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Old 02-21-2014, 09:51 AM   #36 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
Yes, I know. I've been in that situation- showed the math, etc.

Another thing is, we were always "late". Ultimately I found a solution that worked wonderfully: LIE about the departure time- say you want to be on the road at 5:30 when the truth is you want to be on the road at 6:00. You will end up leaving at 6 and everybody will be happy... well, except about your GRANNY driving.
I figured this out about 3 months into marriage haha. I only needed a 15 minute adjustment but it's become an essential part of my planning
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