that means nix eats $750 if you cancel though...no? I'm pretty sure that's why nix was just telling everyone to go enjoy the place & he'd try to make it there for 3 of the days.
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Well.... it's tricky. The owner is saying that if we re-schedule -- and firmly commit to the next date by paying for it, the owner will return the penalty (the $750) to Nix, less whatever processing fee is charged by the broker.
In other words, the only way to save the $750 is by paying for the next reservation. If we simply canceled our current booking, Nix (and I) would lose the money.
We all understand Nix will make every attempt to come, but he has also said a few times -- mostly in PM's -- not to expect him at all. That's causing some confusion, and doubt.
It's really a crisis situation at the hospital where he works, they refuse to bring in temps so any time off is very much in limbo.
Everybody can see it's incredibly generous of Nix to offer the cabin and not expect any further payments. I mean, really, it's amazing.
At the same time, several guys (and there aren't that many to begin with) have expressed serious reservations about coming without Nix there.
So it's a risky situation. I think we'd all like to make this happen... still. But everybody now needs to decide whether they can accept the risk of Nix not coming... or the other
guys who have one foot out the door.
As for me, driving from California? Obviously I need to know big time. Without some firm commitments, the thought of a sure thing in September looks like the better bet.
