning that way myself.... now what to get her?....

Hmmmm.... maybe I should work on my cane this week and see if I can't make her some millefiore or something cool.

[ya-inga.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a great idea! Or buy her some cool glass shaping toy from Bedrock - they have some neat tools.