Practice 59 (Let's Go To Vegas)

Sandra had not been to Las Vegas in more than a year. She was excited, her sister Janis was coming by to pick her up in about 10 minutes. Sandra finished putting her toothbrush and toothpaste into her travel bag. Those were the last two items on her to pack list. She had called ahead, of course, to get a room for Janis and herself. The hotel told her that no more rooms were available at the price that was advertised in the newspaper. This was no surprise to Sandra. So she put down $100 non-refundable deposit on a room for two nights. The cost for both nights was going to be $200 plus taxes, surcharges, and other fees. She looked at her watch. Janis was late, of course. Sandra had forgotten to remind Janis of today's departure time. She put it kindly. Janis was not exactly the most organized person in the world. Sandra called Janis up. She left the short message. "Where are you? It's time to go to Vegas." A few minutes later Janis called back. She had a big problem, a schedule conflict. She had already promised to attend her daughter's eighth grade graduation ceremony this very weekend. "Oh, Sandra, I'm so sorry," Janis said. "I'd know how much you had wanted to do this. I thought Alice's graduation ceremony and party were next week. I get so confused sometimes. I'll make this up to you. I promise." "Maybe you can call up Willie. She might be available. Even though it's really short notice, if not, don't worry. I'll pay you for everything. And we can make plans again." Sandra sighed and doubt her friend Willie. She wondered how Janis had made it through life so unorganized.